A multi-configurable course of Smart Cone gates topped with GPS-based lights could enable drivers of all abilities to explore a vehicle’s dynamics in safety
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Bridgestone has opened its new Wet Handling Track, located at its European Proving Ground (EUPG) near Rome. The tyre manufacturer invested around €3M in the track, which will be used to test premium tyres in a variety of weather conditions, in safety
Joakim Rydholm, Polestar’s chief chassis engineer, believes there are great benefits of performing vehicle tuning in the harsh Arctic environment. He has now created a special Polestar 2 with a custom dynamic setup to make it faster and more agile on snow and ice
There have been impressive developments in vehicle dynamics engineering, innovation, technology and talent, as reflected in the fantastic shortlist for this year’s awards. The quality of the 25 contenders made for tough evaluation by the international judging panel, but five worthy victors emerged. Here are the winners of the 2021 Vehicle Dynamics International Awards…
Mercedes-Benz has become the first OEM in the world to meet the legal requirements of UN-R157 for an SAE Level 3 system. The company is now preparing to launch its Drive Pilot system on the S-Class in the first half of 2022
Watch the V6 First Edition Lotus Emira being put through its paces at the Hethel test track by Gavan Kershaw. In this video he explores the driving dynamics and the four driving modes, and gives his feedback on how the setup performs on the track and the road
Honda R&D in Sakura has commissioned Ansible Motion to supply its latest Delta S3 DIL simulator technology
Applus+ IDIADA has expanded its virtual development services in China with a DiM250 Dynamic Driving Simulator from VI-grade. The simulator has been installed at the IDIADA Proving Ground in Zhaoyuan, China and is now fully operative
Multimatic will contribute its engineering expertise to McLaren Racing’s newly formed Extreme E team, including access to its UK vehicle dynamics development facilities
Coventry University researchers have produced a prototype device that could help prevent cars from losing control on roads through hydroplaning and potentially save lives as a result. The results of initial testing have been very promising, as the development team explains