Bosch etc. will supply to any market they can make money out of. Having worked as an automotive engineer if there is spare capacity and a market, they'll have a look. We would have.
There are plenty of specialist suppliers in the states, there is no need to only use car OEM's. If boat manufacturers can do it, why can't Lycoming?
My point about cars, is that it is ridiculous that an engine of such technology can be made and fitted for so much less than the over priced piece of junk that is a Lycoming.
How can a company make an engine of such power and reliability for a lower price than something that has had seemingly no development for nearly 40 years? Economies of scale are obviously in place, but that can't account for everything.
Why would anyone defend Lycoming? We are the ones who allow them to charge such ridiculous prices for outmoded technology.