In connected car news are LG, Hyundai Mobis, NOVOSENSE, Diodes Inc.and Toyoda Gosei
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LG Hai Phong Plant Cybersecurity Cert
LG Electronics has earned Cyber Security Management System (CSMS) Level 3 certification from TÜV Rheinland for its Hai Phong manufacturing facility in Vietnam, the company’s largest vehicle component production hub. This makes Hai Phong the first facility worldwide to simultaneously receive both CSMS Level 2 and Level 3 certifications, reinforcing LG Vehicle Solution (VS) Company’s ability to apply advanced cybersecurity measures at mass production scale.
The certification aligns with global automotive regulations such as UNECE R155, which mandates CSMS compliance for market entry in over 50 countries, including the EU, with the U.S. and China adopting similar requirements. LG’s achievement builds on its corporate CSMS Level 3 certification and recent Automotive SPICE for Cybersecurity recognition, positioning the company as a trusted partner for global automakers like General Motors and Ford amid the industry’s shift toward Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs).
R&D Hyundai Mobis Safety Cert
Hyundai Mobis has secured the highest grade of ISO 26262 certification — the global standard for functional safety in automotive electronics — covering its entire vehicle semiconductor R&D process rather than just individual products. Awarded by Germany’s Exida, the certification includes an Automotive Safety Integrity Level D rating, the strictest standard requiring 99% or higher reliability.
This milestone strengthens Hyundai Mobis’ position in the rapidly expanding automotive semiconductor sector and reflects its growing in-house development capabilities, bolstered by its acquisition of Hyundai Autron in 2021. The company is set to mass-produce 16 semiconductor types — over 20 million units this year — including ASIL-D-rated chips for airbags, power semiconductors for eco-friendly vehicles, and motor control units.
Hyundai Mobis plans to share its certified processes with partners to expand the domestic “K-automotive semiconductor” ecosystem and is actively collaborating with Korean foundries, design houses, and packaging specialists. It is also targeting the development of 11 next-generation chips, including those for battery management and communication systems, within three years.
NOVOSENSE Expands Auto IC Portfolio
NOVOSENSE Microelectronics has unveiled a robust lineup of automotive analog and mixed-signal chips designed to enhance safety, comfort, and connectivity in next-generation vehicles. Its portfolio includes the MT72xx Hall switch series for reliable body control signal detection, the NSI67x0 isolated gate driver for high-voltage EV power systems, the NSI83xx digital isolators for reinforced insulation in energy management, and the NSUC1500-Q1 ambient lighting SoC for immersive cockpit experiences.
Compliant with rigorous automotive standards including AEC-Q100 and ASIL certifications, these solutions address critical applications from seatbelt sensing to traction inverters. Boosted by surging demand for automotive electronics, NOVOSENSE reported $212 million in first-half 2025 revenue, nearly doubling year over year, and continues to invest in semiconductors that drive safe and smart mobility worldwide.
Diodes Inc. Automotive Buck Converters for 48V PoL
Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD) has released four new automotive-grade asynchronous buck converters — the AP68255Q/AP68355Q and AP6A255Q/AP6A355Q — designed for 48V low-voltage rail point-of-load applications. Featuring integrated 500mΩ MOSFETs, these converters deliver up to 3.5A continuous current across 5.5V–80V/100V, supporting systems like ADAS, motor control, telematics, infotainment, and lighting.
With constant on-time control for fast transient response, reduced EMI, and minimal external components, the converters also offer robust protections, including overcurrent, overtemperature shutdown at 160°C, and automatic recovery. Available in SO-8EP packages, prices start at $0.80 for 1,000-piece quantities, with standard-compliance versions offered for industrial and commercial use.
ChargePoint Launches Omni Port Retrofit Kits to Standardize EV Charging Across Connectors
ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) has introduced retrofit kits enabling its Omni Port adaptable charging solution on existing Level 2 stations, joining new models already equipped with the feature. Omni Port allows any electric vehicle to charge regardless of connector type, eliminating the need for adapters and reducing the need to dedicate parking spaces to specific plugs.
Holding over 60% of North America’s networked AC charging market, ChargePoint expects wide adoption to streamline charging as automakers transition to the NACS standard. The system, offered at no additional cost on new chargers, uses a modular design for quick upgrades and seamless driver integration through the ChargePoint app.
Toshiba Unveils Compact 1500V Photorelay to Advance Electric Vehicle Battery Management
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation has introduced the TLX9161T automotive photorelay, designed to support high-voltage electric vehicle batteries with a 1500V output withstand voltage. The new SO12L-T package is 25% smaller than its predecessor, helping reduce battery management system (BMS) size and costs while maintaining compatibility with existing circuit board designs.
Featuring a high Comparative Tracking Index resin and compliance with IEC 60664-1 standards, the photorelay enhances isolation and safety in EV battery systems. Toshiba plans to further expand its automotive photorelay lineup to support faster charging, improved range, and the industry’s transition toward carbon neutrality.
Toyoda Gosei Shows Paint Tech That Doubles as a Display
Toyoda Gosei has unveiled a new exterior surface technology that lets light shine through painted plastic panels, effectively turning parts of a car’s body into a hidden display. The trick lies in redesigned paint composition and finely tuned membrane thickness, allowing backlit patterns or signage to appear without drilling holes into the surface—a method that previously compromised the car’s finish when the lights were off.
On top of that, the company has figured out how to let millimeter waves pass through metallic paint, which means radar sensors can now hide seamlessly behind uniform metallic finishes. In short, vehicles can keep their sleek, high-end look without the telltale “patches” or mismatched surfaces that usually give away sensor placement.
The new paint innovations aren’t just about aesthetics—they’re a step toward blending design and function. Expect future cars to integrate more of these invisible tech touches, where bodywork doubles as a display while still housing the hardware needed for next-gen safety and autonomy.