WABCO India is a leading manufacturer of conventional and advanced braking systems with several manufacturing units, a testing facility in Chennai and a technology centre that is constantly involved in researching and developing intelligent systems for commercial vehicles.

The technology company Continental announced the construction of a new manufacturing plant in Lithuania to expand its automotive electronics production footprint. By choosing the location in the Kaunas region, Continental is increasing the production of electronic components for European markets.

Lighting and electronics specialist Hella is expanding its production capacities in China and further developing its electronics plant in Shanghai.

The global automotive microcontrollers market is anticipated to grow from $ 989.2 million in 2017 to $ 1,886.4 million by 2022, at a CAGR of 13.78%, according to MarketsandMarkets

Siemens has acquired TASS International, a global provider of simulation software, plus engineering and test services aimed primarily at the automotive industry.

Continental CEO Dr Elmar Degenhart has spoken against quotas for electric vehicles, stating that innovation is far more persuasive than government intervention. He was speaking during a press conference at IAA, an international event for automotive industry held in Germany.

Ansys and the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) will fund research projects that fuel ground breaking innovations across industries.

Downsizing automotive engine and maximising power output with best of class fuel economy while complying to the upcoming BSVI emission norms will be a game changer for the Indian automotive industry. BS-III vehicles,

Osram has acquired a strategic 25.1 percent share in LeddarTech Inc., a Canadian company that develops a proprietary LiDAR technology integrated into semiconductors and sensor modules for self-driving cars and driver assistance systems. LeddarTech specialises in solid-state LiDAR (Light Detection And Ranging) systems that use infrared light to monitor the area around them, and its advanced optical sensing technology is highly complementary with Osram’s semiconductor products.