Toyota Boshoku and Huaqin Technology establish JV to focus on smart cockpit integration
Toyota Boshoku and Huaqin Technology establish JV to focus on smart cockpit integration
Publish Date: 2026-07-02 10:04:00
Source Domain: autonews.gasgoo.com
Gasgoo Munich- Toyota Boshoku Huaqin (Shanghai) Automotive Electronics Co., Ltd. officially opened its doors in Shanghai on June 30.
Established as a joint venture between Toyota Boshoku (China) and Huaqin Technology, with respective stakes of 51% and 49%, the launch marks a shift into substantive operations for smart cockpit control products and software. It also accelerates the deep integration of automotive interiors and intelligent electronics.
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A “Body” and “Brain” Alliance
According to corporate filings, the joint venture will focus on the R&D and manufacturing of smart cockpit control products and software. Its goal: to develop a “new generation smart mobility space” where the car is no longer just a transport tool, but a more intuitive “third living space.”
Why target this space?
Data from Future Market Insights projects the global automotive interior market will reach sales of roughly $170 billion by 2025, climbing to $220 billion by 2030 and reaching $280 billion by 2035.
Driving that growth, advancements in new energy, smart driving, and AI are transforming vehicles into intelligent third spaces. Consumers are no longer satisfied with basic mobility; they demand expanded functionality, smart interaction, digital experiences, and personalization.
That means relying solely on materials and craftsmanship no longer suffices. Traditional interior suppliers must integrate electronic control and software capabilities to enhance cabin responsiveness and interaction.
This is exactly why the two sides have joined forces.
Toyota Boshoku brings decades of expertise in seats and interiors, with deep expertise in human-machine interaction and high-quality mobility spaces. Huaqin Technology, meanwhile, offers comprehensive strength in automotive electronic domain controllers, in-house software development, and scalable smart manufacturing.
As Wang Jian, general manager of the joint venture, put it: Toyota Boshoku provides the “body and…
