TRE at Auto China 2026 in Beijing

At this year’s Auto China 2026 in Beijing, |TRE| had its own booth for the first time. The trade show, considered one of the most influential in the industry, took place from April 24 to May 3, 2026, and attracts experts from across the automotive industry every two years.

As part of the “Made in Germany” initiative, we presented |TRE| in this international setting and were delighted to engage in dialogue with companies, OEMs, and interested visitors from around the world. The trade show is regarded as a showcase for the latest developments in future mobility and new vehicle technologies—an environment in which we can particularly well contribute our know-how and expertise.

At the trade show, our core products took center stage:

|TRE| Core Products

1. Complete chassis development—from concept to production tuning—all under one roof.
|TRE| supports OEMs and suppliers in developing and optimizing driving dynamics throughout the entire vehicle life cycle. By combining motorsports expertise with industrial development processes, |TRE| ensures precise tuning of ride comfort, handling, steering, and suspension systems.

Scope of Services:
• Development of chassis concepts
• Design of suspension, kinematics, and axle compliance
• Optimization of articulation points
• Benchmarking and selection of customized steering, braking, and suspension systems
• Development of ride comfort and handling
• Optimization and parameterization of mechatronic systems
• Benchmarking and vehicle attribute engineering

2. Virtual Vehicle Development & Digital Twins
Simulation-based development, even before the first prototype exists.
|TRE| creates highly accurate virtual vehicle models that enable OEMs to shape vehicle behavior long before hardware prototypes are available. Through integrated multibody simulation and digital twin approaches, vehicle dynamics can be optimized early in the development process.

Scope:
• Multi-body simulation (MBS) vehicle models
• Digital twins of the entire vehicle
• Development of driving behavior and handling
• Parameter studies and attribute optimization
• Automation of the simulation process
• Real-time simulation for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and driver-in-the-loop (DIL)

Core Technologies:
• Adams/Car, Adams/Real Time
• Simpack
• IPG CarMaker
• VI-CarRealTime
• Simulink
• Python
• Integrated XiL environments
• dSpace

3. Advanced Test Systems & Vehicle Dynamics Laboratory
High-precision testing of chassis and suspension systems.
|TRE| develops and operates state-of-the-art test environments for vehicle dynamics and component validation. By intelligently linking physical test benches with advanced simulation environments, |TRE| enables precise correlation between virtual models and real-world vehicle behavior.

Scope of Services:
• Kinematics and Compliance (K&C) Tests:
Precise analysis of wheel suspensions, axle kinematics, and structural stiffness.
• Characterization of chassis components:
Detailed evaluation of springs, stabilizer bars, bearing elements, and other components.
• Testing of shock absorbers and active suspensions:
Linear and nonlinear characteristic curve measurements as well as dynamic response analyses.
• Correlation between simulation and testing:
Validation of virtual models through precise comparison with measurement data from real-world test environments.
• Development of integrated vehicle dynamics laboratories:
Planning, construction, and operation of customized test laboratory facilities.
• Homologation testing:
Conducting test bench-based validations in accordance with international standards.

4. Tuning & Calibration

Brand-specific tuning of the DNA makes vehicles unique and distinctive.
|TRE| specializes in the comprehensive calibration of chassis systems to achieve a precise balance between ride comfort, handling, and brand-specific driving characteristics. By optimizing the interaction of all relevant chassis and control systems, |TRE| helps OEMs create a distinctive vehicle DNA tailored to various global markets.

Scope of Services:
• Ride and handling tuning
• Calibration of chassis control systems
• Harmonization of steering, braking, and suspension systems
• Adaptation of vehicle attributes to specific markets (EU / China)
• Development of brand-specific driving characteristics

Typical areas of application:
• Adapting global platforms to regional market expectations
• Fine-tuning premium and performance vehicles
• Optimizing comfort and handling for EV platforms

5. From Motorsports to Nordschleife Performance
When every hundredth of a second counts, engineering makes the difference.

With Motorsport Engineering & Lap Time Optimization, |TRE| brings its racing DNA to the road—and to the world’s most demanding tracks, such as the Nürburgring Nordschleife.
We apply proven methods from motorsports directly to production vehicle development: for faster development cycles, more precise chassis tuning, and measurably better performance.

Scope of Services:
• Lap Time Simulation & Optimization
• Nordschleife Vehicle Tuning & Preparation
• Performance-Oriented Ride & Handling Tuning
• Track-Specific Setup (Suspension & Aero)
• Transfer of Motorsports Technology to Production Vehicles
• Track Testing & Driver-in-the-Loop Development

Made in Germany 🇩🇪 | Engineered at China Speed 🇨🇳