Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles win Safety Award at the What Van? Awards 2022
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles win Safety Award at the What Van? Awards 2022
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has been praised for its commitment to making its van range the safest on the roads with its innovative technology.
Volkswagen was the first brand to introduce autonomous emergency braking (AEB) as standard across the whole range in 2019.
Thatcham Research estimates autonomous braking - where the van’s front assist sensors automatically apply the emergency brakes if it detects an oncoming collision below 19mph - could save 1,000 lives and 120,000 casualties over the next decade.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles also offers additional driver assistance technology to improve driver comfort and safety including Crosswind Assist, Lane Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Park Assist.
In tests undertaken by Euro NCAP in association with the Thatcham Research Centre, the Volkswagen Transporter achieved the top-level Gold certification in becoming the highest-ranked van overall.
The Caddy Cargo was also highly commended in the Compact Van of the Year category, with the judges recognising the van’s drive, comfort, and advanced technologies.