About Us

Vehicle Research and Development, Inc. (VRD) serves suppliers, vehicle and heavy duty manufacturers with industry-leading engineered testing solutions. Established in 1987, VRD specialists advance the technology of vehicle testing, and serve as true partners in the testing process.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

VRD's facilities include four buildings on the Almont, Michigan 12-acre technical campus designed to provide proven, custom testing services. The 17,000-sq.-ft. Powertrain Test Laboratory contains ten dynamometer test cells and one full vehicle cold temperature chamber. The 16,000-sq.-ft. Engineering and Physical Test Laboratory houses the engineering and mechanical fabrication shop, as well as two full vehicle environmental chambers to support comprehensive Physical Test programs. Secured warehouse and storage facilities are available for your test material.