• Thatcham Research and What Car? present 10-car shortlist for the What Car? Safety Award 2023
• Judges only consider five-star Euro NCAP rated vehicles, along with other criteria such as safety innovation and mass market appeal
• All cars tested by Euro NCAP in 2022 score four- or five-star rating for first time in programme history
• Results show safety performance remains a top priority for carmakers and motorists
• Emerging manufacturer entrants make impressive safety debuts in the UK market
• Award judges note increased prevalence of partition airbags that prevent occupant interaction in a side collision and Driver Monitoring Systems – boosting new vehicle safety standards

The two organisations aim to leverage their strengths in testing infrastructure and state-of-the-art equipment to jointly offer advanced testing and certification services in ADAS, ride and handling, and vehicle dynamics.

Author: Simon Turner, Campaign Manager for the Driving for Better Business programme

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