At IAA Transportation 2026, international automotive supplier FORVIA HELLA is presenting an adaptive interior lighting concept that combines comfort, visual communication and safety-related functions in a seamlessly integrated surface. Intelligent RGB LED arrays enable dynamic lighting scenarios and communication functions within the driver’s cab. This expertise is already being applied in customer development projects, with a major European commercial vehicle manufacturer currently using FORVIA HELLA’s RGB module technology in the develo...

From September 8th to 9th, the DVN Shanghai Lighting Workshop will be held in Shanghai, China. Nichia will give a presentation in the Automotive forum titled “Advanced Light Sources: Enabling Personalized Experiences in the Intelligent‑Vehicle Era,” focused on the future of next-generation intelligent automotive lighting, enabling personalized headlight beam distribution, brightness, and color characteristics. Topics will also include µPLS technology, RGB laser diodes, and high-brightness LEDs. DVN (Driving Vision News) is a commu...

The international automotive supplier FORVIA HELLA is further expanding its portfolio of LED work lamps of the S-series. The current product generation scores with significantly increased light output, additional variants and extended design options. These are aimed specifically at manufacturers of agricultural machinery, construction machinery, forklifts, trucks and trailers as well as municipal vehicles. Since its launch in 2021, the S-series has followed the "simple, steady and streamlined" approach, combining robust technology with an attractive price-perfor...

Edison Innovations, a subsidiary of Dominion Harbor Enterprises, is a global leader in managing and licensing major patent portfolios—most notably its breakthrough KSF narrowband phosphor technology, which has fundamentally transformed the display industry by enabling unprecedented color accuracy and energy efficiency across a licensing network of more than 35 partners worldwide. As market demand for enhanced display performance grows, brand manufacturers and LED suppliers are actively adopting high dynamic range (HDR), local dimming, and wide color gamut (WCG) soluti...

Mercedes-Benz recently unveiled its mid-cycle refresh for the C-Class sedan, marking what the automaker calls the most significant technical upgrade in the model’s 44-year history, with advanced lighting technology taking center stage. For the first time, the refreshed C-Class features an illuminated radiator grille—previously reserved for the S-Class—alongside star-shaped taillight graphics. The headlights have been upgraded to the Digital Light system, with high-tier trims featuring Micro LED technology. Compared to traditional LED solutions, ...

ams OSRAM, technology leader in digital photonics, has filed two patent infringement lawsuits in Germany against an electronic components distributor for selling automotive LED products manufactured by Refond Optoelectronics Co., Ltd. In these lawsuits, ams OSRAM seeks permanent injunction, damages, recall and destruction, alleging that certain automotive LED products from Refond’s Ceramic and EMC series infringe several ams OSRAM patents protecting proprietary technologies. The six asserted patents cover key innovations enabling highly efficient, ro...

Road safety remains a critical priority for the international transportation and logistics sectors. As global trade expands, the reliance on heavy-duty vehicles to transport goods across vast distances increases. This growth necessitates superior vehicle lighting systems that ensure visibility and communication between drivers on high-speed motorways. Reliable lighting does more than illuminate a path; it serves as a primary safety signal that prevents rear-end collisions and navigational errors. Consequently, many procurement professionals and fleet managers look toward a China To...

FORVIA, a global leader in automotive technology, will unveil its strategy and ambitions to further accelerate growth in the Commercial Vehicle Industry (CVI) at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover (Germany). With its integrated approach, combining the complementary strengths of FORVIA Faurecia and FORVIA HELLA, the FORVIA Group aims to support OEMs and fleet operators in addressing the critical challenges of the commercial vehicle industry: decarbonization, digitalization, safety, and cost efficiency. Backed by a uniquely comprehensive portf...

HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA today presented its financial results for the first six months of the fiscal year 2026 (1 January to 30 June 2026). Currency-adjusted sales in the first half of the year rose by 1.6 percent to €4,040 million. Taking into account negative exchange rate effects, reported consolidated sales maintained the level of the prior year at €3,972 million (previous year: €3,979 million). During the same period, the global automotive market developed weakly, with global light vehicle production decreasing by 1.0 percent. Operating income of FO...

For more than 30 years, the Automotive News PACE program has been a beacon of inspiration for innovators, technologists and visionaries. Featuring two tracks for commercialized and pre-commercialized technologies, celebrates innovations that redefine industry standards and pave the way into the next generation of automotive technology. The winners will be announced in November during the MEMA Conference in Detroit. PACE Award Finalist: 3D Zen Massage. Currently launched with IM Motors, a new luxury electric vehicle company set up by SAIC Motor Corp, Z...

Harnessing the power of digital light, ams OSRAM products and know-how are transforming mobility, communications, sensing and more. After Thomas Edison first commercialized the light bulb, electrically powered illumination transformed the lives of millions of ordinary people. It was perhaps the first mass-market revolution in photonics technology. Digital Photonics at a glance Digital Photonics is at the core of ams OSRAM's strategy, describing the combination of pixelated light emitters and sensors with digital interfaces turning them into intelligent systems. ...

Whether it is a family summer holiday, a weekend trip with the camper or a long drive down south: for many people, the car remains the most popular means of transport for their vacation. To make sure the journey doesn’t end in a traffic jam tailback or on the hard shoulder, it is worth giving the vehicle a quick check before setting off – from tires and battery through to lights and warning equipment. With the LEDguardian® ROAD FLARE Signal TA20 NXT as the latest addition to the portfolio, the BATTERYcharge 1000 battery charger series, the BAT...

The Valeo industrial site in Angers, a historic French hub of expertise in the design and production of automotive lighting systems, is finalizing the rollout of its modernization plan. Automotive lighting is a high-growth market in which Valeo is a global leader. Conducted between 2023 and 2026 and representing an investment of more than 45 million euros, the plan has transformed the workshops and deployed new optical technologies to meet the growth targets outlined in the Valeo Elevate 2028 strategic plan. Accompanied by recruitment momentum, this transformation illustrates th...

According to TrendForce 2026 Global Automotive LED Market- Lighting and Display Product Trend, pressured by political uncertainty, shifting trade policies, and inflated raw material costs, automotive lighting suppliers are facing severe profitability compression and margin constraints. To overcome these challenges, automotive lighting manufacturers are actively optimizing their cost structures, while accelerating the transition toward high-value-added digital lighting systems integrated with both software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and ADAS platforms, to achieve customized ...