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100-year-long commitment to vehicle safety

DEKRA accredited for Euro NCAP active safety testing

Jan 13, 2025
  • Consumer testing of passenger cars, vans, and trucks
  • DEKRA Technology Center in Brandenburg, Germany, plays crucial role
  • Addressing the evolving challenges of vehicle safety

DEKRA has been accredited for Euro NCAP active safety testing, formally joining its network of approved testing facilities around Europe. DEKRA experts, mainly from the DEKRA Technology Center in Brandenburg, Germany, will contribute to successfully delivering consumer testing of passenger cars, vans, and trucks.

“It is with great pleasure that we welcome DEKRA to Euro NCAP’s trusted network of safety assessment laboratories”, says Dr. Michiel van Ratingen, Secretary General of Euro NCAP. “They have showcased outstanding dedication to advancing vehicle safety across a variety of categories. Their top-tier facilities and expertise will be instrumental as Euro NCAP expands its program and addresses the evolving challenges of vehicle safety.”
DEKRA, with its long-established history in testing and validating automotive components and vehicles, offers state-of-the-art facilities, including test tracks capable of accommodating the high-speed requirements for active safety testing. These laboratories are particularly valuable for Euro NCAP’s growing heavy truck safety program, addressing the increasing demand for rigorous testing in this sector. DEKRA joins Euro NCAP’s network of 12 other accredited testing centers spread across Europe, enhancing its ability to deliver independent, high-quality, and reliable assessments across all vehicle categories.
“DEKRA, with its 100-year-long tradition of promoting vehicle safety, is determined to continue its mission as an active participant of Euro NCAP’s network of laboratories”, says Guido Kutschera, DEKRA Executive Vice President in charge of the Germany-Switzerland-Austria region. “We are confident that our facilities and expertise will play a crucial role in meeting the increasing demands of vehicle safety testing and innovation.”
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