Teknika Bereziak is a company founded in 1997 and owner of the Centralauto® brand; they specialize in the design, manufacture and development of automotive machinery and software solutions. Based in Gernika (Northern Spain), they are experts in the manufacturing of emission testing equipment (Gas analyzer, opacimeter and particle counter), plate brake testers, OBD (with OBFCM compliance), achometry, speedometers and others.
Their competitive advantages are two: First, technical service; as manufacturers and designers, they possess the expertise and spare parts to provide an instant response through our technical service, eliminating downtime and minimizing repair costs. Secondly, R&D department adapts their products and software to the constant changes in PTI standards, regulations, or workshop needs.
Founded in 1996 and listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 2015, Nanhua Instruments Co., Ltd., headquartered in Foshan, China, is a high-tech public enterprise operating from a state-of-the-art 43,000 m² manufacturing facility. As a leading manufacturer of vehicle inspection equipment in China with three decades of industry expertise, we specialize in providing comprehensive automotive inspection systems for Periodic Technical Inspection (PTI). Our extensive product range includes emission analyzers, headlight testers, brake testers, side slip testers, and more. This comprehensive portfolio allows us to offer true one-stop solutions for vehicle inspection stations, workshops, and vehicle manufacturers worldwide.
What truly sets Nanhua apart is our uncompromising commitment to full-stack integration and independent operations. Unlike mixed-vendor assembled systems, every piece of our equipment and software are independently researched, developed, manufactured, distributed, and serviced in-house. This complete end-to-end control ensures seamless, native compatibility between our robust hardware and intelligent software, resulting in unmatched system stability and rock-solid reliability even under high-volume testing conditions. Backed by stringent international certifications including CE and ISO, our accurate and durable solutions are deeply trusted across China and successfully exported to markets across the globe.
Yesterday, Wednesday 25 February, CITA actively participated in the high-level event entitled “Roadworthiness Package: Leveraging Technology and Innovation for Citizens”, held at the European Parliament in Brussels.
The event, organised by the S&D Group TRAN team together with the offices of MEP Johan Danielsson (S&D TRAN Coordinator) and MEP Sérgio Gonçalves (S&D TRAN Committee Member), brought together policymakers and key stakeholders to discuss how the revision of the EU Roadworthiness Package can harness digitalisation and innovation to deliver tangible benefits for citizens.
CITA was represented by its President, Gerhard Müller, who contributed to the second panel discussion.
Opening the debate, moderators MEP Johan Danielsson and MEP Sérgio Gonçalves stressed that EU legislation plays a crucial role in ensuring that technological progress in the automotive sector works for people — delivering safer roads, cleaner air and greater consumer confidence. Across two panels, representatives from BEUC, ETSC, T&E, the Flanders Environment Agency and CITA explored how innovation, improved data exchange and modernised inspection methods can strengthen road safety and environmental protection throughout the vehicle life-cycle.
The discussions addressed:
Digitalisation of vehicle registration documents and improved cross-border data exchange
Tackling odometer fraud
Ensuring the safe deployment of automated and semi-automated vehicles
Modernising PTI tests for electric vehicles
The use of remote sensing technologies to reduce air pollution
The link between technical inspections and accident prevention
During the second panel, President Gerhard Müller underlined the essential role of PTI in reducing accidents and improving air quality.
Responding to questions on what has been lacking in EU action so far, he emphasised that vehicle inspection is often politically underestimated: "Vehicle inspection is too often perceived as a burden for vehicle owners, while its societal benefits for road safety and environmental protection are overlooked".
He welcomed the Commission’s proposal to harmonise and modernise requirements, noting that many Member States have already introduced higher standards than those currently set in the Directive — such as inspections for two-wheelers, annual inspections for older vehicles, or OBD data read-out via specific interfaces.
A key contribution from CITA concerned the study conducted on the link between technical inspections and accidents. Mr. Müller explained that the study was motivated by the need to move beyond emotional debates and provide objective evidence, particularly in light of discussions on PTI for motorcycles in several Member States: "We wanted to have more facts about the importance of PTI on road safety and thus support an objective discussion". The findings confirm that vehicle safety is a crucial component of overall road safety. All vehicle categories — whether motorcycles (L), passenger cars (M1) or light commercial vehicles (N1) — are subject to wear and tear and potential tampering over time. As vehicle fleets age across Europe, effective inspection systems become even more important.
Mr. Müller stated that the Commission proposal addresses key issues and will make PTI more effective, thereby improving both road safety and air quality. When invited to suggest possible improvements to the proposal, the CITA President highlighted a critical issue: access to vehicle data for inspection purposes.
While welcoming the inclusion of battery testing and ADAS testing in the annexes, he stressed that the current wording — which allows inspections only “where made possible” and “where the necessary data is made available” — is insufficient. For a valid inspection of modern vehicles, this information must be provided by the OEM. It already exists and should be made available for inspection purposes. Ensuring mandatory access to safety-relevant data is essential for checking advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), electric vehicle battery health and other digital components that increasingly define modern vehicles.
The event demonstrated broad recognition among policymakers and stakeholders that the Roadworthiness Package is a crucial opportunity to adapt EU legislation to rapid technological change. CITA will continue to engage constructively with the European Parliament and the Council to ensure that the final legislation delivers safer roads, cleaner air and greater trust for Europe’s citizens.
From 17 to 20 February 2026, the international inland transport community gathered at the Palais des Nations in Geneva for the 88th Annual Session of the UNECE Inland Transport Committee (ITC). Held primarily in Room XI and the Assembly Hall, the session took place at a pivotal moment for both the United Nations system and the global transport sector.
Under the high-level theme “Driving Innovation for the Future of Inland Transport”, the session addressed the profound transformation reshaping mobility — from automation and artificial intelligence to digitalization and data-driven governance. The High-Level Policy Segment on 18 February provided an opportunity to reflect on the evolving role of the ITC within the UN80 initiative and to examine how innovation can be responsibly embedded into coherent, science-based and interoperable regulatory frameworks
CITA was represented by its Executive Director, Mr. Eduard Fernández, and its President, Mr. Gerhard Müller, reaffirming the organization's strong commitment to global cooperation in transport safety, compliance and sustainability.
The highlight of the week was the High-Level Policy Segment on 18 February, which brought together Ministers, senior government officials, heads of international organizations and industry leaders. Mr. Gerhard Müller was invited to deliver a high-level intervention during Ministerial Panel I: Innovation and Automation in Inland Transport, alongside key international transport leaders.
In his address to the plenary, Mr. Müller underlined the unique role of the ITC as the only global forum dedicated to inland transport in all its dimensions. He emphasised that:
The ITC has historically driven harmonisation, facilitation of transport, environmental protection and road safety.
WP.29 remains a global public good, providing transparent and science-based regulatory frameworks.
Technological evolution — including automated driving, AI and software-defined vehicles — must be matched by equally robust systems of oversight and compliance.
He stressed that innovation without transparency, accountability and harmonisation risks undermining public trust. Safety and environmental protection, he reaffirmed, must remain non-negotiable pillars of mobility policy.
CITA’s message was clear: technological evolution must become a societal evolution, delivering safer roads, cleaner mobility and responsible innovation.
Later that day, during the VIP Lunch, Mr. Müller delivered a second intervention, focusing on the human dimension of innovation. While acknowledging the extraordinary pace of automation, AI, connectivity and electrification, he reminded participants that mobility is fundamentally a human endeavor. He highlighted four essential principles of a human-centered mobility system:
Protecting people by ensuring safety remains paramount. Empowering people through accessible and inclusive mobility.
Respecting people via transparency in data and technological governance.
Benefiting people through cleaner and more sustainable transport.
He emphasized that public trust is the cornerstone of successful innovation and that CITA’s work in vehicle compliance and roadworthiness continues to evolve alongside emerging technologies, including software-defined vehicles and automated driving systems.
In the evening, during the Ministerial Dinner, Mr. Müller delivered his third speech of the day. Reflecting on the day’s discussions, he praised the spirit of cooperation and cross-border collaboration demonstrated throughout the session. He noted that innovation and automation demand coordination, foresight and trust — and that the ITC provides the indispensable global forum for achieving this. Concluding with sincere appreciation to UNECE, he expressed confidence that international cooperation will continue to guide inland transport safely through its ongoing transformation.
The broader weekly programme included restricted and regular ITC sessions, multistakeholder workshops on the UN Decade of Sustainable Transport, and ministerial-level engagements.
CITA’s active participation reinforced its central role in ensuring that innovation in vehicle technology is matched by innovation in regulation, compliance and oversight. As vehicles become increasingly complex, software-driven and automated, the need for transparent, harmonized and science-based regulatory frameworks becomes even more critical.
CITA stands ready to continue supporting UNECE, ITC and WP.29 in safeguarding safety, environmental protection and public trust.
On 29 January 2026, CITA organised a dedicated webinar entitled “Ukraine’s Roadworthiness Testing Reform and Opportunities for Cooperation”, in collaboration with the Ministry for Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine.
The online event brought together CITA members and Ukrainian authorities to discuss the ongoing reform of Ukraine’s roadworthiness testing system, set against the broader context of Ukraine’s EU approximation process.
During the webinar, Mr. Serhiy Derkach - Deputy Minister for Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine - presented an overview of the current challenges and structural gaps in Ukraine’s mandatory vehicle inspection framework. These include issues related to system governance, consistency of inspection practices, supervision mechanisms, and the need for stronger safeguards to ensure integrity and public trust.
Mr. Derkach outlined Ukraine’s roadmap for reform, with a clear focus on alignment with the EU acquis, notably Directive 2014/45/EU on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers. The reform aims to establish a modern, transparent and reliable inspection system that enhances road safety, supports environmental objectives, and reflects EU best practices.
A central part of the discussion focused on specific areas where the expertise of CITA members could bring added value to the reform process. These included:
Authorisation and supervision of testing centres, including governance and oversight models;
Legal status, training and certification of inspectors, with an emphasis on competence, independence and accountability;
Digital solutions, such as secure recording of test results, use of photo and video evidence, and structured data exchange;
Supervision, enforcement and integrity models, aimed at preventing fraud and strengthening confidence in the system.
The Deputy Minister expressed strong interest in learning from practical experience and proven solutions already implemented in other European countries, particularly regarding system design, digitalisation and integrity safeguards.
The webinar also provided a valuable platform for dialogue between Ukrainian authorities and CITA members. From CITA’s perspective, the session highlighted potential opportunities for cooperation in the medium term, as Ukraine undertakes a major structural transformation of its vehicle inspection framework within a strategically important market.
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The Danish Road Traffic Authority (Færdselsstyrelsen) is the governmental body responsible for road safety – ensuring both safe mobility for all and a sustainable transport industry.
As the Danish authority on RSI and PTI, vehicle type approval, driving licenses, vehicle requirements, permits, and inspections of all kinds we have a widespread operation and are in touch with almost every car owner and transportation professional at some point. Furthermore, the Danish Road Traffic Authority is also responsible for PTI and vehicle requirements in Greenland.
Through dedicated management and operation, the Danish Road Traffic Authority works to make road traffic safe and sustainable and puts in a continuous effort to make our processes meaningful and efficient.
The 2025 CITA Regional Advisory Group (RAG) Asia/Australasia Web Conference took place on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, gathering members from across the region for a focused, content-rich session dedicated to improving vehicle inspection systems and strengthening road safety. Held virtually via Zoom, this members-only event explored the year’s theme: “AA’s efforts for better Vehicle Inspection for a Safer and Cleaner Tomorrow.”
The conference brought together leading experts, regulators, and technology providers who shared the latest developments in inspection practices, innovations in ADAS and EV testing, and evolving challenges in ensuring life-cycle compliance of vehicles worldwide.
Moderated by Mr. TaeGyun Ki (KOTSA) and Mr. Eduard Fernández (CITA), the event opened with welcoming remarks from Mr. Hosang Lee (KOTSA) and CITA President Mr. Gerhard Müller, who emphasized the importance of international cooperation and continuous knowledge exchange to support high-performing and future-oriented PTI systems.
The first presentation offered an in-depth overview of South Korea’s ongoing work to modernize electric vehicle inspections. Mr. Hyunjun Kim presented results from field validation tests conducted at KOTSA’s Busan Haeundae inspection station, where newly developed metrological EV inspection tools—such as automated charging inlet insulation testers, AVAS measurement equipment, and dynamic EV battery load test devices—were deployed and assessed.
These tools aim to transition EV inspections from basic visual and diagnostic checks toward quantitative, performance-based verification, improving accuracy and safety. The presentation also highlighted test data from a fleet of high-mileage electric light trucks and demonstrated how standardized equipment could support reliable life-cycle EV compliance.
Dr. Samer Galal provided a comprehensive analysis of the growing influence of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) on road safety, focusing on the need for PTI systems to adapt accordingly. He emphasized that as ADAS becomes mandatory in new vehicles across many regions, PTI must evolve to ensure continued system functionality throughout the vehicle’s lifetime.
Mr. Olivier Pletinckx presented the latest developments from the CITA Task Force on ADAS, including its ongoing work to evaluate inspection concepts—both static and dynamic—for future PTI processes. The TF continues its work into 2026 as it refines inspection requirements, evaluates technical solutions, and prepares guidance for global stakeholders.
KOTSA introduced the KADAS (Korea Automated Driving Assessment System) project, an innovative initiative to assess the functional performance of ADAS and autonomous driving features using a controlled, scenario-based testing platform. Mr. Changwhan Choi presented experimental results involving several vehicle brands and sensor configurations, demonstrating how KADAS can identify system performance issues and contribute to safer automated driving deployment.
The final presentation addressed emissions testing, focusing on Germany’s experience with large-scale deployment of particle number (PN) measurement equipment. Mr. Peter Schwanzer, Scale MT in his presentation highlighted how robust PN testing can significantly improve air quality by identifying vehicles with malfunctioning particulate filters.
The conference concluded with a Q&A session, followed by closing remarks from Mr. Hosang Lee and CITA President Mr. Gerhard Müller, who thanked all participants for their active engagement and commitment to strengthening vehicle inspection across the Asia/Australasia region.
The discussions reaffirmed the need for continuous innovation, harmonization of testing strategies, and strong partnerships—key drivers in achieving safer roads and reducing environmental impacts across the region.
CITA actively contributed to the 2025 ASEAN + China Road Safety Capacity Building Workshop, held from 25 to 27 November in Shenzhen, China. Co-hosted by WHO, UNECE, CITA, Global NCAP, CATARC, and MIROS, the workshop aimed to strengthen the capacity of ASEAN Member States and China to enhance road safety by aligning vehicle safety legislation, inspection systems, and regulatory practices with international standards.
Over three days, participants explored priority vehicle safety regulations, PTI implementation models, NCAP developments, and the impact of emerging technologies on national safety frameworks. The program combined high-level presentations, panel discussions, technical exchanges, and group breakout sessions designed to support the adoption and implementation of UN vehicle safety regulations across the region.
CITA was represented by its Executive Director, Mr. Eduard Fernández, who played a central role in several sessions across the workshop.
The first day covered priority vehicle safety regulations in the morning, followed by a full afternoon module dedicated to PTI. Mr. Fernández delivered two key contributions:
“The Challenges of Vehicle Inspection”, outlining the technical, institutional, and operational constraints faced by countries developing or reforming PTI systems.
“PTI Governance”, emphasizing the importance of transparent governance models, oversight mechanisms, and regulatory alignment with international best practice.
He also served as:
Moderator of the PTI breakout session, focusing on PTI for Electric Vehicles, including differences compared to traditional vehicles and considerations for battery state-of-health evaluation.
Moderator of the report-back session, ensuring a clear synthesis of national perspectives on EV-specific PTI requirements, PTI governance options, and regulatory harmonization challenges.
These contributions reinforced CITA’s longstanding leadership in advancing inspection quality, safety outcomes, and evidence-based PTI policy across diverse implementation contexts.
On the third day, discussions centered on crash-avoidance technologies, connected vehicle capabilities, ADAS performance, and regulatory progress.
Mr. Fernández played a prominent role by:
Moderating Panel 3 on ADAS Levels 1 and 2, which examined human–machine interfaces, reliability considerations, and the need for robust regulatory and testing frameworks. Panelists included experts from CATARC, WHO, and Indonesia.
Moderating Breakout Group 1, which explored how conformity testing can evolve to incorporate modern safety technologies—an essential step for ensuring that new ADAS, ESC, AEBS, and automated driving systems are properly validated throughout their lifecycle.
With strong engagement from ASEAN Member States, China, UNECE, WHO, CITA, CATARC, Global NCAP, and MIROS, the workshop concluded with clear action items to accelerate the harmonization of vehicle safety regulations, strengthen PTI systems, and integrate new technologies into national road safety strategies.
CITA reaffirmed its commitment to supporting countries in these efforts and will continue collaborating with international and national partners to promote safer vehicles, safer roads, and robust inspection systems worldwide.
TURKA is the designated future operator of Türkiye’s national vehicle inspection and will become the sole institution authorized to perform periodic vehicle inspections as of 15 August 2027, under a 20-year concession awarded to the MOI Joint Venture (Metgün Group, Itversia Gestion S.L., Opus Group AB, and VTV Norte S.A.). With a network planned to include 249 stations across the country, TURKA aims to elevate road and vehicle safety by positioning inspection not merely as a legal requirement, but as an essential component of safe mobility.
Driven by next-generation approach, TURKA is designing an automated, transparent, and accessible inspection ecosystem equipped with cutting-edge technologies and environmentally responsible infrastructure. TURKA is also preparing dedicated test programs for electric vehicles and modern safety systems, ensuring readiness for the automotive sector’s ongoing transformation.
Placing sustainability, inclusiveness, and road safety at the core of its mission, TURKA is committed to building a technology-oriented inspection culture that enhances compliance, improves citizen satisfaction, and strengthens Türkiye’s national vehicle inspection framework under the supervision of the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure.
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