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NHTSA releases Research Project on modernizing Safety Standards for Automated Vehicles

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released the fourth and final volume of its research effort "FMVSS Considerations for Vehicles with Automated Driving Systems". This research explored potential technical changes to safety standards that would address conformity challenges posed by automated vehicles, which will inform NHTSA's modernization efforts.

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Safety before, during and after a Crash: New Gen Rating Approach from 2026

article imageFrom 2026, ANCAP will refresh its vehicle rating criteria - a notable update that strengthens how it evaluates the safety of new cars across the Stages of Safety: Safe Driving, Crash Avoidance, Crash Protection and Post-Crash. This approach re-organises safety assessment based on the Haddon Injury Prevention Matrix which examines what happens before, during and after a crash. 

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Rollover Tests require accurate Position and Motion Detection

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Accurate measurement of vehicle motion is essential to reconstruct rollover events and validate safety system performance. PCB Piezotronics provides trusted solutions for precise motion tracking in dynamic environments, with sensor options including the Endevco® 7310A and 7330 angular rate sensors, as well as the 7360A 6DoF sensor-all built to perform in rigorous testing conditions.

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Euro NCAP publishes new Results

article imageEuro NCAP's independent assessment of the new Mercedes-Benz CLA shows an outstanding safety performance with a five-star result and demonstrates Mercedes' long-standing commitment to developing safer cars. It scores highly across all four categories that contribute to Euro NCAP s overall star rating. 

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Increasingly safer Vehicles for Fleets

article imageLatin American and Caribbean markets are one of the most dynamic and important markets for small and mid-size pickup trucks. The versatility and reliability of these type of vehicles means that they play a vital role in the fleet business as well as private use and triggers the need to evaluate and improve the safety that they offer to the occupants inside and the Vulnerable Road Users outside them.

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New UNECE Provisions to strengthen Inclusive Mobility

article imageAs the leading UN entity for regulatory and policy development in inland transport, UNECE, works to ensure that safe and accessible public transport is an essential component of equitable mobility systems at the global level. At the heart of these efforts is UN Regulation No. 107, the main UNECE regulation governing the construction of buses and coaches, which sets out uniform standards for vehicle design, internal layout, wheelchair access, boarding devices, passenger information and safety features.  

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Proton Saga secures 4-Star ASEAN NCAP Rating

article imageFollowing the announcement of the latest Proton Saga assessment result at the opening ceremony of the International Conference on Safety and Holistic Innovation for Future Vehicles (SHIFT 2025) held on 28 October 2025, ASEAN NCAP finally released the full report of its assessment result. The new Proton Saga that underwent ASEAN NCAP assessment under the 2021 2025 protocol this year marks the fourth Saga model that ASEAN NCAP has assessed since the vehicle safety program was established in 2011.

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Fast Track to the Road: IPG Automotive Consulting accelerates Vehicle Development

article imageIPG Automotive offers integrated consulting services that enable original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers to refine and optimize their development processes to meet the requirements of the future. The combination of virtual test strategies, agile methods, and simulation-based validation allows customers to shorten development cycles and accelerate time to market.

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A perfect Match: Sensor Solutions based on Customer Insights and a Passion for Problem Solving

article imageBeyond a wide portfolio of flexible sensor products to fit diverse industry applications, inertial sensor specialist ASC is driven by an overarching philosophy: "We don't just sell high-performance hardware," says Renate Bay, Managing Director of ASC Sensors. "What you ll receive is a comprehensive solution tailored to your needs." Which also means that service and technical support typically extend far beyond the point of sale.

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Experts in leading medical Journal condemn the Rise of SUVs, citing critical public Health and Safety Risks

article imageExperts writing in the BMJ, a leading medical journal, have called for urgent policy intervention to curb the proliferation of Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs), citing their significant harms to public health and safety. The opinion article highlights that the increasing size and popularity of SUVs - which now account for nearly half of new car sales globally - is directly responsible for greater risk on the roads, particularly for vulnerable users.

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New European Automotive Partnership in the Making - SAFER Partners engaged in defining the next EU Agenda

article imageAs part of the preparations for the next EU Framework Program, starting 2028, a joint proposal for an Automotive Partnership has been presented to the European Commission's DG RTD. The initiative, developed by ERTRAC together with 2Zero, CCAM and EARPA, and coordinated with EUCAR and CLEPA, aims to strengthen Europe's competitiveness by boosting and accelerating collaborative Research & Innovation in the automotive sector.

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Introduction to Impact Biomechanics and Human Body Models
20.01.2026 - 29.01.2026 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 Transport 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
AI-Driven Virtual Testing
05.02.2026 Online
Industry Experts EUR 0
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 Transport 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
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for ADAS and ADS - Introduction and Basics
16.03.2026 - 19.03.2026 Online
Dr. Andreas Kuhn - Andata Entwicklungstechnologie GmbH EUR 1450
Modeling of Joints in Crash Simulation
18.03.2026 in Alzenau
Dr.-Ing. Silke Sommer - Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials IWM EUR 890
Material Models of Composites for Crash Simulation
19.03.2026 in Alzenau
Prof. Dr. Thomas Karall - Hof University of Applied Sciences EUR 890
Static and Dynamic Analysis of Long-Fibre-Reinforced Plastics
20.03.2026 in Alzenau
Prof. Dr. Thomas Karall - Hof University of Applied Sciences EUR 890
Vehicle Safety under Self-Certification: Principles, Obligations, Enforcement, and Remedies
23.03.2026 - 26.03.2026 Online
John F. Creamer - GlobalAutoRegs.com EUR 1450
Crash Safety of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
24.03.2026 - 25.03.2026 in Alzenau
Rainer Justen - Mercedes-Benz AG EUR 1450
Child Protection in Front and Side Impacts - Current and Future Requirements
26.03.2026 in Alzenau
Britta Schnottale - BASt - Federal Highway and Transport Research Institute EUR 890
Introduction to Passive Safety of Vehicles
31.03.2026 - 01.04.2026 in Alzenau
Ralf Reuter - carhs.training gmbh EUR 1450

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