Euro NCAP: Organisational Updates

 Safe Driving

Latest Changes in October Release

• Summary of the changes incorporated into v1.1 Safe Driving protocols - rationale and impact

Safe Driving: First Thoughts for 2029

 In Depth: General Vehicle Controls and Local Hazards

Data For Road Safety (DFRS): Advancing Safer Roads with Euro NCAP

• Introduction of the DFRS initiative, which unites European governments, industry, and partners to share real-time road safety data.
• How DFRS supports the EU’s target to halve road deaths and serious injuries by 2030, and how it enables secure data exchange between vehicles, infrastructure, and service providers.
• DFRS collaboration with Euro NCAP: showing how safety data sharing is integrated with vehicle safety assessments.
• Showcase the growing partnership and the real-world impact of DFRS and overall improvement in road safety.

HMI Checklist

• Reintroduce physical controls for critical functions
• Evaluate driver monitoring & usability of HMI systems
• Potential impact on star rating

Link Between Driver State and ADAS

From Test Data to Insights: Streamlining Safety Performance Analysis

 Crash Avoidance

Latest Changes in October Release

• Summary of the changes incorporated into v1.1 Crash Avoidance protocols - rationale and impact

Crash Avoidance: First Thoughts for 2029

 In Depth: LSS Driver Acceptance and Virtual Testing Crash Avoidance

Acceptance of Lane Departure Functions

• Analysis of over 600 individual tests for 30 different vehicles
• Potential influence on the 2026 Lane Departure Collisions Test and Assessment Protocols

Virtual Testing for Crash Avoidance

• Integration of Virtual Testing protocols in 2026 systems
• Enhanced simulation to cover More scenarios efficiently
• Balanced hybrid testing approach

 General

The Manufacturer's Viewing

Roadmap beyond 2029

• Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) & Automation
• Expanded VRU Scenarios
• Gender and Age Inclusivity
• Electric Vehicle (EV) Safety
• Data Sharing and Real-Time Hazard Warnings
• Holistic Safety Approach

 General (continued)

Overall Rating and Links between Categories

• Minimum performance thresholds in each of the four categories and compensation
• Red body regions
• Prerequisite in the AD grading area for a 5-star rating in the car safety area
• Rating Outlook 2029

 Commercial Vehicles and Vans

Van Assessment

• Transition to stars
• 2026 protocol
  • Safe Driving
  • Crash Avoidance
  • Crash Protection
  • Post-Crash

Current Status of HGV Assessment

• Rationale for the HGV rating scheme
• Current status and results
• Details on individual tests

Roadmap for Commercial Vehicles

• Future Development
• Scope expansion

 Post Crash

Latest Changes in October Release

• What has changed in the latest protocol updates w.r.t. the first protocol versions?

New Evaluations in 2026 Version and Preconditions

• Rescue information
  • Rescue sheets
  • Emergency Response Guide
• Post crash intervention
  • Advanced eCall
• Vehicle extrication
  • Energy management
  • Occupant extrication

 Crash Protection

Latest Changes in October Release

• What has changed in the latest protocol updates w.r.t. the first protocol versions?

New Evaluations in 2026 Version and Preconditions

• Frontal impact
  • Point calculation
  • Modifiers
  • VT and Sled
• Side impact
  • New assessment for Far Side and VT
  • Modifier and point calculation
• Child safety
  • Prerequisites and dynamic assessment
• Future Developments for 2029
  • Barrier
  • Kneemapping
  • Thor 5%
  • Rear impact

 In Depth: VRU Protection

VRU Protection

• Amendments in 2026 Protocol and Technical Bulletin
• A-Pillar Assessment
• Challenges in aPLI testing and certification
• Discussions/Outlook

Lab Showcase: Frontal Impact Safety Assessment for Euro NCAP 2026 at CSI

• Location and Specialization
• High-End Technology and Expert Knowledge
• Early Validation Opportunities (e.g. Pre-Tests or Prototype Evaluation)