IJVD, the journal of vehicle engineering, automotive technology and components, has been established for over a quarter of a century as an international authoritative reference in the field. It publishes the Proceedings of the International Association for Vehicle Design, which is an independent, non-profit-making learned society that exists to develop, promote and coordinate the science and practice of vehicle design and safety.Topics covered includeVehicle engineering designAutomotive technologyR&D of all types of self-propelled vehiclesR&D of vehicle componentsInterface between aesthetics and engineeringIntegration of vehicle and components design into the development of complete vehicle systemsSocial and environmental impacts of vehicle designEnergySafety.