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Thatcham Research responds to Highway Code changes

COMMENT: Thatcham Research responds to Highway Code changes designed to bring ‘self-driving revolution’ closer

Thatcham Research responds to Highway Code changes designed to bring ‘self-driving revolution’ closer

The Dacia Jogger is a partner vehicle to the Sandero Stepway, pictured following Euro NCAP's pole test

DS and Honda models perform well in latest safety testing, Dacia Jogger awarded one-star rating

Dacia Jogger produces it’s second vehicle to be awarded one-star safety rating

Tom Leggett is lead research engineer for Automated Driving at Thatcham Research

ALKS Project: Consumer Confidence Safety Framework

Tom Leggett is Lead Research Engineer for Automated Driving at Thatcham Research. This is his final blog in a series providing behind the scenes insights into his work developing a world-first consumer rating framework for Automated Driving Systems.
This final blog will summarise our work creating a Consumer Safety Confidence Rating Framework for automated vehicle technologies, such as Automate

Vehicle safety testing and research will operate alongside aviation

Thatcham Research to develop new centre of excellence for future mobility solutions

Thatcham Research invests in Retford (Gamston) Airport through Gamston Aviation Ltd acquisition

The Mercedes-Benz 'Drive Pilot' system will enable drivers to remove their hands from the wheel and let the car take control

COMMENT: Mercedes-Benz to accept liability for accidents when Automated Driving System engaged

Mercedes-Benz has announced that it will accept legal responsibility for collisions that occur in cars fitted with an ‘L3’ Automated Lane Keeping System, when directly caused by a fault with its technology but not when the driver has "failed to comply with their duty of care".
With this news representing another significant milestone on the road towards Automated Driving, Matthew Avery, chief

Dean Lander collected the award on behalf of Thatcham Research (L-R ITV's Nina Hossain, IMI chief exec Steve Nash, Dean Lander and award sponsor Gavin White, CEO Autotech)

The IMI recognises Thatcham Research with ‘Outstanding Contribution to the Motor Industry’ award

Thatcham Research has been recognised by the IMI for its ‘Outstanding Contribution to the Motor Industry'

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RT @Beccysays: The theme of the fourth day of the #AndyCoxChallenge is manufacturers (safer cars) and insurers (safer drivers). AEB, speed…

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Today's the day, the 2022 @abpclub British Bodyshop Awards are here! We're delighted to be supporting as a Diamond Partner. Stay tuned to find out the winners of our Apprentice of the Year and Apprentice Mentor of the Year Awards. 🏆 Good luck to all the finalists. #BBA2022 https://t.co/VfN4GHUeLx

Today's the day, the 2022 @abpclub British Bodyshop Awards are here! We're delighted to be supporting as a Diamond Partner. Stay tuned to find out the winners of our Apprentice of the Year and Apprentice Mentor of the Year Awards. 🏆 Good luck to all the finalists. #BBA2022 https://t.co/VfN4GHUeLx

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Good luck with the opening! Its really positive to see a top brand like @NatWindscreens taking a lead on the safe reinstatement of ADAS. These technologies are safety-critical today and will only become increasingly so, as systems take on more and more of the driving task https://t.co/eMvst5dRA6

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Our chief research strategy officer, Matthew Avery, is speaking at the VECS conference today in Gothenburg, and is addressing how the role of the consumer and insurer as key stakeholders must be considered if we are to promote the safe and speedy adoption of new technologies. https://t.co/T7BhaYGFgX

Our chief research strategy officer, Matthew Avery, is speaking at the VECS conference today in Gothenburg, and is addressing how the role of the consumer and insurer as key stakeholders must be considered if we are to promote the safe and speedy adoption of new technologies. https://t.co/T7BhaYGFgX

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RT @bodyshopmag: VIP treatment for all #bodyshopBBQ guests! Every ticket for the #bodyshopmag #UKGBE2022 Launch Party on 7 June @MarriottFo…

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The growth of EVs offers tremendous opportunities for businesses that can adapt to this new wave of vehicle technology. Watch the video below to find out how EV Ready can help your business thrive: https://t.co/sfqolVxmj6

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RT @EuroNCAP: It's all about the right balance ⚖️ The best #assisteddriving systems provide a very good balance of performance across 3 ke…

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RT @IoTWorldToday: Vehicle safety organization @EuroNCAP has rated the Level 2 driver assistance systems of four new vehicles. https://t.co…

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RT @abpclub: .@ThatchamRsrch is supporting @BenSupport4Auto's Beast of Ben 48hr charity challenge in North Wales; including @lander_dean (A…

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Join us on 8-9 June for the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event at the NEC in Birmingham. We’re excited to host you on our stand, where you can see the latest vehicle technology and gain tangible knowledge and insight from our dedicated engineers. https://t.co/SyEKxTm2WJ

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Today we announced the latest @EuroNCAP Assisted Driving Grading Results. To find out how the gradings are calculated and exactly what makes for a balanced Assisted Driving system, head to our website: https://t.co/qXMtHeLDk5 https://t.co/uYEN0XQBSO

Today we announced the latest @EuroNCAP Assisted Driving Grading Results. To find out how the gradings are calculated and exactly what makes for a balanced Assisted Driving system, head to our website: https://t.co/qXMtHeLDk5 https://t.co/uYEN0XQBSO

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RT @InternationalFW: Nissan Qashqai and VW ID.5 score highly for assisted driving in Euro NCAP results https://t.co/QXqWoWfNcj

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As the UK's only insurer funded automotive research centre, Thatcham Research enjoy a wide remit at the forefront of the latest vehicle technology. Thatcham's leading work in vehicle safety and security has a vital role in shaping the designs of new vehicles, whilst the centre is also seen as a key industry player at the forefront of driving standards in vehicle body repair.

Thatcham's Crash Laboratory is the only official UK crash testing centre for consumer safety body Euro NCAP and are viewed as a centre of excellence when it comes to active vehicle safety, particularly the evaluation of new Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) which provide the foundation for future vehicle autonomy.

Enjoying an increasingly global influence in both the insurance and automotive sectors, Thatcham Research expertise is in great demand with a range of opinion leaders being regularly asked to provide their experience and know-how at high profile events and in the media, living up to their reputation as ‘Experts in Safety, Security and Crash Repair’.

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