Trickle-down tech is just about how everything works these days. First the high-end rides get it, and over time it migrates to even the cheaper cars. Remember ABS? It started in the exotics, and now ...

For the PDF version of this article, click here. Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) have been the choice for automotive interior lighting for years, particularly for signal applications. And now, due to ...

Along with being brighter, LED bulbs tend to use less power and have a much longer average lifespan compared to conventional halogen bulbs. Now that LED lighting technology has gotten significantly ...

A multichannel RGB LED driver, the MLX81117 from Melexis leverages the MeLiBu communication interface for animated automotive lighting. The device, which packs an integrated MCU and 16 LED drivers, ...

Before installing brighter bulbs, auxiliary or flashing lights on your car, ensure you're not breaking any state or federal laws.

Automotive lighting growth is driven by natural LED cost erosion, increasing the LED penetration rate. Standardization of LED modules and their optimization are key factors behind decreasing costs.

Running light LEDs add visibility and style to your car, truck, or SUV. These lights, located just under the headlights on most cars, are illuminated when the vehicle's engine is running (hence the ...

Upgrading your headlights is one of the easiest, cheapest, and simplest mods. It’s often the first mod of any prospective car modder, or it could be just time to swap out some old bulbs. Either way, ...

Should transmission and differential fluids be changed on a 2006 Subaru Outback with only 41,000 miles? Since car batteries are so expensive, is it possible to use a cheaper marine battery in an ...