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Leon Poultney

Sick of annoying car safety warning systems? Good news, they'll become less 'intrusive' from 2026 –here's why

An angry woman in a car covering her ears.
  • Report states Euro NCAP tests will target “annoying” safety tech
  • Confusing touchscreens will also come under scrutiny
  • Europe’s crash safety body will make big changes for 2026

Europe’s leading crash safety organization, Euro NCAP, has revealed that it is to make significant changes to its testing next year, with a focus on targeting "annoying warnings or intrusive interventions”, according to a report by Autocar.

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