Shriram Pistons, India, widens MoA to cover EV motors, ADAS, smart lighting and e-drive systems On March 28, 2026, Shriram Pistons & Rings received MCA approval to expand its main object clause, moving well beyond its traditional piston and engine components business to cover a wide range of new automotive and EV-related product categories. The amended Memorandum of Association (MoA) now allows the company to design, manufacture, and trade tracti...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

Lincoln expands Rejuvenate multisensory in-vehicle experience offerings On March 25, the Lincoln brand announced the launch of Tropical Paradise, the fifth immersive theme for Lincoln Rejuvenate, which transforms the automotive cabin space into a luxurious, calm, and immersive getaway. By adjusting seat position, massage, climate, ambient lighting, sound, and digital scents, these themes enable drivers to find their perfect moment to relax and re...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

Auto China 2026: Marelli to showcase over 20 innovations and 6 new products Marelli announced that it will present over 20 innovations and 6 new products at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, from April 24 to May 3, 2026. The booth will be organized into six domain-specific areas: lighting, electronics, interiors, propulsion, green technologies, and ride dynamics. Highlights will include a Lighting: corner-to-corner headlamp, microL...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

ly conductive LNP KONDUIT WTF2C compound can replace die-cast aluminum in housings for ADAS radar and electronic control units (ECUs). SABIC’s new EXTEM RH1017UCL resin is an optical thermoplastic polymer that withstands lead-free reflow soldering and is well-suited for optical sensor lenses. For automotive lighting, ULTEM resins meet high temperature requirements (up to 230°C) for complex modules like digital matrix LED headlights composed of...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

announced that it had commissioned a new Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing laboratory at its R&D–Electronics, Innovation Centre, and corporate office in SP Infocity, Udyog Vihar Phase-1, Gurugram. The facility is intended to support the company’s automotive lighting electronics business for two-wheelers and four-wheelers, allowing in-house EMI/EMC validation of lighting products to meet automot...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/17

Diodes Inc. introduces SPI boost controller for adaptive front lighting systems On March 12, Plano, Texas-based Diodes Inc. announced that it was strengthening its power management portfolio with the introduction of the AL8859Q, and automotive-compliant multi-phase SPI boost controller designed to meet the power density, efficiency, EMI, and functional safety requirements of advanced headlight control units.  The device serves as the primary con...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/14

GigaDevice, China, to present MCU and memory solutions at Embedded World 2026, Germany On March 6, GigaDevice announced its participation in Embedded World 2026. It will present its latest system-level capabilities and its role as a long-term solution partner for global leaders.  GigaDevice is a leading force in automotive memory. It is expanding its automotive MCU portfolio, highlighted by the second-generation GD32A7 series. This MCU reached I...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/09

Renesas Electronics to launch 28-nanometer generation automotive microcontroller Renesas Electronics Corporation (Renesas Electronics) announced on March 4 that it will launch an “RH850/U2C” 32-bit automotive microcontroller (MCU) with embedded 28-nanometer generation flash memory (nanometer is one-billionth of a meter). The new MCU is a low-end RH850 series product for a wide variety of vehicle body control functions, including chassis and s...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/05

[CES 2026 follow-up interview] Stanley Electric: Challenges and trends in automotive lighting CES 2026 took place from January 6 through January 9, 2026. At CES 2026, Stanley Electric Co., Ltd. (Stanley Electric) hosted a private booth showcasing a range of automotive lighting technologies as well as lighting systems promoting societal sustainability. The automotive lighting technologies highlighted by Stanley Electric included systems to increas...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/03

HASCO Vision, MicroVENT to co-develop new materials, auto lighting parts HASCO Vision Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (HASCO Vision) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Pan Asian MicroVENT Tech (Jiangsu) Corp. (MicroVENT) for all-round, in-depth technological R&D of and industrial collaboration on core automotive parts.For this partnership, the two companies will integrate their superior resources in areas such as business scenario appl...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/02

deliver reliable, always-on detection with drastically reduced power consumption. A live demonstration of technology will be showcased at Embedded World 2026 in Nuremberg. The solution integrates Socionext’s compact 60 GHz FMCW radar, which captures detailed 3D environmental information under all lighting and weather conditions, with Innatera’s ultra-low-power Spiking Neural Processor, which interprets radar patterns directly at the sensor ed...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/27

Antolin integrates Neural Concept’s AI engineering platform to transform automotive interior design Grupo Antolin-Irausa, S.A. (Antolin) has formed a strategic partnership with Neural Concept to incorporate AI-driven engineering tools, including AI-native workflows and design copilots, into its interior development processes, significantly shortening design and validation timelines. The collaboration is intended to strengthen cross-functional e...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/25

Motherson–Marelli JV opens lighting plant in Sanand, India On February 23, Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (SAMIL) announced that its 50:50 joint venture with Marelli, Marelli Motherson Automotive Lighting India Private Limited (MMLI), has inaugurated a new state‑of‑the‑art automotive lighting plant at Sanand in Gujarat, dedicated to advanced exterior lighting systems.​ The Sanand facility spans about 8,200 square metres and...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/23

Lumax Industries, India updates about rising lighting content per car In an investor update, Lumax Industries Limited announced that shorter product cycles and faster facelifts by automakers are proving positive for its business, as each refresh typically brings a new front and rear lighting design and therefore a fresh round of development and supply opportunities. It noted that model cycles, which earlier lasted 3–5 years, have now compressed...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/23

ISO begins standardization work on ams OSRAM’s Open System Protocol for automotive use ams-OSRAM AG (ams OSRAM) announced that the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has initiated the process to standardize its Open System Protocol (OSP) for automotive applications. The work is being handled within ISO/TC22/SC31/WG3 and registered as ISO 26341-1, highlighting increasing industry demand for open and interoperable communication ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/18

Ichikoh Industries to establish automotive lighting JV in India with Tata Group subsidiary Ichikoh Industries, Ltd. (Ichikoh Industries) plans to start manufacturing lighting devices in India in the second half of 2026. The company will establish a joint venture (JV) for the production of automotive lighting devices with Tata AutoComp Systems Ltd. (TACO), a subsidiary of India-based Tata Group, in June or later. To enter the Indian market, the JV...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/18

ifters and push‑pull cables, with supplies scheduled to begin in Q1 FY 2027 and to run over five years. In its international portfolio, the company highlighted an INR 30 million EGR sensor order from a German OEM, with deliveries expected from December 2025, alongside continued execution on other lighting and sensor programs. Its technical licence agreement with Ausus Automotive in Brazil is progressing smoothly, with both partners evaluating t...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/17

Desay SV designated by several OEMs for ZCU supply Huizhou Desay SV Automotive Co., Ltd. (Desay SV) was designated by several OEMs for ZCU (Zonal Control Unit) supply. Designed under the concept of “zonal integration”, the Desay SV ZCU integrates various in-vehicle features, such as vehicle comfort control (lighting, wipers, doors and windows), Ethernet gateway, keyless entry and start system (PEPS), electronic parking (EPB), air suspension c...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

Melexis, Belgium, updates about new product development On February 4, Melexis announced that it had launched 19 new products in 2025. It has introduced an inductive position sensor designed for next-generation automotive applications. It is well-suited for modern steering and braking applications, including steer-by-wire implementations. Melexis also created a new product line, protective devices, building on its motor control and current sensin...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/05

reement will enable GTV to integrate IMSE technology into its customers’ programs, combining TactoTek’s IMSE solutions with GTV’s hybrid design, engineering, and manufacturing capabilities spanning rapid prototyping, precision tooling, and low-volume production. The IMSE technology integrates lighting, touch controls, and electronic circuits directly into three-dimensional molded surfaces. This approach transforms conventional component arc...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/03