A year ago, Delphi decided to divest six non-core businesses, including brakes and chassis, catalysts, cockpits and dashboards, door modules and locks, steering systems, and axle bearings. Meanwhile, Ford Motor Company’s auto component holdings sold off its automobile glass manufacturing assets, drawing the attention of several Chinese companies such as Dongfeng, Wanxiang, Weichai, and Fuyao.
Although no Chinese company made significant progress in acquiring these assets, Jia Xinguang, a well-known automotive analyst, noted that regardless of American arrogance, it is now an unavoidable reality for the U.S. auto industry to accept the growing influence of Chinese firms.
This trend doesn’t necessarily reflect how powerful Chinese companies are, but rather highlights a broader global shift. Mergers and acquisitions have become common in the manufacturing sector, especially in the automotive parts industry.
For domestic companies, one clear path has been to acquire specialized firms related to their core business, thereby deepening their technological capabilities and enhancing competitiveness. This strategy is widely used. For example, BorgWarner acquired the French company Moss Chain to strengthen its power transmission technology, while PPG expanded its coating business by acquiring Dutch-based companies like Macarons. A particularly impressive case was IAC, which was founded in 2005 and quickly became a major player in car interior and exterior components through a series of strategic acquisitions, achieving $5.6 billion in revenue.
Considering this trend, Weichai could explore opportunities by acquiring companies like Hunan Torch, Fast Transmission, Hande Axle, Zhuzhou Gear, or even assets previously abandoned by Delphi.
Independent innovation and entering new markets
While acquiring foreign assets may seem like a formal approach, many companies are also pursuing independent innovation or adopting and improving foreign technologies to capture more market share. This trend has been evident among commercial vehicle parts manufacturers in recent years.
Take engine companies, for instance. Despite unclear national policies, several major diesel engine manufacturers launched Euro IV emission engines in 2007, with Yuchai being the first to introduce a Euro V engine in China. This demonstrated strong R&D capabilities in core components.
Similarly, FAW’s sixth-generation J6 model featured advanced transmissions, ABS systems, airbags, and other components developed independently, showing a significant rise in China’s core assembly technology. Companies like Shanghai Diesel Engine Co. are also exploring new energy vehicles, with natural gas engines gaining attention as a promising alternative.
Wanxiang, a traditional transmission manufacturer, has invested heavily in electric vehicles, developing lithium-ion battery-powered cars and buses with impressive performance metrics. Meanwhile, the State Grid Corporation, despite never being involved in automotive manufacturing, has made breakthroughs in electric vehicle technology, holding 21 patents and planning large-scale deployment of electric vehicles across China.
As Jiang Jian from Delphi noted, traditional automotive technology is mature, and Chinese companies should focus on areas where they can find more "common ground."
New energy vehicles are no longer seen as niche, and many parts companies are successfully entering this space, reaping considerable benefits.
Supply chain competition: The battle for enterprise groups
Despite the promising export growth of Chinese auto parts companies in 2007, most products remain traditional, such as castings, forged parts, and plastics—resource-intensive, high-pollution items. These are typically first- and second-tier suppliers for automakers, with most operating under OEM models.
Multinational corporations are increasingly targeting Chinese suppliers, making supply chain integration a key factor in global competitiveness. Companies like General Motors and Ford have actively sourced parts from China, while Fiat, despite past struggles, continues to expand its procurement efforts there.
Domestic companies are not only tapping into China's resources but also leveraging international ones. Weichai, for example, has formed alliances with Bosch and Beiqi Foton, creating a strong industrial chain. Similarly, China National Heavy Duty Truck has built a successful supply chain around its own engine, transmission, and axle production.
Beijing Auto Holding has also taken steps to reduce dependency on Korean suppliers by forming partnerships with companies like Delphi, Lear, and Johnson Controls, aiming to revitalize the local auto industry.
Ultimately, whether it’s reducing supplier constraints, strengthening upstream-downstream links, or lowering R&D and manufacturing costs, both domestic and foreign parts companies recognize that building a stable supply chain is crucial for future competitiveness.
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