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    US automakers, battery suppliers rationalize excess battery capacity, pivot to energy storage systems
    In December 2025, Ford Motor Co. and SK On announced plans to end their $11.4 billion battery joint venture — BlueOval SK — as part of their broader business overhaul amid a slowdown in demand for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and the end of government subsidies under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The decision to cease the battery JV came as the two companies sought to avoid accumulating losses from EV battery operations in a market witnessing policy shifts away from BEVs and to r...
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    European New Car Assessment Program’s button mandate forces a rethink of the digital cockpit
    For more than a decade, the automotive industry followed a clear trajectory: digitize the driving experience, replace physical controls with touchscreens and let software define the cockpit. From 2026, Europe’s most influential vehicle safety assessor will begin to reverse that logic. Under revised protocols, the European New Car Assessment Program (EuroNCAP) will explicitly reward vehicles that provide physical controls for essential driving functions, such as indicators, hazard lights, wi...
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    The evolving landscape of cathode active materials in EVs: Balancing production capacity investments amid oversupply challenges
    Cathode active materials (CAM) form the heart of lithium-ion batteries powering the global electric vehicle boom. These high-value components determine energy density, cost, performance and safety, making CAM production a critical constraint in the supply chain. As EV adoption accelerates worldwide, the CAM market stands at a pivotal juncture. Global production capacity is projected to expand at a robust 11.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), surging from 6.7 million metric tons in 2025 to...
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    Covestro materials feature in SUE autonomous minibus
    UE | STUDIOS has unveiled the "Self-driving Urban E-Shuttle" (SUE), a fully autonomous electric minibus, developed with a consortium of ten partners, utilizes sustainable materials such as Covestro's polycarbonate and is funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) and the European Union. The People Mover will undergo testing at speeds up to 50 km/h on public roads this year. The project was funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy and the...
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    Magna delivers mixed Q4 FY’2025 results, sales up 2% year over year but operating income down 70% due to noncash impairment charges
    Magna International delivered a mixed financial performance in the fourth quarter and the full year ended Dec. 31, 2025. Sales increased by 2% year over year in the fourth quarter to $10.8 billion, despite a 1% decline in global light vehicle production. The Canadian supplier attributed revenue growth to increased production from ongoing programs and the launch of new ones, as well as net customer recoveries, which largely offset higher tariff costs. The fourth quarter adjusted EBIT rose 18% ...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 16 February 2026
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    US lawmakers move forward with SAFE Exit Act to mandate manual releases in vehicles equipped with electrically powered door handles
    US lawmakers have moved forward with an automotive safety bill known as the Securing Accessible Functional Emergency (SAFE) Exit Act, which aims to mandate manual releases in new vehicles equipped with electrically powered door handles. The bill, which has progressed to the full committee in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, has several legislative hurdles to clear before potentially becoming law. The measure, introduced by Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.), is in response to numerous ...
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    Stellantis issues ‘do not drive' warning for 225,000 old vehicles equipped with unrepaired Takata airbags
    Stellantis issued a “do not drive” warning for about 225,000 older vehicles in the US equipped with Takata airbags that are defective. The automaker, which has repaired nearly 7 million vehicles over the past 10 years, came with the stop-drive directive for 2003 to 2016 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles in which faulty airbag inflators have not yet been replaced. According to the automaker, the chemical components inside the inflators can deteriorate over time, potentially causing th...
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    Forvia appoints Sébastien Limousin as executive vice president of Seating Business Group
    Forvia has announced the appointment of Sébastien Limousin as executive vice president of its Seating Business Group, effective Feb. 16. Limousin will replace Stéphane Noël, who is leaving the company at the end of March. Limousin, who joined Forvia in 2014, has a strong leadership background and has held various senior roles, including program manager within the Interior Systems Business Group and vice president for Sales, Programs and Strategy in the Clean Mobility Business Group. He has...
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    MAHLE develops innovative heat recovery system for EVs
    MAHLE has developed an innovative heat recovery system called HeatX Range+ for efficient cabin heating in electric vehicles. The newly developed thermal management system can significantly impact the driving range of EVs during winter, the company said. The system reduces the energy demand for air conditioning in EVs by approximately 20% compared to conventional exhaust air systems. This advancement extends the range per battery charge and ensures high-quality interior air. Martin Wel...
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    Tata AutoComp opens two new manufacturing facilities in Sanand, India
    On Jan. 30, Tata AutoComp Systems Ltd., an automotive supplier affiliated with the Tata Group and a key supplier to Tata Motors, opened two new manufacturing facilities in Sanand, Gujarat, India, to produce seating systems and thermal systems, The Hindu Business Line reported Feb. 10. While the seating systems facility is managed by TM Automotive Seating Systems Private Ltd., TACO Air International Thermal Systems Private Ltd. will be responsible for thermal systems. TM Automotive Seating Sys...
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    Aumovio supplies Leapmotor’s B- and C-platform vehicles with advanced safety technologies
    Aumovio is supplying Leapmotor, a mainland China-based electric-car manufacturer, with a range of safety systems for its B- and C-platform vehicles. Leapmotor’s B-platform models are equipped with Aumovio's latest long-range radar, electric parking brake and airbag control unit (ACU), while the C-platform models come equipped with the MK C2 one-box brake system, long-range radar and ACU. For Leapmotor's high-volume sport utility vehicle models such as the C10, C11 and C16, Aumovio supplies ...
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    Toyoda Gosei’s nine-month FY’2025/26 revenue increases to $5.3 billion
    Toyoda Gosei’s revenue increased 5.5% year over year to ¥830.6 billion (about $5.3 billion) in the first nine months of fiscal year 2025/26, ended Dec. 31, 2025, driven by an increase in vehicle production at original equipment manufacturer customers. Higher revenue, along with ongoing focus on cost efficiency, helped the Japanese supplier to record 11.5% year-over-year growth in operating profit to ¥52.5 billion. Toyoda Gosei concluded the nine-month period with a net profit of ¥43.9 billi...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 9 February 2026
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    Indie Semiconductor to supply Mahindra with in-cabin safety monitoring software
    Indie Semiconductor has been chosen by Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. to provide advanced in-cabin driver and occupant monitoring systems (DOMS) for their Electric Origin sport utility vehicles, the XEV 9e and BE 6, in the Indian market. This collaboration will incorporate indie's CABIN EYE perception software — developed by emotion3D, which indie recently acquired — into Mahindra's EyeDentity, a proprietary camera-based DOMS hardware platform. Mahindra has achieved the highest Bharat New C...
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    Tokai Rika’s nine-month FY’2025/26 sales up 4.4% YOY to $3.1 billion
    Tokai Rika reported a 4.4% year-over-year increase in sales to ¥479.6 billion (about $3.1 billion) in the nine-month period of fiscal year 2025/26, which ended Dec. 31, 2025. Higher sales helped the Japan-based auto parts supplier record a 7.2% year-over-year growth in operating profit to ¥29.5 billion, resulting in an operating profit margin of 6.2% compared with 6% during the same period in the previous financial year. Tokai Rika concluded the first three quarters of the year with net p...
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    Nearly half of auto parts exports from India to US to attract zero duty, says Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry
    The bilateral trade agreement finalized between India and the US will see nearly half of auto parts exported to the US attracting zero duty, Autocar Professional reported, citing Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal. “Some auto parts exports will attract zero duty, while others will face an 18% tariff. Around 50% of exports will be duty-free,” Goyal said on Feb. 7.   Before the deal, Indian auto component exports to the US were subject to an average tariff of about&n...
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    Adient reports net loss of $22 million in Q1 FY'2025/26 despite improved sales
    Adient’s net sales increased 4.3% year over year to $3.6 billion in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025/26, ended Dec. 31, 2025. Despite higher sales, the US-based seating supplier recorded a 12.8% year-over-year decline in income before income taxes to $41 million. The company also reported a net loss of $22 million after hitting break-even in the first quarter of the previous fiscal year 2024/25. Sales improved in all three key markets of the Americas; Europe, the Middle East and Af...
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    Aisin’s nine-month FY'2025/26 revenue rises 4.6% year over year to $24.1 billion
    Aisin reported a 4.6% year-over-year increase in revenue to ¥3.8 trillion (nearly $24.1 billion) in the first nine months of fiscal year 2025/26, ended Dec. 31, 2025. Higher revenue helped the Japanese supplier record 34.8% year-over-year growth in operating profit to ¥156.3 billion, while net profit more than doubled to ¥107.4 billion. The company recorded higher revenue in Japan, North America, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, and India, which was partially offset by a dr...
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    GTV and TactoTek announce technology licensing partnership for integrating in-mold structural electronics technology
    Global Technology Ventures (GTV) and TactoTek have signed a technology licensing partnership to incorporate in-mold structural electronics (IMSE) technology into GTV's customer programs. The collaboration merges GTV's expertise in hybrid design, engineering and manufacturing with TactoTek's IMSE technology, which integrates electronic functions directly into 3D injection-molded surfaces. This technology aims to create smart, lightweight designs that do not compromise performance or design qualit...
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    Lear reports Q4 and full-year 2025 results; issues 2026 outlook
    On Feb. 4, Lear Corp. reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2025. In the fourth quarter, the US-based supplier of seats and electrical systems (E-Systems) recorded a 5% year-over-year increase in net sales to $6 billion. Higher sales were supported by new business across both segments — Seating and E-Systems — and commercial recoveries, but were partly offset by lower production on key platforms. The company recorded core operating earnings of $259 mi...
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    Toyota Boshoku’s FY 2025/26 nine-month revenue rises 4.1% year over year to $1.8 billion
    Toyota Boshoku’s revenue increased 4.1% year over year to ¥1.5 trillion (nearly $1.8 billion) in the first nine months of fiscal year 2025/26, ended Dec. 31, 2025. Higher revenue helped the Japan-based automotive supplier of seats, interior parts and exterior systems record 15.8% year-over-year growth in operating income to ¥60.2 billion and 18.4% year-over-year growth in profit before taxes to ¥65.4 billion. Toyota Boshoku concluded the nine-month period with a 1.2% year-over-year increase...
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    Grammer reports improved operating EBIT for 2025, despite 4.2% year-over-year drop in revenue to €1.82 billion
    Grammer has released preliminary figures for its financial performance in 2025, reporting consolidated revenue of €1.82 billion, down 4.2% from €1.9 billion recorded a year earlier. Despite lower revenue, the Germany-based supplier of automotive interiors and seats reported operating earnings before interest and tax of €75.1 million, which represents a significant improvement compared to €41.6 million recorded a year earlier. The results for 2...
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    TouchNetix unveils AX24A controller for touch and force sensing applications
    Norway-based supplier of advanced touch integrated circuits (ICs) and sensors TouchNetix has expanded its aXiom portfolio with the launch of the AX24A, a touch and force sensing controller designed for industrial, automotive and entertainment applications. This controller is capable of supporting button features and force sensing behind conductive surfaces, offering new design possibilities. The AX24A, housed in a compact 40-pin quad flat no lead (QFN) package, provides up to 22 touch/force butt...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 2 February 2026
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    Autoliv’s FY 2025 net sales up 4.1% year over year to $10.8 billion
    Autoliv’s net sales increased 4.1% year over year to $10.8 billion in the financial year ended Dec. 31, 2025. Higher sales helped the Sweden-based automotive safety systems supplier record an 11% year-over-year growth in operating income to $1.1 billion, while income before income tax increased 13% year over year to $986 million. Autoliv concluded the financial year with net income of $736 million, up by 14% over the $648 million achieved in 2024. The company reported adjusted operating inc...
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    Microchip technology expands maXTouch M1 family for improved automotive touchscreens
    Microchip Technology has expanded its maXTouch M1 family of touchscreen controllers to enhance touch detection in automotive displays. This expansion includes the ATMXT3072M1-HC and ATMXT288M1 products, which accommodate a range of display sizes from widescreen formats up to 42 inches to smaller screens between 2 and 5 inches. The controllers support technologies such as organic light-emitting diodes (next-generation display technology OLEDs) and microLEDs, utilizing Microchip's proprietary Smar...
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    Gentex Q4 sales rises 19% year over year to $644.4 million despite global challenges
    Gentex has reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending Dec. 31, 2025. In the fourth quarter, the US-based company achieved consolidated net sales of $644.4 million, up 19% year over year from $541.6 million during the same period in 2024. Voxx, which Gentex acquired in 2025, contributed $103.4 million to this revenue, with core Gentex revenue flat at $541 million. Despite a 2% year-over-year decline in global light vehicle production in North America, Europe and...
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    Forvia secures over $1 billion deal with major European automaker for North America operations
    Forvia has secured over $1 billion in new and expanded business with a major European automaker, involving products from its Seating, Interiors and Forvia Hella's Lighting business groups. The French supplier will produce these products across seven plants in the US and Mexico to support this customer's North American operations. Francois Tardif, executive vice president Americas, emphasized that these awards highlight Forvia as a reliable partner committed to advancing sustainable mobil...
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    Hyundai Motor recalls more than 615,000 vehicles in the US over safety concerns
    Hyundai Motor is recalling 568,576 Palisade sport utility vehicles in the US due to the potential improper deployment of side curtain airbags for third-row occupants in a crash, Reuters reported Jan. 29, citing the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects select model years 2020 through 2025 Palisade SUVs. According to the NHTSA, the airbags in question were supplied by Sweden-based safety systems supplier Autoliv. The remedy for this issue is under developme...
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    Aumovio plans strategic realignment of global R&D activities, move to result in loss of 4,000 jobs
    Aumovio, the Germany-based company formed after the spinoff of Continental’s Automotive Group business in 2025, has announced a strategic realignment of its global research and development activities to ensure its competitiveness amid challenging business conditions. As part of this realignment, the company will focus its R&D expenditures on value-creating technologies, intensify development partnerships, and implement additional efficiency measures. Aumovio has also reaffirmed its goal to...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 26 January 2026
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    Adient introduces ModuTec to transform modular automotive seat manufacturing
    Adient has announced a new innovation, ModuTec, a modular seat design solution that aims to simplify the vehicle seat manufacturing process and enable greater automation. Developed through a thorough analysis of the needs of automakers, manufacturing sites and consumers, ModuTec allows seat modules to be assembled offline and sequenced into the main just-in-time (JIT) line, reducing assembly time from minutes to seconds. This process enhancement is expected to lead to increased efficiency, ...
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    New Tata Sierra debuts with Harman's 5G-ready telematics control unit and advanced infotainment
    The debut of Tata Motors' new Sierra sport utility vehicle introduces an advanced in-cabin experience powered by Harman's 5G-ready telematics control unit (TCU) and JBL audio system. Harman has expanded its collaboration with Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) to integrate these innovative features into the iconic SUV. This marks a significant step forward in connected mobility, offering drivers and passengers intuitive and seamless experiences. The Sierra boasts high-bandwidth connectiv...
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    Valeo wins major contract to deliver smart interior lighting for global automaker
    Valeo has secured a significant supply order from a premium global automaker. The project will see Valeo use TactoTek’s innovative in-mold structural electronics (IMSE) technology to develop a new, automated and high-volume manufacturing process. This new solution will combine lighting and electronics into a single smart structure for car interiors. The design aims to create a sleek look and improve the in-cabin experience, reflecting a trend in the industry to integrate design, functi...
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    Antolin holds signing ceremony for Global R&D & Innovation Center in mainland China
    On Jan. 16, Antolin held the official signing ceremony for its Global R&D & Innovation Center in mainland China. This event followed the completion of registration procedures and took place near Antolin's SUZ plant in Kunshan, Jiangsu province. The ceremony included key stakeholders from both Antolin and the local government, symbolizing a critical aspect of Antolin's global development strategy. According to Antolin, its China Global R&D & Innovation Center aims to fulfill th...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 19 January 2026
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    CES 2026 Spotlights Automotive Technology, from AI to Software-Defined Vehicles
    CES 2026 marked a clear shift in the automotive industry’s priorities. With demand for electric vehicles (EVs) softening and regulatory and cost pressures mounting, automakers and suppliers used the CES tech conference to emphasize automotive technology like artificial intelligence (AI) rather than electrification. Their focus moved to so-called physical and context-aware AI—systems that interpret real-world conditions in real time—positioning cars as software-defined vehicles rather than ...
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    DENSO invests $69 million in new logistics center in Lebanon, Tennessee
    DENSO plans to invest $69 million in constructing an advanced logistics center in Lebanon, Tennessee, which will retain 100 jobs in the area and enhance the company's operations and competitiveness in North America. The 280,000-square-foot facility is scheduled to begin construction in summer 2026 and open in spring 2027, replacing DENSO's current Wilson County, Tennessee, operations with a larger, technologically advanced space. The phased transition will ensure continuity for DENSO's workforce...
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    CES 2026: TrinamiX unveils dot projector for in-vehicle health and safety
    At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 held in Las Vegas, trinamiX unveiled its wide-field-of-view dot projector designed for automotive in-vehicle health and safety. The innovative projector, in combination with proprietary software and a near-infrared camera, featured advanced sensing capabilities, including secure face authentication, remote vital signs tracking and 3D distance mapping aimed at optimized airbag deployment and recognizing correct seatbelt routing. The wide field...
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    CES 2026: SmartEye and Green Hills Software collaborate for driver monitoring system
    At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in Las Vegas, Smart Eye and Green Hills Software jointly demonstrated how driver monitoring systems (DMS) can be integrated into automotive software-defined vehicle architectures. The collaboration provides a foundation for original equipment manufacturers and tier 1 suppliers aiming to develop and deploy secure DMS efficiently. The solution assists automakers in reducing integration complexity, shortening validation cycles, and complying with safety a...
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    CES 2026: Seeing Machines unveils next-gen 3D Cabin Perception platform
    Seeing Machines, the Australian company specializing in vision-based safety technology, has unveiled its next-generation 3D Cabin Perception Mapping platform at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, held last week (Jan. 6–9) in Las Vegas. This platform marks a significant advancement in real-time in-cabin monitoring intelligence for future mobility. Unlike traditional exterior perception mapping used in automated driving, Seeing Machines' new solution offers a comprehensive digital reco...
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    Harman introduces personalized, software-driven audio solutions for automotive use
    Harman has introduced a new suite of personalized audio technologies aimed at enhancing the modern in-vehicle experience. These production-ready solutions offer individualized listening experiences, adaptive sound design and branded audio atmospheres to create intelligent and expressive vehicle cabins. Dave Schneider, vice president of Car Audio Portfolio Management at Harman, highlighted the importance of personalization in making cabin experiences feel intelligent and immersive. This technolog...
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    CES 2026: Tianma showcases wide range of new automotive display innovations
    Tianma, a global manufacturer of flat panel displays, showcased its automotive technologies at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026. Its exhibits included advanced LTPS-LCD, AMOLED and MicroLED technologies designed to enhance intelligent cockpits with high-impact visuals and safety features. The centerpiece of its display was the Smart Cockpit 7.0, featuring a 49.6-inch curved ACRUS display with 8K resolution and a dynamic, slidable AM-OLED display. The InvisiVue technology is inc...
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    CES 2026: Alps Alpine showcases invisible driver monitoring solution with Smart Eye and AUO Mobility Solutions
    Alps Alpine Co. and Smart Eye have announced a new under-display driver monitoring system (DMS) technology demonstration for the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, featuring a driver monitoring camera embedded directly behind the instrument cluster display and powered by AUO Mobility Solutions. The solution enables optimal camera placement for driver monitoring while keeping all hardware completely hidden from the driver. For many automakers, identifying an ideal location for the DMS camer...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 12 January 2026
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    Toyoda Gosei introduces innovative LED lamp unit that projects moving patterned lights inside vehicle interiors
    Toyoda Gosei has introduced a new LED lamp unit designed to project moving, patterned lights inside vehicle interiors. This innovation is featured in the Lexus RZ1, a battery-electric vehicle from Toyota Motor. As automakers strive to enhance the in-car experience, demand has grown for interior illumination that responds to music or sensor inputs, such as approach notifications. Toyoda Gosei has responded by applying its proprietary optical engineering expertise to create LED lamps equipped w...
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    CES 2026: Garmin unveils Unified Cabin 2026 and other digital solutions
    Garmin has introduced Unified Cabin 2026 at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this week (Jan. 6–9), featuring an advanced AI/large language model-based virtual assistant. This new technology operates on a single system-on-a-chip (SoC) with the Android Automotive OS and is capable of understanding multi-intents and adapting to multiple languages. It performs tasks such as playing a movie and sharing a screen through an LLM-driven action model, with audio and display routing ...
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    Volkswagen debuts new cockpit generation with the all-new ID.Polo
    Volkswagen (VW) has unveiled the interior of its new ID. Polo, showcasing a design largely influenced by customer feedback. The interior features enhanced clarity, quality and intuitive controls, building on familiar VW operating patterns. A new software generation introduces novel functions, including a retro display reminiscent of the first Golf. Kai Grünitz, Volkswagen Brand board member for Technical Development, highlighted the improved customer experience with clean lines, high-quali...
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    Toyoda Gosei introduces reversible armrest in Toyota's RAV4
    Toyoda Gosei has introduced a reversible armrest that functions as both an armrest and a tray, enhancing the convenience of vehicle cabins. This product is featured in the new RAV4 from Toyota Motor Corporation. The dual function of the armrest is enabled by the removable lid of the console box, allowing it to be used in two ways. Toyoda Gosei has supplied console boxes with accessible lids that can be opened from either side. According to the supplier, the reversible function in the new cons...
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    Toyoda Gosei unveils self-supporting front-center airbag for next-generation vehicle safety
    Japanese supplier Toyoda Gosei has introduced a new self-supporting front-center airbag, expanding its portfolio of automotive safety systems. Unlike conventional front-center airbags, which depend on the center console box for support during deployment, the new design can stand independently, ensuring effective occupant restraint even in vehicles without a center console. Generally, front-center airbags are positioned between the driver and front passenger seats to help prevent occupants fro...
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    CES 2026: Gentex unveils new automotive and smart technologies
    Gentex Corp. is showcasing its latest automotive technologies at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, which is taking place this week (Jan. 6–9) in Las Vegas. In addition to automotive solutions, the US-based company is exhibiting advancements in the smart home, access control and premium audio industries. At the event, Gentex's primary booth is showcasing automotive technologies, including the next-generation Full Display Mirror (FDM) with Dynamic View Assist, dimmable sun visors...
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    Autoliv and Tensor debut foldable steering wheel for autonomous vehicles
    Autoliv has developed a foldable steering wheel for use in autonomous vehicles. The innovative steering wheel, co-developed with Tensor, aims to address the limitations of traditional steering wheels, which can hinder passenger comfort and space in such vehicles. When not in use, the steering wheel retracts completely in Level 4 mode, which enables the vehicle to manage all driving tasks under defined conditions without human intervention. This feature enhances interior flexibility and passenger...
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    CES 2026: Visteon unveils intelligent cockpit electronics, AI computing, advanced displays and electrification solutions
    Visteon Corp. is presenting its comprehensive solutions at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in Las Vegas this week (Jan. 6–9). The company’s showcases at the annual event feature a range of production-ready intelligent cockpit electronics, AI computing solutions, advanced displays and electrification platforms. "This is not a concept showcase, but real technology, running live, and ready for the road," said Sachin Lawande, president and CEO of Visteon. "We're demonstrating how sol...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 5 January 2026
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    Canatu and DENSO partner to develop large-area carbon nanotube films for automotive use
    Canatu, a Finland-based company specialising in carbon nanotube (CNT) technology, has entered into a 17-month Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with DENSO Corp. to develop advanced manufacturing equipment to produce large-area CNT films specifically for automotive applications. According to the Finnish company, scaling the CNT film size is essential for enabling future applications, including full windshield heaters.   As part of the agreement, a large-scale CNT deposition chamber will b...
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    Porsche recalls over 173,000 vehicles in US for rearview camera display issue
    Porsche is recalling 173,538 vehicles in the US due to an issue where the rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is in reverse. The recall covers certain 2019–2025 Cayenne, Cayenne E-Hybrid, 2020–2025 911, Taycan, 2024–2025 Panamera and 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid models. The recalled vehicles do not meet the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard's rear visibility requirements. This recall is among the largest conducted by Porsche Cars North America recently, following a 2022...
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    Autoliv announces resignation of CFO Fredrik Westin
    Autoliv has announced an amendment in the resignation of Fredrik Westin, executive vice president, Finance and CFO. According to the Sweden-based vehicle safety systems supplier, Westin has agreed to continue serving in his current position until March 31, 2026. Meanwhile, the company continues to search for Westin’s successor. Westin joined Autoliv in March 2020. Prior to joining the Swedish supplier, he worked in Sandvik and Johnson Controls. This content may be AI-assisted a...
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    CES 2026: LG Innotek will present Next-Generation Under-Display Camera module for driver monitoring systems
    At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in Las Vegas, LG Innotek will present its Next-Generation Under-Display Camera Module (UDC) designed for installation behind a vehicle's instrument cluster to monitor the driver. This innovative solution is significant as it forms part of the driver monitoring system (DMS), a technology that integrates a camera and software within vehicles to continuously assess the driver's status, focusing on indicators such as drowsiness and attention leve...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 29 December 2025
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    NHTSA investigates Tesla Model 3 door release mechanisms amid safety concerns
    The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a defect petition to assess the emergency door release mechanisms of the Tesla Model 3, news website Eletrek reported Dec. 24. The investigation involves about 180,000 vehicles and focuses on concerns that the manual release mechanisms are difficult to locate during emergencies. The probe stems from media reports of fatal crashes where occupants or first responders had difficulty opening vehicle doors to e...
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    JLR unveils eco-friendly crosscar beam solution that significantly reduces CO2 emissions
    Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has developed a new solution for the crosscar beam, an essential component of a vehicle's safety system, through the use of a hybrid material combining fiber-reinforced plastic and steel. By eliminating the use of carbon-intensive magnesium, this advancement is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by over 50,000 metric tons annually, comparable to the annual energy consumption of about 17,000 UK homes. While maintaining safety and structural integrity, the innovation aim...
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    ZF sells ADAS business to in-cabin electronics supplier Harman
    ZF Group has agreed to sell its Advanced Driver Assistance Systems business to US-based in-cabin electronics specialist Harman International Inc. in a deal valued at €1.5 billion. The transaction, subject to regulatory approvals, marks a key milestone in ZF’s ongoing strategic realignment. ZF CEO Mathias Miedreich said the divestment allows the group to sharpen its focus on core technologies where it holds global leadership positions, including chassis systems, powertrain solutions, ...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 22 December 2025
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    Jifeng Auto Parts secures contract to supply complete seats to European luxury-car maker
    Jifeng Auto Parts, a mainland China-based seat supplier, has secured a contract, valued at up to 9.8 billion yuan (about $1.4 billion), from a European luxury-car maker to supply complete seats, Yicai Global reported Dec. 22. The agreement, facilitated through Jifeng’s German subsidiary Grammer Jifeng Automotive Seating, covers the design and production of front, middle and rear row seat assemblies for the client’s passenger vehicles. Deliveries are scheduled to commence in September 2028 an...
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    TactoTek enters licensee agreement with ARRK SPG for its In-Mold Structural Electronics technology
    TactoTek has entered into a licensing agreement with ARRK SPG Pre-Series Tooling and Prototyping BV, a subsidiary of ARRK Corp., for its In-Mold Structural Electronics (IMSE) technology. As part of the agreement, ARRK SPG's expertise in pre-series tooling, precision engineering and high-quality production will support TactoTek’s global expansion of licensed IMSE manufacturers. As a development partner to automotive, lighting and industrial brands, ARRK SPG enhances the ecosystem with c...
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    Automotive suppliers sustain margins amid slower growth in 2025
    Automotive component suppliers demonstrated resilience during the first nine months of 2025 (January–September), navigating a period of moderating top-line growth while effectively enhancing profitability, compared to the strong performance in the corresponding period of 2024. While overall revenue growth decelerated from the double-digit pace observed earlier, the industry managed to expand its collective operating margins, reflecting a strong focus on operational efficiencies and cost manage...
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    Mainland Chinese supplier Foresight opens new manufacturing plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico
    Wuhu Foresight Technology, a mainland China-based automotive supplier, has officially inaugurated a new manufacturing plant in Jesús María, Aguascalientes, Mexico. The project, with a financial commitment of 899 million pesos (approximately $50 million), is expected to create 300 formal jobs and will complement the 1,250 employees the company already has in the state. The new facility covers 29,000 square meters and is designed to enhance Foresight's capabilities in advanced manufactur...
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    2026 Automotive Supplier Outlook
    In the wake of another tumultuous year for the global automotive industry, this report provides unfiltered insights directly from the front lines. S&P Global Mobility’s Matthew Beecham engaged with 59 senior executives from across the automotive supply chain to capture their experiences and strategies. Now in its third year, this comprehensive end-of-year analysis outlines the operational and strategic challenges suppliers faced in 2025 and how they are preparing for 2026. The suppliers...
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    Interior Insight: VW Tayron
    Filling the long-standing gap between the Tiguan and Touareg, the Volkswagen (VW) Tayron arrives not as a stretched derivative — as the Tiguan Allspace once was — but as a purpose-built, full-size crossover with a more upmarket feel. That matters because customers now expect seven-seat sport utility vehicles in this class to be bespoke designs with interiors that convey substance and refinement. Measured on those terms, the Tayron’s cabin is one of the clearest areas where VW’s new appro...
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    2026 Automotive Analyst Outlook
    S&P Global Mobility’s 2026 Automotive Analyst Outlook presents a comprehensive collection of insights, reflections and forward-looking perspectives from our team of analysts. Drawing on a year marked by volatility, innovation and adaptation, our experts examine how the global automotive industry navigated the challenges and opportunities of 2025 — from supply chain disruptions and regulatory shifts to the evolving landscape of electrification, connectivity and consumer preferences. Throu...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 15 December 2025
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    Adapting to change: The future of automotive interior trim suppliers amidst challenges
    In late November, Forvia confirmed that it is conducting a comprehensive strategic review of its portfolio but did not specify the assets involved in the current evaluation process. Some media reports claimed, citing people familiar with the development, that the French supplier is considering selling part of its Interior division business. Forvia operates its diverse business across six divisions: Seating, Interior, Clean Mobility, Electronics, Lighting, and Life Cycle Solutions. The last tw...
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    Geely Group unveils world's largest automotive safety testing facility in mainland China
    Geely Auto Group has unveiled the Geely Safety Centre, now recognized as the world's largest and most advanced automotive safety testing facility, in Hangzhou Bay, Zhejiang, mainland China. Spanning 45,000 square meters, the center was established with an initial investment exceeding 2 billion yuan (nearly $284 million), demonstrating Geely's commitment to advancing safety technologies and elevating global safety standards. The new center encompasses comprehensive global safety testing, inclu...
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    CES 2026: Aumovio to showcase advanced mobility solutions
    Aumovio, previously part of Continental's Automotive group sector, is set to exhibit at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in Las Vegas from Jan. 6–9, 2026. At CES 2026,  Aumovio will showcase its optical precision technologies and user experience expertise through its branded, personalized cockpit, featuring advanced display solutions such as vibrant color ePaper displays, switchable privacy options and organic light-emitting diode display-integrated cameras to enhance in-car ...
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    Toyota Boshoku America opens first smart plant in Kentucky, fostering innovation and growth
    Toyota Boshoku America Inc. (TBA), the wholly owned subsidiary of Japan-based Toyota Boshoku Corp., has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, the US. The facility, named Toyota Boshoku Western Kentucky (TBWK), spans 354,340 square feet across 48 acres in Hopkinsville's South Park Development. It began production of advanced seats in November. The new facility represents TBA's first "smart plant" and signifies advancements in innovation, sustainability and re...
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    Cirrus Logic unveils new closed-loop haptic drivers to enhance automotive interfaces
    Cirrus Logic has announced the launch of its new family of closed-loop haptic drivers — CS40L51, CS40L52 and CS40L53. These are the company's first haptic driver solutions to be reliability qualified in accordance with the AEC-Q100 automotive standard. The new products aim to enhance in-vehicle experiences by providing consistent, immersive and intuitive tactile feedback across various in-cabin interfaces. As automakers seek to create personalized and elegant vehicle interiors, Cirrus Log...
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    Nissan recalls nearly 42,000 Sentra sedans in US due to windshield bubble defect
    Nissan has announced a recall for 41,797 Sentra sedans in the US from the 2025 model year due to defective windshields that contain visible air bubbles, Car and Driver magazine reported Dec. 1. The recalled vehicles were manufactured between July 5 and Oct. 17, 2025. The issue, linked to a supplier's manufacturing process, involves bubbles in the laminate layer of the windshield that may violate Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards by appearing more than 13 mm from the outer edge of the gla...
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    CES 2026: Hyundai Mobis to showcase over 30 advanced mobility technologies
    Hyundai Mobis is set to present over 30 advanced automotive technologies at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 event in Las Vegas, scheduled from Jan. 6 to 9, 2026. The leading automotive supplier from South Korea will operate its booth as a private exhibit for invited customers, focusing on meaningful business opportunities with key North American clients. Under the theme Layer of Progress, Hyundai Mobis aims to showcase how its technologies connect and evolve, highlighting innovations...
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    Driving comfort: The transformation of India's automotive seating landscape
    India has emerged as the fourth-largest single market for complete seats after mainland China, the US and Japan. In 2024, automotive suppliers produced over 17.3 million complete seats for 5.6 million light vehicles produced in the country. S&P Global Mobility analysts expect the supply of complete seats to grow to 24.3 million units in 2031, in line with the growth in light-vehicle production volume, which to expected to reach nearly 8 million units. In addition to vo...
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    Adient acquires 49% stake in mainland Chinese supplier SCI to form JV for innovative seating solutions
    Adient, a company specializing in automotive seating, has completed the acquisition of a 49% equity stake in SCI (Zhangjiakou) Co. Ltd., a supplier under Zhejiang Yoening Technology Group in China. This acquisition establishes a new strategic joint venture aimed at developing and manufacturing innovative seating solutions for the Chinese automotive market, particularly for key Chinese original equipment manufacturers. This collaboration is part of Adient's strategy to strengthen its presence in ...
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    Aisin Canada invests $11 million to localize sunroof production for Lexus NX crossover
    Aisin Canada Inc., the Canadian subsidiary of Japan-based automotive supplier Aisin, intends to invest $11 million over the next year to localize production of panoramic sunroofs for the Lexus NX crossover, Automotive News reported Dec. 8. This investment will involve new equipment and will transition production from Asia to North America, making the Stratford, Ontario, plant the first outside Japan to manufacture these sunroofs. The factory will supply Toyota's assembly plant in Cambridge, Onta...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 8 December 2025
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    CES 2026: Trinamix to introduce wide-field-of-view dot projector for driver monitoring
    Trinamix is set to reveal a wide-field-of-view dot projector at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, aimed at facilitating driver monitoring capabilities for both front-seat occupants using a single module. The device boasts a 110° × 85° field of view and incorporates proprietary software along with a near-infrared camera to accomplish vital signs tracking, seatbelt recognition through material detection, and 3D distance mapping for airbag deployment. This innovative technology will be d...
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    Ford announces two recalls in US over issues with liftgate and door trim covers
    Ford is recalling 108,762 vehicles in the US due to issues with improperly secured liftgate hinge covers that may detach, Reuters reported Dec. 5, citing the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects certain models of the 2020 to 2022 and 2025 Ford Escape sport utility vehicles. Ford estimates that about 6% of the recalled vehicles have defective parts. To address the problem, Ford’s dealers will conduct inspections and will either reinstall or replace a...
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    Tata Motors integrates Dolby Atmos in all-new Tata Sierra SUV
    Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. (TMPVL) has announced a partnership with Dolby Laboratories to integrate Dolby Atmos immersive audio technology into its upcoming all-new Tata Sierra sport utility vehicle. Scheduled for release in January 2026, the SUV will feature a 12-speaker audio system that provides multidimensional sound within the cabin. This advanced audio technology allows sound to be positioned and moved around passengers, offering spatial sound effects that differ from tradition...
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    ZF Group’s nine-month revenue declines 8.1% year over year to €28.9 billion
    ZF Group’s sales declined 8.1% to €28.9 billion in the first nine months of 2025. About 6% of the sales decline was attributed to M&A effects, notably the closure of the ZF Chassis Modules joint venture with Foxconn in April 2024. After adjusting for currency and M&A effects, organic revenue decreased by 0.6% year over year. Performance was affected by tariffs, geopolitical risks and a decline in volume across several segments.  Sales in Europe improved marginally by 1% year ...
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    Webasto launches heated chiller for temperature control in EVs
    Webasto has developed a heated chiller, an innovative solution that is specifically designed for electric vehicles, integrating three functions into a single device. This 3-in-1 system combines traditional chiller functionality with active battery temperature control and interior heating. Unlike conventional vehicle architectures that require separate thermal components, Webasto's all-new heated chiller simplifies the thermal management system by merging these functions, thereby reducing spac...
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    All-new Mazda CX-5 gets new infotainment system with Google built-in
    Mazda North America has unveiled a video featuring Matthew Valbuena, manager of In-Vehicle Technology and Human-Machine Interfaces, to highlight the new infotainment and in-car technology setup of the 2026 CX-5. The new system aims to provide an intuitive user experience while minimizing driver distractions. Valbuena emphasized that the goal was to ensure usability and driver focus, with the new infotainment system designed to feel familiar to users of smartphone-like devices. A significant t...
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    EuroNCAP set to overhaul car safety testing protocols starting in 2026
    The European New Car Assessment Program (EuroNCAP) is implementing significant changes to its car safety evaluation methods to align with modern driving conditions and address current road hazards. The updates, set to take effect in 2026, mark the most comprehensive revision since 2009, restructuring vehicle testing and scoring procedures and introducing a new rating methodology that focuses on four safety stages: Safe driving, crash avoidance, crash protection and post-crash safety. The...
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    Tata AutoComp completes acquisition of IAC Group’s assets in Sweden
    Tata AutoComp Systems has completed the previously announced acquisition of International Automotive Components (IAC) Group Sweden's assets, expanding the Indian manufacturer's reach in Europe. The acquired business will operate as Artifex Systems AB, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata AutoComp, with an annual turnover of about $800 million.  Artifex Systems AB operates three production facilities in Sweden, located in Låssby (Gothenburg), Färgelanda and Skara, employing approximately&n...
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    Inteva Products completes acquisition of portions of IAC Group’s business in Europe
    Inteva Products has completed the previously announced acquisition of portions of International Automotive Components (IAC) Group's European business. This acquisition aims to strengthen the US-based supplier's position in the automotive interiors market and expand its global engineering expertise.  Gerard Roose, president and CEO of Inteva Products, expressed enthusiasm over welcoming new colleagues from select IAC operations in Europe, emphasizing the shared commitment to innovation, e...
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    Interior Insight: Honda Civic Type R
    The latest-generation Honda Civic Type R arrives as both a celebration and a farewell. With production expected to end in 2026, it stands as one of the final purely petrol-powered, manual-transmission hot hatchbacks in a landscape rapidly shifting toward dual-clutch gearboxes, electrification and all-wheel-drive (AWD) mega-hatches. At first glance, the new Civic Type R strikes a more mature tone than the flamboyant model it replaces. The swollen wheel arches, functional vents and deep front s...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 1 December 2025
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    Toyoda Gosei's curtain airbags selected for new Honda Prelude sports coupe
    Honda has selected Toyoda Gosei's curtain airbags for its new Prelude sports coupe, which was launched in September. These airbags provide head impact reduction by deploying over the window glass during side collisions. They also play a crucial role in preventing passengers from being ejected from the vehicle in the event of a rollover, which is especially important given strict global safety regulations. The newly launched airbags can be integrated into the limited interior space of cou...
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    Forvia explores partial sale of Automotive Interiors business unit to streamline portfolio, reduce debt
    Forvia is exploring its options to sell part of its Automotive Interiors business as part of its ongoing strategy to streamline its portfolio and reduce debt, Reuters reported Nov. 28. This initiative is part of a divestment program totaling €1 billion, which was announced in October 2023. The France-based company has already completed a quarter of the divestment program, with individual asset sales ranging from €50 million to €200 million. In a statement released on ...
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    Indian government proposes stringent requirements for assessing safety ratings of new vehicles under Bharat NCAP 2.0
    The Indian government has proposed changes to the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (Bharat NCAP) framework to expand the scope of passenger vehicle safety star ratings. These changes, detailed in a new draft released by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) on Nov. 21, highlight the need for modern vehicles to prevent accidents, protect vulnerable road users and support occupants after a crash to achieve higher star ratings. In the current Bharat NCAP framework, effec...
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    Audi to add new hardware and software features to the A5, Q5, A6, A6 e-tron and Q6 e-tron
    Audi is enhancing its model series with new features for electric models using the PPE platform and combustion-engine vehicles using the PPC platform. Chief Technical Officer Geoffrey Bouquot said that these innovations would improve the driving experience with updates in hardware, such as new headlights, and software enhancements in driver assistance and entertainment. The Audi S5 and S6 e-tron models now feature the "dynamic plus" mode, providing an intense driving experience with improved con...
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    Automotive industry faces looming supply shock as DRAM makers pivot to AI-centric HBM
    The automotive industry faces renewed turbulence as the Nexperia chip shortage disrupts supply chains already strained since the 2021–2022 crisis. While the industry is only now closing out the latest shortage episode linked to Nexperia components, a more disruptive challenge is emerging: a potential shortage of automotive DRAM chips beginning in the first quarter of 2026. Suppliers are increasingly reallocating wafer capacity toward high bandwidth memory (HBM) for AI data centers, where profi...
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    Diodes unveils AL3069Q boost controller for automotive backlight applications
    Diodes has launched the AL3069Q, a 60-V boost controller designed for automotive backlight applications. This device features four 80-V high-precision current sink channels, which are suitable for larger LED display panels, and includes extensive diagnostic functions to ensure system safety and reliability. It is applicable in infotainment panels, instrument clusters and head-up displays. The AL3069Q operates with adaptive boost voltage control over a wide input voltage range from 4.5 V to 60 V,...
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    Aumovio's nine-month adjusted EBIT more than doubles to €409 million despite drop in sales
    Aumovio reported a positive business performance in the first nine months of the current financial year ended Sept. 30, 2025, marking a solid beginning as an independent company. While sales declined 4.6% year over year to €14 billion, the Germany-based supplier recorded strong growth in adjusted earnings before interest and tax to €409 million, more than double compared to €166 million in the first nine months of 2024. The adjusted EBIT margin increased to 2.9%, driven by a higher gr...
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    Yanfeng plans to lay off nearly 200 employees at Romulus facility in US in early 2026
    Yanfeng Automotive has announced plans to lay off nearly 200 workers from its Romulus manufacturing plant in Michigan, US, in early 2026 as it relocates operations to its other facilities, Detroit Free Press reported Nov. 24. According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice sent to the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, the layoff will affect 192 workers. The majority of the impacted positions are assembly operators, along with some technicians and p...
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