EURO NCAP VERDICTS ON SAFETY TECH

Audi A6

“Adaptive cruise assist provides subtle steering support resulting in a good balance. In the absence of lane markings or other vehicles to act as a guide, it will change to passive mode and resume assistance when lane markings are detected.”

Ford Focus

“Co-pilot360 on the Ford Focus gives the driver a high level of support while maintaining the impression of the driver being in control with the car assisting them. The system is readily perceived as a system to assist the driver.”

Volvo V60

“The name ‘Pilot Assist’ indicates that it is a driverassist system. It warns the driver that it’ll deactivate 15 seconds after they let go of the steering wheel, and does this alongside deactivating the cruise control, bringing the car to a gentle stop.”

BMW 5 Series

“Marketing information from BMW is misleading and does not show the intended use of the system as it is stated that steering support will take over from the driver while at the same time the driver takes his hands off the steering wheel.”

Nissan Leaf

“When approaching a stationary car, in the braking scenario and in the ‘cut-in’ and ‘cut-out’ scenarios, the system offers limited support, the driver being primarily required to handle the situation”.

Tesla Model S

“The name ‘Autopilot’ implies a fully automated system. However, that is not the case. In the absence of lane markings, Autopilot will stay engaged and will try to steer a safe path. With the sensors the Tesla has, this is nearly impossible to do reliably.”