The May 2025 issue of VDI has a focus on suspension technology, from insights into how the next generation will evolve, to the effects of shock absorber friction on vertical dynamics, and testing technologies. We also look at the latest exciting dynamics developments at Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and NIO
The AVVIs, a new awards programme, has launched this year, to recognise innovations that are shaping the future of advanced driver-assistance systems and autonomous vehicles. The awards winners will be announced at a ceremony this Wednesday at ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo in Stuttgart
The winners of the 2025 Automotive Testing Technology International (ATTI) Awards will be announced at a ceremony at Automotive Testing Expo 2025 in Stuttgart on Tuesday, 20th May. The awards, now in their 18th year, recognise achievements by engineering suppliers and specialists in the vehicle development sector
VI-grade, the global provider of human-centric, simulation-driven vehicle development solutions, has announced the final agenda for the 2025 Zero Prototypes Summit, taking place on 13–15 May at the VI-grade SimCenter in Udine, Italy
Porsche Engineering Group has announced it will not pursue its development plan for the Nardò Technical Center (NTC) in Apulia, Italy. The 700 hectare proving ground will continue as an important part of the development and testing capabilities of Porsche as well as the international automotive industry
A consortium of five industry partners led by Nissan reports it has successfully completed an autonomous driving (AD) research project – claimed to be the most rigorous ever conducted in the UK
Aston Martin has released images of the Valhalla supercar undergoing final validation sign-off tests on-road in the UK and on-track at IDIADA near Barcelona, before the start of production in Q2 2025
The Mahindra Thar ROXX SUV is the first new passenger vehicle to feature Monroe OE Solutions’ passive dampers fitted with Tenneco’s Monroe Ride Refine Advanced Hydraulic Rebound Stop (AHRS) technology
McLaren Automotive has developed a world-first application of a composites manufacturing method from the aerospace industry, scaled for volume supercar manufacturing including the W1. The Automated Rapid Tape (ART) production method produces carbon fibre structures that can be optimised to be lighter, stiffer and stronger via advanced structural optimisation
Mahindra and Mahindra has unveiled two electric SUV models based on the INGLO Electric Origin Architecture, featuring CVSAe suspension technology. The models mark the first electronic suspension to be offered on an Indian vehicle
