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Autoliv and Tensor introduce world's first foldable Steering Wheel for Autonomous Driving

Autoliv and Tensor have co-developed the world's first foldable steering wheel for the Tensor Robocar. With dual functionality, it can be used for conventional manual control or retracted for autonomous operation. This technology advances adaptive safety and flexible design in the evolving landscape of automated mobility.

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KART opens Mobility Research Facility

article imageKART of KIDI completed the construction of the Mobility Research Facility. The facility was established as a dedicated research infrastructure for empirical studies on vehicle structural damage and repairability, with the objective of conducting forward-looking research in response to the rapid advancement of automotive technologies and insurance repair practices.

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AB Dynamics automates Testing for new Euro NCAP 2026 Protocols

article imageAB Dynamics is enabling the automation of more than 1,200 Euro NCAP tests included in the new 2026 protocols through its updated Special Groups library. The automated creation, calculation and validation of these tests will save months of development time for test teams. Available as an optional upgrade through the latest version of the company's Track Applications Suite, the update represents the largest expansion of Euro NCAP scenarios in the library to date.

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

article imageRegister 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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Valeo unveils Safety-enhancing advanced Monitoring Applications powered by Seeing Machines

article imageValeo and Seeing Machines announced that their joint In-Cabin Monitoring Solutions for driver and occupant applications features across several Valeo demonstrations. By combining Valeo's leadership in full system design, integration and application development with Seeing Machines' advanced perception capabilities, the partnership delivers a best-in-class, fully integrated interior sensing solution aligned with upcoming safety regulations and growing global demand.

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Call for Papers for the International Symposium Human Modeling in Automotive Engineering 2026

article imageOn November 11 - 12, 2026 carhs.training and the Bioengineering Center of Wayne State University, Detroit (USA) will jointly host the 12th Human Modeling Symposium in Aschaffenburg, Germany.

For the Call for Papers see next page!

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ISO starts work to standardize the Open System Protocol for Automotive Applications 

article imageOSP, the Open System Protocol developed by ams OSRAM for dynamic lighting and intelligent vehicle networks, is on its way to becoming an international standard. ISO's Technical Committee TC 22 (Road Vehicles) has launched standardization work on OSP as a new work item within ISO/TC22/SC31/WG3.

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13th Allianz Motor Day: "Hands off - The Safety Promise of Autonomous Driving"

article imageThe 13th Allianz Motor Day focused on autonomous driving and how our mobility is changing with the development of new systems in vehicles. Level 3 vehicles are already on European roads, while Level 4 pilot projects - vehicles that move completely autonomously within defined environments - are already in use in cities such as Hamburg, Munich, Oslo, and Shanghai.

Image: Allianz Zentrum für Technik

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Assessment of EV Battery Damage due to Collision Impacts

article imageThe Jiken Center conducted a crash test to investigate battery damage and examined the effects of the collision on the battery using diagnostic tools. The findings were then discussed with automobile manufacturers to request that they provide battery diagnostic criteria to the market.

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Jetour T1 achieves 5-Star ASEAN NCAP Rating

article imageThe new Jetour T1 delivered strong performance in the ASEAN NCAP assessment under the 2021-2025 protocol, earning a 5-Star ASEAN NCAP rating with a total score of 87.67 points. The T1's accumulated score was based on the four assessment categories consisting of the AOP category with 38.09 points, the COP category with 16.18 points, the SA category with 17.14 points and the MS category with 16.25 points.

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Predictive Modelling for Crash Test Injuries

article imageTo address a technical void in the Mexican insurance sector, CESVI MÉXICO has developed a predictive model that correlates vehicle deceleration during impacts with the likelihood of occupant injury. Between December 2024 and August 2025, the research team conducted a series of instrumented crash tests using a fleet of popular models, including the Mazda 2, VW Jetta, Suzuki Ignis, and Toyota Prius C.

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Drowsy Driving kills 6,000 US Americans each Year, new Analysis shows

article imageDriving tired can be just as dangerous as driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs - yet one in five drivers admit doing it at least once in the past month. A new Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) report, developed with General Motors' (GM) support, reveals the deadly consequences of this preventable behavior and outlines concrete steps to eliminate it.

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SAFER welcomes new Partner Project: Interoperable Roadside Unit (RSU) Prototype

article imageSAFER has a new partner project in road safety: Interoperable Roadside Unit (RSU) Prototype, led by MittLogik Solutions AB in collaboration with RISE, and funded by Vinnova/FFI. The project follows on from MittLogik's previously completed pre-study "Safer Crossways using I2V" and aims to take the next step toward practical solutions for a safer, more cooperative traffic environment.

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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!

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
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
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 1090
Introduction to Passive Safety of Vehicles
31.03.2026 - 01.04.2026 in Alzenau
Ralf Reuter - carhs.training gmbh EUR 1750
SafetyTesting Challenge 2026
14.04.2026 in Hanau
Industry Eperts from 1090 EUR
Dummy Training WorldSID 50% (incl. torsion neck)
14.04.2026 - 15.04.2026 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 2260
SafetyUpDate 2026
15.04.2026 - 16.04.2026 in Hanau
Industry Experts - EUR 1090
Auto[nom]Mobil 2026
15.04.2026 - 16.04.2026 in Hanau
Industry Experts EUR 1090
Crash Test Data Acquisition Workshop
15.04.2026 - 16.04.2026 in Gilching
Heiko Haupt - MESSRING GmbH, Franz Holzinger - MESSRING GmbH EUR 1450
Dummy Certification Basics WorldSID 50% (incl. torsion neck)
16.04.2026 - 17.04.2026 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 2350
Pedestrian Protection Workshop Vehicle Mark-Up
20.04.2026 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1150
NCAP - New Car Assessment Programs: Tests, Assessment Methods, Ratings - Fokus Passive Safety
21.04.2026 - 24.04.2026 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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