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
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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
A compact machine has been developed to enable racing teams to test dampers at the trackside more easily. The Micro Shock Dyno is a 0.14 m2 tabletop machine with lab-grade testing quality
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
Tenneco has completed the construction of a fully automated production line for Monroe brand fully active suspension actuators at its Suzhou facility in China
As part of a collaboration between Revolution Race Cars and R53 Suspension, the HyperSport track and race car will be fitted with R53’s IL46 dampers, developed to deliver body control, traction and compliance across a wide range of circuit conditions
A new steel-tube damper option for the CVSA2 semi-active technology is being launched with multiple Chinese automotive manufacturers