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Euro NCAP has released results for 18 vans that have been tested under more stringent commercial van ratings for 2023. In 2021, Euro NCAP launched the rating to improve safety information for fleet managers and provide a safer experience for van drivers and other road users. Good improvements in system performance and availability were reported when Euro NCAP revisited the van results one year later. The latest results show the Fiat Ducato, rated Platinum last year, once again tops the list but is dropping to Gold under this year's tougher protocol. The Nissan Interstar retains its least safe position and continues to be rated Not Recommended based on its lack of crash avoidance systems. Under Euro NCAP's plans, by 2026, vans will be expected to have the same advanced driver assistance systems requirements as passenger cars, and the van rating will from then on only consider standard fitment across all European markets. Other results include the Ford Transit, which like the Fiat Ducato achieved a Gold rating. The Mercedes-Benz Vito drops from Gold to a Silver rating, where it joins the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Volkswagen Transporter, Renault Trafic, Nissan Primastar and Volkswagen Crafter. A new rating scheme is also planned. Euro NCAP is planning to soon introduce of a rating scheme for heavy goods vehicles. |