Every issue of Automotive Design will have a mix of regular sections and one area of specific focus. Our aim is to provide automotive design engineers with a practical applicable information resource in an exciting and compelling format.

The information below is by no means an exhaustive list of our editorial programme, but it gives a good cross section of the high value content our readers will receive in every issue of Automotive Design.

Regular sections

Cover stories – typically these will be four page features and will cover an issue facing the industry as a whole, a launch of a new vehicle providing detailed design and engineering information, or a focus on a specific technology launch such as a revolutionary hybrid engine.

Interviews - A two page interview with a senior technical executive from either a key supplier or OEM will provide industry insight.

Columnists - A variety of highly experienced technical contributors will offer their take on the sector as a whole or on specific technology issues facing the industry.

Technology features - ranging from two to four pages, these features will run throughout the magazine covering technology developments and always with a practical application bias.

Automotive Design essential - four pages covering the latest products and solutions coming from supplier R&D departments helping to make work of design engineers easier.

Research and analysis - Data and research on a specific relevant area from a variety of sources.

60 second interview - An interview with one of our design engineer readers from an OEM.

Vertical sectors
We understand that as well as a breadth of information across the automotive sector, design engineers need a deeper insight into specific areas or particular industry issues. To meet this need Automotive Design will provide in depth analysis, dedicated features, technology information, product information and interviews on one specific area, each issue.

Subjects to be covered in every issue include:

• Powertrain & Energy
• Systems & Design
• Electronics
• Chassis Systems
• Materials
• Safety

Issue specific subjects are outlined below:

March (additional circulation SAE International Congress) Jaguar XJ launch - exclusive SAE International Global Congress Preview Special focus on – Light weight materials

May SAE International Global Congress Review Special focus on – Driveline technology and electric vehicles

July Special focus on – Powertrain developments and alternative fuels

September Automotive Industry Outlook 2011 Special focus on – Global platform strategies

November Special focus on – Electronics