Nexteer Automotive has introduced its MotionIQ™ software suite, designed to enhance intelligent motion control systems in modern vehicles. Built on technology already deployed in more than 115 million vehicles worldwide, this integrated suite combines control, development, and health-monitoring features to help automakers streamline product development, improve performance, and lower costs.
The MotionIQ™ suite is designed to enhance vehicle motion control by integrating precision steering, rapid chassis development, and advanced diagnostics into one cohesive platform. It combines three distinct products, each addressing a critical aspect of modern vehicle performance, safety, and reliability.
MotionIQ/Control™ delivers high-end steering capabilities, including Steer-by-Brake, Hands-Off Detection, Quiet Wheel™ Steering, and Road Surface Detection. These features, already deployed in vehicles using Nexteer’s Electric Power Steering (EPS) and Steer-by-Wire systems, aim to create a smoother, safer, and more responsive driving experience for both drivers and passengers.
MotionIQ/Dev™ equips automakers with a software development environment that accelerates the creation of new steering functions. By using a no-code, model-based setup, it automates coding and integration tasks, enabling faster design cycles, reducing human error, and lowering development costs — all while giving manufacturers more flexibility to innovate.
MotionIQ/Health™ focuses on predictive maintenance by monitoring steering and chassis systems in real time through advanced software and virtual sensors. This allows early detection of potential issues, minimizes unplanned downtime, and improves maintenance scheduling. The collected data also supports future product enhancements, making it a valuable tool for long-term performance improvement.
“In today’s competitive environment, automakers are racing to bring software-driven vehicles to market without sacrificing quality or increasing costs,” said Robin Milavec, President and CTO of Nexteer Automotive. “MotionIQ brings together motion control, software development, and system health into one streamlined solution. It’s about more than just software—it’s about changing how motion control systems are engineered and integrated.”
Nexteer supports early-stage software testing through virtual simulation platforms like Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) and Virtual ECUs (V-ECUs). These systems allow for in-depth testing and validation before physical components are built, helping detect potential issues early and prevent expensive delays later in the process.
With deep engineering knowledge and global insight, Nexteer works closely with vehicle manufacturers to support the rapid development, testing, and integration of new systems. The company’s agile, collaborative approach ensures speed, flexibility, and consistent quality across all stages of development. Nexteer’s processes are certified to meet ASIL D safety standards and ASPICE development standards.
As the automotive industry shifts toward centralized electronic architectures, many manufacturers are bringing more software development in-house. Nexteer supports this trend by offering customizable steering solutions—already under development in several global EPS and Steer-by-Wire programs—that allow carmakers to take ownership of their own in-vehicle features while maintaining platform consistency across models. By offering scalable, flexible systems, Nexteer helps its partners simplify integration, reduce costs, and maintain brand-specific features within a shared technology framework.
Nexteer Automotive is a global leader in motion control technologies. Its product lineup includes electric and hydraulic power steering systems, steer-by-wire and rear-wheel steering systems, steering columns, driveline components, brake-by-wire, and software solutions. Nexteer supports major trends in the automotive sector—such as electrification, connectivity, automated driving, and shared mobility—working with top manufacturers like BMW, Ford, GM, Stellantis, Toyota, Volkswagen, and leading automakers in China and India, including BYD, Xiaomi, Chery, and Xpeng.
