This report documents the progress in developing a novel IGV slated for competition in IGVC 2025 at Oakland University. The team’s primary goal is to deliver a remote-controlled vehicle by August 2024 that is capable of integrating a state-of-the-art autonomous driving suite. This goal will be met by enhancing an existing frame, redesigning an inherited wishbone suspension system, and creating a newly designed deck plate while simultaneously developing a purpose-built motor and speed control algorithm utilizing Arduino and CAN bus capabilities. Careful considerations regarding material choice, design geometry, and system architecture were made with respect to factors such as manufacturability, serviceability, cost, and strength. The result of the team’s efforts throughout this semester culminated in an improved wishbone, wheel hub, and speed control systems that are ready for prototyping and implementation onto the IGV. Planned for the summer and fall of 2024 is verification testing of all components to confirm proper functionality in the anticipated operating environments. Additionally, in cooperation with the ECE department, the remote-controlled IGV will be retrofitted and tested with lidar sensors and computational hardware to enable autonomous operation and the collection of training data.