Himax Technologies has unveiled a new automotive Touch and Display Driver Integration (TDDI) solution designed to support the growing demand for larger, higher-resolution and more responsive displays inside modern vehicles. The HX83196/HX83197 series combines a high-speed embedded DisplayPort (eDP) interface, touch functionality and display driver capabilities in a single chip. Himax said the solution is…
India’s passenger vehicle market is moving towards a more diverse powertrain mix, with CNG, hybrids and electric vehicles (EVs) collectively overtaking petrol in retail sales for the first time in August 2026. According to data cited by Moneycontrol, CNG, hybrids and EVs together accounted for 41.95% of passenger vehicle retail sales in August, compared with…
Tata Motors Limited has unveiled a corporate restructuring initiative to merge two of its wholly owned subsidiaries.
Kumho Tire has announced a strategic partnership with UK-based simulation specialist Ansible Motion aimed at advancing the development of next-generation digital tires. The collaboration, revealed on January 5, 2026, focuses on integrating cutting-edge digital simulation technology into Kumho’s tyre research and development processes. Businesskorea The core objective of the Kumho Tire digital tires partnership is…
Michelin has announced significant polymer composite acquisitions as part of its strategic growth plan, marking a new phase for its high-value materials business. The French tyre giant said it has reached agreements to buy two North American companies, Cooley Group and Tex Tech Industries, both of which are specialists in engineered fabrics and polymer-based materials….
MediaTek and Denso have announced a strategic collaboration to jointly develop advanced automotive chips aimed at powering next-generation Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). The partnership brings together MediaTek’s strength in high-performance, energy-efficient system-on-chip design with Denso’s deep experience in automotive-grade hardware and safety-critical systems. The companies plan to co-develop semiconductor solutions that can handle increasingly…
German automotive technology company ZF has introduced a new software solution aimed at significantly reducing tyre noise inside vehicle cabins without adding extra hardware. The innovation, called Active Noise Reduction, will be showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in Las Vegas from January 6 to 9. ETAuto.com The noise reduction system targets tyre…
Apollo Tyres has announced a new strategic plan to expand its truck and bus radial (TBR) tyre portfolio in Europe, aiming to offer a wider range of products and enhanced support for commercial fleets and transport operators. The move is built on a refreshed production and distribution framework designed to improve availability, product choice, and…
India’s EV battery demand is forecast to rise sharply over the next decade, surging from an estimated 17.7 GWh in 2025 to 256.3 GWh by 2032, according to the 2025 EV Battery Technology Review Report by Customized Energy Solutions (CES). This amounts to more than a 14-fold increase in battery demand across the country’s electric…
Pirelli MotoGP tyre testing is set to step up as the Italian tyre maker aims to evaluate its next-generation rubber on 2027 specification bikes with full-time riders before the summer break. Pirelli is working closely with MotoGP organisers and teams to refine its tyre solutions for the all-new class that will debut in the 2027…
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