When we think about the onward march of automotive technology, headlights aren’t usually the first thing that come to mind. Engines, fuel efficiency, and the switch to electric power are all more ...

BMW announced last week that it will include laser headlights in one of its high-end cars within the next few years. Laser diodes are an attractive light source for headlights for several reasons.

BMW is working on laser-powered headlights that could debut in vehicles "within a few years," the German automaker announced today (Sept. 6). Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access ...

As we grapple with the demise of laser headlights in the US, as reported on August 18, 2025, and the compatibility issues of LED bulbs with daytime running light (DRL) functions in vehicles, it’s ...

Headlights typically serve one purpose -- helping drivers see the road. To illuminate the asphalt at night the lights traditionally had two settings. Low beams for driving around town and passing ...

BMW has always treated lighting as more than just a safety feature. Their laser headlights prove the point. First seen on the BMW i8 and now available on top-tier models, these units use laser diodes ...

As our classic cars age, their components are antiquated by the ever-forward march of automotive technology. Carburetors first yielded the throne to fuel injection at the throttle body, later ...

LED headlamps are only just trickling onto the market -- mostly on high-end cars -- but now it seems a certain German automaker has plans for laser headlamps. "Laser light is the next logical step in ...

[DiodeGoneWild]’s latest video lives up to the name. He takes apart a laser headlight to recover a pretty powerful blue laser. You can see the video, below. The headlights work with blue laser diodes ...

BMW was once known for producing desirable cars wrapped in handsomely understated sheet metal, but that's changed in recent years, and the new facelifted 2025 4 Series and M4 are no different. The ...