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Charged and EV Ready: AW Repair Group becomes first group to complete Thatcham Research EV training

Charged and EV Ready: AW Repair Group becomes first group to complete Thatcham Research EV training

All AW Repair Group sites receive EV Ready certification

Thatcham Research reveals 2021's most innovative new motoring technologies

REVEALED: 2021's top tech innovations shaping the future of motoring and helping to tackle climate change

What Car? and Thatcham Research publish nominations for the 2022 What Car? Innovation Award Electric Vehicle (EV) nominations reflect changing profile of the UK car parc ahead of 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel vehicle sales Winner and two runners-up to be announced at What Car? Car of the Year Awards, held in London on 20 January 2022
A brace of ambitious new developments in the electric v

The head of the driver dummy was left unprotected by the Renault Zoe during Euro NCAP's side pole impact test

HERO TO ZERO: Zero-star safety rating marks fall from grace for first five-star carmaker

The Renault Zoe receives a Euro NCAP zero-star rating, having removed part of vital airbag which protects against head injuries in side impacts.

The BMW iX3 emerged as top performer across all three rating criteria

BMW iX3 emerges as top performer in latest Assisted Driving Gradings

Latest assessments show some VMs getting Assisted Driving tech implementation and marketing right

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 charges at Gridserve

Surge in electric vehicle adoption marks pivotal moment for EV stakeholders

The steep rise in electric vehicle sales is a pivotal moment for all EV stakeholders, writes Adrian Watson, Head of Engineering Research at Thatcham Research
September 2021 was the UK’s best month ever for new battery electric vehicle (BEV) registrations, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Not only did the 32,721 new BEV registrations account for 15.2% of the ma

"EVs must be competitive to insure in the race to zero emissions mobility"

Boosting EV sales is just part of the auto industry’s COP26 response

There’s more to meeting the COP26 call for increased electric vehicle sales than rushing out new models, writes Jonathan Hewett, Chief Executive of Thatcham Research

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The @MercedesBenzUK EQS is one of the safest cars of 2021 by virtue of its 5-Star @EuroNCAP rating, improved Safety Assist technology and occupant protection, and a centre console-mounted airbag. More: https://t.co/xOhISy30nz #WhatCarAwards https://t.co/17BUHWjIYy

The @MercedesBenzUK EQS is one of the safest cars of 2021 by virtue of its 5-Star @EuroNCAP rating, improved Safety Assist technology and occupant protection, and a centre console-mounted airbag. More: https://t.co/xOhISy30nz #WhatCarAwards https://t.co/17BUHWjIYy

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RT @whatcar: In just three days we'll be revealing the best new cars in the UK at our annual #WhatCarAwards 🏆 🎉 And one of these five mode…

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The finalists for the 2022 @whatcar Safety Award have been published. But what criteria do these cars need to meet to be considered a potential winner by the expert judges? See our graphic below. Read more about the finalists here: https://t.co/xOhISy30nz #WhatCarAwards https://t.co/M5gtQ3ZQYh

The finalists for the 2022 @whatcar Safety Award have been published. But what criteria do these cars need to meet to be considered a potential winner by the expert judges? See our graphic below. Read more about the finalists here: https://t.co/xOhISy30nz #WhatCarAwards https://t.co/M5gtQ3ZQYh

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RT @robhull83: Safest new cars REVEALED: Five models recommended by ⁦@ThatchamRsrch⁩ that aced crash tests over the last 12 months - and th…

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Congratulations to @MercedesBenzUK, @Nissan, @SKODAUK, @PolestarCars and @ToyotaUK – our @whatcar Safety Award finalists for this year. We’ll crown the ultimate winner on 20 January. More: https://t.co/xOhISy30nz #WhatCarAwards

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RT @AWCrashRepair: Our apprentices have been at @ThatchamRsrch this week on their second block of a 3 year Accident MET Technician apprenti…

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Great to be with the @autocar team today. We’re in our Safety Lab talking about the evolution of passive and active car testing and safety. Keep an eye out for the feature, due to be published in the coming weeks. #carsafety #automotive https://t.co/uRCndfO6ZI

Great to be with the @autocar team today. We’re in our Safety Lab talking about the evolution of passive and active car testing and safety. Keep an eye out for the feature, due to be published in the coming weeks. #carsafety #automotive https://t.co/uRCndfO6ZI

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Which automotive innovation will succeed Tesla’s over-the-air updates as the winner of the 2022 @whatcar Innovation Award? We’ll tell you on 20 January. The nominations are in. The judges will make the decision. More: https://t.co/SumzbYrhgx #WhatCarAwards

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RT @bodyshopmag: AW Repair first group to complete Thatcham EV training https://t.co/d4OYoIRxzO via @bodyshopmag @ThatchamRsrch @AWCrashRep…

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An innovative project from @forduk and @VivacityLabs that uses collated driving data to deliver info that allows motorists to plan safer journeys and predict hazards and hotspots. It also highlights potholes or badly placed signs. More: https://t.co/SumzbYISF7 #WhatCarAwards https://t.co/XbhpFNcvLM

An innovative project from @forduk and @VivacityLabs that uses collated driving data to deliver info that allows motorists to plan safer journeys and predict hazards and hotspots. It also highlights potholes or badly placed signs. More: https://t.co/SumzbYISF7 #WhatCarAwards https://t.co/XbhpFNcvLM

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This is a welcome response by the Government to the Transport Committee’s #smartmotorways review – waiting until more data is available. (1/2) https://t.co/522kFq1AGq

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This @BMW_UK take on HUD technology impressed judges. Used on the iX EV range, screen projection now features virtual signage, directional indicating and improved usability. It combines touchscreen and dials for ease of use. More: https://t.co/SumzbYISF7 #WhatCarAwards https://t.co/zY0fsMOjMG

This @BMW_UK take on HUD technology impressed judges. Used on the iX EV range, screen projection now features virtual signage, directional indicating and improved usability. It combines touchscreen and dials for ease of use. More: https://t.co/SumzbYISF7 #WhatCarAwards https://t.co/zY0fsMOjMG

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