Vehicle Handling, Stability, Ride Comfort & Control

This course provides a comprehensive and application-oriented understanding of Vehicle Dynamics, with special emphasis on the differences and commonalities between passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles. Participants will develop a solid foundation in longitudinal, lateral, and vertical dynamic behaviour, supported by engineering principles and practical examples.

The course covers essential topics such as traction, braking, rolling resistance, steady-state cornering, rollover stability, tyre wear mechanisms, ride comfort, and driveline vibration control. In addition, participants learn how modern CAE simulation tools are used to model, predict, and optimize vehicle behaviour under real-world operating conditions.

The program concludes with an overview of advanced control technologies that enhance handling, stability, and ride characteristics across modern automotive platforms.

By the end of the course, learners will be able to interpret vehicle dynamic responses, diagnose performance issues, and understand the engineering trade-offs behind design choices for both light and heavy vehicles.

The structured modules help participants appreciate the unique challenges of commercial vehicles—such as higher mass, load variability, rollover tendencies, and tyre loading—as well as the performance-focused expectations of passenger cars. With a balance of theoretical insight and practical application, the course equips professionals with the knowledge needed to analyse, evaluate, and contribute to vehicle dynamics decisions in a corporate or research environment.