The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) is revising its safety rating system. From 2026, vehicles with more physical buttons and fewer touchscreens will score higher. This change is part of Euro NCAP’s Vision 2030, which aims to improve vehicle safety and reflects the shift towards assisted and automated driving technologies. The new rating system will focus on four phases of a potential crash event: Safe Driving, Crash Avoidance, Crash Protection, and Post-Crash Safety. The changes are expected to influence car manufacturers to prioritize physical controls over touchscreens for essential functions.
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