Marelli Highlights Vehicle Motion Control Technology as the Core of Competitive Advantage at Auto China 2026, Proposing Further Evolution in Safety, Comfort, and Driving Performance
At Auto China 2026, automotive technology partner Marelli will showcase advanced suspension and chassis systems, including Active Camber, designed to elevate safety and comfort in the era of Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs).
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Marelli will showcase at "Auto China 2026," held in Beijing from April 24 to May 3, 2026, that vehicle motion control and advanced suspension technologies are playing an increasingly important role in vehicle safety, driving performance, user experience, comfort, and even brand differentiation. These technologies are also gaining attention as enablers supporting the evolution toward Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs).
Marelli, a global technology partner in the automotive industry, will exhibit its latest suspension and chassis technologies—including active camber, electro-mechanical lifters, and hybrid electro-mechanical suspensions—as part of a broad solution portfolio for each vehicle domain at Hall W2, Booth W2B08 in the New China International Exhibition Center (NCIEC), Beijing.
Active suspension systems, realized by software control and advanced electric actuators, play a crucial role in controlling vehicle behavior under various driving conditions, directly impacting user experience, vehicle agility, and safety.
Piero Monchiero, Vice President of Advanced Innovation at Marelli's Ride Dynamics division, stated: "Vehicle motion control technology holds importance across all powertrains and serves as a powerful differentiator for automakers to highlight a vehicle's uniqueness. Simultaneously, it makes it possible to offer users a wide range of personalized experiences. Especially in the Chinese market, customer expectations for vehicle dynamic performance and ride comfort are rising year by year, making its importance even more evident."
Active Camber: Achieving Optimal Tire Contact with the Road Surface to Improve Handling and Safety
The first featured technology is the Active Camber System. This system was developed to enhance vehicle stability by correcting the wheel camber angle in real-time, aiming to improve driving performance and safety while providing a more comfortable driving experience.
Camber refers to the inward or outward tilt angle of the wheels when viewing the vehicle from the front. By maintaining the appropriate camber angle, the contact state between the tire and the road surface is optimized, improving grip. As a result, stability, braking performance, and acceleration performance increase, while also contributing to uniform tire wear.
The new solution unveiled in Beijing employs an electronically controlled smart actuator with built-in sensors to constantly monitor road conditions. An intelligent control unit processes data in milliseconds and automatically adjusts the wheel angle in real-time according to driving conditions. This suppresses unnecessary vehicle body movement and enhances grip, realizing more precise handling and safer cornering. It provides a smooth ride under various driving conditions and contributes to extending tire life through even tire wear.
Electro-Mechanical Lifter: Smart Ride Height Control According to the Situation
Another innovative technology in Marelli's suspension showcase in Beijing is the electro-mechanical lifter. This is a fully electric device integrated into the shock absorber to adjust the ride height in specific scenarios. This system, using smart actuators, features an automatic leveling function to optimally maintain vehicle balance under various situations. It is particularly suitable for vehicle segments such as sports cars, high-performance cars, and sporty SUVs, accommodating diverse use cases. In sports cars and high-performance vehicles, the ride height can be raised to handle garage ramps, speed bumps, and snowy roads. On the other hand, in sporty SUVs, adjusting the ride height at certain speed ranges can reduce air resistance, improving aerodynamic performance. Furthermore, it offers the advantage of making it easier for occupants to get in and out. This solution features a lightweight, oil-free structure, achieving high integration that is easy for automakers to incorporate.
New Electrified Active Suspension Technology Evolving the In-Cabin Experience
The Hybrid Electro-Mechanical Suspension is a new suspension architecture developed to provide innovative value at an affordable cost. By fusing full-active actuator technology with best-in-class semi-active dampers, it achieves a luxury car-level driving experience while maintaining cost efficiency. This system is controlled by an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and employs a full-active electro-mechanical actuator in the front suspension, generating optimal damping force
Marelli, a global technology partner in the automotive industry, will exhibit its latest suspension and chassis technologies—including active camber, electro-mechanical lifters, and hybrid electro-mechanical suspensions—as part of a broad solution portfolio for each vehicle domain at Hall W2, Booth W2B08 in the New China International Exhibition Center (NCIEC), Beijing.
Active suspension systems, realized by software control and advanced electric actuators, play a crucial role in controlling vehicle behavior under various driving conditions, directly impacting user experience, vehicle agility, and safety.
Piero Monchiero, Vice President of Advanced Innovation at Marelli's Ride Dynamics division, stated: "Vehicle motion control technology holds importance across all powertrains and serves as a powerful differentiator for automakers to highlight a vehicle's uniqueness. Simultaneously, it makes it possible to offer users a wide range of personalized experiences. Especially in the Chinese market, customer expectations for vehicle dynamic performance and ride comfort are rising year by year, making its importance even more evident."
Active Camber: Achieving Optimal Tire Contact with the Road Surface to Improve Handling and Safety
The first featured technology is the Active Camber System. This system was developed to enhance vehicle stability by correcting the wheel camber angle in real-time, aiming to improve driving performance and safety while providing a more comfortable driving experience.
Camber refers to the inward or outward tilt angle of the wheels when viewing the vehicle from the front. By maintaining the appropriate camber angle, the contact state between the tire and the road surface is optimized, improving grip. As a result, stability, braking performance, and acceleration performance increase, while also contributing to uniform tire wear.
The new solution unveiled in Beijing employs an electronically controlled smart actuator with built-in sensors to constantly monitor road conditions. An intelligent control unit processes data in milliseconds and automatically adjusts the wheel angle in real-time according to driving conditions. This suppresses unnecessary vehicle body movement and enhances grip, realizing more precise handling and safer cornering. It provides a smooth ride under various driving conditions and contributes to extending tire life through even tire wear.
Electro-Mechanical Lifter: Smart Ride Height Control According to the Situation
Another innovative technology in Marelli's suspension showcase in Beijing is the electro-mechanical lifter. This is a fully electric device integrated into the shock absorber to adjust the ride height in specific scenarios. This system, using smart actuators, features an automatic leveling function to optimally maintain vehicle balance under various situations. It is particularly suitable for vehicle segments such as sports cars, high-performance cars, and sporty SUVs, accommodating diverse use cases. In sports cars and high-performance vehicles, the ride height can be raised to handle garage ramps, speed bumps, and snowy roads. On the other hand, in sporty SUVs, adjusting the ride height at certain speed ranges can reduce air resistance, improving aerodynamic performance. Furthermore, it offers the advantage of making it easier for occupants to get in and out. This solution features a lightweight, oil-free structure, achieving high integration that is easy for automakers to incorporate.
New Electrified Active Suspension Technology Evolving the In-Cabin Experience
The Hybrid Electro-Mechanical Suspension is a new suspension architecture developed to provide innovative value at an affordable cost. By fusing full-active actuator technology with best-in-class semi-active dampers, it achieves a luxury car-level driving experience while maintaining cost efficiency. This system is controlled by an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and employs a full-active electro-mechanical actuator in the front suspension, generating optimal damping force