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🚚 Ford Transit Courier tops latest Euro NCAP van safety ratings 🚚 The latest van safety ratings have been published by testing organisation Euro NCAP, showing a significant improvement from the industry. The latest round of ratings, which are based on vans’ advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), show 40% of vans achieved the top platinum rating. These included the top-rated Ford Transit Courier, which achieved a 93% score, ahead of the Mercedes-Benz Vito, which received a 90% score. Other platinum vans were the Renault Master (scoring 84%), Nissan Interstar (84%), Volkswagen Caddy Cargo (83%), Ford Transit Connect (83%), and Maxus eDeliver 5 (82%). Read more online: https://lnkd.in/e8dHKZFs 🔔 Click our follow button to see regular van and fleet industry news and insights, and subscribe to our weekly newsletter 🔔 #WhatVan #vansafety #euroncap #ford #mercedes #renault #nissan #volkswagen #maxus Euro NCAP - For Safer Cars, Vans & Trucks Ford Pro UK Mercedes-Benz Vans UK

🏆 Business Safety: Platinum ratings for Ford Transit and Chinese Farizon SV 🏆 Euro NCAP believes small businesses or fleet managers purchasing vans should have access to the same safety information as regular consumers, and evaluates 95% of vans available on the European market. Today, Euro NCAP releases ratings for two vans: the #Ford #Transit and #Farizon #SV, both of which are awarded Platinum ratings for the high level of safety technologies fitted into the vehicles. 🦺👏 The latest version of the Transit excels in all areas, becoming the latest commercial van from Ford to gain a Platinum rating. With safety technologies on par with modern passenger cars, the Ford Transit offers the highest levels of safety for its drivers and other road users, bringing advanced confidence to driving on European roads. 🛣️ The Farizon SV, from Chinese giant Geely, is the newest and most futuristic offering in this segment and comes with most of the latest safety technologies. These perform well in Euro NCAP’s tests. Speed assistance is the only area where the Farizon did not excel—the van lost points as it does not include a speed control function to actively limit its speed. Despite this, the van’s Platinum rating places it among the best options for those looking for safety. 🚸 "We’ve seen a large increase in the fitment of safety technologies in commercial vans since the EU’s General Safety Regulation (GSR2) came into effect in July 2024. But Euro NCAP’s Platinum rating shows that a van’s performance goes beyond this legislation. We congratulate both Ford for its continued dedication in the safety sphere and Farizon for their high level of safety commitment as their van enters the European market. We would urge fleet managers to consider vans for their businesses that have the Euro NCAP Platinum rating. These are the vehicles that most significantly outperform GSR2 regulations and offer commercial fleets safer choices that prevent crashes or mitigate their severity," says Dr. Aled Williams, Euro NCAP Programme Director. ⚙️🧑💻 Ford in Europe / Ford Motor Company Farizon Auto / FARIZON / GEELY Know more about their results here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eQX3M5fk 🚗 #ncap #euroncap #safety #forsafercars #forsafervans #howsafeisyourcar #saferroads #safety #rating #roadsafety #drivesafely #cars #safercars #safetyratings #consumerprotection #electricvehicles #crashavoidance #vans #commercialvans #smallpanelvans #fleet #logistics #highways #city #fleetmarket

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🚚 Safety systems preventing many van accidents, VW research finds 🚚 Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) have prevented at least one accident for 45% of UK van drivers in the past year, according to a study by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. The survey also found that the average cost of van repairs had risen to £534, compared with £525 a year earlier. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles product marketing manager Alice Axtell said: “With repair costs on the rise, the impact that accidents can have on the day-to-day running of a business is significant." Read more online: https://lnkd.in/ek6ArQfH 🔔 Click our follow button to see regular van and fleet industry news and insights, and subscribe to our weekly newsletter 🔔 #WhatVan #vans #lcvs #volkswagen Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles UK

The Euro NCAP testing of car safety performance has been in operations for almost 30 years and has become an important factor to drive safer cars on the European roads. Yesterday we saw the launch of Euro NCAPs Truck Safe program where heavy goods vehicles have been tested for safety for the first time. This is a great milestone towards the drive of achieving Vision Zero, look forward to see the program continue raising awareness and focus on active and passive safety measures that makes a positive change. Exciting times ahead!

Assessing HGVs for safety in regard to making our roads safer. This new Euro NCAP process looks at the time before a crash, during, and after and provides ratings based on each segment. These include safe driving including driver and occupant monitoring, driver assistance and direct visibility. Also included are the assessment of the ADAS or other technology that can assist in avoiding a crash or reducing severe nature of such. And lastly they look at the ability to extract people from a vehicle. While some of these new testing factors involve those inside a vehicle it is encouraging that so many take into account making trucks safer in interactions with vulnerable road users. Kudos to Euro NCAP - For Safer Cars, Vans & Trucks for their new TRUCK SAFE assessment program and their first run of truck evaluations.

This Euro NCAP report is truly momentous. The first HGV truck assessment which hopefully will drive an improvement in safety features being fitted to Trucks. Just look at the progress made to cars since 1997 and the number of lives saved since then. A must read for every transport manager and people who select vehicles for their fleet. Tell your staff, and your insurance broker the vehicles you are selecting are the best and safest on the market. See the report here https://lnkd.in/ejDQgC5E

⭐ Heavy Goods Vehicle safety in the spotlight as Euro NCAP launches brand-new TRUCK SAFE assessment programme ⭐ Euro NCAP - For Safer Cars, Vans & Trucks releases its first set of test results as it continues its drive towards achieving Vision Zero. 🚛 The safety of the trucks on European roads is in the spotlight after Euro NCAP today revealed the first set of results for its brand-new TRUCK SAFE assessment programme. This is the very first time that HGVs have been tested for safety. Out of nine trucks assessed, Volvo’s FH Aero and FM models both earned a maximum five-star rating, while IVECO’s current S-WAY model emerged as the weakest performer with one star. 🛣️ “This testing shows there is a big difference between the relative safety of current truck models. It’s worth noting the differences we’re seeing are down to manufacturers’ current safety strategies. That means these results provide a strong snapshot of the HGV market before Euro NCAP influences the safety of vehicles," explains Matthew Avery, Euro NCAP's Director of Strategic Development. ⚙️🦺 Read the press release here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eK_tfktT 🚚 Scania Group Volvo Trucks MAN Truck & Bus SE Mercedes-Benz Trucks IVECO DAF Trucks NV / DAF Trucks UK Renault Trucks #protocols #forsafercars #forsafertrucks #devslaw #roadsafety #euroncap #cityandhighway #trucks #trucksafety #safetrucks #heavydutyvehicles #freight #logistics #fleet #HGVs #Nearside #Turn #technologies #truckmakers #forsaferjourneys #commercialfleet #roadauthorities #saferroads #TruckSafe2024 #ResultsReveal #itsabouttime

Great to see this project coming to fruition. It's eye-opening the range of scores though - some trucks are *significantly* more likely to avoid a collision than others. Check out the official test videos on https://lnkd.in/eKvdN858 to see how AB Dynamics ADAS platforms and Dynamic Research, Inc. targets played a central part in this ground-breaking test program.

Several major automakers, including Toyota, Kia, and Ford, have issued recalls. It's crucial to ensure the safety of your vehicle. Check out the latest recall information in the link below #AutoRecalls #SafetyFirst #StayInformed #recall #airbag #recycle #safety #automotiveindustry #canada #circulareconomy #publicsafety https://bit.ly/41YODx7