In which Belgian city is Euro NCAP headquartered?

Euro NCAP is headquartered in Leuven, Belgium.

Euro NCAP—the European New Car Assessment Programme—was established in 1997 to provide independent safety ratings for vehicles sold in Europe. Its assessments examine crash protection for occupants, children, pedestrians and vulnerable road users, as well as driver-assistance systems.

Leuven is a historic university city in Flemish Brabant, east of Brussels. It is also associated with KU Leuven and lies near major Belgian transport routes, making it a practical base for an organization working across European automotive markets.

A common mix-up is Brussels, Belgium’s capital and the location of many European institutions. Euro NCAP’s official contact address, however, is on Ladeuzeplein in Leuven. The organization’s headquarters should also not be confused with the test facilities it uses in different countries.