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However, it was in Safety Backup
where the car did not reach minimum
standards, speci昀椀cally the overall poor
performance of ACC against stationary
vehicles, and the lack of action taken in
case of an unresponsive driver. In this
critical scenario, the system effectively
switches off steering support after a
prolonged period of inactivity whilst
maintaining speed control .
All the systems tested by Euro
NCAP provide assistance only. More
advanced “Level 3” technologies are
emerging that will allow drivers to no
longer remain focused on the driving
task. Euro NCAP says it will continue
to monitor the development of these
technologies.
In ongoing discussions at the UNECE
in Geneva, carmakers are pushing for
hands-off driving and system-initiated
lane changes (in non-emergency
situations) to be made available on
Level 2 assisted driving systems in
Europe. ETSC says this risks blurring
the line between fully automated and
assisted driving and a lack of clarity
over whether the human driver or the
vehicle system is in control of driving.
Head to page 26 to read about Euro
NCAP’s latest assessment of Assisted
Driving systems.
According to data from HPI, SUVs
make up third of all vehicles on UK
roads, accounting for 60% of all new
car registrations in 2023.
Experts at automotive data company
HPI picked ten used models coming
in at under £11K. Chris Plumb, senior
valuations editor at HPI, said: “The SUV
market, in particular, remains one of
the fastest growing and most exciting
vehicle sectors, with manufacturers
continuing to put a great deal of
emphasis on design, styling and
performance to capitalise on this
continuous growth.
STELLANTIS
LAUNCHES THIRD ALL-NEW,
MULTI-ENERGY PLATFORM
hybrid, hydrogen, battery electric
(BEV) and range-extender electric
vehicle (REEV) technologies.
The STLA frame offers best-in-Class
690-mile electri昀椀ed range or
500-mile BEV range, towing and
payload, said Stellantis. Designed
for full-size, body-on-frame trucks
and SUVs, STLA Frame is versatile:
supports internal combustion,
STLA Frame is built using advanced,
high-strength steel, delivering
improved durability and rigidity with
less weight. The widened center
section houses the battery pack, with
reinforced frame rails that protect the
battery in the event of a side impact.
Engineered with high 昀氀exibility, STLA
Frame features 400-volt and 800-volt
EV architectures and offers DC fast
charging up to 350 kW, adding 100
miles in just 10 minutes.
MINI COOPER
CONVERTIBLE
PRODUCTION RETURNS TO
MINI PLANT OXFORD
MINI Plant Oxford celebrated the
start of production of the MINI
Cooper Convertible for the 昀椀rst time
since 2015. The model joins the MINI
Cooper 3-Door and MINI Cooper
5-Door, making MINI Plant Oxford
the home of the MINI Cooper family.
The fourth generation MINI Cooper
Convertible includes a revised
exterior design, sustainable interior
materials, and innovative in-car
technology.
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90 UK
INSURERS
AWARE OF
OMODA &
JAECOO UK
LINE-UP
OMODA UK partnership with
Thatcham Research partnership
means OMODA & JAECOO UK
lineup introduced to more than 90 UK
insurers.
"At Thatcham Research’s Repair
Technology Centre, we demonstrated
the ease of repair and swift parts
availability for our vehicles – an
essential advantage for drivers and
insurers alike," said OMODA, a
crossover SUV marque of Chinese
vehicle manufacturer, Chery.
"Our work with Thatcham Research
began in the early design phase,
helping us create models that are not
only sophisticated but also secure and
insurance-ready. We're future-proo昀椀ng
upcoming models like the JAECOO 7
and OMODA 9, to enhance insurability
and safety for our customers."
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