1. Progression to Public Consultation The July 2025 version marks a significant step in the regulatory process, transitioning from an internal draft to a public consultation phase. This indicates that the specification is nearing finalization and is now open for feedback from stakeholders, paving the way for broader industry adoption and regulatory enforcement. 2. Structural Refinements and...
Introduction Automotive cybersecurity has rapidly become a critical priority as vehicles integrate more electronic control units (ECUs), connectivity, and advanced driving features. While past efforts often focused on software, attention is now turning to the hardware level – especially the semiconductor chips that execute safety-critical and security functions. Secure automotive chips can...
A critical analysis of the VSDPS testing framework in light of existing regulation, industrial realities, and technological developments Introduction Industry associations are businesses too – always on the lookout for new revenue streams and monetisation models. Euro-NCAP is no exception: Having made its name (and money) from vehicle safety assessments and crash tests, the organisation’s...
Ein kritischer Beitrag zur Bewertung des VSDPS-Testverfahrens im Lichte bestehender Regulierung, industrieller Realität und technischer Entwicklung Einleitung Verbände sind auch nur Unternehmen – immer auf der Suche nach neuen Geschäftsmodellen und Einkunftsquellen. Euro-NCAP ist da keine Ausnahme: Während man bisher mit der Safety-Bewertung von Fahrzeugen und diesbezüglichen Tests sein...
Now, let me be clear — I don’t want to give the impression that only the United States has managed to install incompetence as a prerequisite for political leadership. No, no. We in the EU are equally blessed. This time, instead of our “shotgun-Uschi” Ursula v.d. Leyen, we’ve been treated to her deputy: none other than the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas...