Automakers, particularly premium automakers, are going niche in their car manufacturing, with vehicles like the BMW X4 and the Mini Countryman trying to redefine vehicle classifications. (autoweek.com)
* Euro NCAP follows vehicle manufacturers» recommendations regarding vehicle classification, based on mass, dimensions and body style. (euroncap.com)
Moreover, he was the initiator of the New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP), whose vehicle classification system based on crash tests and a star rating represents the vehicle safety standard in many countries today. (press.bmwgroup.com)