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126 www.autosubindustry.comThe Renault Trucks D, a vehicle designed for distribution, has been awarded 4 stars in the 2026 Euro NCAP rating. This assessment programme, which is a European benchmark for vehicle safety performance, has released the results of its latest campaign targeting heavyduty trucks. The Renault Trucks D also received the CitySafe label which recognises the safest vehicles for urban driving and the protection of vulnerable road users.It is the first time that the Renault Trucks D* has submitted to Euro NCAP assessment and it immediately achieved a robust 4-star rating, confirming the effectiveness of its active and passive safety features. The independent road safety body highlighted the quality of the driver assistance and collision avoidance systems fitted to the Renault Trucks D . Systems specifically designed for urban environments Euro NCAP singled out driver visibility for praise, in particular: The optional passenger-side vision door with lower window which improves the driver%u2019s direct vision. The high-performance indirect vision systems: optional panoramic vision and passenger-side cameras. Various features for a more relaxed driver experience: Distance alert if the truck is too close to the vehicle ahead. Advanced safety systems such as Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and an Advanced Emergency Braking System (AEB).According to Euro NCAP: %u201cthe ACC and AEB proved extremely effective in the case of rear collisions with other vehicles. The AEB also performed well in frontal collisions with pedestrians and cyclists.%u201d Furthermore, a recent update guarantees that the AEB system is automatically reactivated after 15 minutes in the event of deactivation, thereby offering continuous protection to the driver and other road users. The total safe driving score obtained by the Renault Trucks D stands at 75%: 59% for collision avoidance and 80% for post-accident systems. The Renault Trucks D%u2019s wide range of safety features also earned it the City Safe label. This means that it ranks among THE RENAULT TRUCKS D EARNS A 4-STAR EURO NCAP RATING PLUS THE CITYSAFE LABEL