Audi Opens New Vehicle Safety Center in Ingolstadt

Automaker Audi has opened its new Vehicle Safety Center (AFZ) in Ingolstadt, Germany, as part of the inauguration of the incampus technology park. The facility is designed to conduct more efficient and varied tests for passive vehicle safety, meeting both present and future demands.

The center features a 250-meter acceleration track, a mobile 100-ton crash block, and the capability for 90-degree vehicle-to-vehicle collisions. Audi states its aim is to meet higher safety standards than those currently mandated by international regulations.

Approximately 100 employees will work at the new center, which was constructed over three years. The main crash arena is a 50 by 50 meter pillar-free space, and the facility is built with flexibility for future technological advancements in mind. It allows for a greater number of diverse and complex crash tests than previously possible.

"Safety is a top priority at Audi. Our new vehicle safety center is impressive proof of this commitment," said Oliver Hoffmann, Member of the Audi Board of Management for Technical Development. He emphasized that while current Audi models achieve excellent results in global tests, the company is continuing to enhance its development and testing capabilities.