Not long ago, Chen Guangzu, a member of the China Automobile Industry Advisory Committee, stated: "The overall competitiveness of China's auto parts companies has been on a downward trend." The development of China's automotive industry has always relied heavily on the support of its components and parts industry. Today, China has become a global leader in car production. However, as an expert in the auto parts sector, why does Chen hold this view?
Chen believes that "lagging behind" is a major challenge for the Chinese auto parts industry. He points out that the mindset of "emphasizing the vehicle over the parts" has long existed in China’s automotive sector, which has hindered the growth of the parts industry. He explained: "Building cars is well-known and profitable, while parts are not. This historical bias still persists today." Additionally, rapid advancements in the international automotive industry have left China further behind. The gap between China's auto parts industry and global standards has widened, making it difficult to keep up.
This lag is especially evident in the high-end market. Chen emphasized. While there have been some improvements in recent years, he pointed out that only a few companies have made significant progress in globalization. However, this doesn't change the fundamental issue of underdevelopment in the domestic auto parts industry. He stressed the need to focus on high-end products, develop smart technologies, enhance innovation and R&D capabilities. Otherwise, China's auto parts industry will continue to lose strength and international competitiveness, threatening the future of the entire sector.
Chen also highlighted another key issue: the insufficient integration between the automotive and information industries. He said, "Globally, information technology has deeply influenced the automotive industry. However, China lags behind in this integration." Although the government has supported such efforts by organizing discussions with experts, little concrete progress has been made. He urged relevant parties to rethink their strategies. The integration isn't just about merging sectors but about embracing the Internet's spirit of interaction. Currently, China's industry portals are still filled with ideological barriers, which slow down the process. He called for decisive action to remove these obstacles and create better conditions for integration.
In comparison, South Korea's automotive industry demonstrates a much higher level of technological advancement. For example, most MCUs used in Korean cars are supplied by Samsung Electronics. As the chairman of a leading company, Yun Jong-Yong noted: "In the digital age, falling behind by two months means being outdated." China's auto parts industry, according to Chen, is similarly lagging. He pointed out that all MCUs in Chinese vehicles are imported. As MCU performance improves, Chinese companies must collaborate closely with foreign partners, but due to low output, some multinational firms raise prices, which hinders innovation.
Additionally, triodes used in domestic generator plants are almost entirely imported, due to concerns about quality. This reliance on imported components limits the potential for innovation in China's automotive electronics. While there are some well-established companies producing automotive electronic products, very few specialize in vehicle control systems. These systems are crucial for improving vehicle performance, but their development is slow due to technical challenges.
For example, common rail technology in small diesel engines requires precise control of high-speed operations. While some domestic factories are experimenting with third-generation piezoelectric ceramics, they still rely on imports due to unsatisfactory performance. Internationally, nano-scale piezoelectric ceramics are being developed, which could significantly reduce size and improve efficiency. Whether China can catch up remains uncertain.
In high-end product development, China still faces a huge gap compared to global standards. Future innovations are often at the academic stage or lack practical application. Companies like Delphi, Siemens, and SKF have already developed electromagnetic rheological drive systems that replace traditional steering mechanisms. This technology changes vehicle control methods completely. Chen mentioned that research on this topic was published three years ago, but no real progress has been made in application, production, or government support.
Some companies are now aware of the gap and are investing heavily in R&D equipment and software. While this is a positive step, the gap in computer and software application, especially in engineering analysis and product design, remains significant. These factors affect the success rate of new product development, R&D cycle times, database construction, and cost reduction.
In conclusion, China's auto parts industry needs to innovate continuously to remain competitive. Without substantial progress in high-end technology and integration with the information industry, the long-term development of the sector remains uncertain.
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