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Comprehensive test driving programmes
In today’s increasingly global and competitive automotive market, the challenge of developing vehicles to meet the needs of diverse markets has never been greater.
Meeting local legal requirements, ensuring optimal performance in varied climates, and satisfying local customer expectations are key challenges for all automakers.
VadoTech provides comprehensive testing services designed to ensure your models excel in these demanding environments. Our expert test engineers and state-of-the-art facilities ensure that your vehicles will meet and exceed local expectations for performance, compliance, safety, and reliability.
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We offer a full range of services from supporting vehicle importation through to comprehensive reporting.
Test driving services
VadoTech provides a comprehensive range of full vehicle and vehicle subsystem testing services, supporting our customers in ensuring the quality of prototype, pre-series and series production vehicles.
Why choose VadoTech?
For nearly 30 years, VadoTech has been a trusted partner to the automotive OEM and supplier industry.
Our experience test-driving around the world means we understand local market requirements, whether in Europe, Asia or North America.
We excel in providing expert automotive specialists including highly trained drivers, vehicle testers, and engineers. Whether locally sourced or expats, we ensure you get the expertise you need for your projects.
Additionally, we leverage our local expertise to ensure the seamless setup of test centres and vehicle import/export logistics, ensuring your testing program runs smoothly.
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Adding value throughout the development process
Our vehicle testing projects cover three key phases: vehicle development, pre-series quality assurance, and series vehicle testing.
Vehicle development with prototypes
Our experts test prototypes under diverse weather and climate conditions, documenting and analysing faults. Testing includes tailored highway, city and country driving profiles.
Pre-series quality assurance
This phase focuses on final fault analysis before market launch, emphasising software and hardware testing. Key areas include navigation systems, ADAS, infotainment, and apps, evaluated from an end-customer perspective.
Series production vehicle testing
Post-launch, we test updates, new components, or the impact of supplier changes to ensure ongoing vehicle and component quality.
Illustrative projects
Explore how our on-road testing services have enabled OEMs to ensure their vehicles excel in diverse climate conditions, road types, regulatory environments, and cultural contexts. These examples highlight how our solutions help our clients achieve optimal performance in every market.
Routine Japanese city driving undertaken for a German OEM identified an unexpected ESC system safety issue.
VadoTech was engaged by a German OEM to conduct test driving of a new vehicle model throughout Japan, including extensive city driving. Multi-storey parking towers are common in Japan and space constraints necessitate the use of street-level turntables which are used by vehicles to enter and leave the buildings rather than entrance and exit ramps.
Testing
During our testing, the vehicle’s ESC motion sensor detected movement when vehicles were on the turntables while the wheels were also stationary. This conflicting sensor information caused the system to assume there was a fault and automatically disable it.
Results
On detailed reporting of the fault and the surrounding circumstances, the OEM modified the ESC system so that it did not disable when turntables were used, and the vehicle was able to perform safely throughout Japan.
Test driving of multiple vehicle models in China ensured performance and quality standards.
For one European OEM we undertook a multi-year project that involved the concurrent testing by our Chinese subsidiary Zynit of up to 70 vehicles of various model types throughout China.
Testing
We set up a dedicated test centre with secure storage and workshop facilities from which the test drive operation was managed. The workshops are used to maintain and update the test vehicles as well as for static testing of subsystems such as infotainment.
Our teams of skilled German engineers and local technicians undertook test drives throughout China, provided detailed reporting and implemented software updates and other vehicle modifications on-site. The test vehicles were at various stages of the development process and the driving covered a vast range of climate, geographical and human factors conditions throughout the country.
Results
Our detailed reporting of test drive activity over thousands of kilometres identified performance, reliability and quality issues which could be addressed well in advance of the vehicles reaching the market.
Japanese EV charging infrastructure tested to ensure compatibility with European vehicles.
VadoTech as engaged by a European OEM to test the compatibility of Japanese charging stations with one of its vehicle models. The objective was to identify any issues that would impact the customer satisfaction of vehicle users.
Testing
To test the charging infrastructure, our technicians drove three vehicles throughout Japan over a three-week period. During that time 197 charging process took place using charging stations from all providers.
Results
Our technicians documented and evaluated the charging process, including compatibility issues covering connector type and fit with the vehicle socket, charge rate and interactions with charging apps. The report provided the necessary information for the manufacturer to make adjustments to its vehicles to ensure a smoother customer charging experience.
Chinese manufacturer uses VadoTech to improve traffic sign recognition.
VadoTech undertook thousands of kilometres of test driving for a Chinese OEM that was looking for significantly improve the performance of their traffic sign recognition system in Europe. Traffic sign recognition systems provide useful information and warnings to assist drivers with adhering to speed limits. When deployed with automated driving systems they provide essential safety information.
Testing
The OEM we worked with looked to better understand the circumstances under which their system was underperforming with European signage. With many countries not following international standards, traffic signage inconsistencies can cause performance issues for recognition systems.
Our drivers and engineers travelled thousands of kilometres in Europe while documenting the performance of the system and pinpointing the specific conditions in which the system underperformed.
Results
The OEM was able to use this information to improve their system and provide a better experience for European drivers.
FAQs
What are VadoTech’s comprehensive test-driving programmes?
VadoTech’s comprehensive test-driving programmes offer end-to-end vehicle testing services designed to ensure your vehicles excel in local conditions. Our services range from vehicle importation and compliance to test route planning and evaluating on-road vehicle performance, ensuring that your vehicles meet local performance, safety and regulatory requirements.
Why is on-road testing in local conditions important for vehicle development?
On-road testing under local conditions is crucial because it ensures vehicles meet local legal requirements, perform well in different climates, and satisfy customers’ unique expectations. This testing allows manufacturers to identify and address issues before the vehicle is launched to the market.
What types of test-driving services does VadoTech offer?
VadoTech provides a comprehensive range of test-driving services. These include on-road evaluations under typical local customer and climate conditions, as well as track-based testing for specialised requirements. We also offer in-depth testing of vehicle subsystems like infotainment, ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems), and pre-safe technologies. Our services extend to the evaluation of vehicle performance, acoustics, continuous load, and stress testing. Additionally, we support testing at various development stages, from pre-series prototypes to series production vehicles, ensuring that each vehicle meets quality standards before launch.
Does VadoTech handle vehicle importation and compliance?
Yes, VadoTech manages all aspects of vehicle importation, including customs clearance, registration, insurance, and other local compliance requirements. We ensure that vehicles, components, and measurement equipment are approved for testing in compliance with local requirements. This simplifies the entire testing process, allowing for smooth logistics and reducing potential delays that could impact your test programme’s timeline.
Which markets does VadoTech operate in?
VadoTech operates globally, providing vehicle testing services in diverse regions such as Europe, Asia, and North America. Our deep local knowledge of each market’s specific requirements including regulatory, climatic, and customer expectations enables us to deliver tailored testing solutions. Whether you’re looking to test vehicles in extreme weather conditions or evaluate their performance in urban or rural driving environments, we have the expertise and infrastructure to meet your needs anywhere in the world.
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