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Euro NCAP publishes updated Protocols for 2026

Euro NCAP publishes updated and new protocols for the upcoming requirements of the Euro NCAP program. The current versions are available via the following links at SafetyWissen.com.


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TNCAP Version 2 Launch Event

article imageOn October 28, 2025, the "Taiwan New Car Assessment Program Version 2 Launch Event" was held at the Vehicle Research and Testing Center. Presided over by Deputy Minister Wu Sheng-yuan of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications of the Republic of China, the event featured addresses by Legislative Yuan Member Hsieh I-feng, Director Su Tzu-yun of the Institute for National Defense Strategy and Resources, and VRC Chairman Wang Cheng-chien.

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Sony showcases Next-generation Camera Technology using AV elevate

article imageSony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation will showcase its next-generation camera sensor technologies for ADAS and AV applications using rFpro's AV elevate simulation platform. Sony will use AV elevate to demonstrate the performance and capabilities of its technologies before any physical prototypes have been manufactured.

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CATARC publishes Commercial Vehicle Evaluation Management Regulation Version 1.0

article imageThe China Automotive Technology and Research Center Co., Ltd. (CATARC) has published the China Commercial Vehicle Evaluation Management Regulation version 1.0 in Chinese. The current version is available via SafetyWissen.com.


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Autonomous, connected, accessible The Future of Mobility

article imageMore than 100 researchers and numerous industry partners gathered on September 11 for the closing event of the autotech.agil project, highlighting how intelligent, connected, and accessible mobility could shape the future of transportation.

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Qualcomm and Valeo accelerate global Shift to Software-defined Vehicles with scalable ADAS and Safety-centric Systems for Automakers worldwide

article imageQualcomm Technologies, Inc. and Valeo announced an expansion of their longstanding collaboration to deliver Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems and Automated Driving solutions to the global automotive industry. The technology collaboration integrates Qualcomm Technologies' scalable Snapdragon Ride Pilot solutions.

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Smarter, safer Driving: How Simulation powers ADAS Innovation

article imageIt's late at night on a busy highway. A car drifts slightly out of its lane, but before the driver even reacts, the ADAS lane-keeping system gently corrects the course. What could have been a dangerous moment passes unnoticed thanks to advanced sensing and control.

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BYD successfully secured its inaugural 5-Star ASEAN NCAP Rating

article imageASEAN NCAP recently performed an assessment on BYD's latest model, the BYD Seal. The Seal made an outstanding performance in its debut assessment, in which it successfully achieved a 5-Star ASEAN NCAP rating with an overall score of 92.07 points. The sedan obtained a total score based on the four assessed categories: Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) with 38.44 points, Child Occupant Protection (COP) with 16.60 points, Safety Assist (SA) with 19.52 points, and Motorcyclist Safety (MS) with 17.50 points.

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Volvo Cars' multi-adaptive Safety Belt, debuting in the upcoming EX60, named one of TIME s Best Inventions 2025

article imageThe world-first multi-adaptive safety belt, set to debut in Volvo Cars' soon-to-be-revealed fully electric EX60 SUV, has been recognised as one of the Best Inventions of 2025 by TIME. TIME revealed its annual list of the Best Inventions, which features 300 extraordinary innovations changing our lives. For the second year in a row, Volvo Cars is honoured to be included on the list for its latest safety innovation.

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Asleep at the Wheel

article imageDrowsy driving is a form of impaired driving, just like driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs or while distracted by a cellphone. And while many people have a story like mine, the issue gets relatively little attention compared with other problematic driver behaviors. Although there is no single solution for drowsy driving, better awareness of the need for adequate sleep, combined with both tried-and-true infrastructure solutions like rest areas and rumble strips and newer vehicle technology that can jolt us awake or take emergency action, can help mitigate the inevitable human tendency to get tired.

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New SAFER Project: Driver SUPPORTive INteraction and Improved User Experience

article imageEver tried driving with lane keeping or ACC active, only to suddenly realise the system gives up - maybe because of a sharp curve, missing road markings, or a blinded sensor? Drivers are left wondering: why now? what happened? can I trust this next time?

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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!

Introduction to Passive Safety of Vehicles
10.11.2025 - 13.11.2025 Online
Ralf Reuter - carhs.training gmbh EUR 1750
Crashworthy and Lightweight Car Body Design
10.11.2025 - 13.11.2025 Online
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Axel Schumacher - University of Wuppertal EUR 1750
Dummy Training WorldSID 50%
11.11.2025 - 12.11.2025 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1960
Dummy Certification Basics WorldSID 50%
13.11.2025 - 14.11.2025 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 2075
Basics of Homologation
14.11.2025 Online
Christian Radt - EDAG Engineering GmbH EUR 495
Dummy Training THOR
17.11.2025 - 19.11.2025 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 2940
NCAP - New Car Assessment Programs: Tests, Assessment Methods, Ratings
18.11.2025 - 21.11.2025 Online
Direktor & Professor Andre Seeck - BASt - Federal Highway and Transport Research Institute EUR 1750
Crash Safety of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
18.11.2025 - 19.11.2025 in Alzenau
Rainer Justen - Mercedes-Benz AG EUR 1750
Development of Frontal Restraint Systems meeting Legal and Consumer Protection Requirements
19.11.2025 - 20.11.2025 in Alzenau
Kai Golowko - Bertrandt Ingenieurbüro GmbH EUR 1750
Dummy Certification Basics THOR (Draft Procedure)
20.11.2025 - 21.11.2025 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 2940
Introduction to Impact Biomechanics and Human Body Models
24.11.2025 - 27.11.2025 Online
Dr. Karin Brolin - Lightness by Design AB EUR 1750
Passenger Cars in Low-Speed Crashes
25.11.2025 - 27.11.2025 Online
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bachem - Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences EUR 1750
Dummy Training Q1.5, Q3, Q6
25.11.2025 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1150
The Safe Seats Experience 2025
26.11.2025 - 27.11.2025 in Landsberg am Lech
Industry Experts EUR 1920
Dummy Training Q10
26.11.2025 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1150
Dummy Certification Basics Q-Dummys
27.11.2025 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1150
Introduction to the Python Programming Language
02.12.2025 - 05.12.2025 Online
Dr. André Backes - TECOSIM GmbH EUR 1450
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 Transport Research Institute EUR 1450
UpDate Seminar Euro NCAP 2025
10.12.2025 - 11.12.2025 in Hanau
Euro NCAP Experts EUR 1660

Please find the full list of seminars at our website.

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