McLaren’s expertise in lightweight engineering has been based on carbon-fibre chassis technology for more than 40 years. Take a look back over four decades of innovation in composites engineering, from the revolutionary MP4/1 Formula 1 car to the new W1 supercar
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It is over 60 years since the rear-engined, rear-drive Hillman Imp was launched. The Imp was an unusual design, created by Tim Fry, an engineer as talented as he was stubborn
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is being hailed as the next industrial revolution – and it is already having a big effect in automotive engineering. Experts explain how AI is being applied to influence and enhance vehicle dynamics development programmes, and what the future might hold
The VDI Awards recognise excellence across the dynamics sector, from development tools and test facilities, to specialist technologies, to complete vehicles and the teams that create them. Take a look at 2024’s finalists and winners, as chosen by the international judging panel
McLaren is celebrating 20 years since the official opening of its Technology Centre (MTC) in Woking, UK. The innovative architecture is the perfect place to inspire automotive innovation, as these 20 top facts illustrate
In January 2024 Mebarek Yahyaoui was appointed as the new vice president and general manager EMEA for the Monroe Ride Solutions division of Tenneco. Get to know a little more about Mebarek, his take on modern suspension technologies, and his goals for the future
Technical highlights of the new 665PS Vantage include Active Vehicle Dynamics, Bilstein DTX adaptive dampers, a rear E-diff and 50:50 weight distribution. All wrapped in beautiful, retro bodywork
The shortlist for the 2023 Vehicle Dynamics International Awards showed the depth of engineering, innovation, technology and teamwork taking place in the sector. Take a look at the finalists and the ultimate winners, as decide by our international judging panel
VDI returns to the birthplace of stability control and meets Frank Werner-Mohn, the man who invented ESC literally by accident in the 1980s
While rear-wheel drive is often seen as the purist’s choice of drivetrain layout, dynamics legend John Miles had good reason to choose front-wheel drive for the Lotus Elan M100