Euro NCAP publishes new Protocols for 2026

Euro NCAP has published new protocols. The changes reflect the new 2026 requirements of the Euro NCAP program. The current versions are available via the following links at SafetyWissen.com.

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rFpro expands Simulation Capability to support In-Cabin Perception Development in new Collaborative Project

Simulation software specialist, rFpro, is playing a key role in Sim4CamSens2, a new collaborative research project designed to advance the development and validation of automotive sensor systems through simulation. The initiative builds on the success of the original Sim4CamSens project and extends the focus from exterior to also include interior-facing sensor systems, addressing the growing importance of in-cabin monitoring for safety and autonomy.

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Optimizing the Safety of Autonomous Vehicles through Data

The aim of the KIsSME project was to develop algorithms for efficient data acquisition in test vehicles. To this end, Fraunhofer EMI addressed the question of how safety-relevant situations can be identified from a vehicle s sensor data. A modular evaluation framework was developed as a core component, which enables the calculation of an overall criticality for the respective driving situation. Input variables are evaluation measures (metrics) that can be derived from the driving dynamics of individual road users and the relative movement of several road users to each other. 

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Euro NCAP Scenarios for virtual Test Drives with ASAM OpenX

The technical article in the new ASAM:Guide 2025 highlights the use of ASAM OpenSCENARIO XML and ASAM OpenDRIVE to simulate Euro NCAP collision scenarios. These scenarios are highly relevant for the evaluation of active safety systems such as automatic emergency braking (AEB). The development and validation of complex advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) requires scenario-based testing.

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FEV establishes new China Headquarters in Anting and strengthens strategic Presence in Asia

FEV has officially announced the establishment of its new China headquarters in the Anting district of Shanghai with the signing of a site agreement. The project was ceremoniously sealed in the presence of high-ranking representatives from Anting and FEV, including Yan Jianming, Party Secretary of Anting, and Prof. Dr. Stefan Pischinger, Chairman of the shareholders board of FEV.

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SGS strengthens digital Trust Capabilities through CertX Collaboration with NVIDIA

SGS announces that its digital assurance brand, CertX, has joined the ecosystem of the NVIDIA Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab. This collaboration represents a significant step forward in enhancing the safety of AI-powered autonomous vehicles.

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Safe to deploy: How we know the Waymo Driver is Ready for the Road

The Waymo Driver is constantly learning, becoming smarter, more capable, and expanding into new environments. Before any major advancement - whether deploying safety-relevant software updates, expanding operations into brand new areas, or introducing a new vehicle platform - we apply the same rigorous, evidence-based analysis that we used to determine the Waymo Driver’s initial readiness. 

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Brose Sitech signs Share Purchase Agreement regarding the Acquisition of Proseat

The Joint Venture Brose Sitech will acquire the German foam manufacturer Proseat, headquartered in Mörfelden, Germany. The Proseat Group employs over 1,300 people at six locations: of which three are located in Germany and one each in Spain, the Czech Republic and Poland. The aim is to support complete seat business with a broader product portfolio of subcomponents as foam parts, headrests and armrests.

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HORIBA MIRA's Environmental Development Centre at Quatro Park celebrates 25 Years of Testing Excellence

HORIBA MIRA is proud to celebrate 25 years since the opening of its Environmental Development Centre at Quatro Park, Basildon, a specialist facility supporting customers across the automotive, defence and aerospace sectors with advanced environmental testing services. Today, Quatro Park provides environmental stress testing across a wide range of conditions.

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Subaru owners see Value in Driver Attention System

Most owners of Subaru models equipped with the company's DriverFocus system keep it switched on and believe it makes them safer drivers, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows. Nearly 9 out of 10 drivers who have the feature, which uses a camera to detect signs of distraction and drowsiness, told researchers they use it most or all of the time, and a majority said they would want the next vehicle they purchase to have it too.

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TH Ingolstadt launches Horizon Europe-project CERTAIN

On June 17th 2025, the kick-off meeting for the Horizon Europe-project CERTAIN took place at Applus+ IDIADA in Santa Oliva, Spain. The project focuses on improving road safety in the EU by integrating advanced driver assistance systems, user-oriented designs and AI systems into new vehicles. The project addresses challenges such as continuous safety assessment throughout a vehicle's life cycle, the need for rigorous evaluation of AI safety components, and the compatibility of strict regulations with competitiveness and environmental goals.

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19th Annual Road Safety Performance Index (PIN) Report

ETSC published the 19th Annual Road Safety Performance Index (PIN Report). There were 20,017 deaths on EU roads in 2024, a collective decrease of 2% compared to 2023, falling far short of the 6.1% annual reduction needed to achieve the EU target of a 50% reduction by 2030.

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