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<\/p>\nThe latest set of assisted driving gradings have been released by Euro NCAP, based on assessments of three new vehicles, the Alfa Romeo Tonale (\u2018moderate\u2019), Nissan Ariya (\u2018very good\u2019) and Renault Austral (\u2018very good\u2019).<\/p>\n
Thatcham Research, the automotive risk intelligence company and Euro NCAP partner, played a prominent role in the design of the assessments, which focus on ensuring drivers are aware of their responsibilities when using an assisted driving system, along with encouraging the development of balanced systems that provide meaningful support while avoiding motorists becoming disengaged from the driving task.<\/p>\n
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Dominic Tough, Thatcham Research research engineer, commented on the new results: \u201cAssisted Driving technology is an increasingly common feature on new vehicles.<\/p>\n
“It combines adaptive cruise control and electronic lane keeping functions to support the driver and make motoring easier. Crucially, it does not replace the driver who retains responsibility for safety and must stay engaged.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is in part why the Alfa Romeo Tonale has been awarded a \u2018moderate\u2019 rating by Euro NCAP. Although the nomenclature used to describe the system itself (Active Driving Assist) accurately portrays functionality, the brand\u2019s associated marketing materials make several references to \u2018autonomous\u2019 driving and by doing so, overstate system capability.<\/p>\n
\u201cReferences to autonomy must be treated with caution, to allay confusion regarding the driver\u2019s legal responsibilities for safe transit.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Nissan Ariya and Renault Austral were both awarded \u2018very good\u2019 ratings in the assessments.<\/p>\n
Tough continued: \u201cThe Nissan Ariya and Renault Austral\u2019s \u2018very good\u2019 Assisted Driving ratings are a product of excellent safety back-up functions, combined with well-balanced levels of driver engagement and driving assistance.<\/p>\n
\u201cBoth brands communicate the limitations of system capability effectively, leaving no doubt that this is Assisted Driving technology that supports \u2013 but does not replace \u2013 an attentive and engaged driver.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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