{"id":11460,"date":"2026-03-30T11:10:55","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T10:10:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in-wheel.com\/?p=11460"},"modified":"2026-04-03T09:26:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T08:26:33","slug":"winter-testing-2026-lookback","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in-wheel.com\/en\/news\/winter-testing-2026-lookback\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter testing 2026: lookback"},"content":{"rendered":"

Another Winter testing season is successfully behind us, and once again it proved why winter testing remains one of our most important milestones of the year. <\/span>
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Over the past weeks we delivered: <\/span>
\n<\/span>\ud83d\udd39\ufe0f21 OEM test drives <\/span>
\n<\/span>\ud83d\udd39\ufe0f 2 press sessions <\/span>
\n<\/span>\ud83d\udd39\ufe0f Continuous development work & control tuning on low-mu <\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>But beyond the numbers, this is where real progress becomes tangible. <\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>Every year, coming back to the frozen lakes of Arjeplog, we can feel how far the system has evolved. What used to be a target becomes the baseline. What used to require explanation as a concept becomes something drivers immediately understand behind the wheel.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\n

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\n \n \n <\/svg>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>And the best validation always comes from the professional test drivers who live and <\/span>breathe vehicle dynamics, particularly from top performance OEMs: <\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u201cEye opening experience. Vehicle feels natural, controllable and playful.\u201d <\/span>
\n<\/span>\u201cUn altro mondo.\u201d <\/span>
\n<\/span>\u201cThe system is fast, precise and the tuning is on a very high level.\u201d <\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>What stood out this year: <\/span>
\n<\/span>\u2714\ufe0f Maturity of control tuning, noticeable within just a few runs <\/span>
\n<\/span>\u2714\ufe0f Smoothness and refinement of the system <\/span>
\n<\/span>\u2714\ufe0f Confidence-inspiring, natural vehicle behavior even at the limit <\/span>
\n<\/span>\u2714\ufe0f Clear progress year-over-year, visible to both engineers and drivers <\/span>
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Here’s what the press had to say about it:
\nMotortrend<\/a>
\nThe Verge<\/a>
\nThe evo podcast<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/span>However, winter testing is not just about driving, product and vehicles, it\u2019s about the team behind them. Long days, cold mornings, late-night debugging, shared houses, and that unique mix of pressure and excitement when handing over the keys to world-class drivers. <\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>That\u2019s where trust is built and where development accelerates. <\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>A big thank you to: <\/span>
\n<\/span>\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffd Our team for the dedication, resilience, and relentless push for improvement <\/span>
\n<\/span>\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffd Our customers and partners for visiting, testing, and sharing honest feedback <\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>Already preparing and looking forward to next winter, grateful for every comment, feedback <\/span>
\n<\/span>and opinion. We are moving closer to what we believe is the ultimate driving experience.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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