
In the last 20 years, technological developments have set new standards in
driver–vehicle interaction. These developments affect the entire lifecycle,
from the moment a customer enters a dealership to examine a prospective
vehicle, to the driving experience during the vehicle lifecycle, and the
interaction with other road users and facilities in place. It is such develop-
ments, socioeconomic on the one hand, technological on the other, that
make Automotive Ergonomics: Driver–Vehicle Interaction an
important addition to the literature in this field.
The book explores the challenges in research and development of new
vehicles brought about by ...