The new small off-roader
#VolvoXC40
achieves a five-star rating in
#EuroNCAP
's second round of results for 2018. Read the full story here:
#ForSaferCars
Today is Euro NCAP's Manufacturers' Viewing.
All crashed cars from the last year are displayed in a large hall in Belgium. Car manufacturers, engineers and all interested parties can learn from each other how to improve safety
#forsafercars
#forsaferroads
#forasaferfuture
Why do dummies weigh so much? Because people weigh that much. The dummies are not just shop mannequins you can carry over your shoulder. They are scientifically accurate test tools, designed to react in the same way as a human body in a crash They are ‘biofidelic’
Did you know that Euro NCAP retested two light commercial vans? The Ford Transit and the Transit Custom were reassessed after
@Ford
made seat belt reminders standard for all occupants across the European market. This now results in two Gold Winners in our Commercial Van ranking👏
The
#Volvo
V60 and its partner the S60 achieve a maximum five star rating in
#EuroNCAP
’s last round of results for 2018. Watch the video here:
#ForSaferCars
Renault ZOE = ZERO STARS
The facelifted
#Renault
ZOE offers poor protection in crashes overall, poor vulnerable road user protection and lacks meaningful crash avoidance technology, disqualifying it for any stars.
#forsafercars
#zerostarcar
Do you know that every car has a rescue sheet? This document contains critical information for first aid responders to help victims of a car crash to be quickly and safely extricated from the car. Saving time saves lives!
Have you noticed that the front-end of many new vehicle models is a little flat. That's not by mistake. The flat front-end of today's vehicles is there to minimise the risk of injury to pedestrians, and Pedestrian Protection is one of the key elements of every vehicle assessed.
The
@Ford
Mustang Mach-E firmly secures a top 5-⭐️ rating against the latest test requirements. The car comes equipped with a centre airbag, deployable bonnet for VRU protection and advanced driver assistance features 🙃
#forsafercars
#fordmustangmache
Did you know that in 2015 Euro NCAP started to use smaller crash test dummies to replicate proportions that are more representative of the female form? This ensures that restraint systems are effective for male and female car occupants alike.
ID.3 Sets the Tone for a Safe and Clean Future
Today, Euro NCAP publishes its safety rating of the ID.3. Volkswagen’s first full electric vehicle hits the ground running with five-stars.🤩
#forsfercars
@VWGroup
Our next publication of results is scheduled for Wednesday 4 December. A dozen cars were put to the test against the 2018-2019 protocols that within a little will come to an end.
#forsafercars
Fact of the Day: Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) is without doubt the most important active safety system that Euro NCAP has adopted since Electronic Stability Control. AEB systems can reduce rear-end crashes by up to 38% and can lead to a significant reduction in injuries.
⭐ Impressive performance from Chinese carmaker BYD ⭐
Euro NCAP's BYD TANG is a five-star performer. The SEAL-U also performs well with full points for motorcycle AEB.
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#forsafercars
#BYD
The
#Zoe
was originally tested in 2013, where it achieved a 5⭐️rating. However, as we raise the bar every 2 years, and having removed part of the vital airbag which protects against head injuries in side impacts, the car today receives a zero star rating.
BEST IN CLASS 2019
Fifty-five cars were assessed among which forty-one achieved the top accolade. This makes 2019 one of the most impressive years on record since Euro NCAP started to evaluate consumer safety of cars on the European market.
#forsafercars
Did you know that in 2001 the Renault Laguna was the first car to be awarded five stars for occupant protection? Following this success, manufacturers increasingly saw a five star rating as the goal for all their new models. 👍🤗
#forsafercars
@Groupe_Renault
#Audi
,
#BMW
,
#Jaguar
&
#Volvo
impress in the area of active safety and Vulnerable Road User protection, equipped with an
#AEB
system that detects cyclists as well as pedestrians. For more info on these safety technologies:
#ForSaferCars
⭐The XPENG P7 excites with a 5-star rating ⭐
The P7 earns five stars, excelling in adult & child crash protection. It lacks a child presence detection system but has a vehicle submergence solution.
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#forsafercars
#XPENG
Did you know that
@PolestarCars
will perform an overtheair (OTA) update of the
#Polestar2
software very soon and that Euro NCAP looks forward to assessing the upgraded vehicle in the near future. 👏
#ForSaferCars
We’ve published our Ratings Review to explain in more detail how
@EuroNCAP
’s five star safety rating will evolve as part of our
#RoadMap2025
vision. Read it here:
Today, Euro NCAP publishes its second to last release of the year. A dozen cars were put to the test against the 2018-2019 protocols that within a little will come to an end.
#forsafercars
More than 30 models tested in 2017 are on display today and tomorrow at a
#EuroNCAP
Manufacturer's Viewing in Brussels. This is a unique opportunity for the industry to meet the
@euroncap
team and to examine the crash tested cars.
#ForSaferCars
Intervention within the golden hour is crucial, and no time should be lost in finding the correct rescue sheet.
Euro NCAP presents "Euro Rescue", a new resource for all emergency responders in Europe!
Free downloadable rescue sheets available in a few clicks
#FirstResponders
Next Wednesday, July 18, Euro NCAP launches its second round of 2018 crash test results. Follow our social media channels and visit for all the latest news and updates.
#ForSaferCars
To all first responders...
You haven't had the chance to download the app? Download Euro Rescue today and shorten your intervention time!
Android:
Apple:
#eurorescue
#forsafercars
⭐The BYD DOLPHIN makes a splash with a 5-star rating ⭐
The DOLPHIN jumps high with five stars, noted in adult and child safety protection. It also comes equipped with a range of safety technologies.
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#forsafercars
#BYD
Today,
#EuroNCAP
publishes its 6th round of safety ratings of four vehicles. Two BMW’s - the 1 Series and the 3 Series – both achieve a maximum five-star rating. The Jeep Cherokee and the Peugeot 208 settle for four stars apiece.
#forsafercars
#Jeep
#Peugeot208
#bmw1series
@BMW
Cut In & Cut Out are the most challenging of
#EuroNCAP
’s tests & all cars were seriously lacking. A crash could only be avoided if an alert driver braked or steered away. These scenarios highlight how important it is for the driver to remain alert & in control.
#TestingAUTOMATION
In 2014 vulnerable road users accounted for 47% of European road deaths. In 2016 we began testing & rewarding fitment of pedestrian
#AEB
. In 2017 this life saving technology was an option available on 82% of new car models we tested. It was fitted as standard on 61%
#ForSaferCars
The
#FordFocus
impresses in the area of active safety and Vulnerable Road User protection, equipped with an
#AEB
system that detects cyclists as well as pedestrians. Full report:
#ForSaferCars
Did you know that Euro NCAP has published ratings for more than 700 different vehicles, including superminis, family cars, multi-purpose vehicles, roadsters and full electric vehicles? All these results are available on our newsroom:
Subaru's small family car, the Impreza, was tested in 2017 and obtained the full 5 stars. Today, Euro NCAP took a look at the new e-Boxer hybrid version. Standard equipped with the same safety features, the e-Boxer now shares the rating with the original model tested by Euro NCAP
Multitasking behind the wheel?! Euro NCAP goes for safer cars but no matter what you do and how safe your car may be, safety starts with you!
Keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road.
#forsafercars
#drivesafely
The 5 star
#VolvoXC40
scores 97% for adult occupant protection, putting it amongst the top five cars for this aspect of safety tested by
#EuroNCAP
in the last three years. Watch the full video here:
#ForSaferCars
Last year was our busiest ever with nearly 70 models assessed and today
@EuroNCAP
announces our best in class performers of 2017. Full details available from our web site.
The VW ID.5 provides very good Vehicle Assistance with a similar level of Driver Engagement. Combined with excellent safety back-up, the system, overall, offers Very Good highway assistance. 👏
#ForSaferCars
To ensures that restraint systems are effective for male and female car occupants alike, in 2015 Euro NCAP started to use smaller crash test dummies to replicate proportions that are more representative of the female form.
#femalecrashtestdummies
#forsafercars
#women
#womenintech
Autonomous Emergency Braking can reduce crashes by 38%, helping to significantly reduce road traffic injury. In 2017,
#AEB
City was available on 90% of the new models we tested.
#ForSaferCars
Euro NCAP welcomes the latest package of safety measures announced today by the European Commission. The vital importance of vehicle safety has been recognised as well as the life saving benefits of crash avoidance technologies which we have long championed.
#ForSaferCars
Last week we put driver assistance technology to the test with our
#TestingAutomation
launch. Thanks to our speakers, delegates & event partners
@ADAC
&
@GlobalNCAP
. Watch the videos here & view the presentations here
#ForSaferCars
Crashes involving vans tend to be more severe for their opponent vehicles. Improving vehicle compatibility between all types of vehicles on the road is a priority for Euro NCAP and the introduction of the mobile deformable barrier test is a first step towards this goal.
Today,
#EuroNCAP
releases the safety ratings of two new cars. Both
#Volvo
’s new small off-roader, the XC40, and the latest version of
#Ford
’s small family car, the Focus, achieve a maximum five-star rating. Watch the full videos here:
#ForSaferCars
The
#AudiA6
, scoring particularly well for vulnerable road user protection, shows the immediate safety benefits of life saving technologies like
#AEB
. Full report:
#ForSaferCars