The Genesis GMR-001 hypercar’s V-8 twin-turbo engine has completed a successful first fire-up at Hyundai Motorsport’s headquarters in Frankfurt and is preparing for future tests. Described by Genesis Magma Racing team principal Cyril Abiteboul as the first “heartbeat” of the project, the test marked a key milestone in the development of the engine and for the GMR-001 hypercar. The GMR-001 is due to take Genesis Magma Racing into the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2026.
McLaren has concluded the cold weather testing program for the prototype McLaren W1, completing a validation cycle in the Arctic Circle focused on verifying critical vehicle systems under sub-zero conditions.
The program targeted the calibration and optimization of the W1’s chassis, traction control, torque vectoring and the electronic stability program on ultra-low grip surfaces. These systems were optimized to ensure performance in extreme conditions.
With these tests, McLaren has ensured that the 1,275ps and 1,340Nm power and torque produced by the new V8 hybrid powertrain at the heart of W1 can “truly deliver performance everywhere”, the auto maker said, adding that the stress testing of the HV battery, gearbox and new MHP-V8 engine in extreme cold pushed “durability and performance to the extremes”.
Hyundai Motor Group has announced the opening of the Hyundai Center of Excellence (Hyundai CoE) for future mobility technology at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi.
The joint research aims to advance future mobility technologies focused on electrification and battery systems, reflecting the group’s commitment to driving innovation tailored to the needs of Indian customers.
Hyundai has selected nine joint research projects in collaboration with IIT as part of its long-term academic-industrial cooperation framework.
With Donald Trump’s tariffs turning the world on its head, where does this leave an already embattled European car industry? Automotive Testing Technology International magazine will be hosting a free-to-attend interactive panel session at Automotive Testing Expo Europe in Stuttgart to provide a roadmap for not just surviving, but thriving amid the headwinds of potential international trade tariffs and challenging net zero timelines.
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This timely and critical panel will bring together automotive industry leaders and expert commentators to address the multiple challenges reshaping the European automotive testing landscape: The impact of recent US tariff policies, which have been estimated to affect up to €67bn (US$75.85bn) of EU automotive industry exports, the majority of which come from Germany; ongoing uncertainty surrounding the net zero agenda; and tough Chinese EV competition.
Ipetronik will be showcasing the IPEtainer, a fully equipped, mobile test laboratory that can be adapted to customer needs, at next month’s Automotive Testing Expo Europe 2025.
IPEtainer was developed in 2024 and prioritizes flexibility – whether there is a need to increase testing capacity, work with flammable refrigerants or just accelerate the development processes.
With new refrigerant developments such as R290, which requires a safe location for testing due to flammability, the demand for flexible testing expansions is increasing, and Ipetainer is well suited to these requirements.
PCB Piezotronics has announced the launch of the new Model 3743G differential variable capacitance triaxial accelerometer. The sensor is designed to meet the demanding requirements of the automotive and aerospace industries.
The 3743G features variable capacitance MEMS technology for stable and accurate measurement. With a wide input voltage range from 5 to 32V DCc, these sensors excel in applications requiring low-frequency and long-duration event measurement, thanks to their DC frequency response.
The 3743G combines differential output (common mode noise rejection) with a screw mount package for easier installation.
Siemens Digital Industries Software has announced it is introducing new versions of its Teamcenter X software so that organizations of all sizes can access SaaS Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).
The new Teamcenter X offerings introduce prepackaged capabilities, including process management and cross domain capabilities that bring together mechanical, electrical and electronics development and other advanced functionalities.
“This expansion of Teamcenter X continues Siemens’ mission of making SaaS PLM more accessible for companies of all sizes,” said Frances Evans, senior vice president, Lifecycle Collaboration Software, Siemens Digital Industries Software.
With less than two months to go until this year’s Automotive Testing Expo Europe, the shortlist for the 2025 ATTI Awards has been announced. ATTI received an overwhelming number of nominations this year, making the selection process especially challenging.
The Testing Hardware Innovation of the Year category stood out due to the sheer volume of entries received — many of which featured innovative hardware solutions that also incorporated cutting-edge software as a key component.