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Toyoda Gosei: From Components to Cabin Spaces, From Going It Alone to Collaboration
ehicle (NEV) OEMs, and changes in cost structures, development speed, and functional requirements, how does a major supplier whose strengths lie in rubber and resin technologies and hardware components that protect human safety differentiate itself and create value for the future? At the Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026 Yokohama (May 27–29), MarkLines interviewed Mr. Mitsuhiro Nawashiro, Director, Executive Officer, and Chief Technology O...
Exclusive Interviews Updated at: 2026/06/03
TPR’s Global Vision and Challenge Toward Next-Generation Technologies
rent status and future outlook of the main product lineup in the powertrain sector?In the powertrain segment, TPR continues to expand globally with its three core product groups: cylinder liners, piston rings, and valve seats and guides (sintered products). Among these, cylinder liners for aluminum engine blocks, particularly cast-in liners featuring a proprietary structure with protrusions on the outer circumference, represent a unique, “only-...
Exclusive Interviews Updated at: 2026/06/02
Schaeffler on Europe’s Automotive Future: Competitiveness, Technological Flexibility, and Innovation in Motion
Schaeffler on Europe’s Automotive Future: Competitiveness, Technological Flexibility, and Innovation in Motion At the Vienna Motor Symposium 2026, MarkLines interviewed Matthias Zink, CEO Powertrain & Chassis at Schaeffler AG and President of CLEPA, about Europe’s competitiveness, technological flexibilities, and innovation in powertrain, chassis, and software technologies, drawing on Schaeffler’s perspective as a global automotive supplier...
Exclusive Interviews Updated at: 2026/06/02
Geely on Global Powertrain Strategy in a Multi Track Transition: System Level Innovation and Global Differentiation
Geely on Global Powertrain Strategy in a Multi Track Transition: System Level Innovation and Global Differentiation At the occasion of the Vienna Motor Symposium 2026, MarkLines had the privilege of conducting a written interview with Ms. Ruiping Wang, Senior Vice President, Geely Auto, exploring Geely's global powertrain strategy and its approach to innovation amid the industry's multi track transition. Based on these direct written replies, the...
Exclusive Interviews Updated at: 2026/06/02
JTEKT: A Dual-Track Approach of Hardware and Software as the Era of Widespread Steer-by-Wire Adoption Approaches
has the characteristic of being deployable on any hardware platform. We will propose the product to various OEMs and aim to enhance sales from 2030 to 2040.In the driveline business, demand for drive shafts is actually on the rise, in line with the increase in BEVs equipped with both front and rear motors, as the transition from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to electric vehicles (BEVs) progresses. We believe that niche products for di...
Exclusive Interviews Updated at: 2026/06/02
Mitsuba: Technology Innovations Drive Electrification
Mitsuba: Technology Innovations Drive Electrification The Automotive World (AW) 2026 was held from January 21 to 23, 2026. During the show, MarkLines conducted exclusive interviews with several companies. At Mitsuba's booth, Mr. Koji Mizuno, Managing Officer and Chief of Motorcycle Business Management, explained the development trends for next-generation products focusing on components for compact mobility and motorcycles, as well as the skill se...
Exclusive Interviews Updated at: 2026/06/02
CAR, Germany: Expert's outlook on China Strategy, SDVs, and regulatory trends
rs in that they are highly digital-oriented. At present, the major OEMs are moving in a much more appropriate direction. Mercedes-Benz may deepen its cooperation with Geely, which holds roughly a 9.7% stake, and as seen in the partnerships between Volkswagen and Xpeng and between Stellantis and Leapmotor, companies are moving beyond the traditional joint venture model toward partnerships. These arrangements offer clear mutual benefits and have be...
Exclusive Interviews Updated at: 2026/06/02
BMW enhances connected vehicle functions through integration of in-vehicle and cloud AI
across future BMW models. These provide greater flexibility to respond more quickly to varying customer needs and regional requirements. BMW has also indicated that its next-generation HMI, Panoramic iDrive, will be rolled out across all powertrain types, including both EVs and internal-combustion-engine vehicles of the Neue Klasse. Dr. Laurent-Winter described the significance of the SDV approach: “We do not intend to change the hardware of t...
Exclusive Interviews Updated at: 2026/06/02
AAPICO’s strategy vision and developments for EV in Thai market
by the expansion of Chinese OEMs. In an exclusive interview, Mr. Viroj Patcharawattanakul, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of AAPICO Hitech Public Co., Ltd. (AAPICO), shared how the company is leveraging its core competencies to remain competitive and evolve in the transition from Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) to EV. Founded in 1996 and listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand in 2002, AAPICO manufactures assembly jigs, stamping dies, and a wid...
Exclusive Interviews Updated at: 2026/06/02



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