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International RCAR* Conference 2026: Affordable mobility is at risk! Global research centers call for greater focus on preventing and reducing vehicle crash damage
Mexico City, September 28 – This week, the world’s leading motor insurance research institutes meet in Mexico City for the annual international RCAR Conference. Representatives from 19 research institutes in 15 countries.........
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