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Thatcham Research Supports Fleet Call to Transport Minister
Press Releases • Jan 05, 2016 09:19 GMT
• Support for adoption of Autonomous Emergency Braking • Inclusion of Euro NCAP Safety ratings in official government buying standards • Adoption of a common set of standards to develop intelligent mobility
The Search is on for Britain's Safest Car
Press Releases • Dec 15, 2015 15:00 GMT
What Car? and Thatcham Research will unveil the safest car launched this year at its annual Car of the Year Awards ceremony in January 2016.
Markerstudy Announces Thatcham Research Membership
Press Releases • Dec 09, 2015 15:01 GMT
Markerstudy announced today that it has become a member of Thatcham Research, the UK’s only not for profit, motor industry funded, research centre. The move provides Markerstudy with invaluable access to vehicle group rating and technical data as well as an impressive training programme and bespoke courses designed specifically for its employees.
Future Proofing Vehicle Safety Technology to Focus on Vulnerable Road Users
Press Releases • Dec 02, 2015 12:18 GMT
As Euro NCAP release their last vehicle safety ratings for 2015, Thatcham Research believes that the prospects for “vulnerable road users” such as pedestrians and cyclists are improving, as vehicle manufacturers future proof their safety systems using camera technology.
Thatcham Research Supports Calls for Worldwide Mandatory Fitment of ESC
Press Releases • Nov 18, 2015 12:13 GMT
As the “Stop the Crash Partnership” kicked off a new worldwide vehicle safety campaign by calling on the Brazilian government to mandate Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Thatcham Research experts backed up the initiative.
Key Role for Thatcham as Chinese Motor Insurance Gears Up for Structural Change
Press Releases • Nov 02, 2015 12:08 GMT
Thatcham Research has confirmed a partnership with CATARC, the China Automotive Technology And Research Centre, to enable the introduction of a vehicle insurance rating scheme into China.
Thatcham Expertise to Drive Standards in Cyber Security
Press Releases • Oct 29, 2015 12:05 GMT
Establishing standards to promote consumer confidence around vehicle cyber security is high on the agenda for Thatcham Research, as the British insurers’ research centre turns attentions to combatting future car crime as the newest members of the Cyber Security Consortium for Connected Vehicles (CCV).
Currie to Chair Re-Shaped Thatcham Board
Press Releases • Oct 13, 2015 11:55 BST
Thatcham Research, the insurers’ automotive research centre, has announced the appointment of RSA’s Ian Currie as the new Chairman of the Thatcham non-executive Board.
Communications Step-Change for Thatcham Research
Press Releases • Sep 28, 2015 11:52 BST
Thatcham Research, the automotive research centre, has made a significant step change in its B2C communications with the appointment of James Smith to the newly created Head of Communications role.
Thatcham Gathers International Expertise Together in the UK
Press Releases • Sep 24, 2015 11:47 BST
Automotive research and repair experts from around the globe met together in the heart of England this week to discuss some of the burning issues affecting the automotive and insurance industries worldwide.
Thatcham Challenges EU Car Makers to Match USA Crash Avoidance Pledge
Press Releases • Sep 16, 2015 11:44 BST
Leading insurance-owned research body, Thatcham Research, is calling on 10 vehicle manufacturers in Europe to match their USA commitment to fit autonomous emergency braking (AEB) as standard on all new cars.
East Meets West for Repair Expertise
Press Releases • Aug 04, 2015 11:33 BST
Thatcham Research hosted a visit from a high profile Saudi Arabian delegation last week, as the group embark on a partnership to bring improved standards in vehicle assessment and crash repair to The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Solus Apprentice Success Leads to New Recruitment Drive
Press Releases • Jul 16, 2015 11:26 BST
The future of vehicle crash repair looks to be in capable hands at Solus Accident Repair Centres, as the nationwide network of accident repair centres owned and operated by Aviva announces the next phase of its apprenticeship strategy with the start of a new drive to recruit a new generation of repair technicians.
Auto-Braking: HGVs to Catch up with Cars
Press Releases • Jul 13, 2015 11:23 BST
The nightmare scenario of being stationary in a traffic jam as a lorry bears down at speed could become a thing of the past, as thousands of larger vehicles on UK roads move a significant step further towards safety with new rulings coming in this autumn.
30 is the new 20 on LCV Insurance Groupings
Press Releases • Jun 05, 2015 10:58 BST
The insurance group rating system for Light Commercial Vehicles is to be restructured for 2016, with an increase to 30 groups enabling improved differentiation between similar vehicles and therefore a more accurate reflection of risk.
Golf Drives Down Personal Injury
Press Releases • May 18, 2015 10:48 BST
The mighty Volkswagen Golf – ever-popular, with 30 million bought since its arrival on the road more than 40 years ago – is breaking records for its auto-emergency braking system, according to leading car insurance companies.
Thatcham Award Recognises Importance of Supporting Young Talent
Press Releases • May 15, 2015 10:46 BST
Last night’s British Bodyshop Awards provided the perfect platform for Thatcham to acknowledge their own industry champion, as new Head of Commercial Services, Matthew Wright presented the research centre’s award for ‘Apprentice Mentor of the Year’.
Take Simple Route to Cutting Crashes
Press Releases • May 13, 2015 15:33 BST
Leading insurance-owned research body, Thatcham Research, is calling on UK fleet operators to make a decisive shift to buying only cars with Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) as real-world data, released today, shows it reduces rear-end crashes by 38 per cent.