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New Euro NCAP Safer Truck Ratings published

In only its second-ever test of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), Euro NCAP's experts found that improvements made to the design and safety equipment of the Mercedes-Benz Actros since it was first tested in 2024 meant it achieved a maximum five-star rating.

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Decoding China's NEV Safety Framework: GB 38031-2025, C-EVFI, and NESTA

article imageAs China's New Energy Vehicle market continues to mature, its regulatory framework is evolving in tandem. For industry professionals, staying current with these changes is crucial. Here's a look at three key components shaping NEV safety in China today. Leading Chinese experts from CATARC and CMVR will speak about the latest requirements at the SafeBattery Experience.

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Nissan unveils Next-generation ProPILOT featuring AI

article imageNissan commenced demonstrations of its next-generation ProPILOT advanced driver-assist technology, ahead of its scheduled launch in Japan during FY27. A fleet of all-electric Nissan Ariya-based prototype vehicles demonstrated their ability to drive safely and confidently within the complex urban environment of central Tokyo.

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IIHS unveils new Ratings for seven Electric Vehicles

article imageFive out of seven electric vehicles recently tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety boast award-worthy performance in a key crash test, while two others struggle with protection for back seat passengers. Four 2025 models - the BMW i4, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Tesla Cybertruck and Volkswagen ID.Buzz - earn good ratings in the moderate overlap test. The Tesla Model 3 is rated acceptable.

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"Electric Cars are definitely no less safe than Combustion Vehicles"

article imageHow safe electric cars are is the topic of many discussions at a regular's table. Daniel Fruhwirt from TU Graz's Institute of Thermodynamics and Sustainable Propulsion Systems explains how the comparison with combustion engines works out in reality.

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Beyond NCAP: Achieving ADAS Safety in the real World

article imageMany of today's most advanced vehicles proudly display their 5-star NCAP safety ratings, and for good reason. These standardized tests have driven major safety improvements across the industry, offering a reliable benchmark for features like AEB and Crash Avoidance. But passing NCAP doesn't always mean a system is ready for the real world. Slight deviations in pedestrian appearance, road layout, or vehicle speed can cause even 5-star-rated systems to miss, delay, or fail to respond.

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Humanetics announces the Merger of mg-sensor GmbH and Humanetics Europe GmbH

article imageHumanetics announced the completed merger of mg-sensor GmbH into its operations, uniting both companies under the Humanetics Europe GmbH name effective from now on. Both organizations are part of Humanetics, and this integration strengthens their shared commitment to developing advanced safety technologies for the automotive industry.

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2025 Altair Enlighten Award Winners announced

article imageAltair has announced the winners of the 2025 Altair Enlighten Award. The award is presented in collaboration with the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) and recognizes the greatest advances in sustainability and lightweight design. Lucid, Mercedes-Benz AG, AkzoNobel, and other industry leaders are being honored for their contributions to a lighter and more sustainable future for the automotive industry.

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DEKRA opens U.S. Automotive Test Center of Excellence in Michigan to Advance Future Mobility

article imageDEKRA officially opened its Michigan Automotive Testing Laboratory in Plymouth, Michigan, showcasing a cutting-edge center designed to meet the future needs of the mobility sector. The new center offers one of the most comprehensive portfolios of automotive testing, validation, and certification services in North America under one roof.

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Toshiba releases Automotive Photorelay with 1800 V Output Withstand Voltage

article imageToshiba has launched an automotive photorelay, "TLX9165T", in a 10 pin SO16L-T package, that supports high voltage automotive batteries with an output withstand voltage of 1800 V (min). Volume shipments start today. Improved charge times and longer cruising ranges are essential for wider adoption of electric vehicles, and both require more efficient operation of battery systems.

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IPG Automotive expands Distribution Network in Southeast Asia

article imageIPG Automotive continues its international growth path and strengthens global customer support: Since June 2025, Automated Vehicle Test Solution (AVeTS) distributes the simulation solutions from IPG Automotive in the ASEAN region. Through this partnership, customers in Southeast Asia now benefit from local technical support and direct access to software and hardware solutions from IPG Automotive.

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IGLAD - New Dataset released!

article imageIGLAD is the "Initiative for the Global Harmonization of (in-depth) Accident Data" and is the only continuous international effort to provide a database of in-depth accident data from different countries around the world within a unified data scheme. Data from traffic safety researchers from Europe, North America, South America, Asia, and Australia is merged on a yearly basis into the IGLAD database.

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Do Drivers adapt their Speed when using ISA?

article imageThere is no evidence to support concerns that drivers equipped with an Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) system fail to adequately reduce their speed when conditions warrant it. Both with and without ISA, drivers adjust their speed and, under unfavourable traffic conditions, drive below the speed limit.

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NHTSA reports sharp Drop in Traffic Fatalities in first Half of 2025

article imageThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released early estimates for motor vehicle traffic fatalities in the first half of 2025, projecting a substantial 8.2 % decline in roadway deaths. An estimated 17,140 people lost their lives in motor vehicle crashes from January through June 2025, down from 18,680 fatalities during the same period in 2024. 

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Seminars and Events

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Dummy Training Hybrid III 5%, 50%, 95%
07.10.2025 - 08.10.2025 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1850
The SafeBattery Experience 2025
08.10.2025 - 09.10.2025 in Klettwitz
Industry Experts EUR 1920
Dummy Certification Basics Hybrid III 5%, 50%, 95%, 3y/o, 6y/o
09.10.2025 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1150
Material Models of Composites for Crash Simulation
10.10.2025 - 13.10.2025 Online
Prof. Dr. Thomas Karall - Hof University of Applied Sciences EUR 1090
Dummy Training Hybrid III 3 and 6 y/o
10.10.2025 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1150
Vehicle Safety under Self-Certification: Principles, Obligations, Enforcement, and Remedies
14.10.2025 - 15.10.2025 in Alzenau
John F. Creamer - GlobalAutoRegs.com EUR 1750
High Speed Cameras Workshop
14.10.2025 - 15.10.2025 Online
Dr.-Ing. Thomas Weber - High Speed Vision GmbH EUR 1090
Crash Test Data Acquisition Workshop
15.10.2025 - 16.10.2025 in Gilching
Heiko Haupt - MESSRING GmbH, Franz Holzinger - MESSRING GmbH EUR 1690
Development of Frontal Restraint Systems - Advanced
15.10.2025 in Gaimersheim
Kai Golowko - Bertrandt Ingenieurbüro GmbH EUR 1090
Static Vehicle Safety Tests in Automotive Development
17.10.2025 in Alzenau
Jürgen Wahn - ACTS GmbH & Co. KG EUR 1090
Introduction of Reduced Order Modelling and its Application for Model based real-time Optimization
21.10.2025 - 24.10.2025 Online
Dr. Kambiz Kayvantash - CADLM EUR 1750
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for ADAS and ADS - Introduction and Basics
21.10.2025 - 22.10.2025 in Alzenau
Dr. Andreas Kuhn - Andata Entwicklungstechnologie GmbH EUR 1750
Euro NCAP Passive Safety Workshop
21.10.2025 - 22.10.2025 in Landsberg am Lech
Volker Sandner - ADAC Technik Zentrum Landsberg EUR 1750
Product Liability in the Automotive Industry
23.10.2025 - 24.10.2025 in Alzenau
Hans-Georg Lohrmann - Quality-Reliability-Safety Consultant EUR 1750
Introduction to Impact Biomechanics and Human Body Models
27.10.2025 - 30.10.2025 Online
Dr. Karin Brolin - Lightness by Design AB EUR 1750
Python based Machine Learning with Automotive Applications
27.10.2025 - 28.10.2025 in Alzenau
Dr. André Backes - TECOSIM GmbH EUR 1750
Structural Optimization in Automotive Design - Theory and Application
27.10.2025 - 30.10.2025 Online
Prof. Dr. Lothar Harzheim - Opel Automobile GmbH EUR 1750
Dummy Training ES-2 / ES-2re
28.10.2025 - 29.10.2025 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1850
Design for Durability - Lightweight Car Bodies and Fatigue
29.10.2025 in Alzenau
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Udo Jung - Technical University of Applied Sciences Mittelhessen EUR 890
2025 Human Modelling and Simulation in Automotive Engineering Symposium
30.10.2025 - 31.10.2025 in Shanghai, China
Industry Experts EUR 635
Dummy Certification Basics ES-2 / ES-2re
30.10.2025 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1150
Model Validation for Credible Simulation
30.10.2025 in Alzenau
Dr.-Ing. Philipp Rosenberger - Persival GmbH EUR 890

Please find the full list of seminars at our website.

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