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> In 2026, Euro NCAP points will be deducted if some controls aren't physical. > Euro NCAP is not a government regulator, so it has no power to mandate carmake
by wnevets 3y ago
> In 2026, Euro NCAP points will be deducted if some controls aren't physical.
> Euro NCAP is not a government regulator, so it has no power to mandate carmakers use physical controls for those functions.
Why isn't this headline clickbait, what am I missing?
edit: the headline used to have the word Regulator in it.
- magicalhippo 3y agoThat some consumers, maybe even many, pay attention to NCAP ratings before buying a car.
- culopatin 3y agoCar manufacturers still like their cars to look good and some people do look at those ratings when buying a car. Or you think people bought the old Volvo 240 because it’s sexy?
- arlort 3y agoNot too familiar with this specific sector, but I can see two reasons why this could be more than nothing 1. If the evaluator is well established it's likely companies would be negatively impacted if they get lower scores even if it just means lower sales rather than an outright ban 2. It seems that while Euro NCAP is not a regulator it is pretty involved with national agencies, so this might be a signal that things are starting to move towards official rules. Of the "self-regulate or you will be regulated" variety