AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 17, 2025 -- Nexteer Automotive's MotionIQ™ software suite has been selected as "Automotive Software Solution of the Year" in the sixth annual AutoTech Breakthrough Awards program, which recognizes the top companies and technologies in the global automotive and transportation markets today.
Nexteer's MotionIQ software suite, engineered on proven algorithms deployed in over 120 million vehicles globally, unites chassis control, development and vehicle health monitoring into one powerful suite, helping OEMs launch faster, improve quality and reduce costs.
"By combining advanced functions and software tools for agile development and seamless integration, the MotionIQ software suite is designed to help OEMs deliver safer, smarter and more personalized driving experiences that set their brands apart - faster and more efficiently than ever before," said Robin Milavec, President, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Board Director, Nexteer Automotive. "MotionIQ is the intelligence powering the future of motion control. We're pleased to accept the 'Automotive Software Solution of the Year' award from AutoTech Breakthrough, validating our proven expertise in safety-critical software and solving software-defined chassis challenges for OEMs around the world."
MotionIQ™ Software Suite for Intelligent Motion Control
Nexteer's new software suite comprises three product groups that seamlessly work together to deliver precise motion control, accelerated chassis development and advanced predictive maintenance. They include:
- MotionIQ/Control™: Advanced vehicle dynamics functions including Steer-by-Brake, Hands-Off Detection, Quiet Wheel™ Steering, Road Surface Detection and other functions for safer, more unique driving experiences.
- MotionIQ/Dev™: Advanced software development tools accelerate feature development from days to minutes through automated coding and integration. Empowers OEMs to safely design their own in-house steering control algorithms and seamlessly integrate new features – all within a no-code, model-based environment.
- MotionIQ/Health™: Uses prognostic software and AI-powered virtual sensors to continuously monitor the electrical and mechanical functionality of steering and other chassis components as well as tires - reducing diagnostic time, errors and expenses.
OEM Software Ownership Backed by Nexteer's Safety-Critical Expertise
MotionIQ represents a breakthrough not only in software products but also in software development processes and how OEMs and suppliers work together to bring new features to market. This innovative approach empowers OEMs with greater ownership and flexibility in software development - backed by Nexteer's safety-critical software expertise. This "best of both worlds" approach blends the strengths of in-house and outsourced software development to address the many challenges OEMs face in achieving software-defined vehicles.
"OEMs are looking to bring high-quality, software-defined vehicles to market faster, while reducing development costs. However, they face challenges due to the way chassis systems are engineered and integrated at scale," said Bryan Vaughn, Managing Director, AutoTech Breakthrough. "This is why Nexteer's MotionIQ software suite is so important to automotive innovation. By uniting intelligent motion control, predictive maintenance and rapid feature development tools under one suite, MotionIQ from Nexteer accelerates the shift to software-defined chassis across all mobility types."
About AutoTech Breakthrough
Part of Tech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence and recognition platform for global technology innovation and leadership, the AutoTech Breakthrough Awards program is devoted to honoring excellence in automotive technologies, services, companies and products. The AutoTech Breakthrough Awards program provides a forum for public recognition around the achievements of AutoTech companies and solutions in categories including Connected Car, Electric Vehicles, Engine Tech, Automotive Cybersecurity, Sensor Technology, Traffic Tech, Vehicle Telematics and more. For more information visit AutoTechBreakthrough.com
For MotionIQ™ product or sales inquiries, you can contact a Nexteer representative at SoftwareSales@nexteer.com. To learn more, please visit Nexteer.com/Software.
About Nexteer Automotive
Nexteer Automotive (HK 1316) is a global leading motion control technology company accelerating mobility to be safe, green and exciting. Our innovative portfolio supports by-wire chassis control, including Electric and Hydraulic Power Steering systems, Steer-by-Wire and Rear-Wheel Steering systems, Steering Columns and Intermediate Shafts, Driveline systems, Software solutions and Brake-by-Wire. The company solves motion control challenges across all megatrends – including electrification, software/connectivity, ADAS/automated driving and shared mobility – for global and domestic OEMs around the world including BMW, Ford, GM, RNM, Stellantis, Toyota and VW, as well as automakers in India and China including BYD, Xiaomi, ChangAn, Li Auto, Chery, Great Wall, Geely, Xpeng and others. www.nexteer.com
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