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ANCAP publishes Protocols for 2026

ANCAP has published several updated and new protocols. The changes reflect in particular the new 2026 requirements of the ANCAP program. The current versions are available via the following links at SafetyWissen.com.

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Introducing the UTAC Scoring Set Europe 2026: Pioneering the Future of Vehicle Safety Testing

article imageAs the automotive industry accelerates toward greater automation, safety, and regulatory compliance, the demand for precise and efficient testing solutions has never been higher. In response, UTAC and IPG Automotive proudly introduce the UTAC Scoring Set Europe 2026 - a cutting-edge virtual testing suite designed to meet the rigorous requirements of the upcoming Euro NCAP 2026 protocol for active safety.

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Hyundai Mobis unveils new Safety Technology to prevent Rear-end Collisions

article imageWhile driving on the highways, you may feel threatened by quickly approaching vehicles from behind. Rear-end collisions may also occur due to the negligence or drowsiness of the driver of the rear vehicle. Fortunately, however, defensive driving technology that predicts the movements of rear vehicles is becoming available. Active control technology, which uses sensors to detect approaching vehicles from behind and maneuver the vehicle out of danger, is expected to hit the market soon.

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2024/2025 JNCAP Protocols in English published

article imageThe National Agency for Automotive Safety & Victim's Aid (NASVA) publishes the current versions of the JNCAP protocols for FY2024 and FY2025 in English. The current versions are available via the following links at SafetyWissen.com.

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Stoughton extends IIHS-award-winning Underride Protection to Container Shipping

article imageA Stoughton chassis designed for container transport is the first of its kind to qualify for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's TOUGHGUARD award or superior underride protection. Wisconsin-based Stoughton, a leading manufacturer of semitrailers, previously earned the award for its dry vans and refrigerated vans. Now the company s 53-foot intermodal chassis also meets the TOUGHGUARD critiera. The award applies to models built after April 2025.

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Valeo wins major Imaging Radar Program for Automated Driving from Automaker

article imageValeo has been selected by a Premium Global Automaker for a new radar system to equip its personally-owned vehicles with a hands-off, eyes-off automated driving system. The first production nomination for this radar system will enable an expanded operational design domain of automated driving and improved human-machine response for road hazards at high speeds, among other incremental features.

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Kia, Porsche, Renault, and Toyota raise the Standard for Assisted Driving Systems Tesla and Volvo could do better

article imageThe Kia EV3, Porsche Macan, Renault 5, and Toyota bZ4X all scored highly in the Euro NCAP Assisted Driving Grading assessment, designed to evaluate how safely partially automated systems are implemented by vehicle manufacturers. All four vehicles were awarded a "Very Good" rating for Assisted Driving, providing exceptional balance between driver engagement and safety backup.

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EDAG Group becomes strategic Supplier of Volvo Cars

article imageThe EDAG Group will now support Volvo Cars as a strategic supplier. Volvo Cars has decided to focus its research and development collaboration in the area of technical services on a few selected strategic suppliers. Having been selected as a strategic service provider, the EDAG Group will be working closely together with Volvo Cars.

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Waymo and Toyota outline strategic Partnership to advance Autonomous Driving Deployment

article imageToyota Motor Corporation and Waymo reached a preliminary agreement to explore a collaboration focused on accelerating the development and deployment of autonomous driving technologies. Woven by Toyota will also join the potential collaboration as Toyota's strategic enabler, contributing its strengths in advanced software and mobility innovation. This potential partnership is built on a shared vision of improving road safety and delivering increased mobility for all.

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5GAA brings first-ever Satellite and 5G-V2X direct Vehicle Connectivity to life in Paris

article imageFor the first time worldwide, the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) showcased connected vehicles using non-terrestrial networks (NTN) for emergency messaging, as well as 5G-V2X Direct for advanced detection of vulnerable road users (VRU) in real-traffic conditions. 5GAA members also demonstrated the readily available capabilities of Vehicle-to-Network (V2N) services.

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Social Driving Blind Spots in Self-driving Car Rules raise Safety Concerns

article imageAs self-driving cars become a reality, regulators face a pressing challenge: ensuring these vehicles not only follow the rules, but also "play nice" on the road. A new SWOV report titled "Social driving behaviour in automated driving A first look at requirements and assessment" sheds light on a crucial gap in current automated driving system (ADS) regulations-namely, how they account for social driving behaviour.

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Introduction to Passive Safety of Vehicles
14.07.2025 - 17.07.2025 Online
Ralf Reuter - carhs.training gmbh EUR 1750
Automotive Safety Summit Shanghai 2025
16.07.2025 - 17.07.2025 in Shanghai, China
Industry Experts EUR 635
Design and Simulation of Vehicle Vibration
16.07.2025 in Alzenau
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dietmar Jennewein - Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences EUR 1090
SafetyUpDate Japan 2025
22.07.2025 - 23.07.2025 in Tokyo, Japan
Industry Experts JPY 79000
Crash Safety of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
28.07.2025 - 31.07.2025 Online
Rainer Justen - Mercedes-Benz AG EUR 1450
Pedestrian Protection - Development Strategies
05.08.2025 - 07.08.2025 Online
Maren Finck - carhs.training gmbh EUR 1450
NCAP - New Car Assessment Programs: Tests, Assessment Methods, Ratings
25.08.2025 - 28.08.2025 Online
Direktor & Professor Andre Seeck - BASt - Federal Highway and Transport Research Institute EUR 1450
Crash-Course Additive Manufacturing
01.09.2025 in Alzenau
Prof. Dr. Fabian Riß - Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences EUR 890
Implementation of Additive Manufacturing Processes in Corporate Environments
02.09.2025 - 03.09.2025 in Alzenau
Prof. Dr. Fabian Riß - Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences EUR 1450
Design for Additive Manufacturing
04.09.2025 - 05.09.2025 in Alzenau
Prof. Dr. Fabian Riß - Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences EUR 1450
Pedestrian Protection Workshop Vehicle Mark-Up
08.09.2025 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1150
Pedestrian Protection Workshop Testing
09.09.2025 - 10.09.2025 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1960
Pedestrian Protection Workshop aPLI
11.09.2025 - 12.09.2025 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1960
Introduction to Passive Safety of Vehicles
16.09.2025 - 17.09.2025 in Alzenau
Ralf Reuter - carhs.training gmbh EUR 1450
Dummy Basics
16.09.2025 - 17.09.2025 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1850
Whiplash Testing and Evaluation in Rear Impacts
18.09.2025 in Alzenau
Thomas Frank - LEAR Corporation GmbH EUR 890
NCAP - New Car Assessment Programs: Tests, Assessment Methods, Ratings
23.09.2025 - 24.09.2025 in Alzenau
Direktor & Professor Andre Seeck - BASt - Federal Highway Research and Transport Institute EUR 1450
Material Models of Metals for Crash Simulation
23.09.2025 - 24.09.2025 Online
Dr.-Ing. Helmut Gese - MATFEM Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH EUR 890
Pedestrian Protection - Test Procedures
23.09.2025 - 25.09.2025 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 2520
Simulation for Automated Vehicles - Introduction to Scenarios, ODDs and Validation
25.09.2025 - 26.09.2025 in Alzenau
Dr. Andreas Kuhn - Andata Entwicklungstechnologie GmbH EUR 1450
Basics of Homologation
26.09.2025 Online
Christian Radt - EDAG Engineering GmbH EUR 415
Virtual Testing for Vehicle Safety Assessment in Consumer Protection Tests and Regulations
29.09.2025 - 30.09.2025 in Alzenau
Dr.-Ing. Andre Eggers - BASt - Federal Highway and Transport Research Institute EUR 1450
NVH - Background, Practice and Simulation Methodology
29.09.2025 - 02.10.2025 Online
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dietmar Jennewein - Darmstadt UAS, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Alexander Zopp - RheinMain UAS EUR 1450
Dummy Training BioRID II
30.09.2025 - 01.10.2025 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1850

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