At the same time, global competition has intensified, and European OEMs find themselves impressed and challenged by the pace of Chinese advancement. Chinese OEMs and suppliers are entering the market with unprecedented speed, scale, and technological maturity. Their clean-sheet development models, fully automated manufacturing plants, and rapid deployment of active suspension, electromechanical actuation, electromagnetic systems, and true by-wire technologies are redefining expectations for cost, performance, and integration.

Meanwhile, geopolitical uncertainty, fluctuating electrification strategies, and tightening budgets are forcing European OEMs to look inward, reassess priorities, and determine which technology pathways truly matter. Integration remains the long-term goal, but progress in the current market is uncertain. Autonomous driving is regaining momentum, legislation continues to evolve, and suppliers are under pressure to differentiate through new functions, ride experiences, and cost structures.

Automotive IQ invites you to join your colleagues in Munich for the 18th Annual Chassis Systems Europe 2026 conference. Whether you work in integrated chassis control, vehicle motion control, braking, steering, or suspension, Automotive IQ’s #ChassisSystemsEU26 conference gives you the clarity needed to understand where the market is heading, how competitive dynamics are shifting, and which technologies are advancing across the chassis domain.