LG Electronics (LG), a mobility sector technology leader, and MediaTek, a global semiconductor company, are showcasing their Android-based Concurrent Multi-User (CMU) framework applied to In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) systems at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition (Auto Shanghai 2025), one of Asia’s largest and most influential automotive exhibitions, from April 23 to May 2. The CMU framework is the first of its kind to be implemented on Google’s Android* Automotive OS (AAOS). This groundbreaking solution ena...

The switch from halogen to LED technology has never been easier: ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS) presents the NIGHT BREAKER® LED SMART ECE H11, the first fully ECE R37 homologated LED retrofit lamp. This innovative product makes it easy to upgrade and is approved for 12V vehicles in all ECE contracting states¹, which include the EU, UK and Switzerland. This replacement for H11 halogen lamps is approved in all these countries for all lighting functions. Following the introduction in October 2020 of the NIGHT BREAKER&r...

Valeo, the world leader in automotive lighting systems and software, together with Appotronics (688007.SH), inventor of ALPD® laser display technology have announced a strategic partnership to offer a new generation of automotive front lighting solutions integrating exclusive Appotronics’ ALL-in-ONE full-color laser headlight system. Valeo will bring its unique expertise in lighting systems design and electronic control units design, along with unrivaled software capabilities, to integrate Appotronics recognized knowledge in projection systems design based on lase...

Marelli, a global technology partner to the automotive industry, will showcase its latest automotive lighting innovations at Auto Shanghai 2025, from April 23 to May 2 at the Shanghai National Exhibition and Convention Center. At the booth characterized by the theme “Fast Forward. Forward Fast.” – located in Hall 1.2H, Stand 1BF009 - the highlights of Marelli’s innovations in automotive lighting technology will be the world’s first OLED TFT applied to the Pixel Rear Lamp, the Near-Field Ground Projection technology, and the ...

Martin Fischer, CEO of FORVIA, said: "We are thrilled to unveil our cutting-edge innovations at the Shanghai Auto Show, showcasing FORVIA’s vision for enhanced mobility experiences. As the world’s largest automotive market and a tech leader, China is central to the industry's global transformation. For three decades, our company has firmly established itself as a trusted partner in the country, driving innovation and fostering collaboration to support China's automotive industry's growth and transformation. Our dedication to excellence a...

With the rapid global advancement of AI driving the evolution of smart cockpits, CarUX will showcase its Harmonious User Experience (HUE) solutions alongside its parent company, Innolux, at Touch Taiwan 2025 from April 16 to 18. The spotlight will be on its comprehensive Windshield Reflective Solution (WRS), exclusive Smart Display+ and InvisiView innovative display technologies—seizing emerging opportunities in smart mobility. Backed by over 20 years of deep expertise in the automotive field, CarUX has evolved from producing large information displ...

On the occasion of the Rematec trade fair in Amsterdam, Stellantis N.V. and Valeo mark their partnership and commitment to Circular Economy business model with the launch of two new remanufactured products: the first remanufactured LED headlamp in Europe and the remanufactured infotainment display screen. Stellantis and Valeo are long time partners, committed to extending the products’ lifespan without compromising quality, reducing waste, resources use and carbon footprint, while generating financial value. Stellantis targets to lead the industry to Carbon Ne...

On March 11, the world’s largest embedded systems exhibition, Embedded World 2025, kicked off at the Nuremberg Exhibition Center in Germany. Tianma showcased its cutting-edge display technologies and solutions. During the event’s “embedded award 2025” ceremony, Tianma’s 8”Micro-LED IRIS HUD was honored with the “Electronic Displays” award, recognizing its significant contributions to the field. Tianma has introduced the automotive industry’s first-ever 8”Micro-LED Integrated Reflective Image Sy...

Valeo, a global leader in automotive lighting systems, received the 2025 Innovation award in the “Infrastructure and Vehicle Improvement” category from Sécurité Routière—the French national road safety authority—for its innovative EvenLED technology used in the design of vehicle front and rear signaling systems. Revolutionizing Vehicle Lighting for Enhanced Road Safety and Efficiency Effective vehicle lighting systems play a crucial role in road safety, including rear-end collisions prevention. Valeo EvenLED technology...

With a long-term strategy for intellectual property rights, AUO is a dedicated player in advanced display technology R&D and green technology applications. In the recent Top 100 Global Innovators 2025 revealed by Clarivate, the company has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year, with its outstanding achievements in innovation widely acknowledged. To sustain AUO’s market leadership and expand its influence, AUO is constantly committed to innovation and green patents. As of the end of 2024, it has obtained 4,500 energy conservation and carbon reduction pat...

On January 13 and 21, 2025, respectively, the Munich District Court of Germany ruled in favor of Nichia Corporation (“Nichia”) in two patent infringement lawsuits and issued two acknowledgment judgments in relation to Nichia's claims for patent infringement by certain automotive LED products of Malaysia-based LED manufacturer Dominant Opto Technologies Sdn. Bhd. ("Dominant"). These lawsuits relate to Nichia's patents EP2216834 and EP3267494 protecting core technology utilized in the field of automotive lighting and backlighting ma...

In an effort to optimize its organizational structure and accelerate its optical semiconductors business, Ennostar announced on February 21st, 2025, the merger of its subsidiaries—Epistar and Lextar Electronics—under the unified brand of Ennostar Corporation. TrendForce reports that Ennostar, leveraging the integration of chip and packaging technologies, achieved a 2024 revenue of US$760 million, ranking fifth among global LED manufacturers with both chip and packaging capabilities. Moving forward, the company will continue expanding into high-value applica...

ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS) has reached another important milestone in automotive lighting now that the new OSRAM XLS LR6 LED is ready for series production. This innovative solution enables car manufacturers to create impressive lighting designs with improved safety features, as evidenced by a specially developed prototype for tail lighting, the OSRAM XLS demonstrator. Back at the start of the year, ams OSRAM launched the third generation of its XLS signal lamp (eXchangeable LED Signal Lamp) – an ECE-standardized platform with more than f...

LG Display, the world's leading innovator of display technologies, announced today that it has officially begun mass production of the industry's first 40-inch Pillar to Pillar (P2P) automotive display. The company is accelerating its push into the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) era by scaling up the production of premium automotive display solutions with the goal of revolutionizing the driving experience. A P2P display is an ultra-large automotive panel that fully covers the area in front of the driver's and front passenger's seats. The performance ...

Imagine driving through the night with crystal-clear vision, every detail illuminated without glaring upcoming traffic. This is now a reality, thanks to EVIYOS™ HD 25 gen 1 light sources integrated into the new Opel Grandland's lighting system. This innovative lighting technology, developed by ams OSRAM and the h-Digi® microLED modules developed by Marelli, is setting new standards for automotive lighting. At the core is the EVIYOS™ HD 25 gen1, a full-range light source from ams OSRAM. Known for its sleek, compact design and exc...

According to a report from Commercial Times, after the failed merger plan between Honda and Nissan, speculation arose regarding whether Foxconn would acquire Nissan. On February 12, Foxconn Chairman Young Liu addresses these concerns, stating that for Foxconn, this is not an acquisition but a collaboration opportunity. Liu emphasizes that Foxconn has been in discussions with multiple automakers and will continue negotiations under its Contract Design and Manufacturing Service (CDMS) business model, as highlighted by the report. The report notes that Foxconn...

OSRAM is delighted to receive a special award: at the German Design Award ceremony last Friday in Frankfurt am Main, the popular OSRAM NIGHT BREAKER LED W5W was honored in the "Excellent Product Design" category. The OSRAM NIGHT BREAKER LED W5W is ams OSRAM's first street-legal replacement lamp for use in all 12V vehicle models. It offers modern and bright white light with a color temperature of up to 5700 Kelvin and a luminous flux of up to 50 lm. Additionally, the W5W LED consumes up to 80 percent les...

According to Kyodo News citing sources, Nissan Motor’s President informed Honda Motor on Thursday of the company’s intention to terminate merger talks, marking the end of an initiative that could have established the world’s third-largest automotive group. If Nissan’s decision to terminate merger talks with Honda is finalized, it could pave the way for Foxconn to pursue a potential acquisition of Nissan, as indicated by MoneyDJ, citing Nikkei. The MoneyDJ report highlights that dissolving the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between ...

Samsung Display today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. with the goal of strengthening its position in the automotive OLED market. The collaboration includes the potential supply of OLED displays for Qualcomm Technologies’ Snapdragon® Cockpit Experience Development Platform (CEDP) to provide next generation in-cabin experiences. Based on the next generation Snapdragon® Cockpit Platform, a key component of Snapdragon® Digital Chassis™ Solution, the Snapdragon CEDP...

Tianma, a leading global manufacturer of flat panel displays, is proud to have been selected as the supplier of the main touch-screen display in Aptera’s Launch Edition solar electric vehicle. Aptera’s vehicle is equipped with 700 watts of integrated solar cells, which is expected to allow most drivers to enjoy daily use without ever needing to plug in to charge. The vehicle features up to 40 miles of solar-powered driving per day and the ability to travel up to 400 miles on a single charge. Aptera selected Tianma’s 12.8-inch Full-HD ultra-wide viewing a...

Nichia, the world's largest LED manufacturer and inventor of the high-brightness blue and white LED, is launching a white LED (Part No. NS2W806H-B2) designed for LCD backlighting. This product adds a new green chip in addition to the existing blue chip, resulting in a configuration that combines both blue and green within a single package. For LEDs used in LCD backlighting, it is common to achieve white light by combining a blue chip with green and red phosphors. However, due to the significant performance improvements in Nichia's green chip, the N...

Macroblock has successfully obtained ISO 26262 functional safety development process certification. This internationally authoritative certification underscores Macroblock’s commitment to adhering to the highest functional safety standards in the automotive industry. To maintain a competitive edge in the automotive electronics field, Macroblock's functional safety policy emphasizes that meeting functional safety requirements is the primary consideration in the design and development of automotive products. The company continually increases investment in safety design to...

Recently, Hongli Zhihui reached a cooperation intention with the world-renowned lighting company Current Lighting Solutions ("Current") and signed a "License and Supply Agreement". Through this authorization, Hongli Zhihui can apply KSF phosphors to Hongli Zhihui lighting LED products worldwide, which will further accelerate Hongli Zhihui's expansion into the high-end lighting application market. KSF/PFS phosphors have made an indelible contribution to improving LED efficacy, especially high CRI. Their unique red light emissio...

CES 2025 opened on January 7 in Las Vegas, United States, drawing over 3,600 exhibitors to unveil the latest technological developments. This year’s event showcases innovations in Micro and Mini LED displays, with applications ranging from TVs and screens to AR glasses, automotive displays, and beauty mirrors.

After expressing so much interest at last year’s Automechanika, end users and workshops can now look forward to installing the new LED retrofit lamps from ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS). The OSRAM NIGHT BREAKER® LED SPEED H7 is impressive for its extremely simple installation, its bright white light, excellent durability and 60 percent lower energy consumption¹. The OSRAM NIGHT BREAKER® LED SPEED H7 was unveiled for the first time at last year’s Automechanika, the leading international automotive trade f...

GIS will display a range of cutting-edge smart automotive and near-eye display technologies and products at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in the U.S. from January 7 to 10. The presentation will include heads-up displays (HUDs), low-reflection coating technology, Mini LED touch display modules, and waveguide-based optical modules, offering a groundbreaking visual experience. In light of the rapid growth of applications in artificial intelligence, 5G networks, and the IoT, the demand for smart living solutions has surged. Leveraging its expertise in optical, m...

  Seoul Semiconductor, Seoul Viosys CES 2025 Exhibition Booth Global optoelectronics leader Seoul Semiconductor and Seoul Viosys (hereafter, "Seoul") participated in CES 2025, held in Las Vegas, USA, from January 7 to 10, 2024. Under the slogan "Paradigm Shift in Light by World First Technology," Seoul unveiled its groundbreaking technologies, highlighting its innovation in light. At this exhibition, Seoul's 'No-wire MicroLED Car Demo' garnered significant attention. The 6000nit brightness grille displays ap...

Held in Las Vegas, the United States from January 7 to 10, the Consumer Electronics Show 2025 (CES 2025) stands as a barometer of the global consumer electronics market. Chinese display giant BOE, along with its automotive display arm BOE Varitronix Limited, showcases more than 60 innovative technologies and products as well as IoT solutions at the trade show. For the first time in overseas markets, the company released its “HERO” (Healthiness, Entertainment, Relaxation, and Office) initiative for the era of smart vehicles, presenting an extravagan...

Ennostar Group, in line with its '3+1 long-term development strategy,' is making its first appearance at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. In collaboration with AUO and the Taiwan Advanced Automotive Technology Development Association (TADA), Ennostar is showcasing its cutting-edge automotive technologies. At AUO’s booth, Ennostar presents interactive matrix displays for automotive front and rear applications. Meanwhile, at the Taiwan Automotive Technology Pavilion, Ennostar demonstrates an integrated solution encompassing ...

AUO is collaborating with Sony Honda Mobility to showcase the world’s first Micro LED Media Bar Solution mounted on the exterior of the AFEELA. The image shows that Dr. Frank ko, CEO and President of AUO, and Izumi kawanishi, Representative Director, President and COO of Sony Honda Mobility, demonstrates their commitment to continuous innovation, creating a more user-friendly engaging and smart experience for vehicle occupants. AUO, with its industry-leading Micro LED Display HMI (Human Machine Interface) Solutions, is collabora...