Tag : Thatcham Research
Shortlist for safest car of the year 2025 revealed by Thatcham
Ten of the safest cars on UK roads have been shortlisted by Thatcham Research for the What Car? Safety Award 2025.
New risk rating model could cut fleet premiums for safer, more secure vehicles
A major revamp of the current Group Rating insurance assessment model could deliver cheaper premiums for fleets and consumers opting for safer and more secure vehicles.
Repair skills crisis to impact adoption of electric vehicles, warns Thatcham
Thatcham Research is calling for an increase in the Apprenticeship Levy funding cap as it warns that a skills crisis in the vehicle repair sector could … Read More »
New government under pressure to adopt vehicle safety regulations
The new government is being urged to officially adopt vehicle safety regulations newly implemented in the EU and Northern Ireland.
Euro NCAP releases Assisted Driving Gradings for three new vehicles
Euro NCAP has issued its latest set of Assisted Driving gradings, based on assessments of three new vehicles.
Thatcham training to ensure vehicle repairers are ‘EV Ready’
Thatcham Research has launched a new ‘EV Ready’ training programme, addressing the current electric vehicle skills gap in the vehicle repair sector.
Renault Kangoo and Vauxhall Mokka fall short of Euro NCAP five stars
The new Renault Kangoo MPV and Vauxhall/Opel Mokka have returned four stars in the latest batch of Euro NCAP safety tests after falling short on dummy … Read More »
Government plans for automated driving systems ‘to put lives at risk’
The Government is being urged to revise its plans to introduce Automated Lane Keeping Systems (ALKS) onto UK roads from early 2021 as they will “put … Read More »
Thatcham Research continues work on safe ADAS repair
Thatcham Research is introducing new IMI-accredited ADAS calibration training designed to address a skill gap in Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) repair, ahead of the arrival … Read More »
Faraday case to protect Kia models from keyless theft
Kia drivers can now buy a Faraday case that helps stop models with a keyless entry system from being hacked after Thatcham research indicated a possible … Read More »
Thatcham issues ADAS recalibration guidance ahead of new code of practice
Thatcham has published guidance on how to manage vehicle repairs involving Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) to help ensure vital vehicle safety functions remain operational post-repair.
Thatcham and ABI continue work on defining automated driving
Thatcham Research and the ABI have embarked on the latest round of automotive industry consultation around automated driving with the publication of a new ‘Defining Safe … Read More »
Keyless theft risks highlighted in new Thatcham ratings
More than half of the new cars launched so far this year have potential keyless entry/start vulnerabilities that could leave them vulnerable to relay attack.
Tarraco, G-Class and CR-V scoop five-star safety ratings
Euro NCAP has published its first test results for 2019, which saw five-star ratings for the Seat Tarraco, Mercedes-Benz G-Class and Honda CR-V SUVs.
Safety must come first in driverless car trials, says Thatcham
Government plans to accelerate the introduction of driverless car trials on public roads to become a world leader must be balanced with vital safety considerations.
Thatcham Research reveals 10 safest new cars
Thatcham Research has revealed its list of the 10 safest new cars for 2019, which team up top-level crash protection ratings with crash avoidance technology.
Thatcham names new chief executive
Thatcham Research has appointed Jonathan Hewett as chief executive, succeeding Peter Shaw who stepped down earlier this year.
Ford Focus and Volvo XC40 score five-star Euro NCAP ratings
The new Volvo XC40 and Ford Focus have both achieved the maximum five-star Euro NCAP safety rating while being commended for their Autonomous Emergency Braking performance.
Thatcham chief executive Peter Shaw to step down
Peter Shaw is stepping down from his role as chief executive at Thatcham Research with immediate effect due to ill health.
Calling cars ‘autonomous’ is putting drivers at risk
Carmakers should stop misleading drivers by using ‘autonomous’ terms for technology that still requires driver involvement.
Hacking vulnerability to affect insurance ratings
Insurance ratings for new cars will be updated in 2019, recognising for the first time how vulnerable they are to hacking and keyless theft – said … Read More »
Thatcham Research appoints new chairman
Thatcham Research has appointed Allianz’s Graham Gibson as its new chairman.
Carmakers urged to step up standard fitment of AEB
Thatcham has praised the XC60 – winner of the 2018 What Car? Best Safety Award – as it reiterates its call for other carmakers to fit … Read More »
Q&A: Matthew Avery, head of research, Thatcham
Thatcham’s head of research Matthew Avery speaks to Natalie Middleton about the importance of AEB for fleets and the need for differentiation between assisted and automated … Read More »
Thatcham reveals top 10 safest cars
Thatcham Research has named its top 10 safest cars of the year, including fleet staples such as the Vauxhall Insignia and Volvo S90 / V90.
Fleets warned to explain limits of partial automation
Fleets must ensure drivers know the limitations of assisted driving technologies before the benefits to road safety are realised, Thatcham Research has warned.
Prevent keyless entry theft with a few simple measures
Drivers concerned over the growing trend of ‘relay’ car theft are being advised that there are a number of actions they can take to help keep … Read More »
Range Rover Velar awarded five-star Euro NCAP safety rating
Land Rover’s new Range Rover Velar has become the latest SUV to scoop a five-star Euro NCAP rating.
Insurers update rules for handling write-offs
Changes to the way insurers categorise damaged vehicles which are salvaged are to come into effect this weekend (1 October).
Fleets urged to spec vehicles with Autonomous Emergency Braking
Fleets and private drivers are being urged to ensure their new cars are fitted with Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) to help cut down on road deaths … Read More »
