As safety features are important selection criteria for consumers, automotive manufacturers are keen to keep improving safety, including the all-important headlights that provide night vision, to ensure that visibility at night and in poor weather is as good as it can be. One key initiative of many manufacturers is to replace the out-dated halogen and high-intensity discharge HID lamps that have been the mainstream for vehicle lighting until now. “Cover Story” explains how LED technology has a number of benefits in automotive applications, including the ability to operate in high temperatures and switch rapidly. The introduction of the BS VI emission norms and shift towards cleaner fuels are leading to changes in requirement of components used in powertrain systems. “Special Feature” explores this trend in detail. Also, read Interview of Amit Sood, Executive Director – Sales & Marketing, Asahi India Glass Ltd and analysis of two-wheelers market by Anupama Arora, VP, Sector Head - Corporate Ratings of ICRA Ltd.