Fewer physical crash tests and less time and expense - but the same high standard of safety. The BMW Group is redefining homologation processes and is the first carmaker to successfully replace some physical tests with virtual simulations in Germany. The simulations are officially recognised as equivalent to conventional tests and save prototypes, time, money and resources while making crash-safety development even more precise.
Image: BMW Group read more ... Autoliv, Inc. and Yamaha Motor Co. have co-developed an innovative airbag system for the new Tricity 300 commuter scooter. This is a significant step toward making advanced safety solutions accessible to a wider range of riders, moving beyond their previous availability solely on high-end motorcycles. The collaboration reflects Autoliv's continued expansion beyond its core business and supports the company's long-term strategic direction.
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read more ... Euro NCAP welcomes the Swiss Council for Accident Prevention BFU (Beratungsstelle für Unfallverhütung) as an Affiliate Member of its car safety testing programme. The Swiss Council for Accident Prevention conducts research and offers guidance aimed at reducing the number of serious accidents in Switzerland. For nearly 90 years, the BFU has worked to make Swiss citizens safer both on the roads and in their everyday lives.
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read more ... HighTec EDV-Systeme GmbH announced that NOVELIC's Automotive Cabin Advanced Monitoring (ACAM) solution - an award-winning in-cabin radar monitoring system - was developed using the HighTec Development Platform. NOVELIC s ACAM solution is a cutting-edge automotive radar technology designed to monitor the vehicle cabin and detect the presence and movement of occupants, including children.
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read more ... For the past five decades, MGA has established firm roots in the automotive safety industry through developments in full vehicle crash testing, pedestrian protection, active safety, and more. With growing demand for comprehensive testing, our teams bring extensive experience in creating safer roads and occupant protection, particularly through airbag deployments.
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read more ... The National Transportation Safety Board called for standardized performance requirements and greater oversight to improve the safety of automated vehicle technology. The NTSB investigated two fatal 2024 crashes in which vehicles using Ford Motor Company's hands-free partial automation system, BlueCruise, failed to stop for stationary vehicles.
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read more ... Toyota Motor Europe announces the opening of a Toyota Digital Hub in Wroc aw. The centre will focus on developing applications using advanced technologies for Toyota and Lexus vehicles across Europe. The hub is expected to employ around 200 highly qualified technical specialists.
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read more ... Microchip Technology and Sunny Smartlead announces a strategic collaboration to expand the Automotive SerDes Alliance Motion Link (ASA ML) ecosystem. As part of this collaboration, Sunny Smartlead is introducing Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) camera modules built on Microchip's VS700 family of ASA ML devices, designed to enable faster, simpler and more cost-effective camera development for the automotive industry.
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read more ... As part of the large scale innovation initiative NXT GEN AI METHODS, IPG Automotive continues to strengthen its role in supporting next generation AI technologies for autonomous driving. More than 20 organizations from across the automotive industry have joined forces in the three year project launched in early 2024 to leverage generative AI for perception, prediction, and planning in automated driving systems.
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read more ... New research from France highlights a persistent and worrying safety gap: nearly two out of three children are still not properly secured in vehicles. The OURSE study (Observing Child Safety on the Roads), conducted by the Prévention Routière association in partnership with CEESAR and LAB, warns that despite recent progress, installation errors remain a major threat to young passengers.
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read more ... When we talk about making vehicles safer, the picture in our heads is often of SUVs, sedans and minivans carrying commuters to work or families around town on weekends. But what about the vehicles that millions of people drive as part of their jobs? From tractor-trailers and box trucks on the interstate to delivery vans and work trucks winding through our neighborhoods, commercial vehicles are an often overlooked part of the road safety landscape.
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read more ... A significant share of road crashes happen while people are driving for work. For many employees, driving is part of the job even though they are not professional drivers. Limited training, time pressure, stress, fatigue, and demanding schedules can increase crash risk and contribute to musculoskeletal issues. Discomfort, both physical and psychological, may also affect attention and the correct use of vehicle safety systems.
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read more ... Annually, around 50 motorcyclists die as a result of a road crash in the Netherlands, and this number has hardly changed in the last ten years. At the same time, the fatality risk for motorcyclists is many times higher than for car drivers, for example. This prompted SWOV to conduct an in-depth study into serious motorcycle crashes.
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read more ... TRL has unveiled a new brand identity, its first major update in over a decade, marking a significant milestone in its evolution and future direction. The refreshed brand introduces a new strapline, "Shaping Transport", capturing TRL's role at the forefront of next-generation mobility. The update reflects the organisation s continued commitment to delivering world-leading research and software solutions across surface transport and related markets.
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