Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Automobile Engineering is the leading peer-reviewed international Journal serving the multidisciplinary automotive industry.

The Journal reflects the continual development and changing needs of this diverse community by means of guidance from an international Editorial Board and with the benefit of association with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.5
2024	1.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.498

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	76

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	11640

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2238

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Engineering, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Review of automotive brake friction materials

  Citation: 452

  Authors: D, G W

• Driving style and traffic measures-influence on vehicle emissions and fuel consumption

  Citation: 217

  Authors: J, G, E, R

• A review of current automotive battery technology and future prospects

  Citation: 215

  Authors: Heide, Julia, Benedikt, Jens, Susanne, Julia, Dirk Uwe

• Simulation and assessment of power control strategies for a parallel hybrid car

  Citation: 200

  Authors: G, T. M., S, J-J, M, E

• Modelling diesel engines with a variable-geometry turbocharger and exhaust gas recirculation by optimization of model parameters for capturing non-linear system dynamics

  Citation: 187

  Authors: J, L

• Cooperative control of regenerative braking and hydraulic braking of an electrified passenger car

  Citation: 157

  Authors: Junzhi, Chen, Jinfang, Decong

• Autonomous vehicle collision avoidance system using path planning and model-predictive-control-based active front steering and wheel torque control

  Citation: 154

  Authors: Taehyun, Ganesh, Hongliang

• Testing of an automobile exhaust thermoelectric generator in a light truck

  Citation: 151

  Authors: E F, B T, M A, C J

• A general theory for skid steering of tracked vehicles on firm ground

  Citation: 147

  Authors: J Y, C F

• Coordination of active steering, driveline, and braking for integrated vehicle dynamics control

  Citation: 143

  Authors: Junjie, D A, M C, W J

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