Active Suspension

Remember the 1,287-horsepower electric Yangwang U9? In a recently released video, the BYD hypercar is seen driving autonomously and jumping over a variety of obstacles, including road spikes and water-filled potholes.

Electronic rear shocks for MTBs have some big selling points, but they have to react to changing terrain quickly. That shouldn't be a problem with Fox's new Live Valve Neo, as it's claimed to be the world's fastest wireless cycling suspension system.

The YangWang U9 is remarkably affordable for a 1,287-horsepower electric hypercar at around US$236,000. It also rocks a 'DiSus' active suspension system powerful enough to launch the car off the ground, or let it rotate on the spot in a "tank turn."

Where there's relative movement, there's a chance to generate electricity, and vehicle wheels move up and down on their suspension the entire time they're in motion. We first encountered regenerative suspension 15 years ago – so how's it going?

BYD has revealed a new feature it calls the DiSus Intelligent Body Control System. Not only can the system make the car bounce like a low rider in a classic rap video, it provides for a smoother, safer ride ... and the ability to drive with 3 wheels.

Big adventure bikes are terrific tourers, deceptively good on a twisty road and surprisingly dirt-capable – but ground clearance comes at a cost. Jeez, they can be tall. Ducati has made the decision to address this with its latest Multistrada V4 S.

Even though mountain bikers can manually adjust their bike's suspension, most of them don't constantly do so throughout each ride. That's where the new RockShox Flight Attendant system comes in, as it automatically adjusts the suspension as needed.

Australian company Doftek claims its real-time active wheel alignment system can improve handling performance by at least 15 percent, as well as significantly reducing rolling resistance and tire wear.

​Mercedes-Benz has updated its upscale, outdoorsy GLE SUV with a barrage of high-tech goodies, including suspension that leans into corners, an intelligent, voice controlled user interface system that learns your habits, and some fascinating new driver assist ideas.

​With its 3.5-liter twin turbo V6 the 450-horsepower F-150 Raptor packs plenty of punch, but the way Ford sees it there’s more to off-road muscle than sheer engine power. The company has just detailed a few upgrades for the forthcoming 2019 edition.

Massachusetts-based startup ClearMotion has bought up Bose's revolutionary proactive suspension technology, and has raised US$100 million to commercialize it - and potentially refocus it toward making autonomous cars more effective and more comfortable mobile workspaces.

The side-by-side plot continues to thicken. In recent years, we've seen well-established sports car technologies like turbocharging and paddle shifting make their way over to the side-by-side market. Now Polaris imports another: active suspension.