Press Releases

Carmaker Use of the Word ‘Autonomous’ a Danger to UK Roads

Press Releases   •   Jun 12, 2018 00:01 BST

Use of the word Autonomous in carmaker marketing and literature is lulling drivers into a false sense of security, Thatcham Research warns

Škoda and MINI get top safety ratings

Press Releases   •   May 31, 2017 16:19 BST

Daniel Payne appointed to new Chief Digital Officer role

Press Releases   •   Dec 05, 2016 11:17 GMT

Chief Digital Officer role created that reflects data being the lifeblood of great research Focus will be on: • Developing a new Data Strategy • Data Integration and Interface to seamlessly integrate industry data to deliver more impactful research to Members • Information Security to ensure on-going compliance with continuously improving industry recognised standards

First Class on Safety – but at a Price

Press Releases   •   Sep 28, 2016 09:01 BST

Safety experts at Thatcham Research have welcomed the addition of two more Euro NCAP five star performers, the Peugeot 3008 and Mercedes E Class. However, with much of the latest advanced technology costing extra, safety still comes at a price.

Driverless Cars: Insurer Response to Government Consultation

Press Releases   •   Sep 09, 2016 11:05 BST

Insurers put drivers first in proposing simple cover for driverless cars

Family Car Buyers to Benefit from Pedestrian Auto Braking on New Safety Top-Scorer

Press Releases   •   Aug 31, 2016 09:05 BST

New cars that will appeal to family-oriented buyers are leading the way in prioritising the highest levels of safety as standard, according to test results issued today by the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP).

Clear Vision for ADAS Recalibration

Press Releases   •   Jul 28, 2016 13:37 BST

Newly issued code provides best practice guide to the recalibration of vital car safety technology

The UK’s Most Popular Cars Ranked by AEB Safety

Press Releases   •   Jul 06, 2016 09:17 BST

New car sales figures released today reveal that the majority of the most popular cars in Britain now offer five star crash protection, but standard fitment of Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) is still only available on half of them.

New Euro NCAP Five-Star Cars Embrace Safety by Featuring Advanced High Performance Automatic Braking Systems

Press Releases   •   Jun 22, 2016 09:08 BST

Vehicle safety test results issued today by Euro NCAP reveal that car makers are embracing the importance of offering a full range of advanced safety technologies on new vehicles and accepting that standard rather than optional fitment is the best policy.

The Three Life-Saving Questions That New Car Buyers Must Ask

Press Releases   •   May 04, 2016 10:00 BST

Four major automotive names will join forces at the London Motor Show as part of the Global NCAP #STOPTHECRASH partnership to ensure that consumers considering buying a new car know the life-saving questions they must ask their dealer before making their choice.

Drivers should not get too relaxed as autonomous cars get closer

Press Releases   •   May 03, 2016 07:00 BST

The arrival of autonomous vehicles will transform the way we drive, but there is a danger some accidents could be caused by motorists thinking they can stop paying attention to the road before the technology is sufficiently advanced. Unless a vehicle is fully autonomous and able to respond appropriately in an emergency, drivers still have to be ready to take back control at a moment’s notice.

Thatcham Research welcomes Volvo Cars UK’s largest and most ambitious real world autonomous driving trial

Press Releases   •   Apr 27, 2016 00:01 BST

Thatcham Research welcomes Volvo Cars’ UK-based autonomous driving trial announced today - called ‘Drive Me London’ – that significantly differentiates itself from other autonomous driving trials by using real families driving cars on UK public roads.

Thatcham Research welcomes UN support for AEB as standard on all new cars

Press Releases   •   Apr 15, 2016 16:57 BST

Thatcham Research welcomes the United Nations General Assembly adopting a resolution which represents the strongest ever commitment on road safety made by UN Member States. Peter Shaw, Chief Executive of Thatcham Research available for comment.

Europe Risks Falling Behind America in Vehicle Safety

Press Releases   •   Mar 22, 2016 10:53 GMT

Responding to the European Transport Safety Council’s (ETSC) call for an overhaul of the European car safety framework, Thatcham Research supports the need for regulatory intervention to ensure that lifesaving technologies such as Automated Emergency Braking (AEB) is standard on all vehicles.

Safety should be “Standard” on all new cars launched in 2016

Press Releases   •   Feb 12, 2016 10:37 GMT

• Thatcham Research welcomes the support of ‘What Car?’ magazine as they join the call for Autonomous Emergency Braking on all new cars • No longer any excuse for car makers to launch new cars without AEB as standard. Where it is an “extra”, car manufacturers and dealerships, need to promote and explain the benefits of potentially lifesaving technology more effectively to consumers

Key Steps to Improving Vehicle Safety

Press Releases   •   Jan 13, 2016 23:05 GMT

The Actions That Drivers and Vehicle Manufacturers Should be Taking Now to Further Improve Vehicle Safety.

Revealed : The Safest Cars in Britain

Press Releases   •   Jan 13, 2016 23:01 GMT

Revealed : The Safest Cars in Britain and the Actions That Drivers and Vehicle Manufacturers Should be Taking Now to Further Improve Vehicle Safety

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.

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.