Valeo to supply panoramic Head-Up Display for major Chinese OEM’s new model Valeo Group (Valeo) has been chosen by a major Chinese OEM to supply its cutting-edge panoramic Head-Up Display (HUD) for a new model, with production expected to start in 2026. The pillar-to-pillar HUD transforms the vehicle’s entire windshield into a dynamic, interactive display, projecting key driving data, such as speed, navigation, and safety alerts, directly int...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/18

Pioneer India launches 360° surround view camera, secures first OEM deal On July 15, Pioneer India launched its new Automotive 360° Surround View Camera System. Alongside the product launch, the company confirmed that it has secured its first OEM customer in India. The 360° Surround View Camera System offers a real-time composite bird’s-eye view using four HD/FHD wide-angle cameras. It is designed to reduce blind spots, assist in tight manoe...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/16

GM’s EV strategy boosted by new Ancker-Johnson Battery Cell Development Center On July 14, General Motors President Mark Reuss talked about his company’s strategy in building a North American supply chain to power its lineup of EVs.    •    With the Ultium Cells plants in Spring Hill and Warren, Ohio, GM has the largest OEM battery cell manufacturing capacity in the U.S. Building on a USD 2.3 billion commitment, Ultium Cells Spring Hill...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/16

igned of a technology license agreement with Domino S.r.l, Italy, on July 14, 2025. Under the agreement, Pricol is licensed to manufacture, distribute, and sell switches, throttles, and allied products for use as original equipment in two-wheelers, as per customer requirements. The agreement covers OEMs in the Indian and Southeast Asian markets. Pricol and Domino will jointly determine customer specifications to provide end-to-end solutions. The ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/15

Tobii, Sweden secures homologation for interior sensing platform with European OEM On July 11, Tobii secured homologation for its single-camera interior sensing platform in collaboration with a premium European automotive OEM. Tobii Autosense has integrated the platform into a premium European OEM’s vehicle program. The program is set to run for four years, with production starting in the second half of 2025. Based on Tobii press release ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/14

Superior Industries to be acquired by investors after OEM contract disruptions On July 8, Superior Industries International, Inc., whose customers have included Ford and General Motors, announced it has entered into definitive agreements to be acquired by a group of its term loan investors, including Oaktree Capital Management.  Superior Industries disclosed to investors in May that in addition to a USD 13 million net loss in the first quarter, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/12

CT has acquired a 50.1% stake in Leoni AG with its Wiring Systems Division (WSD), previously fully owned by Stefan Pierer. Additionally, Luxshare’s subsidiary TIME Interconnect acquired 100% of Leoni AG's Automotive Cable Solutions (ACS) division. Leoni and Luxshare will leverage their respective OEM relationships to strengthen their global market position, especially with OEMs like Tesla and Chinese automakers. TIME Interconnect’s acquisitio...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/11

Toyota changes payment for parts suppliers’ mold manufacturing costs from installments to lump sum Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) revealed that it has changed its payment for parts suppliers’ mold manufacturing costs from conventional payment in installments to lump-sum payment. The OEM changed the method of payment starting in July, with the aim of leading to improvements in the suppliers’ cash flow. Most suppliers pay mold manufacturin...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/11

Neo, Canada secures rare earth magnet supply deal with European Tier 1 EV supplier On July 9, Neo Performance Materials Inc. (Neo) announced that it has secured a supply contract for a new platform of permanent rare earth magnets with a leading European Tier 1 supplier of electric vehicle (EV) traction motors for a major OEM. The magnets will be supplied from Neo’s new rare earth magnet plant in Narva, Estonia. The project is expected to gener...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

llantis announced that its connectivity platform, Mobilisights has partnered with Vinli, U.S based automotive data intelligence. The deal increases Vinli’s ability to offer better fleet management, risk analysis, and mobility solutions. The partnership adds Stellantis to Vinli’s growing list of OEM connections. Mobilisights, Stellantis' Data-as-a-Service unit, provides vehicle data from brands such as Ram, Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, and FIAT in N...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/09

Tata Technologies, India partners with Emerson to develop advanced testing solutions for OEMs On July 9, Tata Technologies and Emerson announced a partnership to develop integrated testing and validation solutions for global OEMs in the automotive, aerospace, and commercial vehicle industries. The collaboration combines Tata Technologies’ expertise in systems engineering, E/E architecture, and mobility platform development with Emerson’s capa...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/09

p the adoption of smart glass in vehicles. This fully industrialized product supports scalable integration across vehicle platforms. The ready-to-laminate smart glass stack combines dimmable smart glass films, conductive elements, and adhesive layers into one unit, designed for Tier-1 suppliers and OEM glass fabricators. It eliminates costly and time-consuming post-processing steps, making manufacturing easier, saving space, cutting costs, and al...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/09

Eye-Net, Israel completes first phase of POC project with European OEM for V2X technology On July 7, Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Eye-Net Mobile Ltd., has completed the first phase of a paid proof-of-concept (POC) project with a top European vehicle OEM to validate the performance and compatibility of its V2X technology with the OEM’s vehicles for potential commercial integration.  The goal of ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/08

Stellantis reports Q2 2025 U.S. sales down 10.2% On July 1, Stellantis announced that its U.S. sales fell 10.2% in the second quarter of 2025 compared with the same period a year ago, as the OEM sold 309,976 vehicles. Among its various brands, Jeep, and Ram sold the most vehicles and saw slight sales increases, while the company as a whole had a double-digit drop.      •    Jeep brand sales increased 1.1% to 148,832 units      •   ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/04

ual report, Exide Industries Limited reported key developments in its automotive battery R&D initiatives. Its major advancements during the year were the development of auxiliary (Aux) batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and the SLI AGM (absorbent glass mat) battery range for exports and domestic OEMs. With technical support from Furukawa, Exide developed an Aux battery that has been approved by a major OEM for use in an upcoming electric four-...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/03

esis posted double-digit growth for the ninth consecutive month. Sales of European cars, which tend to account for a high percentage of imports, fell 35.9% for VW, 20.7% for Mercedes-Benz, 19.8% for Audi, 10.0% for BMW, and 7.3% for Volvo in June. See U.S. inventory information at the end of MaySee OEM plant locations in Mexico and Canada...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/03

2025 decreased by 4.3% compared to 2,450,600 units, which were those for H1 2023. Many in the sales field point out that rising prices have dampened consumer demand. By brand, sales by Daihatsu increased 2.2-fold y/y, and sales by Toyota Motor Corporation, which procures models from Daihatsu on an OEM basis and which was also affected by Toyota Industries Corporation’s procedural irregularities in engine certification processes, increased by 1...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

ogress across three key product verticals. In the Digital Clusters & Sensors segment, throttle and sensor systems are scheduled to go live for one ICE and three EV two-wheeler models, as well as the first EV three-wheeler. Suprajit has secured sensor supply contracts with two U.S.-based off-highway OEMs and two digital cluster export contracts from a major U.S. OEM. In India, the company will launch its first TFT cluster with a premium EV two-whe...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26

Valeo Smart Safety 360 selected by European premium automaker for Level 2 driving and parking system Valeo Group (Valeo) announced that it will supply its Valeo Smart Safety 360 (VSS360) ADAS solution to a European premium OEM. Production is scheduled to start in 2026. VSS360 is a scalable, cost-effective system that integrates driving and parking functions, allowing OEMs to remove individual ECUs while maintaining minimal impact on the vehicle a...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26

icles (MHCVs) with the launch of Load Cushion and Torque Rod Bush. It is designed for tough road conditions, and both products enhance ride comfort, vehicle stability, and shock absorption. Made with high-quality rubber and strong rubber-to-metal bonding, they are built for long-lasting use in both OEM and aftermarket applications. Load Cushion is a key suspension part placed between the chassis and axle or leaf spring. It absorbs vertical loads ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/24