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    Is the automotive industry facing another chip crisis? Nexperia's control shift raises questions
    On Oct. 13, the Dutch government took control of Nexperia, a semiconductor manufacturer owned by mainland China's Wingtech, citing national security concerns and governance issues. This intervention aims to safeguard critical technological capabilities in the Netherlands and Europe, as approximately 80% of Nexperia's production capacity is based in mainland China, raising alarms about potential supply chain disruptions in the automotive industry. Who is exposed? While German original equip...
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    Dutch move on Nexperia triggers nervousness among auto suppliers and OEMs
    On Monday, Oct. 13, the Dutch government took a decisive step to assume control of Nexperia, the Nijmegen-based semiconductor manufacturer owned by mainland China’s Wingtech. Officials described the intervention as “highly exceptional,” citing governance shortcomings, national security risks and the need to safeguard critical technological capabilities for the Netherlands and Europe. Nexperia, headquartered in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, has been owned by Wingtech since 2018. Wingtech is...
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    A new tug of war for semiconductors: data centers vs. automakers
    The automotive semiconductor market has been navigating a period of unusual volatility. On one side, near-term demand pressures are easing. The slowdown in electric vehicle adoption is reducing average chip content per vehicle, since EVs typically contain significantly more semiconductors than internal combustion models. Tariffs are further dampening global vehicle demand. S&P Global Mobility estimates suggest up to 0.6 million fewer vehicles will be produced in 2026 because of trade barrier...
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    Forvia's Q3 2025 sales decline 3.7% year over year to €6.1 billion
    Forvia’s sales declined 3.7% year over year to €6.1 billion in the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2025. Excluding tooling sales, product sales increased by 1% on an organic basis. The third-quarter sales included negative currency effects of €238 million, mainly resulting from the euro’s depreciation against the US dollar and Chinese yuan. Growth in product sales was led by strong performance by Electronics, Clean Mobility and Lifecycle business groups. Sales increased in the Elec...
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    Forvia Hella’s nine-month sales remain stable amid challenging business environment
    Forvia Hella’s sales in the first nine months of 2025 remained stable at €5.9 billion. However, the company’s sales, on constant currency, improved slightly, by 0.4% year over year, to €6 billion. “In the first nine months of the year, our business continued to prove robust. Despite a persistently challenging industry environment, we were able to keep sales at the previous year’s level and are thus in line with our expectations,” said Bernard Schäferbarthold, CEO of Forvia Hella. ...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 20 October 2025
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    Japan Mobility Show 2025: Toyota Boshoku to showcase future mobility concepts
    Toyota Boshoku Corp. will participate in the Japan Mobility Show 2025, scheduled to take place at Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo from Oct. 30 to Nov. 9. The Japanese supplier will present its vision for future mobility spaces through innovative concepts that emphasize comfort, functionality and emotional value. The company will showcase its Next-Generation Mobility Space Mock-up, I.C.30 -Integrated Cabin 2030-, displaying its focus on safety and environmental sustainability. This exhibit includes i...
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    Forvia Hella readies for launching FlatLight technology for front-lighting applications
    After the successful debut of its FlatLight technology in rear lighting in 2024, Forvia Hella is now gearing up for the market launch of this innovative technology for use in daytime running lights (DRLs). Forvia Hella is carrying out development of the FlatLight modules at its headquarters in Lippstadt, Germany, with customer-specific applications being developed at its plants in Ljubljana, Slovenia; Mohelnice, Czech Republic; and Ostrava, Czech Republic. The company already has customer p...
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    NDR Auto forms JV with Japanese supplier Hayashi Telempu to produce automotive interior components in India
    Indian supplier NDR Auto Components Ltd. has established a joint venture with Japan-based Hayashi Telempu to enhance its manufacturing capabilities in automotive components, Autocar Professional reported Oct. 13. The JV, NDR Hayashi Automotive India Private Ltd., was officially incorporated on Oct. 10, with the Registrar of Companies, Central Registration Centre, and has an authorized and subscribed share capital of 2 billion rupees (about $22.5 million). NDR Auto Components acquired a 5...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 13 October 2025
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    Ams OSRAM launches OSIRE E3030 RGB LED for use in vehicle interiors
    Ams OSRAM has developed the OSIRE E3030, a new RGB LED for automotive interior applications, offering superior light output and precise controllable color variety. The new solution is designed to enhance both function and aesthetics in vehicle design with a light output in the 0.5-W range. The OSIRE E3030 is robust, resistant to vibration and temperature changes, and meets established automotive standards. The LED is particularly suitable for applications where light serves as a communication...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 6 October 2025
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    Forvia eyes more than €1 billion in annual revenue from India within the next five years
    Forvia is expanding its presence in the Indian automotive market with goal to generate more than €1 billion in revenue within the next five years, Autocar Professional reported Oct. 2. The French automotive supplier, which is growing at approximately 11% in India, plans to achieve this revenue target through an investment of approximately €218 million, focusing on local manufacturing and advanced technology. Martin Fischer, group CEO of Forvia, has emphasized India's growing importan...
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    Mercedes-Benz opens advanced light testing center in Germany
    Mercedes-Benz has opened a new light testing center at its Global Proving Ground in Immendingen, Germany, enhancing its testing capabilities. This center, measuring 135 meters long and 8 meters high, is one of the largest in the automotive industry. It allows for thorough testing of headlight systems under consistent conditions, independent of time, weather or other factors. The center features a realistic 135-meter country road, with specially designed asphalt that mimics the reflective qual...
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    US aftermarket player First Brands files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
    First Brands, the Ohio, US-based automotive-parts maker owned by Patrick James, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, weighed down by debt from years of acquisition-driven expansion and mounting financial strain. The filing, made in the Southern District of Texas, lists liabilities of more than $10 billion against assets of $1 billion-$10 billion. The company has secured $1.1 billion in debtor-in-possession financing from first-lien lenders to maintain operations, stressing that the...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 29 September 2025
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    LG Innotek plans to invest $190 million in new production facility in Mexico
    LG Innotek is planning to establish a new production center in Querétaro, Mexico. According to the Querétaro state government, the South Korean supplier will invest $190 million in the facility, which will focus on the production of cameras, LEDs, motors and automotive components. The new factory will be situated in the Kaizen Industrial Park in Colón, Querétaro, and the initial phase is expected to employ 630 people. “They are going to invest about US$190 million. The first p...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 22 September 2025
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    OLEDWorks collaborates with Audi for advanced digital OLED panels in new Audi Q5
    OLEDWorks has partnered with Audi to supply Atala Digital 2.0 panels for the rear combination lamps on the new Audi Q5. The latest generation of the Audi Q5 sport utility vehicle and sportback, revealed in the second half of 2024, features advanced lighting design, personalization options and enhanced safety. Central to these innovations are six second-generation digital organic light-emitting diode (next-generation display technology OLED) panels engineered by Audi and provided by OLEDWorks....
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 15 September 2025
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    IAA Mobility 2025: Gentex showcases advanced automatic-dimming interior and exterior mirrors
    At the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich last week, Gentex Corp. showcased its advanced automotive features designed to enhance driving comfort and safety by reducing glare from sunlight and modern headlamps. The US-based company also presented technologies from partners such as Adasky, specializing in automotive thermal sensing, and Solace, which focuses on wireless power and data transfer. Research indicates that glare from headlights is a significant concern for dri...
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    IAA Mobility 2025: Valeo and Ennostar unveil smart automotive exterior display
    Valeo and Ennostar are collaborating on the development of smart automotive exterior displays aimed at enhancing vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication and road safety. Their first product, integrating Ennostar's Mini LED technology into Valeo's exterior high-definition (HD) digital signaling system, is showcased at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich. This innovation utilizes Mini LED technology, which is becoming a next-generation V2X interface, to facilitate clearer communication and improve pedes...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 8 September 2025
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    Antolin expands in Southeast Asia with new plants in Thailand and Indonesia
    Automotive interior supplier Antolin is expanding its presence in Southeast Asia by opening two new manufacturing plants in Thailand and Indonesia. The expansion is part of the Spain-based supplier’s strategy for geographic diversification, optimizing its industrial footprint and supporting electric mobility. The new facility in Thailand is strategically located to serve global original equipment manufacturers, focusing on electrification projects in markets such as Vietnam, Malaysia and Indon...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 1 September 2025
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    The rise of projection lighting in the automotive industry
    Ground light projection, also referred to as near field projection light or just projection light, is becoming one of the latest trends in automotive lighting, offering significant potential to contribute to safe driving and vehicle personalization. According to data compiled by S&P Global Mobility analysts, automakers installed 12.1 million projection light components in light vehicles produced in 2024, a number forecast to more than double to 34.6 million units in 2031, at a...
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    ROHM to showcase silicon carbide and gallium nitride technologies at electronica India 2025
    According to a press release on Aug. 28, ROHM will participate in electronica India 2025, a trade fair for electronic components, systems, applications and solutions, held from Sept. 17 to 19 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC). ROHM plans to present its latest silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) technologies, focusing on reference designs and evaluation systems that cater to current power and thermal challenges in industrial equipment and automotive drive systems...
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    The evolving landscape of automotive startups
    The automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by rapid technological advancements. At the forefront of this evolution are mobility startups, which are pioneering innovations across domains such as software-defined vehicles (SDVs), autonomous driving and battery technologies. S&P Global Mobility recently published the "AutoTechInsight Mobility Startups Report - H1 2025," highlighting the major trends in the automotive startup ecosystem, by analyzing data from appro...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 25 August 2025
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    Toyoda Gosei develops light transmission technology for vehicle exterior parts
    Toyoda Gosei Co., based in Kiyosu, Japan, has developed a new technology for vehicle exterior parts that allows light to pass through painted plastic surfaces. This innovation enables the clear display of light patterns or signage without compromising the appearance when the lights are turned off. The breakthrough was achieved through advancements in paint composition design and membrane thickness control, eliminating the need for holes that previously marred the surface appearance. Additiona...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 18 August 2025
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 11 August 2025
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    Ams OSRAM reports 5.4% year-over-year decline in Q2 FY 2025 revenue to €775 million
    Lighting supplier ams OSRAM reported a 5.4% year-over-year decline in revenue to €775 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, according to a press release dated July 31. The company attributed the lower revenue primarily to a weaker US dollar against the euro, the discontinuation of noncore semiconductor business and inventory challenges in automotive LEDs. On a like-for-like basis, considering constant exchange rates and only the core portfolio, revenue would have increased by 2% ...
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    Tata AutoComp and Ichikoh Industries form JV to acquire Valeo's lighting business in India
    Tata AutoComp Systems Ltd. plans to establish a joint venture with Japan's Ichikoh Industries Ltd. to acquire Valeo's lighting business in India, as reported by Autocar Professional on Aug. 5. This partnership will create a 50/50 JV company that aims to purchase the Valeo Lighting Systems business from Valeo India Pvt. Ltd. The JV will focus on serving the automotive lighting market in India. The definitive agreements for the JV formation and business acquisition...
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    Koito reports 38.7% year-over-year increase in Q1 FY 2025/26 net profit to $70 million
    Koito Manufacturing reported a 38.7% year-over-year increase in net profit to ¥10.1 billion (about $70 million) for the first quarter ended June 30, 2025, as stated in a press release on July 29. The Japan-based automotive lighting systems supplier also recorded a 31.6% year-over-year rise in operating income to ¥11.9 billion. Koito achieved higher earnings in the first quarter despite experiencing a 4.4% year-over-year drop in net sales to ¥219.7 billion. The...
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    Koito restructures operations in mainland China amid market shifts
    Koito Manufacturing has announced plans to restructure its production system in mainland China, the Japanese supplier said in a press release on July 29. This decision comes in response to a notable decline in vehicle sales of Japanese automakers, Koito's primary customers, in mainland China amid significant shifts in the world's largest automotive market, including the rapid emergence of local Chinese new-energy vehicle manufacturers. Koito’s operations in mainland China comprise three com...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 4 August 2025
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    Magna’s Q2 FY 2025 net sales declines 3% year over year to $10.6 billion
    Magna, a leading auto parts supplier and contract vehicle manufacturer from Canada, reported a 3% year-over-year decline in net sales amounting to $10.6 billion in the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, according to a press release dated Aug. 1. The company attributed this decline to reduced light vehicle production in its key markets of North America and Europe, along with lower complete vehicle production volumes due to the end of production for Jaguar I-Pace and E-Pace models. Despite the...
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    Hyundai Mobis Q2 FY 2025 sales up 8.7% year over year to $11.7 billion
    Hyundai Mobis reported an 8.7% year-over-year increase in sales to 15.9 trillion won (about $11.7 billion) in the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, according to a press release on July 25. Higher sales helped the leading South Korean supplier record a 36.8% year-over-year growth in operating profit to 870 billion won, resulting in an operating profit margin of 5.5% compared to 4.3% during the same period in 2024. However, the company reported a 6.3% year-over...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 28 July 2025
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    Ams OSRAM, Marelli collaborate to offer micro-LED headlights for Nio ET9 premium electric sedan
    Austrian supplier ams OSRAM has collaborated with Marelli to supply high-resolution, digital headlights, featuring its EVIYOS HD25 intelligent multipixel LED solution for the Nio ET9 premium electric sedan. Ams OSRAM’s EVIYOS HD25 features a micro-LED matrix with 25,600 controllable pixels, enabling adaptive beam shaping and road-surface projections that enhance safety and communication between the vehicle, driver and environment. The EVIYOS HD25 offers strategic advantages for automot...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 21 July 2025
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 14 July 2025
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    IAA Mobility 2025: Valeo will unveil next-gen vehicle technology for enhanced mobility solutions
    Valeo is gearing up to unveil its next-generation vehicle technology at Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) Mobility 2025, highlighting innovations in hardware, software and AI aimed at enhancing safety, sustainability and personalization in mobility. The event, scheduled from Sept. 8 to 12 at Munich Messe, Germany, will feature Valeo's advancements in its software-defined vehicles (SDVs), encompassing enhanced updatability, upgradability and personalization. The display will focus o...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 7 July 2025
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    Forvia announces key changes in senior leadership team
    Forvia has announced two major changes in its executive committee. According to a press release by the French supplier on July 1, Olivier Lefebvre has been appointed as the new executive vice president and chief operating officer (COO). Forvia also appointed Sébastien Limousin as executive vice president of the Clean Mobility business group. Both appointments became effective on July 1. Lefebvre has been associated with Forvia since 1995 and held several senior ...
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    Forvia Hella to boost development of software-only products
    Global automotive supplier Forvia Hella is enhancing its involvement in software-based business models by establishing a new company, Hella Ignite GmbH. This new entity is focused on accelerating the creation of software-only products efficiently and should grow to an international team of about 40 software development experts by the end of 2025. Kay Talmi, Hella Ignite GmbH's Managing Director, emphasized the increasing importance of software in everyday mobility, particularly as the market for...
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    Seoul Semiconductor's WICOP No-wire technology advances in automotive market
    In a press release on July 2, Seoul Semiconductor announced that its No-wire technology, WICOP, has been utilized in the automotive sector as mini LED displays since May. WICOP is significant for being the first No-wire LED technology, and its entry into the automotive display market is noteworthy due to its high brightness and durability, even under challenging conditions. The technology applied to mini LED displays allows for ultraslim designs, making it suitable for full array local dimmin...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 30 June 2025
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    EIB approves €30 million financing for OLEDWorks under InvestEU program
    The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €30 million financing package for OLEDWorks, a US-based company specializing in next-generation lighting solutions based on organic LED (next-generation display technology OLED). This funding, supported by the European Commission's InvestEU program, is intended to boost OLEDWorks' manufacturing and research and development capabilities, particularly in the automotive sector. The majority of this investment will be utilized in OLEDWork...
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    SL Corp. establishes new manufacturing facility in Mexico to produce headlight modules
    SL Mex, a subsidiary of South Korea-based automotive supplier SL Corp., established a manufacturing plant in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, local news portal MexicoNow reported June 23. The South Korean supplier invested $45 million in the first phase of the facility, which is located in the Logistik II industrial park in Villa de Reyes. The San Luis Potosí plant will produce headlight modules for global automakers such as BMW, General Motors, Hyundai and Kia. The plant, spread over 8.9 hectar...
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    ZKW Group appoints Christian Amsel new CTO, effective June 1
    ZKW Group, the Austria-based lighting supplier, announced in a press release on June 17 that Christian Amsel has been appointed as the new chief technology officer, effective June 1. Amsel took over from Udo Hornfeck, who left the company to explore new professional opportunities. Amsel brings to the ZKW Group more than 22 years of experience in automotive electronics and lighting technology. Most recently, he served in chief technology officer roles at Inalfa Roof Systems and Kongsberg Autom...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 23 June 2025
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    Nissan unveils third-generation 2026 LEAF with enhanced range and innovative features
    Nissan Motor has unveiled the all-new 2026 LEAF, the third generation of its electric vehicle, offering a reimagined design with clean, dynamic body lines and a sport utility vehicle-like stance. The LEAF is set to reach US Nissan dealerships in the fall, with availability expanding to other markets thereafter. The new LEAF will be assembled alongside the Ariya at Nissan's Tochigi plant in Japan for the US and Canada markets. Key features of the vehicle include a new 3-in-1 powertra...
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    Suppliers to the Nissan Murano
    The Nissan Murano is produced at the Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant in Tennessee.  Production of the vehicle is expected to peak at more than 37111 in 2025  according to a forecast from S&P Global Mobility. Image Source : Nissan  Suppliers to the Nissan Murano COMPONENT NAME SUPPLIERS Connected Garage Door Access Control Chamberlain Group LED Rear Combination Lamp North American Lighting ...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 16 June 2025
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    Marelli gains interim court approval to access up to $519 million of debtor-in-possession financing
    Marelli Holdings has received interim approval from the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware to access up to $519 million out of a total $1.1 billion in debtor-in-possession financing. This approval pertains to Marelli's First Day motions related to its voluntary Chapter 11 petitions. Marelli filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to restructure its long-term debt on June 11. The secured financing, along with revenue from Marelli's ongoing operations, is intended to provi...
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    General Motors plans to invest $4 billion on its US manufacturing plants
    US carmaker General Motors (GM) announced that it plans to invest $4 billion over the next two years to boost its domestic production of gasoline-powered and electric vehicles. This investment aims to increase the company's annual domestic vehicle assembly to over 2 million units. GM's announcement follows an earlier plan to invest $888 million in the Tonawanda propulsion plant near Buffalo, New York, to support the development of its next-generation V-8 engine. The new investments will impac...
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    Auto Shanghai 2025: Mainland China emerges as a key force in driving innovation in automotive lighting
    Auto Shanghai 2025, organized at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Shanghai from April 23 to May 3, 2025, was a great opportunity for automotive suppliers to showcase their latest innovations in lighting. The biennial event attracted lighting suppliers — both global and local — to present their smart lighting solutions, including concepts, for front and rear lighting as well as interior lighting. Among tier1 lighting suppliers, Forvia Hella, Marel...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 9 June 2025
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    Marelli considering filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in US – report
    Marelli Holdings, a major auto parts supplier owned by private equity firm KKR, is considering filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US, according to a June 7 Reuters report. The report referenced Kyodo news agency as the source of the news, with Kyodo citing unnamed sources. Marelli is a key supplier for Nissan and Stellantis, and is exploring this option to ensure that its business operations continue uninterrupted, even if negotiations with creditors do not yield positive re...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 2 June 2025
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    Samvardhana Motherson reports strong growth in revenue and profit in FY 2024/25; plans $700 million capital expenditure in FY 2025/26
    Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd. reported a 40% year-over-year increase in net income of 38 billion rupees (about $444.5 million) in the financial year ended March 31, 2025, the leading auto parts manufacturer from India said in a press release on May 29. The company recorded strong growth in net profit as total revenue surged 15.2% year over year to 1.14 trillion rupees. Higher revenue also helped the Indian supplier to record a profit before tax of 56.2 billion rupees, up 37% year...
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    South Korean government offers $182.2 million in low-interest loans to support auto-parts firms hit by US tariffs
    The South Korean government announced plans to provide a total of 250 billion won (about $182.4 million) in low-interest loans to small and medium-sized auto-parts manufacturing firms until the end of 2026 as a measure to mitigate the impact of US tariff, Yonhap News Agency reported May 28. This initiative, articulated by the Industry Ministry on Wednesday (May 28), is aimed at cushioning the sector from economic disruptions caused by these tariffs. Auto-parts manufacturers that have been exp...
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    Koito Manufacturing’s FY 2024/25 net sales decline 4% year over year to $6.1 billion
    Automotive lighting supplier Koito Manufacturing reported a 4% year-over-year decline in net sales to ¥916.7 billion (about $6.1 billion) for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, the company said in a press release on May 12. The lower sales impacted the company’s operating profit, which fell by 20% year over year to ¥44.8 billion. Despite this, Koito recorded a 13% year-over-year increase in net profit to ¥46.2 billion. Net sales declined...
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    General Motors updates GMC Hummer EV and Cadillac Optiq for improved performance and safety
    General Motors (GM) announced software updates for its GMC Hummer EV and Cadillac Optiq electric vehicles, focusing on enhancing driving performance and addressing a windshield malfunction. For the Hummer EV, the update introduces the King Crab off-road driving mode. This mode, previously available only briefly and in limited capacity through Mystery Mode in Drive Mode Control, allows the rear axle wheels to turn at low speeds for better maneuverability in tight spaces. The 2026 models will...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 26 May 2025
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    Toyota recalls 443,000 Tundra vehicles in the US due to reverse lamp defect
    Toyota is initiating a safety recall for certain models of year 2022–25 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles in the US to fix a glitch in their reverse lights that could make them stop working, Fox Business reported May 23. The recall affects 443,000 vehicles. According to the report filed by the automaker with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the multilayer vent patch in the reverse light assemblies of the recalled vehicles "may separate over tim...
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    TactoTek partners with NBHX to promote IMSE technology in Chinese automotive industry
    TactoTek, a Finland-based company specializing in in-mold structural electronics (IMSE), announced a strategic partnership with NBHX, a mainland China-based supplier of automotive interior and exterior solutions, to promote the adoption of IMSE technology in the Chinese automotive industry. This collaboration marks a significant move in TactoTek's global growth strategy and offers Chinese automotive original equipment manufacturers access to advanced design and manufacturing options. I...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 19 May 2025
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    About 92% of auto parts produced in Mexico comply with USMCA requirements, says INA
    According to Gabriel Padilla, general director of the National Auto Parts Industry (La Industria Nacional de Autopartes: INA), the association of automotive components suppliers in Mexico, about 92% of auto parts manufactured in the country comply with the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) regulations, allowing them to be exempt from tariffs when exported to the US. The remaining 8% face an average tariff of 27%. “We are one of the sectors with the highest level of compliance with the USMC...
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    VueReal to showcase automotive microLED innovations at Display Week 2025
    VueReal, based in Waterloo, Ontario, announced it will unveil its latest microLED advancements during Display Week 2025 in San Jose, California. The company, recognized for its MicroSolid Printing™ technology, focuses on scalable solutions for diverse applications, including automotive, consumer electronics, and emerging technologies. VueReal's proprietary platform overcomes manufacturing barriers by enabling precise, high-yield microLED transfers, ...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 12 May 2025
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    Korean supplier Roots develops ultracompact phosphor-in-glass technology for smart automotive lighting systems
    Roots, a South Korea-based company specializing in phosphor-in-glass (PiG) products, has developed an ultracompact 450㎛ PiG component optimized for next-generation smart multibeam headlights. This development marks a significant evolution in existing PiG technology, enhancing Roots' competitive edge in the global market. Roots began the development of PiG technology in the mid-2010s using semiconductor processing techniques. The PiG component, a critical optical element, combines phosphor a...
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    How automotive lighting market in India is evolving
    Earlier this year at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo, held in New Delhi, India, several automakers present in the Indian market unveiled their new vehicle models equipped with advanced lighting systems, including full LED headlights and taillights, daytime running lights (DRLs), front and rear light bars, and illuminated logos. Tata Motors, for example, presented its lineup of Nexon, Safari and Harrier SUV models, each featuring LED headlights and taillights, DRLs in the front, and rear lig...
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    Continental reports improved earnings in Q1 FY 2025 despite marginal decline in sales to €9.7 billion
    Continental has reported a 0.8% year-over-year decline in consolidated sales to €9.7 billion in the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. Lower sales reflect a challenging automotive business environment in Europe and North America, the two key markets of the Germany-based supplier, where light vehicle production dropped 7% and 5%, respectively. The company recorded adjusted earnings before interest and taxes of €639 million and an adjusted EBIT margin of 6.6%....
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 5 May 2025
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    Forvia’s Q1 FY 2025 revenue up 2.6% year over year to €6.7 billion
    Forvia reported a 2.6% year-over-year increase in consolidated revenue to €6.7 billion in the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, the French supplier said in a press release. On constant exchange rates, revenue increased 2.1% during the period when the global light vehicle production increased by 1.3% to 21.4 million. The company recorded strong growth in revenue in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Asia, which was partially offset by lower revenue in the Americas. In EMEA, Forvia rec...
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    Aptiv reports Q1 2025 revenue at $4.8 billion, down 2% YOY
    As reported in a press release on May 1, Aptiv reported a generally accepted accounting principles revenue of $4.8 billion, marking a 2% decrease from $4.9 billion in the previous year, for the three months ended March 31, 2025. In the first quarter of 2025, the company reported a GAAP net loss of $11 million, compared to a net income of $218 million in the same period last year. The company also reported a GAAP operating income of $448 million in the first quarter of 2025...
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    Auto Shanghai 2025: Appotronics debuts full-vehicle optical system
    Appotronics unveiled its Lingjing intelligent automotive optical system at the Auto Shanghai 2025. Lingjing is a comprehensive solution enabling dynamic projections on any vehicle surface, both interior and exterior, including windshields, dashboards, seats, and windows. The system delivers high-luminance lighting and interactive displays, transforming vehicles into responsive 'digital emotional spaces' that adapt to occupants' needs in real time. The system spans seven key application scenar...
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    Stanley Electric's FY 2024/25 net sales rises 7.9% year over year to $3.4 billion
    Automotive lighting supplier Stanley Electric reported a 7.9% year-over-year increase in net sales to ¥509.6 billion (about $3.4 billion) in the financial year ended March 31, 2025. Higher sales helped the Japan-based company record a 36.7% year-over-year growth in operating income to ¥49 billion. Stanley Electric concluded the financial year with net income of ¥32 billion, up 21% year over year from ¥26.5 billion reported in the previous financial year. Stanley Electric attributed growth...
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    Auto supply chain: Merge or miss out?
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