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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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    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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    Yokohama Rubber supplies BluEarth-XT AE61 tires for GAC Trumpchi M8 hybrid minivan
    Yokohama Rubber has started supplying BluEarth-XT AE61 tires as original equipment for GAC Trumpchi's new M8 plug-in hybrid minivan model, which was launched in mainland China in November 2025. The tires, offered in the 225/60R18 104V size, feature an asymmetrical tread pattern and a high-rigidity profile to minimize sway and uneven wear typical in vehicles with a high center of gravity, offering a well-rounded balance of safety, comfort and environmental performance. Yokohama Rubber is activ...
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    NHTSA concludes investigation into 7.4 million Stellantis vehicles without seeking recall
    The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has concluded an investigation into nearly 7.4 million vehicles in the US, manufactured by FCA, regarding the unintended deployment of active headrests, without seeking a recall. The decision followed the agreement reached with Stellantis, the parent company of FCA, to provide a 10-year warranty for vehicles from the 2010 through 2020 model years.  Initiated in 2019, the probe found no conclusive evidence of serious ...
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    Valeo delivers strong earnings performance in FY 2025 despite 2.7% year-over-year decline in sales to €20.9 billion
    Valeo reported better-than-expected financial results in the financial year ended Dec. 31, 2025. Sales declined 2.7% year over year to €20.9 billion. However, on a like-for-like basis, sales improved 0.5%. Despite lower sales, operating income increased 6% year over year to €977 million, resulting in an improved operating margin of 4.7% compared to 4.3% in 2024. Net income increased 23% year over year to €200 million. Valeo reported 8% year-over-year growth in adjusted EBITDA to €3 bi...
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    Aria Sensing and Algorized partner on UWB technology with AI-based sensing platform
    Aria Sensing and Algorized have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at developing the capabilities of ultra-wideband (UWB) technology. The partnership combines Aria Sensing's Hydrogen 4x4 UWB Radar System-on-Chip (SoC) with Algorized's Edge-Native Nervous System, creating an advanced AI-based UWB sensing platform. This platform is set to debut with a next-generation Automotive Child Presence Detection (CPD) system at Mobile World Congress 2026. Unlike traditional UWB chips, which were i...
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    Kia recalls over 85,000 vehicles in US due to power front-seat defect
    Kia is recalling more than 85,000 vehicles in the US due to a potential issue with the front seats that could result in injuries during a crash. A notice published on Feb. 23 on the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website outlined a manufacturing defect in the power front seats and recliners of 85,448 units of the model year 2025 Kia Telluride three-row sport utility vehicle. The affected vehicles were manufactured between Nov. 1, 2024, and Aug. 8, 2025. According to...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 2 March 2026
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    Aptiv reports FY 2025 revenue at $20 billion, rises 3% YOY
    Aptiv has reported its 2025 financial performance, highlighting a 3% increase in full-year revenue to $20.4 billion. The company reported full-year 2025 net income under generally accepted accounting principles of $165 million. GAAP operating income was $1,184 million, compared to $1,842 million in the prior year. For the full year of 2025, Aptiv recorded a net income of $165 million, including a $648 million noncash goodwill impairment charge. This resulted in diluted earnings per share of $...
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    TactoTek enters manufacturing partnership with Symbiose to expand In-Mold Structural Electronics capability for automotive applications
    TactoTek, a Finland-based company specializing in In-Mold Structural Electronics (IMSE) technology, has entered a manufacturing partner agreement with Symbiose, a France-based advanced printed electronics company with expertise in In-Mold Electronics (IME). This partnership aims to expand manufacturing capabilities within the IMSE ecosystem and cater to the growing demand for IMSE solutions in automotive programs worldwide. Symbiose, with its extensive experience in high-precision printed ele...
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    Capital Market Day 2026: Forvia unveils IGNITE strategic road map, targets sales of €21 billion-€22 billion in 2028, an operating margin of at least 7%
    Forvia unveiled its new strategic road map, IGNITE, at the 2026 Capital Markets Day. The road map, with the theme "Drive what matters and unlock what is next," will be implemented in two key phases: Focus & Strengthen between 2025 and 2028, followed by Lead & Grow. The strategic road map aims to sharpen Forvia's profile, reduce complexity and increase financial flexibility to promote growth and sustained cash flow generation. “IGNITE marks the start of a new strategic chapter for Fo...
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    Antolin partners with Neural Concept to innovate automotive interior design using AI
    Antolin has announced a strategic partnership with Neural Concept, an AI-first engineering platform, to enhance innovation in automotive interior design using AI-driven engineering. This collaboration is intended to integrate AI-native workflows into the engineering process, thereby accelerating design and validation cycles, improving efficiency and fostering innovation within Antolin's global engineering teams. After a successful pilot in 2024, Antolin plans to expand the use of Neural Conce...
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    Forvia reports higher operating income, strong cash flow despite 3% year-over-year drop in sales to €26.9 billion
    Forvia Group delivered strong financial performance in the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2025. The France-based company reported sales of €26.2 billion, down 3% year over year from €26.9 billion in 2024. However, at constant currency, sales remained unchanged at the 2024 level. Despite lower sales, operating income increased 4% year over year to €1.4 billion, which led to a 40-basis-point increase in operating margin to 5.6%. The company reported a 47% year-over-year growt...
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    US International Trade Commission begins investigation into USMCA automotive rules of origin
    The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has initiated an investigation into the automotive rules of origin under the United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement to assess their impact on the US economy, competitiveness, and relevance in light of recent technological changes. The USMCA's rules of origin have increased regional value content requirements, compelling manufacturers in the US, Mexico and Canada to source more inputs from within the region to qualify for free tra...
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    Adient unveils Sculpted Soft Trim for enhanced automotive seat aesthetics and efficiency
    Adient has introduced a new innovation in automotive seating, Sculpted Soft Trim, that enhances vehicle seat aesthetics and design possibilities. This product is a soft, breathable, formed trim solution suitable for both large trim panels and smaller parts such as rear seat child seat anchor trim covers, armrests and headrests. It features an automated forming process that reduces the need for sewing, overcoming challenges related to complex sewing and concave surfaces, and offering improved cra...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 23 February 2026
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    ZF Group aims to double revenue in India by 2030
    ZF Group plans to at least double its revenue in India by the end of 2030, according to CEO Mathias Miedreich, Autocar Professional reported Feb. 23. Miedreich described India as both a growth market and a global sourcing and export base for the group. He emphasized India's central role in achieving this goal, supported by growth across the automotive, rail, agriculture, construction and defense sectors. “Minimum double our revenue in India. That's the goal that Akash [Akash Passey, pr...
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    Forvia secures multiyear supply order for complete seats from Chery premium brand Luxeed
    Forvia has secured a multiyear contract to supply complete seats to Luxeed, a premium electric car brand owned by the mainland China-based automaker Chery Automobile. This supply deal, valued at several hundred million euros, enhances Forvia's presence in the rapidly expanding premium car market in mainland China. The French supplier will assemble the complete seats at a dedicated facility in Wuhu in the southeast of China, with a new production line specifically built for this project. ...
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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 10 partners, that utilizes sustainable materials such as Covestro's polycarbonate and is funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) and the EU. The People Mover will undergo testing at speeds up to 50 km/h on public roads in 2026. The project was funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy and the EU, an...
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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 earnings ...
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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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    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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    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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