Automotive Interior Materials Market

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

• September 2025 : Adient plc (Ireland) introduced its Pure Ergonomics seating concept, designed to enhance comfort and space within the vehicle interior. Compared to similar models, it provides up to 60 mm of extra legroom in the foot and knee areas of the second row. The concept includes a manual adjustment system developed for mid- and lower-priced vehicle segments. Its cost-effectiveness comes from the optimized use of materials such as metal, foam, and trim. Additionally, the seat’s total weight has been reduced by 5–10%, helping lower vehicle energy consumption and emissions.
• September 2025 : Antolin (Spain) announced that its full ambient lighting system is featured in the all-new electric Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV, unveiled at the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany. The lighting system enhances the floating appearance of the instrument panel and highlights the vehicle’s modern, futuristic interior design. Antolin also supplies the GLC with a complete modular headliner.
• September 2025 : Antolin (Spain) opened a new facility in Indonesia through a partnership with the local joint venture AAA, formed by APM and ARMADA AUTOPARTS. The plant will initially produce headliners and later expand to manufacture door panels, lighting systems, and integrated electronics.
• September 2025 : Samsung unveiled a conceptual interior design for future mobility at IAA Mobility 2025. The concept was developed in collaboration with French designer and automotive artist Alban Lerailler. It features an autonomous vehicle design with a V-shaped out-folding rooftop display visible from both sides, an extendable central information display (CID) using rollable OLED technology, and multiple L- and G-shaped curved displays.
• September 2025 : ZF Lifetec (Germany) unveiled a transformable steering wheel concept designed to support the development of future vehicle interiors. The concept retains the traditional steering wheel design with familiar controls and includes the driver’s airbag in the center hub. It features an electromechanical system that folds the wheel rim downward in about two seconds, allowing it to retract smoothly into the dashboard. This design creates extra space for work or relaxation during automated driving or when the vehicle is parked.
• August 2025 : Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (India) announced that its Integrated Assemblies division had secured new programs in Europe with several OEMs, including an electric vehicle manufacturer, across Germany, the Czech Republic, Spain, and Türkiye. These projects cover complete interior modules such as center consoles, instrument panels, and decorative trim systems. In the Americas, the company received contracts in the US and Mexico for integrated assemblies, including headliners, mirror components, and interior systems.
• February 2025 : Lear Corporation partnered with General Motors to integrate ComfortMax Seat technology, set for rollout in Q2 2025. The seats feature advanced thermal comfort solutions embedded in trim covers, enhancing occupant well-being and manufacturing efficiency. ComfortMax Seat improved heating and ventilation efficiency, reducing time-to-sensation by up to 40%, while its modular design streamlined assembly, cutting part count by up to 50%. As part of Lear’s Thermal Comfort Systems (TCS) portfolio, the partnership also introduced ComfortFlex, which integrates multiple thermal solutions, and FlexAir, a sustainable alternative to polyurethane foam.