On the back of Bcomp’s quiet yet significant role in the latest BMW M Concept Neue Klasse, AIW was keen to catch up with the company at Automotive Interiors Expo Europe 2026 to discuss its approach to vehicle interiors and its ‘from race to road’ motto. Here’s a snippet of our chat with Carmine Landi, automotive customer project engineer at Bcomp – look out for the full interview coming soon…
How has the push for sustainability changed vehicle interior design?
The automotive sector’s transition to electric vehicles brings with it a shift in focus. The real opportunities lie now, particularly in the materials and their impact across the full lifecycle of the vehicle.
Motorsport technology filtering down to the consumer – tell us more.
This race-to-road strategy is one that we have been implementing for many years now. Depending on the race series, a part might only need to survive one race before it’s replaced, rather than lasting for example 20 years on a road car.
What has been the biggest challenge in convincing OEMs to replace traditional plastics?
One of the biggest challenges in adopting bio-based materials is people’s perception. The term ‘natural fiber’ often brings to mind something soft, inconsistent, but this is a misconception. Our materials are highly engineered composites, where natural inputs such as flax are carefully processed to create parts with reliable mechanical properties.
Is there anything you would like to say to the industry?
Performance, function and aesthetics no longer have to be a trade-off, and we hope more OEMs take this into consideration, especially in an increasingly crowded EV market.
Automotive Interiors Expo Europe 2026 was held at Messe Stuttgart as part of Vehicle Tech Week from June 23-25. Automotive Design & In-Cabin Expo will be held at the Vibe Credit Union Showplace in Novi, Michigan, October 27-29, 2026
