The IAVSD is the leading international gathering of scientists and engineers from academia and industry in the field of ground vehicle dynamics to present and exchange their latest ideas and breakthroughs. The papers presented at the IAVSD 2017 symposium are now published in these Proceedings to provide a comprehensive review of the latest innovative developments and practical applications in road and rail vehicle dynamics and will contribute greatly to a better understanding of related problems and serve as a reference for researchers and engineers active in this specialised field.