Euro NCAP makes significant changes to its tests
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From 2026 onwards, Euro NCAP – the organisation that awards the famous safety stars to new cars – will be radically reviewing the way it assesses vehicles. This is a rare overhaul, comparable to that of 2009, when the overall rating system was introduced. ADAC, RACE, AMZS and ACL have tested this new methodology.
Several European automobile clubs, including ADAC, RACE, AMZS and ACL, have joined forces to test the new Euro NCAP protocols that came into force in 2026. Their analysis reveals a profound transformation that goes far beyond crash tests: the entire behaviour of the vehicle — before, during and after an accident — is now being scrutinised. Explanations.
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