Explore technical articles on type approval, homologation, automotive legislation, GSR II, UNECE regulations, eCoC, COP and developments relevant to vehicle manufacturers.
Type-approval procedures, approval scope and technical preparation for vehicle and component manufacturers.
16 articles HomologationGuidance that brings together the technical, regulatory and approval aspects of homologation.
2 articles GSR IIHow new safety requirements affect vehicle projects, series modifications and testing programmes.
14 articles UNECE regulationsUNECE regulations, including R155 and R159, and the associated technical compliance requirements.
17 articles CoPPractical technical guidance on conformity of production, consistent quality and audit readiness.
5 articles eCoCElectronic certificates of conformity, digital data flows and EU-market compliance.
4 articles Caravans and trailersArticles on classification, registration and type approval for caravans, trailers and light trailers.
14 articles Automotive LegislationHow changes in Turkish and EU legislation affect manufacturers, bodybuilders and vehicle projects.
13 articlesOur most frequently consulted and referenced technical articles.
Caravans and trailers
What does automotive homologation mean? Answering this question opens the door to a much broader technical framework. We examine the definition of homologation and its role in the industry…
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CoP
We examine conformity of production (CoP) audits under three key headings. Automotive manufacturers must demonstrate more than the conformity of the product alone…
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GSR II and UNECE
GSR II updates the European Union’s general vehicle-safety framework and introduces a new set of requirements for manufacturers and converted vehicles.
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eCoC
The eCoC is the digital certificate of conformity for vehicle manufacturers. Before a vehicle can be placed on the European automotive market, it must…
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GSR II and UNECE
The GSR II transition under national legislation begins on 1 October 2025. Unless a further amendment is introduced, the requirements will enter into force after two previous postponements.
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Multi-stage type approval
Amendments to the Highway Traffic Regulation and AİTM taking effect on 1 July 2025 introduce new requirements for commercial transport vehicles…
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GSR II and UNECE
The AİTM series installation certification process defines the technical and administrative steps required under the 2025 TSE directive for installing camera and vehicle tracking systems…
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GSR II and UNECE
Ensure that GSR II testing and reporting are properly addressed in AİTM projects. For individual or series modification projects conducted under AİTM, GSR II…
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Caravans and trailers
The ARTES system of the Union of Turkish Notaries is becoming mandatory for the registration of many vehicles. Following the latest regulatory amendment, O1-approved caravans…
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GSR II and UNECE
How can series modification type approval for the Opel Movano be aligned with GSR II? The transition of Opel Movano vehicles to the new requirements…
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GSR II and UNECE
Our detailed guidance for manufacturers on the GSR II transition of M2-category Citroën Jumper vehicles is now available. Vehicles converted to category M2…
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GSR II and UNECE
Our detailed guidance for manufacturers on the Peugeot Boxer GSR II transition is now available. Peugeot Boxer vehicles converted to category M2…
Read articleA clear introduction to type approval, the value of an approval and the first steps in the process.
A starting point focused on EU legislation, certificates of conformity and digital compliance processes.
Vehicle classification, registration and approval guidance for caravan, trailer and light-trailer projects.
A structured reading path covering GSR II, UNECE R155 and new vehicle-safety systems.
Articles on the digitalisation of certificates of conformity and the management of vehicle data.
Vehicle and component compliance processes for access to the EU market.
8 articles Series-production type approvalSeries production, technical documentation and type-approval preparation for manufacturers.
5 articles Multi-stage type approvalMulti-stage approval for bodywork, second-stage manufacturing and conversion projects.
8 articles Series modification type approvalTechnical guidance on series modifications, vehicle conversions and project conformity.
5 articles Conformity of productionCore guidance on conformity of production and ongoing compliance audits.
14 articles GSR IIThe transition to new safety requirements and their impact on vehicle systems.
1 article UNECE R155The relationship between cybersecurity management systems and second-stage type approval.
4 articles eCoCElectronic certificates of conformity and digital document management.
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