Preface to the Series EUROMOTOR is an advanced training program sponsored by the Eu- pean Union for engineers of the European automotive and supplier ind- try. Its aim is the exchange of experiences with new developments - tween industry and university. Courses are offered in all fields around the automobile, as for example vehicle dynamics, vibration & ergonomics, powertrain, crashworthiness, manufacturing, aerodynamics, testing and - tigue as well...