Osram has been designing lights since 1906. Constantly innovating and changing the lighting marketing. In the 1950's Osram had succeeded in reaching the top of the industrial sector in light as a leader in technology. Since 1954 they have been based in Munich where they spent the following decades as the leading force in driving the development of countless innovative lighting technologies forward. When it comes to automotive lighting most cars roll out of the factory with Osram bulbs installed. With all this history and an OEM status you know you're getting a good quality product.