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Free Online Seminar: In-Door ADAS / ADS Safety Validation

Register now for our upcoming seminar "The ICV Data Factory: An In-Door, Infinite Laboratory for Systematic ADAS/ADS Safety Validation" on March 13, 2026. Get insights on how to generate critical scenarios with environmental conditions, automate testing, and validate safety cases on-demand - achieving exponential scenario coverage without exponential cost. The participation is free of charge.

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Smart, safe, symbiotic: BMW is first to receive DCAS Approval in Germany

article imageThe BMW Group has set yet another technological milestone: we are now the first carmaker in Germany to obtain international approval for our innovative driver assistance systems. The approval, according to UN Regulation No. 171 on Driver Control Assistance Systems (DCAS), paves the way for the next-generation intelligent assistance systems that will feature in the Neue Klasse. First up will be the new BMW iX3. In many European countries, this will incorporate the Motorway Assistant* with an extended range of functions. 

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CIRI publishes 2025 First-round C-IASI Results

article imageThe China Insurance Automotive Safety Index (C-IASI), adhering to the principles of professionalism, impartiality, scientific rigor, independence and public welfare, conducted evaluations on three vehicle models in accordance with the C-IASI 2023 Protocol (revised in 2024). A seven-member expert review panel was formed through random selection from the fields of academia, insurance, and the automotive industry to assess the test data and evaluation results.

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Performance Evaluation of AEB for Trucks

article imageAccording to national traffic accident statistics, the proportion of accidents involving commercial trucks is relatively low compared to passenger vehicles. Based on recently published data, accidents involving commercial trucks account for approximately 12 ~ 13 % of all road traffic accidents, whereas passenger cars account for more than 60 %.

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Real Accidents Analysis for Improvement of KNCAP Seat Safety Assessment

article imageKorea's New Car Assessment Program (KNCAP) is preparing to update its seat safety assessment based on findings from real-world rear-end crash data, reflecting growing concern over long-term neck injuries among vehicle occupants. Since 2008, KNCAP has evaluated seat safety using the IIWPG test protocol. While the procedure has remained largely unchanged for nearly two decades, real-world crash data suggest that these conditions may not fully capture the severity of rear-end collisions associated with prolonged medical treatment.

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Despite all Progress: Certain Crash Scenarios remain problematic

article imageModern vehicle technology, sophisticated assistance systems, and improved infrastructure have significantly increased road safety in recent decades. "However, 'classic' scenarios such as tree crashes, rear-end collisions at the tail end of traffic jams, truck turning accidents, or collisions with unprotected road users remain a problem," says DEKRA accident researcher Stefanie Ritter. The DEKRA Road Safety Report 2025 "Mobility in the Changing Times" uses various accident examples, among other things, to show where further progress needs to be made.

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Valeo and Hero MotoCorp announce Partnership to co-develop Advanced Rider Assistance Systems (ARAS) for Two-wheelers

article imageValeo and Hero MotoCorp announced their strategic partnership through the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Advanced Rider Assistance Systems (ARAS). This collaboration aims to enhance rider s safety by introducing advanced sensing, perception, and intelligent technologies tailored specifically for two-wheelers across both entry-level and premium segments, including the Company's emerging electric mobility portfolio under VIDA.

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Chery Tiggo 7 Pro earns 2-Stars at SaferCarsForAfrica

article imageGlobal NCAP's new #SaferCarsForAfrica crash result reveals a disappointing two star adult occupant safety rating for the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro. Child occupant protection was rated at three stars. However, the Child Restraint System (CRS) failed the installation for all front rearward facing positions and the model lacks the option to disconnect the passenger airbag when a rearward facing child seat is placed in the passenger seat.

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FMVSS 208 Updates: What s next for Vehicle Safety

article imageFMVSS 208 plays a critical role in vehicle safety, and its latest updates bring important changes for manufacturers and suppliers. In this article, we ll cover the background of FMVSS 208, outline the new updates, including seat belt reminders and child restraint system (CRS) changes, discuss their impact on the industry, and explain how MGA can help you navigate these evolving requirements.

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Rugged Jetour T2 SUV delivers 5-Star Performance in its first ASEAN NCAP Test

article imageThe conclusion of 2025 marked the final phase of ASEAN NCAP 2021 2025 assessment protocol. While numerous results were published throughout the year, several evaluations were conducted during the final weeks of December. Among these year-end assessments was the Jetour T2, a rugged off-road SUV, which underwent rigorous testing to conclude our 2025 calendar.

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Bumper Covers in Front of Radar Sensors

article imageBumpers are the car components most frequently damaged in accidents. According to DAT, far more than 2 million bumpers are damaged in Germany every year. If radar sensors are installed behind bumper covers, the function of driver assistance systems and automated driving functions can be impaired by impact damage or unsuitable repairs. If radar sensors are installed behind a bumper cover, this cover is considered a radome and must not only meet mechanical requirements but also have certain electromagnetic properties.

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The U.S. DOT Volpe Center releases 2026 Annual Review

article imageThe U.S. DOT Volpe Center released its Annual Review 2026, a collection of the Center s top projects and accomplishments from the past year. Drawing on a multimodal, multidisciplinary workforce, the U.S. DOT Volpe Center supported more than 350 projects for the Secretary of Transportation, U.S. DOT operating administrations, other federal agencies, state and local governments, nonprofits, and industry partners.

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Scalable Digital Twins: TRK500/700 Neo and AAI RepliMap in Real-World Use

article imageDigital twins of real environments are now a key basis for simulation, validation, and planning - especially where physical testing is expensive, time-consuming, or only possible to a limited extent. The decisive factor here is not only the precision of data acquisition, but above all the fast and economical transfer of data into simulation-capable, standard-compliant models.

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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!

Virtual Testing for Vehicle Safety Assessment in Consumer Protection Tests and Regulations
05.03.2026 - 10.03.2026 in Online,
Dr.-Ing. Andre Eggers - BASt - Federal Highway and Transport Research Institute EUR 1750
Dummy Certification Basics THOR (Draft Procedure)
05.03.2026 - 06.03.2026 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 2940
Basics of Homologation
06.03.2026 Online
Christian Radt - EDAG Engineering GmbH EUR 495
Material Models of Metals for Crash Simulation
10.03.2026 in Alzenau
Dr.-Ing. Helmut Gese - MATFEM Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH EUR 1090
Development of Frontal Restraint Systems - Advanced
10.03.2026 - 11.03.2026 Online
Kai Golowko - Bertrandt Ingenieurbüro GmbH EUR 1090
Dummy Training ES-2 / ES-2re
10.03.2026 - 11.03.2026 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1850
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 1090
Dummy Certification Basics ES-2 / ES-2re
12.03.2026 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1150
The ICV Data Factory: An In-Door, Infinite Laboratory for Systematic ADAS/ADS Safety Validation
13.03.2026 Online
Industry Experts free
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 1750
Dummy Training BioRID II
17.03.2026 - 18.03.2026 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1850
Modeling of Joints in Crash Simulation
18.03.2026 in Alzenau
Dr.-Ing. Silke Sommer - Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials IWM EUR 1090
Material Models of Composites for Crash Simulation
19.03.2026 in Alzenau
Prof. Dr. Thomas Karall - Hof University of Applied Sciences EUR 1090
Dummy Certification Basics BioRID II
19.03.2026 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1150
Static and Dynamic Analysis of Long-Fibre-Reinforced Plastics
20.03.2026 in Alzenau
Prof. Dr. Thomas Karall - Hof University of Applied Sciences EUR 1090
Vehicle Safety under Self-Certification: Principles, Obligations, Enforcement, and Remedies
23.03.2026 - 26.03.2026 Online
John F. Creamer - GlobalAutoRegs.com EUR 1750
Dummy Training Q1.5, Q3, Q6
23.03.2026 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1150
Crash Safety of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
24.03.2026 - 25.03.2026 in Alzenau
Rainer Justen - Mercedes-Benz AG EUR 1750
Dummy Certification Basics Q-Dummys
24.03.2026 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1150
Dummy Training Q10 (incl. torsion LWS)
25.03.2026 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH 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
Dummy Certification Basics Q10 (incl. torsion LWS)
26.03.2026 - 27.03.2026 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1950
Introduction to Passive Safety of Vehicles
31.03.2026 - 01.04.2026 in Alzenau
Ralf Reuter - carhs.training gmbh EUR 1450

Please find the full list of seminars at our website.

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