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Euro NCAP publishes Commercial Vehicles Protocols for 2026 - 2029

Euro NCAP has published the Safer Vans protocols for 2026 - 2029. The current versions are available via the following links at SafetyWissen.com.

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MESSRING completes new Crash Test Facility for Mahindra in India

article imageMESSRING has successfully completed and commissioned a state-of-the-art crash test facility for Indian vehicle manufacturer Mahindra in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. The newly built facility meets the highest international standards and enables all relevant crash tests for both conventional and electric vehicles.

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Volvo Trucks launches upgraded Volvo Dynamic Steering System to increase Road Safety

article imageVolvo has further refined its renowned dynamic steering system with a new function that can detect a tire blowout and immediately take action to keep the truck safely on the road. The new generation of Volvo Dynamic Steering is designed to detect a front tire puncture and in a split second automatically mitigate the impact by assisting the driver to keep the truck on a steady course. The system reduces the side forces that a sudden loss of tire air pressure can create in the case of a flat tire.

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Effectiveness of Pedal Missapplication Prevention Systems

article imageStarting this year, KNCAP will conduct an evaluation of Pedal Missapplication Prevention Systems (PMAPS). Prior to this, the Samsung Traffic Safety Research Institute released the results of analysis of pedal missapplication accident characteristics.

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4activeSystems presents OASIM Testing

article imageFor these new ASEAN NCAP AEB scenarios, 4activeSystems provides a comprehensive solution with the 4activeMC-AMT and 4activeFB-small high-fidelity motorcycle target and platform. These changes mark a critical evolution in safety testing for Southeast Asia and underline the commitment to reducing the disproportionate number of motorcycle-related fatalities in the region.

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Larger Cars put all Road Users at Risk, warns new Report

article imageThe bonnet height of new cars in Europe is increasing year on year, driven by the growth in SUV sales, putting all road users at risk, warns new research from T&E, supported by the FIA Foundation. The report 'Ever-higher: the dangerous rise of bonnet height, and the case to cap it' identifies that the average new car bonnet height is increasing by half a centimetre a year, reaching 83.8 cm in 2024, up from 76.9 cm in 2010, across the EU, the UK and Norway.

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Latin NCAP publishes new Protocols for 2026 - 2029

article imageLatin NCAP has published the protocols for 2026 - 2029. The current versions are available via the following links at SafetyWissen.com.



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IIHS President: NHTSA must show greater Willingness to act

article imageFaster, more decisive action from America's top vehicle safety regulator is needed to reverse a drastic escalation in fatal crashes on the nation's roadways, David Harkey, president of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, said at a congressional hearing on June 26.

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Florida Poly and Applus+ IDIADA partner to fuel global Automotive Progress

article imageFlorida Polytechnic University and Applus+ IDIADA have established a strategic partnership to expand educational and research opportunities on an international scale. The collaboration builds upon both institutions' shared commitment to innovation, especially in the fields of electric, connected, and autonomous vehicle technologies.
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18th Edition of the Crash Test Awards Safest Car 2024

article imageThe 18th edition of the Safest Car Crash Test Awards, organized by CESVI ARGENTINA, highlighted the models with the best price-safety ratio and the highest level of protection among all models launched in 2024. Hyundai HB20 (Car), Renault Kardian (Compact SUV and Gold Car) Toyota Corolla Cross (Midsize SUV), Volkswagen Amarok (Pickup), Renault Mégane E-Tech (Electric), Toyota Yaris (Silver Car), and Volvo C40 (Safety Excellence) were the winners.

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A renewed Experience Hub for Innovation, Sustainability and Safety: The new Face of Generali Jeniot Technology Center

article imageJeniot Technology Center, located in Pero on the outskirts of Milan, Italy has undergone a comprehensive transformation through an extensive renovation project that has redefined every aera of the facility. Already a benchmark for experimentation and training in the insurance and technology sectors, the Center offers now an even more immersive and representative experience of the innovation that drivers the group's daily operations.

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New NTSB Investigation Report and Safety Alert addresses Distracted Driving

article imageOn July 1, 2025, the National Transportation Safety Board issued its final report on the collision where a pickup truck struck a stopped school bus and student pedestrian in Excelsior, Wisconsin. The NTSB also released a safety alert to address distracted driving following the fatal crash.

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NHTSA announces Traffic Fatalities decreased in the first Quarter of 2025

article imageThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released new data estimating a notable decrease in people killed in crashes in the first three months of 2025. NHTSA projects that traffic fatalities declined about 6.3% in the first quarter, with 8,055 lives lost. This is the 12th consecutive quarterly decline in fatalities, and the estimated quarterly fatality rate is the lowest in six years.

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Automotive Safety Summit Shanghai 2025
16.07.2025 - 17.07.2025 in Shanghai, China
Industry Experts EUR 635
SafetyUpDate Japan 2025
22.07.2025 - 23.07.2025 in Tokyo Japan
Industry Experts JPY 79000
Pedestrian Protection - Development Strategies
05.08.2025 - 07.08.2025 Online
Maren Finck - carhs.training gmbh EUR 1750
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 and Transport Research Institute EUR 1450
Side Impact - Requirements and Development Strategies
23.09.2025 - 26.09.2025 Online
Stephanie Wolter - BMW Group, Joachim Peest - BMW Group 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 Trasnport 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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