A deep-learning surrogate model developed at BWI Group replaces weeks of iterative FEA simulation with a one-hour optimisation process. Validated on an air spring development project, BWI says the AI tool uncovered new suspension design possibilities
Highlights of the Type 01, JLR’s first JEA-based grand tourer, include 50:50 weight distribution, millisecond-level traction control derived from Formula E, active air suspension, all-wheel steer, and tri-motor torque vectoring
Rolls-Royce has opened the Eric Platford Testway at its Goodwood HQ, a controlled environment created for on-site final validation of completed cars where engineers can ‘excite’ cars using calibrated surface inputs to identify subtle deviations
Arnold NextG has structured a safety case for NX NextMotion, its drive-by-wire-based control layer for autonomous and teleoperated vehicles. The system traces every safety objective through requirements and architecture, to test evidence, and back again
Aptera Motors has issued purchase orders for the major structural assemblies of its first 40 solar-powered EVs. The purchase orders cover the body and the chassis, including its frame and suspension
A consortium of automotive experts claims to have achieved a breakthrough in advanced aluminium casting technology that could reduce the weight of vehicle subframes
The all-electric Smart #2 hatchback, based on the new scalable ECA platform, is currently undergoing a global testing programme ahead of its world premiere in Paris
ZF has developed a perception-sensor-based system to enhance the safety and efficiency of urban bus operations through functions such as automated steering assistance and coordinated kneeling at bus stops
NIO’s new 9,460 sq ft R&D centre in Oxfordshire will be a major contributor to the development of handling, NVH, CAE, CFD, simulation and smart chassis systems for the EV manufacturer
Against a challenging industry backdrop, Vehicle Tech Week Europe 2026 in Stuttgart brought together OEMs, Tier 1s, technology leaders and innovators, who collaborated and sourced solutions at Automotive Testing Expo Europe, Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo Europe, and Automotive Interiors Expo Europe
