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THOR-05F Design Details published

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy unveiled the design details for the first-of-its-kind advanced female crash test dummy - known as the THOR-05F. The new dummy, which was kickstarted under the first Trump Administration, is critical to addressing the ongoing trend of higher injury rates for women than men in certain car crash scenarios.

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MGA Research expands into Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Testing

article imageIn a recent article, MGA Research discussed the importance of passive pedestrian protection testing as it relates to a shifting focus in automotive safety. Global mobility trends from urbanization and quieter EVs are driving pedestrian fatalities upward, which, in turn, drives a heightened focus in the expansion of active safety.

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Pedestrian Crash Tests help minimize Injury Risk in Vehicle Collisions

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Modern vehicle safety testing depends on accurate, repeatable data to validate pedestrian protection systems. The Endevco® 7264H Series acceleration sensors are a trusted choice for measuring impact forces in head, leg, and pelvis regions, especially in vehicle hood impact tests. Fully compliant with SAE J211/J2570 standards, the 7264H integrates seamlessly into impactors and dummies used in Euro NCAP, UNECE, ISO, and national regulation tests.

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Global NCAP updates SaferCars for Africa / India Programs

article imageGlobal NCAP publishes new protocols for the SaferCarsforIndia and SaferCarsforAfrica program.

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Nine additional Models qualify for IIHS Awards

article imageNine additional 2025 and 2026 models qualify for awards in the latest batch of vehicle ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The TOP SAFETY PICK+ winners include the Audi All-new A5, Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron, BMW X3, Ford Explorer, Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Kia Sportage. For the X3, Sportage and Explorer, the award applies only to vehicles built after certain dates, as indicated in the table below.

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FORVIA selected by Hyundai-KIA to supply Seating Comfort Solutions outside Korea for the first Time

article imageThis project includes seating solutions for three Hyundai and KIA models, which are scheduled to go on sale in Europe and the United States starting in 2027. This is the first time FORVIA will be working with Hyundai-Kia to supply seating comfort solutions for vehicles that will be produced and sold outside the Korean market. Following a thorough evaluation of the performance of products currently on the market, Hyundai-Kia selected a compact four-way adjustable pneumatic lumbar support system, designed and manufactured by FORVIA. 

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Lusatia to host Research Center for future Mobility that is unique in Europe

article imageEssential contribution to both structural change in Lusatia and tomorrow's mobility: With the topping-out ceremony, TUD Dresden University of Technology has reached an essential milestone in the construction of the Smart Mobility Lab (SML). On the research campus in the Schwarzkollm district of Hoyerswerda, a driving and flight test hall is being built as a research infrastructure for networked and automated mobility.

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TÜV Rheinland and Certivity strengthen Cooperation and form Partnership to digitize Regulatory Management

article imageTÜV Rheinland and Certivity aim to significantly simplify global approval processes for automotive manufacturers and suppliers. Therefore, the two companies form a strategic partnership and combine TÜV Rheinland's industry expertise with Certivity's AI-based software platform. The goal is to provide efficient, transparent, and scalable solutions for the approval of vehicles and vehicles parts in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

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Fusion Processing advances towards "Driver Out" no User in charge SAE Level 4 Automated Vehicle Operations

article imageFusion Processing Ltd has announced major progress towards operating automated vehicles with No User In Charge (NUIC), achieving SAE Level 4 capability in live projects and track testing. NUIC also called "Driver Out" operation will see vehicles in freight, logistics and passenger transport applications operate with no driver on board.

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AI in Vehicles: Safety and Reliability must be guaranteed

article imageThe increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into road vehicles offers considerable potential for improving road safety. "However, we must not ignore the high risks that can be associated with the failure of AI systems, which can never be ruled out", warns Xavier Valero, Director of Artificial Intelligence & Advanced Analytics at DEKRA.

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The Hearing Car - Innovative acoustic Sensors for (Semi-)Autonomous Vehicles

article imageThe Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technology IDMT presented a car that can hear. The researchers have developed a prototype that incorporates acoustic sensors into the vehicle technology, thereby enhancing safety and reliability on the road. Present-day vehicles are equipped with various driver assistance systems, including cameras, lidar and radar, to help with parking and staying in their lane.

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New Report: Distracted Driving raises Crash Risk by 240 %

article imageDrivers who use their phones behind the wheel are 240 % more likely to crash, according to a new report released by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT). The report, A Data-Driven Action Plan for Safer Roads, urges public officials to support and advance predictive analytics to prevent traffic deaths before they happen, marking a fundamental shift in how road safety is approached.

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TEAPaN2 - The next Step towards faster and smarter Emergency Response after Traffic Accidents

article imageHow can we save more lives after serious road crashes? The new project TEAPaN2 aims to answer that very question by leveraging data from connected vehicles, individuals and the traffic environment to improve decision support for emergency operators and first responders. The goal is to reduce fatalities and serious injuries through faster, more accurate interventions.

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The Safe Seats Experience 2025
26.11.2025 - 27.11.2025 in Landsberg am Lech
Industry Experts EUR 1920
Introduction to the Python Programming Language
02.12.2025 - 05.12.2025 Online
Dr. André Backes - TECOSIM GmbH EUR 1750
Virtual Testing for Vehicle Safety Assessment in Consumer Protection Tests and Regulations
08.12.2025 - 09.12.2025 in Alzenau
Dr.-Ing. Andre Eggers - BASt - Federal Highway and Transoprtation Research Institution EUR 1750
UpDate Seminar Euro NCAP 2025
10.12.2025 - 11.12.2025 in Hanau
Euro NCAP Experts EUR 1920
Introduction to Impact Biomechanics and Human Body Models
19.01.2026 - 23.01.2026 Online
Dr. Karin Brolin - Lightness by Design AB EUR 1450
NCAP - New Car Assessment Programs: Tests, Assessment Methods, Ratings
21.01.2026 - 22.01.2026 in Alzenau
Direktor & Professor Andre Seeck - BASt - Federal Highway and Transportation Research Institute EUR 1450
Product Liability in the Automobile Industry
02.02.2026 - 05.02.2026 Online
Hans-Georg Lohrmann - Quality-Reliability-Safety Consultant EUR 1450
High Speed Cameras Workshop
05.02.2026 in Alzenau
Dr.-Ing. Thomas Weber - Artho GmbH EUR 890
Pedestrian Protection - Development Strategies
09.02.2026 - 10.02.2026 in Alzenau
Maren Finck - carhs.training gmbh EUR 1450
Automated Driving - Safeguarding and Market Introduction
10.02.2026 - 11.02.2026 Online
Udo Steininger - TESACO GmbH EUR 890
Euro NCAP - Compact
11.02.2026 - 12.02.2026 in Alzenau
Dipl.-Wirtsch.-Ing. Ralf Reuter, carhs.training gmbh EUR 1450
NVH - Background, Practice and Simulation Methodology
23.02.2026 - 24.02.2026 in Alzenau
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dietmar Jennewein - Darmstadt UAS, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Alexander Zopp - RheinMain UAS EUR 1450
Development of Frontal Restraint Systems meeting Legal and Consumer Protection Requirements
24.02.2026 - 27.02.2026 Online
Kai Golowko - Bertrandt Ingenieurbüro GmbH EUR 1450
Whiplash Testing and Evaluation in Rear Impacts
24.02.2026 - 25.02.2026 Online
Thomas Frank, LEAR Corporation GmbH EUR 890
Structural Optimization in Automotive Design - Theory and Application
02.03.2026 - 03.03.2026 in Alzenau
Prof. Dr. Lothar Harzheim - Opel Automobile GmbH EUR 1450
International Safety and Crash-Test Regulations: Current Status and Future Developments
04.03.2026 - 05.03.2026 in Alzenau
Dr. Thomas Kinsky - Humanetics Europe GmbH EUR 1450
Virtual Testing for Vehicle Safety Assessment in Consumer Protection Tests and Regulations
05.03.2026 - 10.03.2026 Online
Dr.-Ing. Andre Eggers - BASt - Federal Highway and Transportation Research Institute EUR 1450
Basics of Homologation
06.03.2026 Online
Christian Radt - EDAG Engineering GmbH EUR 415
Material Models of Metals for Crash Simulation
10.03.2026 in Alzenau
Dr.-Ing. Helmut Gese - MATFEM Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH EUR 890
Development of Frontal Restraint Systems - Advanced
10.03.2026 - 11.03.2026 Online
Kai Golowko - Bertrandt Ingenieurbüro GmbH EUR 890
Head Impact on Vehicle Interiors: FMVSS 201 and UN R21
11.03.2026 in Alzenau
Thomas Dittus - Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche AG EUR 890

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