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Adaptive Restraint Systems through intelligent Occupant Monitoring

ZF LIFETEC presents its pioneering solutions for adaptive restraint systems, which are based on advanced occupant monitoring technology. Using advanced camera and sensor fusion, the system identifies and classifies vehicle occupants in real time.

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Adient and Autoliv unveil breakthrough in dynamic Seat Safety Solutions

article imageAdient and Autoliv have co-developed innovative safety solutions that significantly enhance occupant protection in deeply reclined seating positions - commonly referred to as zero-gravity. These solutions, now ready for mass production, combine Adient's new seating concept, Z-Guard, with Autoliv's advanced safety technologies.

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Conformation of Derek Barrs as FMCSA Administrator

article imageU.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy welcomed Derek Barrs as the 8th Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) after the U.S. Senate confirmed the following nomination in an en bloc vote. As Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Derek Barrs will spearhead the FMCSA's work to strengthen roadway safety, improve the efficiency of freight and passenger transport, and restore commonsense, results-driven oversight.

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More Safety on the Roads: How Mercedes-Benz contributes with Data from real-life Traffic

article imageMercedes-Benz is taking a consistent step towards the future in the further development of advanced driver assistance systems and automated driving functions: Since the end of July 2025, the company have used sensor and video data from the customer fleet to recognise different road users and atypical traffic situations even better in future.

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UK Transport Secretary urged to act on Vehicle Safety as Brake publishes new Report revealing public Support for life-saving Technologies

article imageA coalition of nearly 50 road safety organisations and individuals, led by Brake has written to the Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander MP, urging the Government to adopt the latest Vehicle General Safety Regulation (GSR) updates into the GB Type Approval Scheme.

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Honda Research Institute USA expands advanced R&D Presence in Ohio

article imageHonda Research Institute USA announced a $2.6 million investment to expand its advanced research presence in Ohio, including a new Advanced Materials Science Lab to support collaborative research and data-driven innovation for future Honda technologies.  

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Optimizing Autonomous Vehicle Safety with Phase Noise Modeling in FMCW Radar Systems

article imageADAS and autonomous vehicle technologies are significantly impacting the way we drive. In fact, it is estimated that 10 out of 14 ADAS features surpassed 50 % market penetration in 2023 alone. The continued success of this self-driving technology, however, depends on accurate, reliable sensor systems and their ability to detect vulnerable road users (VRUs), including pedestrians and cyclists.

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Foresight: Toyota, SoftBank and Eye-Net collaborate on published hazard Avoidance Brake Control System Study

article imageForesight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. announced that it and its wholly owned subsidiary, Eye-Net Mobile Ltd., collaborated on a research paper presented by Toyota Motor Corporation. The paper, co-authored by technical teams from Toyota, SoftBank Corp., Eye-Net and TechnoCo. Ltd., is titled "Feasibility Study of a Hazard Avoidance Brake Control System Using V2N Technology."

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MdynamiX and KAN Engineering form Strategic Partnership to drive Automotive Development

article imageMdynamiX, renowned for its expertise in vehicle dynamics, ride comfort, automated driving (ADAS/AD), and acoustics/NVH, will combine its advanced methodologies across Model-in-the-Loop (MiL), Software-in-the-Loop (SiL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL), and Vehicle-in-the-Loop (ViL) with KAN Engineering s strengths in system integration and integrated simulation solutions.

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A Mandate for Backup Cameras in new Vehicles is associated with a near-50 % Reduction in severe Injuries, 78 % fewer deaths in small Children

article imageA 2018 federal mandate to equip all new vehicles with a backup camera was associated with a significant decrease in severe injuries and death in small children according to research presented during the American Academy of Pediatrics 2025 National Conference & Exhibition.

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ETSC calls for European Investigation Agency

article imageETSC is repeating calls for the European Commission and Member States to establish an independent EU agency with powers to investigate the safety performance of partially automated driving systems, following news that NHTSA has opened a formal investigation into Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" software.

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IGLAD releases new Pre-Crash Matrix Cases

article imageSAFER announces the release of 180 new Pre-Crash Matrix (PCM) cases as part of the ongoing efforts to enhance global road safety through in-depth crash data analysis. These cases provide valuable insights into crash causation and vehicle dynamics in the moments leading up to the collision-supporting researchers, and traffic safety experts in developing effective countermeasures.

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Seminars and Events

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carhs.training seminars and events for automotive safety.

All seminars are available as in-house trainings in both German and English!

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 1090
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 1090
Pedestrian Protection - Development Strategies
03.11.2025 - 04.11.2025 in Alzenau
Maren Finck - carhs.training gmbh EUR 1750
Dummy Training SID IIs
04.11.2025 - 05.11.2025 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1850
Modeling of Joints in Crash Simulation
05.11.2025 - 06.11.2025 Online
Dr.-Ing. Silke Sommer - Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials IWM EUR 1090
Early Increase of Design Maturity of Restraint System Components in the Reduced Prototype Vehicle Development Process
05.11.2025 in Alzenau
Sandro Hübner - EDAG Engineering GmbH EUR 1090
Dummy Certification Basics SID IIs
06.11.2025 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1150
Application of ASAM OpenX® Standards
06.11.2025 in Alzenau
Dr.-Ing. Philipp Rosenberger - Persival GmbH EUR 1090
Introduction to ADAS and Active Safety
10.11.2025 in Alzenau
Dr.-Ing. Gerd Müller - Technical University Berlin EUR 1090
Introduction to Passive Safety of Vehicles
10.11.2025 - 13.11.2025 Online
Ralf Reuter - carhs.training gmbh EUR 1750
Crashworthy and Lightweight Car Body Design
10.11.2025 - 13.11.2025 Online
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Axel Schumacher - University of Wuppertal EUR 1750
Briefing on the Worldwide Status of Automated Vehicle Policies
11.11.2025 in Alzenau
John F. Creamer - GlobalAutoRegs.com EUR 1090
Side Impact - Requirements and Development Strategies
11.11.2025 - 12.11.2025 in Gaimersheim
Stephanie Wolter - BMW Group, Joachim Peest - BMW Group EUR 1750
Dummy Training WorldSID 50%
11.11.2025 - 12.11.2025 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1960
International Safety and Crash-Test Regulations: Current Status and Future Developments
12.11.2025 - 13.11.2025 in Alzenau
Dr. Thomas Kinsky - Humanetics Europe GmbH EUR 1450
Model Based Head Injury Criteria for Innovative Protection Design
12.11.2025 - 13.11.2025 Online
Dr. Caroline Deck - University of Strasbourg EUR 890
Dummy Certification Basics WorldSID 50%
13.11.2025 - 14.11.2025 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 2075
Static and Dynamic Analysis of Long-Fibre-Reinforced Plastics
14.11.2025 in Alzenau
Prof. Dr. Thomas Karall - Hof University of Applied Sciences EUR 890
Basics of Homologation
14.11.2025 Online
Christian Radt - EDAG Engineering GmbH EUR 415
Design of Composite Structures
17.11.2025 - 18.11.2025 in Alzenau
Dr. Roland Hinterhölzl - University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria EUR 1450
Dummy Training THOR
17.11.2025 - 19.11.2025 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 2940
NCAP - New Car Assessment Programs: Tests, Assessment Methods, Ratings
18.11.2025 - 21.11.2025 Online
Direktor & Professor Andre Seeck - BASt - Federal Highway and Transport Research Institute EUR 1450

Please find the full list of seminars at our website.

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