Euro NCAP has released new Pedestrian Test and Assessment Protocols that will go in effect in 2013. These protocols prescribe how, as of 2013, new vehicles will be tested and rated using a grid method for the bonnet. This marks another important step forwards to incorporate CAE into Euro NCAP's assessment scheme. The current protocols are used for all vehicle tests in 2012 up to and including the November release. For cars to be released in February 2013, the new protocols will be applied.
The following table lists the updated protocols and provides direct links:
| Protocol | Version |
| Euro NCAP Assessment Protocol – PP | 6.0 |
| Pedestrian Test Protocol | 6.0 |
All changes to the pedestrian test procedures will be discussed and demonstrated at the PraxisConference Pedestrian Protection on 20.-21. June 2012 in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany. Reserve your seat now!Read more: carhs.de/pkf
The 2012 Annual Meeting of the Global New Car Assessment Programme (Global NCAP) will be held in Malaysia from 23rd to 24th of May. The event will also feature the launch of the MIROS PC3 Crash Lab and the ASEAN NCAP crash test programme, together with vehicle ‘eSafety’ demonstrations featuring Electronic Stability Control and Anti-Lock Brakes in motorbikes. 
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has closed its safety defect investigation into the potential risk of fire in Chevy Volts that have been involved in a serious crash. The agency’s investigation has concluded that no discernible defect trend exists and that the vehicle modifications recently developed by General Motors reduce the potential for battery intrusion resulting from side impacts.
The child passenger safety experts at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have announced the launch of the new website Car Seat Safety for Kids, replacing the popular Keeping Kids Safe During Crashes.
A joint effort of the Center for Injury Research and Prevention and the Kohl’s Injury Prevention Program at CHOP, Car Seat Safety for Kids was made possible with the generous support of Global Automakers and Kohl’s.
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has released 5 star crash test ratings for the Subaru Impreza, the Subaru XV, the Toyota Camry, Honda Civic and Hyundai Veloster.
The Kistler Group has grown its revenue again in 2011. The continuing boom in the automobile industry has helped Kistler to achieve the best result in its 52-year history in 2011. With the new Tech Center in Detroit, the construction of a Tech Center in Shanghai and new production facilities, the sensor specialist is positioned itself also as a system provider for the future.
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UN ECE) published a series of amendments to Regulation No. 29 on commercial vehicle cab safety which introduced some significant amendments to the impact tests applicable to truck cabs. Among the new tests are increases in energy levels for the pendulum impacts for the frontal impact scenario, a new pendulum impact test procedure for the 90° rollover and a revised roof crush test for vehicles with a GVW over 7500 kg for the 180° rollover scenario.
Compliance with the requirements of ECE 29.03 becomes mandatory for new types of vehicle from 30th January 2017.
