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    From ‘eyes-off’ hype to ‘hands-free’ reality: Premium OEMs bet big on L2+
    While automakers from China to North America have publicly confirmed their intentions to pursue Level 3, others most notably the early adopter German premiums are subtly easing off their Level 3 ambitions as their latest Level 2+ systems come to market. BMW, Mercedes‑Benz and Stellantis all went to market with highly publicized Level 3 plans, and both German automakers have Level 3 systems in market today in very limited availability. But each has discovered that the combination of high cos...
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    BEV-native leadership and established OEM transition in SDV readiness
    The recent adoption by many original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of an electrical/electronic (E/E) architecture based on zone controllers supporting a software-defined vehicle (SDV) is slowly replacing distributed electronic control architectures that rely on small pieces of control code housed and distributed widely inside isolated electronic control units (ECUs). This new approach centralizes the hardware processing and memory in fewer, more powerful control units that will house functional...
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    Samvardhana Motherson FY 2025/26 revenue up 10.9% YOY to $13.4 billion
    Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd. (SAMIL) reported a 10.9% year-over-year increase in revenue to 1.26 trillion rupees (about $13.4 billion) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. Higher revenue helped the leading automotive parts supplier from India record a 10.6% year-over-year growth in EBITDA to 120 billion rupees. However, the EBITDA margin slipped 10 basis points to 9.5%. SAMIL concluded the fiscal year with a profit after tax of 42.6 billion, up 12% f...
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    Aisin to showcase mobility solutions at Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026 Yokohama
    Aisin Corp. will exhibit at the Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026 Yokohama, scheduled to be held from May 27 to May 29, at Pacifico Yokohama in Japan. The company will present products and technologies through interactive exhibits under two main themes: User-friendly, Stress-free Driving and Ride Experience, and Safety, Peace of Mind, and Comfortable Mobility Experience, emphasizing the enhanced value of mobility. Under the theme of User-friendly, Stress-free Driving and Ride E...
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    Magna secures mirror-integrated driver and occupant monitoring program with European OEM
    Magna has been awarded a driver and occupant monitoring system (DMS/OMS) program with a European original equipment manufacturer, representing a significant expansion of Magna's DMS/OMS across global vehicle platforms and positioning the company's mirror-integrated system as a foundational element within next-generation vehicle architecture. The mirror-integrated DMS/OMS is designed to add advanced driver and occupant awareness capability without increasing interior complexity or visible hard...
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    ZF Q1 FY 2026 sales decline 11.9% year over year to €9.4 billion
    ZF reported a 1.9% year-over-year decline in sales to €9.4 billion in the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, despite a persistently weak market environment. Organic sales, defined as sales excluding the impact of foreign exchange and the scope of consolidation, increased 2.6%. Adjusted earnings before interest and tax increased 91.4% year over year to €446 million, resulting in an adjusted EBIT margin of 4.7% compared with 2.4% in the first quarter of the prior fiscal year. ...
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    Interior Insight: Nissan Qashqai
    The family car was once a blunt instrument. It needed to seat five, swallow a pram and survive supermarket car parks. Style was optional; charm was rare. Yet over the past decade, the family crossover has become the automotive industry’s central product: a machine expected not merely to transport but also to reassure, entertain and flatter. Few vehicles in Europe embody that evolution more fully than the Nissan Qashqai, whose latest interior reflects a broader transformation in automotive desi...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 18 May 2026
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    Tokai Rika’s FY 2025/26 net sales rise 4.4% YOY to $4B
    Tokai Rika reported a 4.4% year-over-year increase in net sales to ¥644.7 billion (nearly $4 billion) in the FY ended March 31, 2026. Operating profit improved marginally, by 1% year over year to ¥35.6 billion. The company concluded the FY with a 13.1% year-over-year increase in net profit to ¥29.5 billion. Net sales increased in Japan by 5.9% year over year to ¥325.8 billion and in North America by 5.3% year over year due to an ...
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    Beijing Auto Show 2026: Raytron Automotive showcases advanced thermal imaging solutions for intelligent driving
    At Auto China 2026, Raytron Automotive, a subsidiary of Raytron Technology, presented its latest portfolio of automotive thermal cameras and perception solutions under the theme All-Weather Safety Perception. As intelligent driving moves toward Level 3 and Level 4 autonomy, the automotive industry is increasingly focusing on reliable environmental perception and proactive safety in all conditions. Infrared thermal imaging, which operates independently of ambient lighting and enhances target reco...
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    Hyundai debuts AI infotainment system on new Grandeur sedan
    Hyundai Motor has launched the facelifted Grandeur sedan in South Korea, describing it as a blend of the vehicle's long-standing luxury heritage with cutting-edge software-defined vehicle (SDV) technologies. Grandeur is Hyundai Motor's most iconic flagship sedan, and since its debut in July 1986, the model has remained at the forefront of South Korea's premium sedan market for nearly four decades. The new Grandeur is powered by Hyundai Motor's latest AI infotainment system and a next-generati...
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    Auto China 2026: Harman unveils AI-powered in-car karaoke platform
    Samsung's automotive technology subsidiary Harman has introduced Sing Drive, a new in-vehicle karaoke and sing-along platform designed to transform the car into a private, shared space for musical expression. The solution responds to consumer demand for more engaging and social in-vehicle experiences by turning music from passive listening into active participation through real-time AI vocal removal, deep integration with vehicle systems and premium audio engineering. Sing Drive is a production-...
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    NHK Spring’s FY 2025/26 earnings decline despite marginal growth in net sales to $5.1 billion
    NHK Spring reported a 1.9% year-over-year increase in net sales to ¥816.9 billion (about $5.1 billion) in the fiscal year 2025/26, which ended on March 31, 2026. Despite higher net sales, the Japanese supplier recorded a 12.2% year-over-year decline in operating profit to ¥45.8 billion. The company concluded the fiscal year with a 42.2% drop in net profit to ¥27.9 billion. Net sales decreased in the Automotive Suspension Springs Business by 1% year over year to ¥116.4 billion, but operati...
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    Automotive Grade Linux launches SoDeV reference platform for SDVs
    Automotive Grade Linux (AGL), a collaborative project at the Linux Foundation developing the open source platform for software-defined vehicles (SDVs), has announced the initial availability of its open source SoDeV reference platform and the addition of five new members: EMQ, Lineo Solutions, MediaTek, VA Linux Systems Japan and Very Good Ventures. The initial version of the AGL open-source SoDeV reference platform is accessible via the latest AGL Unified Code Base (UCB) release, codenamed "Ult...
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    BMW rolls out Bosch's road hazard warning service in Europe
    Bosch has introduced a cloud-based road hazard service designed to increase road safety and driving comfort by providing early warnings of potential dangers, such as sudden fog or black ice. The service uses continuously updated data from numerous sources and is already being used in millions of cars and commercial vehicles worldwide. Initial vehicles from the BMW Group are using the Bosch service, and Bosch plans to gradually roll it out in additional BMW vehicles over the next few years. Si...
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    Rivian Assistant adds context-aware voice control and messaging for in-vehicle functions
    Rivian is rolling out its new AI-powered voice assistant to all Gen 1 and Gen 2 owners as part of its latest over-the-air (OTA) software update. The feature, activated by saying “Hey Rivian” or holding the left steering wheel button, requires an active Connect+ subscription. The assistant is notable because it can actually control a vehicle’s core functions — something that Tesla’s competing Grok assistant still cannot do months after its own launch. Rivian Assistant can now ...
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    Ambilight debuts EC smart dimming panoramic roof integrated with ambient lighting on all-new AUDI E7X
    Ambilight, a mainland China-based company specializing in electrochromic (EC) products for various markets, including automotive, is expanding its partnership with Audi following the debut of the German carmaker’s first all-electric sport utility vehicle (SUV), the AUDI E7X, at Auto China 2026 in Beijing in April. In 2024, Audi established a strategic partnership with SAIC to form a joint venture to produce electric vehicles for the mainland Chinese market. These vehicle...
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    Audi unveils interior details of Q9 full-size SUV ahead of full reveal in summer 2026
    Audi has unveiled the interior of its forthcoming Q9 full-size sport utility vehicle, two months ahead of its world premiere in July. Designed as a versatile sanctuary for families, business travelers and long journeys, the spacious SUV offers up to seven seats, with easy access to the third row and a business-class six-seat layout option. Second-row individual seats feature electric adjustment and active ventilation, while all seats are at least partially power-adjustable. The third-row seats f...
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    MINI details advanced safety technologies across model range including ADAS
    MINI has outlined the active and passive safety technologies fitted across its model range, highlighting repeated five-star European New Car Assessment Program (EuroNCAP) ratings. The BMW Group brand said that all current models are equipped as standard with up to 12 ultrasonic sensors, five cameras and five radar systems, which support a range of driver-assistance functions. Standard active safety equipment across the range includes lane-departure warning with steering intervention, front-co...
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    Stellantis recalls over 20,000 Jeep Wagoneer S and Dodge Charger Daytona in US over instrument panel display fault
    Stellantis is recalling over 20,000 vehicles in the US to fix a software glitch that may affect the proper functioning of the instrument panel display. The recall affects model year 2024–2025 Jeep Wagoneer S and Dodge Charger Daytona all-electric vehicles. The failure of the instrument panel display may not only limit the driver's ability to see what the vehicle is doing but also cause critical safety systems to fail to operate. To address this issue, dealers will update the instrument p...
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    Tesla Model Y becomes first vehicle to pass NHTSA’s eight-point ADAS test
    The US Transportation Department's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that the later-release 2026 Tesla Model Y is the first vehicle model to meet the agency's new benchmark for vehicles with advanced driver assistance systems. These new pass/fail tests have recently been added to NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) to ensure that consumers have the information they need to assess the safety benefits of new technologies. By including ADAS in these tests, the a...
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    Antolin Q1 net profit rises ninefold to €72.5 million on one-time gain due to sale of assets in India
    Antolin reported a ninefold increase in net profit in the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, to €72.5 million compared to €5.6 million in the same period in 2025. This improvement was mainly driven by one-time gains generated from the sale of three subsidiaries in India for €159 million as part of the company's Transformation Plan. Net revenue stood at €851.6 million, down 13.5% year over year compared to the first quarter of 2025, reflecting the impact of divestments, currency ...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 11 May 2026
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    Autoliv to discontinue manufacturing operations in Turkey as part of EMEA capacity alignment
    On May 8, Autoliv announced its decision to gradually discontinue manufacturing in Turkey, which includes the production of steering wheels, airbags, and seatbelts. This change is expected to affect approximately 2,200 employees. Production at the company’s facility located in the Gebze district of Kocaeli province in northwestern Turkey will be moved to Autoliv's other existing facilities in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region, with its complete closure antic...
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    Software-defined vehicles and multi-cycle leasing: From OTA refresh to modular vehicle renewal
    The automotive industry’s shift towards a more sustainable approach is driving the growth of multi-cycle usage models. As automakers aim to capitalize on technological innovation and changing customer usage, these strategies extend the life of vehicles, components and materials through repair, repurposing, and refurbishment.  In traditional automotive cycles, vehicles are manufactured for a single owner, before eventually being scrapped, with limited opportunities to recycle materials....
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    Adient returns to profit in Q2 FY 2025/26 as sales rise 7% YOY to $3.9 billion
    Adient reported a 7% year-over-year increase in sales to $3.9 billion in the second quarter ended March 31, 2026. Higher sales helped the US-based seating supplier to turn around its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) to $127 million against an EBIT loss of $216 million in the second quarter of FY 2024/25. Adient reported net income of $27 million against a net loss of $335 million in the second quarter of the prev...
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    Tesla recalls nearly 219,000 vehicles in US to fix glitch in rearview camera
    Tesla has announced a recall of nearly 219,000 vehicles in the US due to a rearview camera delay that can last up to 11 seconds when shifting into reverse. The recall affects certain Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model X units from 2017 to 2024, all equipped with Tesla's Hardware 3 Full Self-Driving computer and running software version 2026.8.6. The delay violates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 111 on rear visibility and increases crash risk by impairing the driver's ability to ...
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    Toyota Boshoku FY 2025/26 revenue rises 4.2% year over year to $12.8 billion
    Toyota Boshoku reported a 4.2% year-over-year increase in revenue to ¥2.04 trillion (about $12.8 billion) in the fiscal year 2025/26, ended March 31, 2026. Higher revenue helped the Japan-based automotive supplier record a 27.2% year-over-year growth in operating profit to ¥53.9 billion and a 31.5% year-over-year increase in profit before income taxes to ¥61.9 billion. The company concluded the financial year with a net profit of ¥31.5 billion, up 39.2% from ¥16.7 billion recorded in the pr...
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    LG Electronics showcases hybrid emergency call solution and telematics capabilities
    LG Electronics has showcased its Hybrid Emergency Call (Hybrid eCall) solution at the 37th Meeting Week of the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) held in Gothenburg, Sweden, on April 23. The presentation highlighted LG's telematics control unit (TCU) capabilities and its continued focus on vehicle connectivity technologies aligned with evolving European safety regulations. ECall is an in-vehicle emergency communication system that automatically transmits information such as vehicle location, vehic...
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    Toyoda Gosei reports strong growth in FY 2025/26 profit as revenue rises 8.2% year over year to $7.2 billion
    Toyoda Gosei reported strong growth in revenue and profit in the fiscal year 2025/26, which ended March 31, 2026. Revenue increased 8.2% year over year to ¥1.15 trillion (nearly $7.2 billion), driven by increased production volumes at its customers. Higher revenue helped the Japanese supplier record a 32.9% year-over-year increase in operating profit to ¥79.6 billion and a 52.5% year-over-year increase in profit before taxes to ¥90.2 billion. Toyoda Gosei concluded the fiscal year with 70.7% ...
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    Toyoda Gosei develops unobtrusive air conditioner vent to enhance vehicle cabin appearance
    Toyoda Gosei has developed a register (vent) for automotive air conditioners with an unobtrusive aperture, aimed at improving the designability of vehicle cabins. These registers are used on the Toyota bZ7 battery-electric car, launched in mainland China in March. With the advances of electrified and autonomous vehicles, automotive interiors have shifted conceptually from simple movement spaces to more comfortable, relaxing spaces akin to living rooms, leading to a rising demand for inst...
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    Antolin’s new order intake in 2025 rises 81% year over year to €4.7 billion
    Antolin closed the financial year 2025 with a new order intake of €4.7 billion, recording an 81% year-over-year increase compared to 2024. The Spain-based automotive interior systems supplier achieved this performance in a challenging environment characterized by weak growth in global light vehicle production and volatility driven by international tariff policies. The successful execution of the Transformation Plan enabled Antolin to improve its profitability. “Over the past 12 months, we...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 4 May 2026
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    Magna reports strong growth in Q1 earnings as sales rise 3.1% year over year to $10.4 billion
    Magna reported a 3.1% year-over-year increase in sales to $10.4 billion in the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The company’s topline performance benefited from the launch of new programs and the net strengthening of foreign currencies against the US dollar. Despite higher sales, Magna recorded a 61% year-over-year decline in income from operations before income taxes to $87 million, including a $485 million loss on assets held for sale related to the planned divestment of it...
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    Lear reports strong earnings growth in Q1 2026 as net sales rises 4.7% year over year to $5.8 billion
    Lear reported a 4.7% year-over-year increase in net sales to $5.8 billion in the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. Higher sales enabled the US-based seating and electrical systems supplier to record 10% year-over-year growth in core operating earnings to $297 million, resulting in a core operating margin of 5.1% compared with 4.9% in the first quarter of 2025. Lear concluded the first quarter wi...
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    Ford recalls nearly 180,000 Bronco and Ranger vehicles in US to fix front seat defect
    Ford is recalling nearly 179,700 vehicles to fix a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, CBS News reported May 2, citing the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects 117,443 Ford Bronco sport utility vehicles with model years 2024 through 2026 and 62,255 Ford Ranger pickup trucks with model years 2024 through 2026. According to the federal vehicle safety agency, the affected vehicles are equipped with front seat height-adjust ...
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    Visteon’s Q1 earnings come under pressure despite 2.1% YOY increase in net sales to US$954M
    Visteon’s net sales increased 2.1% year over year to US$954 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The US-based company attributed the growth in sales to the ramp-up of recent product launches and robust customer demand. Despite higher sales, Visteon reported a 48.4% drop in income before income taxes to US$49 million, mainly due to higher selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses and restructuring costs. The company’s net income also fell by more than half to US$31...
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    Aumovio and trinamiX unveil in-cockpit finger sensor for blood alcohol detection
    Aumovio and trinamiX GmbH have developed a solution that measures blood alcohol levels by having a user place a finger on a sensor. The system delivers precise results within seconds and is intuitive and easy to use, like a fingerprint scan on a smartphone. The sensor-based system can be discreetly integrated into existing vehicle cockpit elements, preserving a clean and unobtrusive interior design. By enabling blood alcohol measurement prior to driving, the technology is intended to imp...
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    Auto China 2026: ThunderSoft debuts AquaDrive AIOS 2.1 for AI-defined vehicles
    At Auto China 2026 in Beijing, ThunderSoft officially unveiled AquaDrive AIOS 2.1, described as the industry's first unified experience architecture that consolidates cockpit, autonomous driving (advanced driver assistance system), navigation and AI Agents. The solution is presented as marking a pivotal paradigm shift from software-defined vehicles (SDVs) to AI-defined vehicles (AIDV). AquaDrive AIOS 2.1 is built on a full-stack AI-native four-layer architecture (Data-Model-System-Applic...
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    Aisin reports strong growth in FY 2025/26 earnings as revenue rises 4.5% year over year to $32 billion
    Aisin Corp. has reported strong financial performance in the fiscal year 2025/26, which ended March 31, 2026. Revenue increased 4.5% year over year to ¥5.1 trillion (about $32 billion), which drove a 12.7% year-over-year growth in operating profit to ¥228.8 billion and a 43% year-over-year increase in profit before income taxes to ¥247.9 billion. Aisin concluded the fiscal year by achieving a 59.6% year-over-year increase in net profit to ¥171.7 billion. The ...
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    Forvia agrees to sell Interiors Business Group to Apollo Funds in €1.82 billion deal
    On April 27, Forvia announced that it reached an agreement to sell its Interior Business Group to Apollo-managed funds for €1.82 billion. The transaction is subject to information and consultation with employee representative bodies, as well as customary regulatory clearances, and is expected to conclude by the end of 2026. The successful closing of the sale will be a key milestone for Forvia’s IGNITE strategy, presented at its Capital Markets Day on Feb. 24. The divestiture is ...
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    Adient acquires Romulus foam plant from Woodbridge to expand seating operations in US
    Adient announced that it has expanded its operational presence in the US by acquiring a foam production plant in Romulus, Michigan. The plant produces foam for seats supplied to multiple automaker customers and joins Adient's network of 10 foam plants in the Americas region. Globally, Adient operates 30 foam manufacturing plants. Adient purchased the plant from automotive supplier Woodbridge, and the agreement included the existing building and land, production equipment, inventory,...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 27 April 2026
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    Auto China 2026: Xiaomi Auto opens a new R&D facility in Munich
    Xiaomi Auto has opened a European research and development center in Munich, as the Chinese electric-vehicle maker prepares for its next product launch and a planned European market entry in 2027. Lei Jun, CEO of Xiaomi Auto, announced the launch of this new R&D center during the ongoing 2026 Beijing Auto Show. The center has about 50 staff and is led by Rudolf Dittrich, who previously worked on BMW's M4 GT3 race car project, while vehicle dynamics is headed by Claus-Dieter Grol...
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    ZF Group appoints Peter Holdmann as first chief technology officer
    The ZF Group has created the new role of chief technology officer (CTO) and appointed Peter Holdmann to the position, highlighting the strategic importance of technology and development for the Group's innovative capacity and economic success. As a member of the ZF executive board, Holdmann is already responsible for Research and Development. With the introduction of the CTO position, ZF is consolidating group-wide technological management at the executive board level to align R&D across all...
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    Adient wins order to supply ProForce Massage Flow solution on two mainland Chinese OEMs models
    Adient has announced the commercialization of its ProForce Massage Flow solution, an advancement of its mechanical massage portfolio and a further development of the ProForce platform launched in 2025. The new solution is scheduled for production on two Chinese original equipment manufacturer models and delivers expanded massage coverage, modular integration and mass production validated technologies, highlighting Adient's innovation-to-execution capability. The ProForce Massage Flo...
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    Adopting manufacturing innovations amid rising complexity in automotive seats
    Seats are among the most complex automotive parts in a car, assembled from multiple subsystems, which in turn are built from numerous components. Over the years, the complexity of the complete seat assembly has increased as automakers have integrated new functions and features to deliver greater safety and comfort for occupants, including the driver. The manufacturing of seat parts and their subsequent assembly into complete seats remains labor-intensive, requi...
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    Forvia Q1 FY 2026 revenue declines 4.3% year over year to €5.1 billion
    Forvia reported a 4.3% year-over-year decline in consolidated revenue to €5.1 billion in the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. At constant exchange rates, revenue dropped 2.2%, representing an outperformance of 120 basis points (bps) compared to global automotive production, which was down 3.4%. Revenue increased in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) by 1.5% year over year to €2.7 billion. However, the company witnessed a dro...
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    Webasto develops modular PTC air heaters for electric commercial vehicles
    Thermal technology specialist Webasto plans to launch modular positive temperature coefficient (PTC) air heaters with up to 2,100 watts of heating power for electric commercial vehicles in July. The air flow modules can be flexibly combined or installed and controlled individually within the vehicle’s interior. Fuel-powered vehicles are increasingly being replaced by electric vehicles, but unlike internal combustion engines (ICEs), electric motors generate very little waste heat to war...
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    Hyundai Motor presents IONIQ 3 electric hatchback in Europe, featuring spacious interior, Pleos Connect infotainment system
    Hyundai Motor has introduced the IONIQ 3, a fully electric compact hatchback designed to meet the electromobility requirements of customers in the European market. Built on Hyundai Motor Group's Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) with a 400-volt electrical architecture, the electric hatchback offers two battery options, with ranges of 344 kilometers (Standard Range) and 496 kilometers (Long Range). The electric powertrains deliver up to 107.8 kilowatts (147 PS) of output and 250 Newto...
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    Ford recalls 140,200 Ranger pickup trucks in US over fire risk
    Ford is recalling 140,201 model year 2026 Ranger pickup trucks in the US to fix damaged wires that can create an electrical short and cause a fire in the A-pillar area, increasing the risk of injury or a crash, Reuters reported on April 22, citing the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. According to the vehicle safety regulator, the sun visor or headliner wiring harnesses may be improperly positioned or have excessive tape thickness, which can result in damaged wires. Ford is a...
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    Aumovio and Tesa co-develop debondable adhesive solution for automotive displays
    Tesa, a global manufacturer of adhesive solutions, and Aumovio have introduced a new solution for automotive display manufacturing that addresses the demand for sleek, ultrathin frames while enabling controlled, detachable adhesive bonds. The system combines state-of-the-art bonding technology, optimized material usage and concepts that allow corrections during production and repairs throughout the product life cycle. An adhesive tape is applied robotically, creating an instantly load-beari...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 20 April 2026
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    Autoliv’s Q1 FY 2026 net sales up 6.8% year over year to $2.7 billion
    Autoliv’s net sales increased 6.8% year over year to $2.7 billion in the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. Organic sales, excluding impacts of foreign exchange translations and scope of consolidations, increased 0.8% year over year, up 4.2 percentage points compared with global light vehicle production, which declined 3.4% during the quarter. Despite improved sales, Autoliv recorded a 6.7% year-over-year decline in operating income to $237 million, resulting in an operating inco...
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    Volkswagen unveils ID.3 Neo electric compact car with extended range and upgraded design
    Volkswagen has unveiled the ID.3 Neo as the successor to the ID.3, presented with a new name and extensive enhancements. The exterior features a new vehicle front design based on Volkswagen's Pure Positive design language and a new light design. The new efficient drive system, combined with the largest of three available batteries, enables a range of up to 630 kilometers, as per Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP). Presales of the electric compact model will begin in German...
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    Honda recalls 440,830 Odyssey minivans in US over unintended airbag deployment risk
    Honda is recalling 440,830 Odyssey minivans in the US due to a software issue that could cause unintended deployment of side and side-curtain airbags. Documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that the supplemental restraint system (SRS) control module contains incorrect deployment parameters for these airbags, which may lead to inadvertent deployment when the vehicle experiences stronger-than-usual road impacts, such as quickly driving over potholes, speed bumps or ...
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    How the hatchback got heavy
    In 1974, when the first Volkswagen Golf rolled off the line, it was meant to be a sensible car for sensible Europeans. Now, after half a century, it has become a rolling ledger of Brussels’ ambition. The model has accumulated weight, complexity and cost with each wave of regulation, from the earliest crash standards and pedestrian-protection measures to mandated airbags and antilock braking systems (ABS) in 2004 and electronic stability control in 2011. To trace its bill of materials is to rea...
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    Gentex and Antolin partner to bring dimmable sun visors to European automotive market
    Gentex Corp. has signed a cooperation agreement with Antolin to introduce its next-generation dimmable sun visors to the European automotive market. The partnership combines Gentex's expertise in electrochromic dimmable glass with Antolin's experience in interior systems for global vehicle manufacturers. Dimmable sun visors are presented as a major development for a component that has remained largely unchanged for decades, addressing the issue of traditional sun visors blocking much of the...
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    Interior Insight: Honda CR-V
    The interior of the Honda CR-V in its 2026 form reflects incremental change rather than redesign. Honda has retained the structure introduced in 2023 and applied modest updates to technology, equipment and refinement. The result is a cabin that remains competitive on usability and space, but less so on perceived quality and digital sophistication — making it a fitting subject for the next instalment in S&P Global Mobility’s series on in-car technology and materials. Layout and control...
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    NIRA Dynamics and HAAS Alert partner to deliver road condition warnings to connected vehicles
    NIRA Dynamics and HAAS Alert have announced a strategic collaboration to integrate NIRA Dynamics' Road Surface Alerts into HAAS Alert's Safety Cloud platform. The collaboration combines NIRA Dynamics' capabilities in detecting road surface conditions such as slipperiness, hydroplaning and friction levels with HAAS Alert's digital alerting platform, which already serves millions of connected vehicles from Stellantis (Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Alfa Romeo), ŠKODA, Fleetworthy and Kodiak. Thro...
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    Grammer reports lower Q1 2026 earnings and revenue amid regional declines
    Automotive interior supplier Grammer AG has released preliminary results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, reporting lower earnings performance compared to the same period in 2025. Operating earnings before interest and taxes amounted to approximately €18.3 million, down 24% year over year from €23.9 million in the first quarter of 2025. The operating EBIT margin was 4%, which was broadly in line with the full-year 2025 level of 4.1%. Operating EB...
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    Tesla launches Spring Update 2026 software with ‘Hey Grok’ and more
    Tesla is rolling out its Spring Update 2026 software with over a dozen new features, including a redesigned Self-Driving subscription app, voice-activated Grok and an auto-install option for software updates. The update also introduces a new Cyberhog Pet Mode character and virtual custom wraps for Model S and X owners. The main functional change is a redesigned Self-Driving app for vehicles with Tesla's AI4 (HW4) hardware. The new interface allows one-tap subscription to Full Self-Driving (Su...
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    Hyundai Mobis plans new investment in Nuevo Leon, Mexico
    Hyundai Mobis will invest 1 billion pesos (nearly $57.6 million) in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, to expand technology operations focused on autonomous driving, semiconductors and vehicle electrification, Mexico Business News reported April 10. The project is expected to generate approximately 250 jobs and reinforce Mexico's role within global automotive supply chains undergoing rapid technological transformation. The announcement was made by Samuel García Sepúlveda, governor of Nuevo ...
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    Marelli appoints Frederick Henderson as interim CEO and outlines future leadership transitions during Chapter 11 process
    Marelli has announced the appointment of Frederick Henderson as its interim CEO, effective immediately. Henderson succeeds David Slump, who will continue to serve on Marelli's board of directors through the company's emergence from the ongoing Chapter 11 reorganization process. Marelli filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 of US Bankruptcy Code in June 2025. Separately, the Ad Hoc Group of lenders to Marelli announced its plan to appoint Laurent Favre as Marelli's futu...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 13 April 2026
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    Bosch and Qualcomm expand collaboration to deliver scalable ADAS and digital cockpit platforms
    Bosch and Qualcomm Technologies have announced an expansion of their strategic partnership, moving beyond vehicle computers for cockpit solutions to include advanced driver assistance systems, with the aim of scaling intelligent vehicle technology to meet growing consumer demand for automated, connected and highly personalized vehicles. The companies also marked a milestone in their collaboration, stating that Bosch has developed and delivered more than 10 million vehicle computers based on...
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    Adient launches StepJoy foot massage system for enhanced in-vehicle comfort
    Adient has launched StepJoy, a foot massage innovation designed to enhance in-cabin comfort amid rising consumer expectations. StepJoy was first introduced globally on automaker Nio's ES9 model, bringing an automotive-grade foot massage solution into mass production to provide deep foot relaxation inside the vehicle cabin. StepJoy adopts a cam-based mechanism to deliver a foot-sole massage experience across the occupant's forefoot and arch. The system uses two synchronized cam modules to bala...
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    Hyundai recalls over 294,000 vehicles in US for potential seatbelt anchor defect
    Hyundai Motor America is recalling 294,128 vehicles in the US because of a defect that could cause seatbelt anchors to detach, Reuters reported, citing the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects certain model year 2023–2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6, 2023–2026 Genesis G90, and 2024–2026 Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. According to the NHTSA, a detached seatbelt anchor may fail to properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury in ...
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    Hyundai Motor launches IONIQ brand in mainland China with Venus and Earth concept EVs
    Hyundai Motor Co. has officially launched its all-electric IONIQ lineup brand in China, unveiling two design concept cars, the VENUS Concept sedan and the EARTH Concept family sport utility vehicle, at a brand launch event in Beijing ahead of Auto China 2026 on April 24. Alongside these concepts, Hyundai Motor presented a strategy to strengthen its position in the Chinese market by expanding the IONIQ brand beyond products into a broader mobility experience, emphasizing readiness for China'...
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    Marelli to showcase in-cabin SDV innovations at Auto China 2026
    Marelli will showcase its latest in-cabin innovations at Auto China 2026 in Beijing from April 24 to May 3. The company will demonstrate how the convergence of electronics and interiors enables a unified, software-defined cockpit that combines computing, AI, high-performance MiniLED full array local dimming (FALD), HorizonView pillar-to-pillar displays and advanced interior technologies to create smart, immersive and affordable experiences in the era of software-defined vehicles (SDVs)...
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    Magna enters agreements to divest global Lighting and Rooftop Systems businesses in three separate transactions
    On April 9, Magna International entered into definitive agreements to divest its global Lighting and Rooftop Systems businesses. According to the leading Canadian automotive supplier, a global investment firm will acquire its Lighting operations in North America, South America and China. A second investment firm will acquire Magna’s Lighting operations in Europe, while also taking ownership of the company’s global Rooftop Systems business in a separate transaction. Magna CEO Swamy Ko...
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    Toyota Boshoku forecasts major quality expenses over global seat recall issues
    Toyota Boshoku Corp. announced that it expects to record quality-related expenses in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2025/26, which ended on March 31, 2026. In March, the Japanese supplier disclosed that one of its customers had filed a recall notification with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for vehicles equipped with products manufactured by its consolidated subsidiary in the US. The recall was filed due to a potential defect in the reclining mecha...
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    Valeo inaugurates vision camera assembly line at Sanand Facility in India
    Valeo Brain Division has inaugurated a new high-definition (HD) surround-view camera production line at the Sanand Facility in Gujarat, India. The new production line will focus on high-volume manufacturing of next-generation vision camera systems for major original equipment manufacturers in India. These systems are intended to enhance driver assistance, improve road safety and support growing demand for autonomous and semi-autonomous driving technologies in the region. The ...
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    Toyoda Gosei rear side airbag adopted by Subaru for Impreza and Crosstrek models
    Toyoda Gosei has announced that its rear side airbag will be used by Subaru Corp. on two passenger vehicle models, the Impreza hatchback and the Crosstrek sport utility vehicle. Side airbags deploy instantaneously between the door and passenger during collisions from the side, reducing the impact to the chest and abdomen of passengers. Rear side airbags are installed in the rear seats of the two models to enhance safety performance further, considering the traffic environment in Nor...
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    General Motors recalls over 270,000 Chevrolet Malibu cars in US for rearview camera display defect
    General Motors (GM) is recalling more than 270,000 vehicles in the US due to a problem with their rearview camera displays. The recall affects certain 2023–2025 model year Chevrolet Malibu vehicles, where the rearview cameras may display blank or distorted images, according to a filing with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The report said that only about 6% of the vehicles under recall have faulty cameras. GM's camera supplier, Sharp Electronics, identified an issue wi...
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    Toyoda Gosei completes acquisition of Ashimori Industry
    On March 1, Toyoda Gosei completed the previously announced acquisition of all shares of Ashimori Industry Co. Ltd., making it a wholly owned subsidiary. Like Toyoda Gosei, Ashimori Industry is a major supplier of automotive safety systems, especially seatbelts and airbags, operating production facilities in Japan, the rest of Asia, Europe and the Americas. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, Ashimori Industry generated sales of ¥72.6 billion (nearly $485 million). ...
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    IM Motors equips LS9 luxury electric SUV with Toyoda Gosei’s curtain airbags
    Toyoda Gosei announced that its curtain airbag has been adopted for use on the LS9 from IM Motors. This marks the first time a Toyoda Gosei airbag has been used by a mainland China-based manufacturer of luxury battery-electric cars. Curtain airbags reduce impacts to the head by instantaneously deploying to cover the window during side collisions. The airbag used on the LS9 is 15% smaller than previous models while maintaining a protective performance that meets Chinese New Car Assessment Prog...
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    Lucid Motors recalls over 4,000 Gravity electric SUVs due to faulty seatbelt welds
    Lucid Motors has issued a recall for more than 4,000 Gravity electric sport utility vehicles after discovering a problem with the vehicles' seatbelts. During unrelated safety testing in January, the company informed the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that some of the anchors for the SUV's second-row seatbelts were not properly welded. This defect increases the risk that the seatbelts would not hold passengers during a collision. Lucid Motors said that the problem resulted f...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 6 April 2026
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    Novelic enters India with ASPER radar platform for ADAS applications
    Novelic, a Serbia-based supplier of millimeter-wave radar solutions, has entered the Indian market through its newly incorporated entity, Novelic India Private Ltd., which is headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The expansion will allow Novelic, in which the Indian supplier Sona Comstar acquired a 54% equity stake in 2023, to target the growing demand for advanced driver assistance systems across India's rapidly expanding mobility sector. Earlier in 2026, Novelic, together wit...
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    NTSB faults Ford Bluecruise driver assistance system in fatal US crashes
    The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on March 31 criticized Ford Motor's hands-free advanced driver assistance system BlueCruise for failing to ensure drivers were not distracted before two fatal collisions in the US. In a three-hour hearing, the agency also faulted the lack of government regulations on driver assistance systems and raised questions about claims made by automakers. It said the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration should issue comprehensive guidelines t...
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    Lucid Motors collaborates with Basemark for augmented reality head-up display
    Basemark and Lucid Motors have announced a strategic cooperation to bring an augmented reality head-up display (AR-HUD) to the Lucid Gravity electric sport utility vehicle's user experience. The Gravity's AR-HUD hardware, feature set, user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design were developed in-house by Lucid. Basemark engineers worked closely with Lucid, using Basemark Rocksolid human-machine interface (HMI) tools to implement Lucid's feature specifications. Rocksolid Stud...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 30 March 2026
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    Antolin sells Indian operations to Shriram Pistons & Rings for €159 million
    Antolin reached an agreement to sell its three Indian legal entities to Shriram Pistons & Rings Ltd. (SPRL) for €159 million as part of its efforts to enhance its financial stability. The transaction, completed in early January, involved more than 1,500 employees transitioning to the new owner, a well-known supplier of engine parts in India. The divested business generates annual sales of approximately €110 million and specializes in producing automotive interior components such as headl...
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    Grammer reports improved profitability in FY 2025 despite 5.2% year-over-year decline in revenue to €1.8 billion
    The Grammer Group reported its 2025 financial results, which highlighted a challenging market environment marked by geopolitical tensions and weaker demand in certain automotive and commercial vehicle sectors. The company, a major supplier of automotive interior parts and seats for commercial vehicles, generated revenue of €1.8 billion, down 5.2% year over year from the €1.9 billion in 2024. Despite a decline in revenue, Grammer improved its profitability due to the implementation of the ...
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    CLEPA survey shows automotive suppliers face higher profitability challenges in 2026
    Nearly one in four automotive suppliers in Europe expects to report losses in 2026, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) reported in its Spring 2026 Pulse Check survey. According to the survey, 76% of automotive suppliers anticipate profitability below the sustainable level of 5%, a slight decline from the 70% noted in the previous survey in autumn 2025. Additionally, the percentage of suppliers expecting negative profitability has risen to 24%, up from 15%.  To manag...
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    Auto China 2026: Marelli plans to unveil over 20 innovations and 6 new product launches
    Marelli will unveil a wide array of new technologies at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in mainland China from April 24 to May 3. The exhibition will take place at the New China International Exhibition Center in Beijing, where Marelli's booth will feature over 20 innovations and six new product launches. These offerings utilize Marelli's combination of local expertise and global reach to offer scalable, affordable solutions that expedite customers' time-to-market in mainland Chi...
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    Toyota recalls 144,200 Lexus vehicles in US over rearview camera issue
    Toyota is recalling more than 144,200 vehicles in the US due to an issue in which rearview camera images may not display when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. This problem increases the risk of a crash, according to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects certain Lexus models, including the model year 2022–2025 NX350, NX250, 2023–2026 RX350, and 2024–2026 TX350. The NHTSA estimates all affected vehicles have the underlyin...
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    ŠKODA Auto updates Elroq and Enyaq with new features and enhanced technology for 2026
    ŠKODA Auto is introducing updates to its popular electric models, the Elroq and Enyaq, which ranked among Europe's best-selling electric vehicles in 2025. The updates, set for mid-2026, include new Simply Clever elements, improved digital functions and enhanced assist systems. The Elroq 60 and Enyaq 60 will feature lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery technology, offering benefits such as cost-effectiveness and long cycle lifespan suitable for urban mobility. The LFP battery production line ...
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    Hyundai recalls 58,000 palisade hybrid SUVs in South Korea after fatal incident in US
    South Korea's Transport Ministry has announced a nationwide recall of 58,000 Hyundai Palisade hybrid sport utility vehicles due to safety concerns, following a fatal accident in the US earlier in March. This recall comes after Hyundai stopped sales of some high-end versions and recalled 68,500 new Palisade SUVs in the US and Canada. The recall is in response to the death of a two-year-old girl in Ohio, US, on March 7, reportedly caused by an automatic seat collapsing in the third row of ...
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    Mobileye secures driver monitoring system production program with leading US automaker
    Mobileye has announced that a prominent US automaker will integrate the Mobileye Driver Monitoring System (Mobileye DMS) into future vehicles equipped with Mobileye's EyeQ6L system-on-chip, with production set to begin in 2027. This development enhances an existing advanced driver assistance systems program and is projected to be implemented across millions of vehicles over multiple models and years. Mobileye's platform, which includes both driver monitoring system (DMS) and occupant monitoring ...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 23 March 2026
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    ZF reports improved organic sales, higher adjusted EBIT in FY 2025
    ZF Group reported a 6% year-over-year decline in sales to €38.8 billion in the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2025. Excluding M&A and currency effects, sales improved 0.6% organically. The company reported an earnings before interest and taxes loss of €1.1 billion compared to an EBIT gain of €170 million in 2024. The company concluded the fiscal year with a net loss of €1.8 billion, which nearly tripled compared to the net loss of €639 million in...
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    Toyota deploys Panasonic in-vehicle infotainment system in new RAV4
    Panasonic Automotive Systems has announced the debut of its in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system in Toyota Motor Corp.'s 2026 RAV4 vehicle. The platform aims to keep drivers connected, informed and entertained with features rooted in speed, personalization and future-ready technology. The system integrates with Arene, Toyota's software platform for development made by Woven by Toyota, as part of Panasonic's ongoing collaboration with Toyota to support software-defined vehicle (SDV) adoption...
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    Aumovio FY 2025 earnings come under pressure amid 5.6% year-over-year decline in sales to €18.5 billion
    Aumovio, which started operations as a public, independent company after its spinoff from Continental in 2025, has released its results for the financial year ended Dec. 31, 2025. Full-year sales declined 5.6% year over year to €18.5 billion amid challenging business environments in key markets, including Europe and China. Adjusted for changes in the scope of consolidation and foreign exchange effects, the company's organic sales declined by 2.5% compared to 2024. L...
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    Hyundai stops sales, recalls some 2026 Palisade SUVs after fatal incident
    Hyundai is recalling over 60,000 of its 2026 Palisade sport utility vehicles, specifically the Limited and Calligraphy trim levels, due to issues with power-folding seats. The recall comes after an incident involving the death of a 2-year-old girl in Ohio, US, which is under investigation. Hyundai advises owners to avoid using the power seat buttons and ensure the area is clear before operation, as the second- and third-row power seats may not properly detect contact with an occupant or object, ...
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    Aisin and Pegasus Tech Ventures double CVC fund to $100M to support emerging mobility tech startups
    Aisin Corp. and Pegasus Tech Ventures have announced the expansion of the corporate venture capital (CVC) that the US-based venture capital firm manages for the Japan-based automotive supplier, from the current $50 million to $100 million. This expanded fund, set to operate through 2036, continues the existing partnership aimed at investing in breakthrough technologies that support Aisin's corporate mission. The initial fund, launched in 2018, has invested in over 40 startups globally, foster...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 16 March 2026
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    NHK Springs reports decline in nine-month FY 2025/26 sales, earnings
    NHK Spring reported a 0.6% year-over-year decline in net sales to ¥596.4 billion for the nine-month period ended Dec. 31, 2025. The Japanese supplier also recorded a 10.9% year-over-year drop in operating profit to ¥31.4 billion, while net profit fell 15.7% year over year to ¥25.2 billion. In the Automotive Seating business, net sales decreased by 5.8% year over year to ¥213.5 billion, which also led to a 45.1% year-over-year dec...
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    Aisin unveils 2028 Medium-Term Management Plan targeting 6.2% of operating profit margin and 10% of return on equity by FY 2028/29
    On Feb. 19, Aisin Corp. unveiled its 2028 Medium-Term Management Plan to ensure sustainable growth beyond 2030, in line with its Medium- to Long-Term Business Strategy. Amid global uncertainty and shifting market trends, the Japanese supplier aims to transform into a company that realizes the full value of movement by leveraging its manufacturing expertise, extensive product range and integrated global production network. The three-year plan, which will guide the Japanese supplier t...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 9 March 2026
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    Autoliv appoints Monika Grama as new CFO, effective April 1
    Autoliv has announced the appointment of Monika Grama as its new CFO and executive vice president of Finance, effective April 1. She will succeed Fredrik Westin, who is set to leave Autoliv on March 31. Grama, who has been part of the Sweden-based automotive safety system supplier since 2009, serves as vice president of Finance for the Autoliv Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) division. Previously, she was the finance manager and managing director of Autoliv Romania, a significant product...
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