Franz-Josef Paefgen

AUDI AG engages in the development, production and sale of cars. It operates through the Automotive, and Motorcycles segments. The Automotive segment encompasses the development, production, assembly and distribution of vehicles of the Audi and Lamborghini brands, and the distribution of vehicles of other Volkswagen Group brands as well as the accompanying accessories and spare parts business. The Motorcycles segment covers the development, production, assembly, and distribution of Ducati brand motorcycles, including the accessories and spare parts business. The company was founded by August Horch on July 16, 1909 and is headquartered in Ingolstadt, Germany.

MAHLE GmbH engages in the manufacture, sale, and distribution of pistons and engine components. It operates through the following segments: Engine Systems and Components, Filtration and Engine Peripherals, Thermal Management, Electronics and Mechatronics, and Aftermarket. The Engine Systems and Components segment develops piston systems and cylinder components in two-wheeled vehicles, passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and large engines. The Filtration and Engine Peripherals segment manufactures filters, pump systems, as well as oil coolers for engine and transmission applications. The Thermal Management segment focuses on the electrification of powertrain and thermal management of batteries. The Electronics and Mechatronics specializes in powertrain and e-mobility, such as electric drives, actuators and auxiliaries, as well as control and power electronics. The Aftermarket segment offers engine parts, filters, turbochargers, and mechatronics components, as well as products for thermal management, vehicle diagnostics, exhaust gas analyzers, and service equipment for HVAC systems and automatic transmissions maintenance. The company was founded by Hermann Mahle on December 1, 1920 and is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.

Bugatti International SA engages in the manufacture of vehicles and vehicle components. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

Valmet Automotive Oy provides vehicle manufacturing, convertible roof systems, and consulting services. It offers project and ecosystem management, engineering services, and convertibles and electric vehicles. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Uusikaupunki, Finland.

Automobili Lamborghini Holding Spa manufactures and markets sports cars. The company sells products in Europe, the United States and Japan. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy.

ZF Friedrichshafen AG provides driveline and chassis as well as active and passive safety technology solutions. The company was founded on August 20, 1915 by Alfred Count von Soden-Fraunhofen and Alfred Colsman and is headquartered in Friedrichshafen, Germany.

ThyssenKrupp Automotive AG manufactures and markets motor vehicles. It is split into three business units: Body, Chassis and Powertrain. The subsidiaries work independently or collaborate on project basis. It operates facilities in Asia, Europe, North America and South America. Its customers include GM, Ford, DaimlerChrysler and Porsche. Formed in 1999, the company is headquartered in Bochum, Germany.

Bentley Motors Ltd. manufactures automobiles and operates race car club. The firm's associates works in designs, developments, manufactures and sales of cars and automotive products. The company was founded in January 1919 by W.O. Bentley and is headquartered in Crewe, the United Kingdom.

ThyssenKrupp Technologies AG manufactures steel, automobiles and elevator systems. It operates through five business units. The plant technology unit builds chemical and cement factories and makes production equipment for those industries and for mining operations. Marine systems builds various sorts of ships including non-nuclear submarines and frigates for military use and yachts for private customers. The company is headquartered in Essen, Germany.