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November 26 2024
UTAC supports World Sustainable Transport Day
The World Sustainable Transport Day calls for rethinking how we move to address climate challenges. This global day raises awareness about the importance of adopting sustainable mobility solutions and highlights…
November 20 2024
European startups, join the CITCOM AI project !
UTAC is proud to be part of the CITCOM AI project, co-funded by BPI France and the European Commission, to support startups in developing AI-based mobility systems. We offer startups…
November 18 2024
UTAC contributes to a new global regulation on display devices
From 11 to 14 November 2024, the WP29 (UNECE World Forum for Harmonisation of Vehicle Regulations) approved a new regulation on display devices for all vehicles in categories M &…
November 14 2024
UTAC appoints two new members to its Executive Committee
UTAC has appointed two new members to its executive committee: Janne Seurujärvi as Vice President Finland, and Anthony Beck as Vice President USA. With their strong experience in the automotive…
November 13 2024
International expansion: UTAC Italy achieves ISO 17020 certification
Since the summer of 2024, UTAC Italy has been awarded ISO 17020 accreditation, an international standard that ensures the competence, impartiality, and consistency of inspection bodies’ processes. As part of…
November 06 2024
UTAC is working with Euro NCAP to improve vehicle safety with new protocols
Euro NCAP, the independent European body responsible for assessing vehicle safety, continues to tighten its requirements with new protocols aimed at improving occupant safety and reducing the risks associated with…
October 31 2024
Porsche Morocco chose UTAC to organise the second edition of its festival
Porsche Morocco chose UTAC to organise the second edition of its festival on the Oued Zem track, featuring the brand’s emblematic models and celebrating, in particular, the 50th anniversary of…
October 29 2024
New versions for Electro Magentic Compatibility standards, UTAC at the forefront
Between 7th and 11th of October, the international meeting of ISO/TC22/SC32/WG3 (vehicle EMC standardisation working group) took place in Budapest. 51 experts from China, France, Germany, Hungary, Japan, South Korea, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden,…
October 29 2024
Join the UTAC 2025 Challenge as a partner!
The UTAC Challenge is making a comeback in 2025, having established itself in just three editions as the must-attend event for engineering and university students. This event stands out for…
October 16 2024
Euro NCAP elects UTAC’s Céline Vallaude as President
Euro NCAP has just announced that its Board of Directors met to elect its new President Céline Vallaude, Head of Expertise & Vehicle Regulation at UTAC is currently the representative…
October 16 2024
Transition to the 6th edition of the IATF rules
The 6th edition of the Rules, which will be implemented on January 1, 2025, brings significant modifications and improvements intended for all IATF-recognized certification bodies and organizations certified according to…
October 10 2024
UTAC supports Mental Health Awareness Day
Mental Health Awareness Day, established on 10th October 1992, is a day dedicated to raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilise efforts in support of…
September 27 2024
UTAC certifies LID Technologies in cybersecurity (R155)
LID Technologies recently reached an important milestone by obtaining ISO/SAE 21434 certification on June 21, 2024, issued by UTAC, the benchmark standard for cybersecurity in the automotive sector.
September 06 2024
BNA is moving
On September 3, the BNA – Bureau de Normalisation de l’Automobile (UTAC Group) – Office of automotive standardization – have moved to the prestigious offices of the Comité des Constructeurs…
August 02 2024
UTAC new homologation portal is now available
This new platform allows you to benefit from new features: real-time status of each application, possibility of submitting draft files in advance, management of assembly plant qualification status and more!
July 31 2024
Harley Davidson tests its young rider engines thanks to UTAC’s expertise!
The iconic American brand called on UTAC’s expertise to go through homologation tests for the young rider versions of its two iconic FatBob and Roadglide models equipped with the Twin-cooled…
July 10 2024
Evolution of regulations on electromagnetic compatibility: UTAC at the forefront!
UTAC is participating in a preparatory research project for the future evolution of EMC regulations. This project is carried out on behalf of the European Commission Laboratory, also called Joint…
June 18 2024
UTAC brings its expertise to the inductive charging of electric vehicles
The INCIT-EV project is an innovative European project that explores new charging infrastructure and associated business models, to improve the experience of electric vehicle users.
June 14 2024
A new amendment to UNECE regulations on hydrogen-fuelled vehicles enters into force on Saturday 15 June.
The World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations, also known as WP.29, is a working party of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). At its 73rd session in…
June 10 2024
Cybersecurity Engineering in the Automotive Industry: DNV and UTAC join Forces
At a time when cybersecurity occupies a paramount place on the agendas of automotive sector companies, two industry leaders, DNV and UTAC, have sealed a strategic partnership to provide comprehensive…
June 06 2024
UTAC Challenge 2024: the winners are…
The edition of the 2024 UTAC Challenge was held at the end of May at the UTAC test center in Linas-Montlhéry. After a day of competition between 12 student teams,…
June 05 2024
European pollution regulations: Euro 7 is coming!
The European regulation which governs emissions from light and heavy vehicles was published last month. This regulation, called Euro 7, should be the last major step before the ban on…
May 31 2024
Discover UTAC’s unique offer for the cybersecurity of your vehicles
Cybersecurity is a key element when it comes to developing and commercializing softwares for vehicles and UTAC can help you with it !
May 28 2024
Finnish President, Alexander Stubb, visits UTAC proving ground in Ivalo
UTAC had the honor to receive the visit of Alexander Stubb, President of the Republic of Finland.
May 24 2024
Save the date: TECH Day Measurements on June 25 on the UTAC site in Linas-Montlhéry
The TECH Day Measurements is a day which aims to bring together players in the automotive ecosystem around a community of experts and speakers from large industrial groups to present…
May 17 2024
UTAC awarded “leader in innovation” by the French magazine Les Échos
For the second year, the French Magazine Les Échos, in partnership with Statista, published the 2024 Innovation Leaders ranking, in which UTAC is recognised.
May 02 2024
UTAC in the community: Julie Scarpa’s commitment to help abused women
On the UTAC site of Linas-Montlhéry, Julie Scarpa is Performance leader in the homologation activity. In addition to her professional commitment, Julie Scarpa is a member of the association “Un…
April 29 2024
UTAC establishes a new subsidiary in Italy
The UTAC italian team will enable the company to develop its transalpine activities and be in line with the strategy of proximity to its existing customers. UTAC Italy will focus…
April 25 2024
Appointment of Laurent Verhelst as Group Chief Financial Officer
UTAC is delighted to announce today the appointment of Laurent Verhelst as Group Chief Financial Officer. Laurent Verhelst joins the UTAC Executive Committee and reports to Connor McCormack, CEO.
April 22 2024
Earth Day: UTAC’s commitment to biodiversity
22nd April is Earth Day. UTAC is focusing this year on biodiversity and across our various sites, initiatives are emerging, demonstrating UTAC’s commitment in this area. There are multiple projects,…
April 08 2024
Driver distraction: UTAC supports new European regulations
Driver distraction – looking at the landscape or at a mobile phone, for example – is a major factor in accidents, accounting for around 20% of all accidents in Europe.…
September 11 2023
Consortium on adverse weather conditions
UTAC is about to officially launch its next industrial consortium, accompanied by a dozen players from the international automotive ecosystem.
September 05 2023
UTAC hosted an international Trade Delegation to the UK, organised by the DBT
UTAC were happy to host an international Trade Delegation to the UK, organised by the DBT (UK Department for Business and Trade).
September 05 2023
UTAC and BLUEBINARIES signed a memorandum of understanding
UTAC and BlueBinaries announce today that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), to provide and position the two companies as end-to-end test solutions & services provider for mobility…
August 30 2023
Evolution of eCall regulations in Saudi Arabia
On August 15, 2023, the Saudi Arabian Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) published a draft document for public consultation.
August 29 2023
UTAC Millbrook is hosting the CENEX Low Carbon Vehicle
UTAC Millbrook is hosting the CENEX Low Carbon Vehicle (LCV) and Connected Automated Mobility (CAM) exhibition, the UK’s leading event dedicated to electric mobility and bringing together the major players…
August 21 2023
New Battery Regulation
The New Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 has been published on July 28th, 2023, and repeals Directive 2006/66/EC.
August 11 2023
Renault chooses UTAC to develop their automotive sounds
As part of its electric mobility projects, Renault Group is developing the sounds of its future cars with the help of the artist Jean-Michel Jarre.
August 08 2023
Cold environment tests at UTAC Ivalo this summer
Summer doesn’t mean the end of cold environment testing at UTAC Ivalo
August 08 2023
UTAC at Auto Testing Expo China from 9 to 11 August
UTAC will be present at the Automotive Testing Expo China show, which will be held from 9 to 11 August in Shanghai, China 🇨🇳
August 08 2023
UTAC is upgrading brake test rig for GTR 24
UTAC is upgrading their brake test rig and will soon be ready to carry out tests according to this new GTR 24.
August 08 2023
Soft mobility: UTAC provides support for regulatory compliance
Small cars, quadricycles, electric bicycles, cargo bikes, scooters – over the last few years, many new ways of getting around have emerged. Voiturettes, quadricycles, vélos à assistance électrique, vélos cargos,…
July 21 2023
UTAC new Group Executive Committee
UTAC announces today its enlarged and international Group Executive Committee. This highly experienced and diverse executive committee is especially aligned to support the major growth areas in the global mobility…
July 19 2023
UTAC and SMVIC strengthen their cooperation.
The Chinese test center SMVIC (Shanghai Motor Vehicle Inspection Certification & Tech Innovation Center) has been co-approved as a Euro NCAP test facility.
July 18 2023
Alfa Romeo Tribe Days at UTAC Linas-Montlhéry Autodrome
The 11th edition of Le Mans Classic was held on the 24 Hours circuit from 29 June to 02 July. It was an opportunity for visitors to admire the many…
July 13 2023
ZF Group at Autodrome UTAC Linas-Monthléry
A look back at the days of 5 and 6 July, during which UTAC welcomed the ZF Group to the UTAC Linas-Montlhéry Autodrome.
July 10 2023
UTAC Challenge 2023
The 2023 edition of the UTAC Challenge – Mobility of the Future took place on May 10 at our TEQMO facilities in Montlhéry.
July 05 2023
UTAC WORKS WITH GUIDE-GNSS TO CALIBRATE GNSS/INS TYPE RT NAVIGATION SYSTEMS.
UTAC works with GUIDE-GNSS to calibrate GNSS/INS type RT navigation systems. With reference to EN 16803 standards, UTAC is working with GUIDE-GNSS, a company that offers to carry out, under…
June 29 2023
[TECHDAY] Save the date!
UTAC, Dewesoft, Panasonic and Ipetronik are joining forces to welcome you to the heart of the UTAC Mortefontaine test centre for a new Tech-Day dedicated to Electric Vehicle Measurement Tests…
June 27 2023
UTAC HAS JUST OBTAINED ISO 45001 ACCREDITATION FROM COFRAC
The UTAC teams are pleased to announce that they have obtained ISO 45001 COFRAC accreditation (international standard for occupational health and safety management systems), enabling UTAC to issue companies with…
June 26 2023
APPOINTMENT OF FRANÇOIS MINNE AS COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR FOR OEMS
François Minne will strengthen the Sales & Marketing department to manage the sales team for all the OEMs’ activities in the EMEA region and implement the action plans dedicated to…
June 23 2023
GCK Mobility tested hydrogen buses at CEM Laboratory of UTAC Linas-Montlhéry
The CEM Laboratory at UTAC Linas-Montlhéry has tested a hydrogen-powered bus on behalf of GCK Mobility. This represents a significant advance in the field of clean transport, as it emits…
June 20 2023
AI : UTAC OPENS DOORS TO EUROPEAN START-UPS
UTAC is involved throughout the development cycle of land vehicles in order to validate and certify systems or vehicles as a whole. For the past 10 years, the Group has…
June 16 2023
UTAC supports mobility projects in the United States
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has published a proposed regulation governing the implementation of active emergency braking systems (AEBS) for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. To support…
June 09 2023
Les Coupes Auto Legende
On the weekend of 14 and 15 October 2023 the Autodrome de UTAC Linas-Montlhéry will be hosting a new event: The Coupe Auto Légende! ✨
June 07 2023
UTAC launches its Cyberlab
In order to meet the new mobility challenges facing car manufacturers, automotive suppliers and all those involved in mobility solutions (car, motorbike, droid), UTAC has set up a laboratory, the…
May 23 2023
The Battery Show Europe, Stuttgart 🇩🇪
UTAC is exhibiting at The Battery Show Europe in Stuttgart 🇩🇪 from 23-25 May to present our battery testing services for hybrid and electric vehicles.
May 12 2023
Challenge UTAC
Last Wednesday was held at the UTAC Autodrome Linas-Montlhéry circuit, the final of the UTAC Challenge. For this 2nd edition, the UTAC Challenge brought together 11 schools divided into 13…
May 09 2023
Tomorrow’s Fuels
“Carbon-neutral fuels are fuels whose entire life cycle has zero CO2 emissions, i.e. from production to use, including transport and storage. In practice, these are often e-fuels, which are synthetic…
May 03 2023
Morocco Mobility & Automotive Centre: a global offer of chassis development
Morocco Mobility & Automotive Centre: a global offer of chassis development (suspensions, steering, braking and tyres) proposed by FEV Group, combined with complete validations provided by UTAC.
May 02 2023
Cafe Racer Festival 2023
The vintage and classic enthusiasts’ paradise? Cafe Racer Festival of course!
May 01 2023
UTAC Way Awards
🇬🇧 At UTAC, our values are built on nearly 100 years of history. More than words, they are the key elements that drive and unite our teams towards our common…
April 28 2023
World Day for Safety and Health at Work
April 27 2023
AUTOMOTO at UTAC Mortefontaine
April 24 2023
UTAC REINFORCES ITS GOVERNANCE
UTAC announces a new Group governance structure to meet the dynamic challenges in the global automotive market and broader mobility ecosystem.
April 13 2023
Commercial Vehicle Show (CVS)
🇬🇧 UTAC will be present at the Commercial Vehicle Show (CVS), from 18 to 20 April in Birmingham, UK, on its stand 5D74.
April 06 2023
WP29 189th session – Consolidated texts available on RACE Online
The 189th session of the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations, WP29, held from 7 to 9 March 2023, consolidated a number of texts, including: The 4th series of…
March 27 2023
APPOINTMENT OF VIRGINIE BOUTROS AS EMEA SALES DIRECTOR NEW BUSINESS
SIGNIFICANT INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR UTAC, a leading group in the fields of vehicle testing solutions and systems, automotive type approval, connected and electric vehicles, announces the appointment…
February 28 2023
Acoustic tests of drones
🎤 Just like land vehicles, drones can cause noise pollution and these devices must be checked. 📌 UTAC is putting all its expertise into the field of acoustic testing and has just…
February 28 2023
A new partner for UTAC Challenge
[…] The UTAC Challenge represents an incredible opportunity for Mobilians: it is the first challenge dedicated to the future of vehicles in Europe! This is a unique opportunity to promote…
February 28 2023
Enforce Tac 2023
ℹ️ Enforce Tac is a trade fair for law enforcement, security, and tactical solutions. Exhibitors present the latest innovations in security and vehicle technology. Our branch, UTAC Special Vehicles, will…
February 28 2023
YOUNGTIMERS Festival 2023
In 2023, we are using colours, simple shapes, and above all, a beautiful youngtimer: the Peugeot 205. Vincent Duhen, who created the poster and is the graphic designer for Youngtimers…
February 28 2023
