Published works

Position Papers

Procedures

  • November 2024 - RCAR Low-speed structural crash test protocol (Issue 2.5)
  • December 2023 - RCAR P-AEB test procedure
  • October 2023 - RCAR Design Evaluation Tool (DET). DET Supporting documents
  • July 2023 - Bumper Test Procedure (Version 2.3)
  • January 2017 - Assessing reverse AEB system performance in reversing collisions
  • October 2014 - Assessing the performance of Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) systems in front-to-rear collisions
  • January 2014 - Technical Criteria for Certification of Body Replacement Parts
  • March 2008 - Static Head Restraint Evaluation (Version 3)
  • March 2008 - Dynamic Head Restraint Evaluation (Version 3)

Design Guides

  • August 2023 - RCAR Guideline for Electronic Immobilisers in Connected Cars
  • April 2020 - RCAR New Repairability Design Guide
  • April 2019 Requirements for Virtual Vehicle Keys
  • March 2009 - Motorcycle Design Guide - A guide to minimize damage and facilitate repairs in low speed or stationary falls
  • August 2008 - RCAR Design Guide - A manufacturers' guide to ensure good design practice for repairability and limitation of damage (Version 1.1)
  • August 2008 - Car Security Design Guide and Evaluation System

Policy Papers

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