Collision Avoidance on Vans – new safety ratings

By |2023-03-03T09:45:38+00:00March 3rd, 2023|Van Law, Van management, Van News|

To reduce the threat that vans pose to other road users, EURO NCAP and Thatcham Research have released updated ratings for 18 best-selling commercial vans giving `a weighted focus on the ‘active’ crash avoidance systems on vans – systems that help to avoid or reduce the severity of crashes. In 2019, just 12.8% of new vans registered had autonomous emergency braking as standard, compared with 62% of new cars.

How safe is your van?

By |2020-12-14T10:08:41+00:00December 14th, 2020|Van News|

Data from 2018 showed vans were involved in more accidents that resulted in fatal injuries to other road users, per mile travelled, than any other type of vehicle on the UK’s roads. Between 2013 and 2018, collisions involving vans were responsible for a 14% increase in the number of serious injuries to pedestrians, car occupants, and van occupants. Cyclist casualties also rose by 22%.

Three-star result for Mercedes Citan in Euro NCAP safety tests

By |2013-04-26T16:23:41+01:00April 26th, 2013|Van News|

Mercedes Citan Kombi ‘failed to shine’ in Euro NCAP tests THE Mercedes-Benz Citan has achieved an overall three-star rating in its Euro NCAP safety tests. The Citan was tested in its MPV Kombi 109 Blue Efficiency 'High' grade form. While the Citan scored well in some areas for safety, it was disappointing in many others - especially for [...]

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