On April 21, the Industrial Development Fund (IDF) announced that Intexplast has started serial production of interior, exterior, and underhood parts for the new Lada Iskra. Intexplast invested RUB 275 million for this project, of which IDF provided RUB 152.5 million.
It has started producing more than 50 types of pl

On April 16, Smart Eye secured a deal to supply its interior sensing technology to three new vehicle models from a major Korean car manufacturer with a global manufacturing footprint.
The estimated revenue for the order is SEK 75 million, based on product life cycle volume projections. The new vehicles are scheduled

On March 10, Yanfeng, in a social media post, announced that it has developed an instrument panel cross car beam that delivers an impressive 40% mass savings compared to steel cutting-edge technology. The Arbon + Basalt Filled Nylon Resin enhances strength and durability. A Water Assist Channel extends from the pilla

Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. (Toyoda Gosei) announced that it has developed a thinner register for car air conditioning. In recent years, the demand for thinner instrument panels has increased for more spacious cabin and better forward visibility. A traditional register which is one of the components of instrument panel, h

On February 26, Mutares SE & Co. KGaA signed an agreement to acquire NBHX Trim Europe from Ningbo Lawrence Automotive Interiors Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Ningbo Huaxiang Electronic Co., Ltd. (“NBHX”). The transaction strengthens Mutares’ Automotive & Mobility segment and will complement the Matikon Group within Aman

Grupo Antolin-Irausa, S.A. (Antolin) has supplied an advanced headliner and sun visors for Tesla Model 3 Highland. Engineered with a plastic core and a textile laminate, produced using a VOC-free (Volatile Organic Compound) process, this technology is typically found in luxury trims.
The company has provided a spilt

On February 18, the Central Communication Service, Kazakhstan, announced the new auto component manufacturing plants in the Kostanay region. The creation of the Auto Components Localization Center is aimed at reducing reliance on imports and bolstering the region’s engineering sector. A plant to produce main gearboxe

On February 28, Avtovaz presented the design and functional features of the interior of the new LADA Iskra. It has a dashboard with stylish diamond-shaped air vents, spacious niches for small items, and an ergonomic layout. It has a high acoustic comfort due to the high torsional rigidity of the body and an extended

On February 25, multiple sources reported that ALBIS is planning a new subsidiary in Morocco. It will be situated in Tangier. The new branch will specialize in the production of thermoplastics, which is used in the production of car interior parts.
Based on multiple sources 

On February 24, NPP POLIPLASTIC announced that it has developed innovative plastics for the Atom electric vehicle. It will be used in the interior and exterior of the vehicle. For the interior, h NPP POLYPLASTIC develops a scratch-resistant and emission-resistant polymer material in a unique color specifically for th

On February 14, TMWB Foam Private Limited, a joint venture (JV) between Woodbridge and TM Automotive Seating Systems, opened a new plant in Pune, Maharashtra, India. It will provide seating systems to manufacturers of commercial and passenger vehicles and the bus industry.
The new plant in Pune covers an area of 45,4

On February 5, Atom announced that it used more than 10 different high-quality artificial materials, including different types of plastic, fabric with a pleasant-to-touch texture, and wear-resistant eco-leather in the interior trim of its upcoming electric car. 
The Atom has six airbags. The rear seats are equipped w

Grupo Antolin-Irausa, S.A. (Antolin) announced that it has supplied its sunvisor for the Xiaomi SU7, electric sedan.
Designed with minimal thickness, the sunvisor features an expansive mirror, backlighting, a suede cover, and a magnetic closure similar to an iPad. It is manufactured in one of Antolin's joint ventures

Several South Korean media sources reported that Dongshin Industry Inc. will build a new plant to produce expanded polypropylene (EPP) components in Namwon-si in the Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province. The company plans to invest KRW 10.3 billion (JPY 1.13 billion) in the project and complete it in the first hal

On January 6, ART and emotion3D announced that they would present a joint system highlighting the seamless integration of in-cabin analysis technology with advanced human-machine interaction at CES 2025. It leverages emotion3D’s CABIN EYE software stack to analyze the driver’s and passenger’s gaze to trigger intellig

On January 9, TMG Automotive and The Haartz Corporation expanded their partnership with a new joint venture in the Southern region of the United States. This new company aims to manufacture and sell a full range of locally sourced automotive interior soft trim products.
(Based on TMG Automotive press release)

On January 7, Seeing Machines Limited announced that it will showcase its world-leading interior sensing technology at CES 2025. It will present next-generation software and algorithm developments for its FOVIO driver and occupant monitoring system (DMS/OMS) technology in a purpose-built test car.
Seeing Machines and