The SAIC Volkswagen ID. ERA 8X introduces the brand’s Xingyun digital chassis, combining a double-wishbone front and five-link rear suspension with dual-chamber air suspension and DCC continuously variable damping. SAIC confirms the system is integrated with a VMC chassis-control centre, enabling millisecond-level coordination of
Mahindra’s new Thar OG, launched on 22 September 2026, is based on the M_Glyde 4G platform and introduces significant suspension upgrades aimed at improving both on-road refinement and off-road capability. The rear suspension uses a PENTALINK layout incorporating a Watts Link, designed to improve cornering stability
Dongfeng’s new M-HERO X700 combines a 150 mm dual-chamber air suspension with MRC (magnetorheological) dampers, targeting both road comfort and off-road capability. The dual-chamber air system provides variable ride height and allows the vehicle to adapt its spring characteristics to different driving conditions. Dongfeng states
LABA7 has introduced an Electromagnetic Damper Test System (EMA) designed for development and validation of next-generation suspension systems. Instead of conventional hydraulic actuation, EMA uses linear motors, eliminating hydraulic oil compressibility and reducing mechanical friction, enabling highly precise and repeatable damper testing. The system supports semi-active and Continuous
RAPA has opened a second production plant in Jintan, China, with around €20 million invested in the facility and production equipment. The new plant increases the total footprint of RAPA’s two Jintan facilities to approximately 27,000 m². A key focus is local production of RAPA’s electrohydraulic Motor-
BMW has patented a suspension-based system designed to make drift initiation easier by temporarily unloading the rear axle. The system uses adaptive suspension or active roll stabilization to move the rear unsprung mass sharply upward, briefly reducing the vertical load on the rear tires. This lowers available rear-axle
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The JAECOO J8 features Continuous Damping Control (CDC) active suspension, which adjusts the dampers in real time according to road conditions. The CDC system uses body acceleration sensors and a CDC control unit to adjust suspension stiffness. The system continuously analyses road conditions and adapts the suspension accordingly. When driving
Monroe Ride Solutions has expanded its Monroe Intelligent Suspension portfolio in Europe with a new CVSA2 variant featuring steel-tube dampers and dual electro-hydraulic valves. The variant was initially launched with multiple Chinese automotive manufacturers. The new technology adds to the existing CVSA2 Performance, which combines the dual-valve
The Audi E7X features an all-aluminium air suspension system combined with ZF Continuous Damping Control (CDC) adaptive damping. A key feature is the vehicle’s suspension preview function, which connects its intelligent driving perception system with chassis control. The system can identify road conditions ahead and proactively adjust suspension
The new Mercedes-Benz GLE introduces an upgraded suspension system combining E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL with AIRMATIC air suspension and new cloud-based damper control. The system is designed to anticipate road inputs and adjust the suspension before the vehicle reaches a bump. E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL controls the spring
Mercedes-Benz describes the 2026 S-Class as a major update, with more than 2,700 new parts, representing around 50% of the flagship sedan. For suspension, AIRMATIC air suspension with continuously adjustable damping is standard. The optional E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL system is also available. Both systems feature a
The 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness features new electronically controlled dampers as standard, combined with 9.5 inches of ground clearance and standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. Subaru says the electronically controlled dampers are designed to improve traction and ride comfort. The Outback Wilderness also has standard front underbody protection and
The DiSus-Z suspension on the Yangwang U7 replaces the hydraulic components of conventional dampers with linear electric motors. The motors generate suspension force directly through linear movement, performing the damping function while also enabling active control of suspension displacement. Multiple sensors, including cameras and millimetre-wave radar, continuously detect
CIJAN began collaborating with DPCA, the Dongfeng-PSA joint venture, in 2006, supplying shock absorbers for the Peugeot 206. The cooperation subsequently expanded to additional Peugeot and Citroën models, and CIJAN became a main shock absorber supplier to DPCA in the Chinese market. In 2021, CIJAN began technical exchanges and
The Multimatic TrueActive™ Spool Valve (TASV) Damper system debuts on the Ferrari Purosangue as the technology enabling Ferrari Active Suspension Technology (F.A.S.T.). Unlike conventional passive and adaptive dampers, which react to road disturbances and driver inputs, TASV dampers can actively generate force to control the vehicle body.