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ORA Funky Cat in Euro NCAP's side pole impact test

Tesla sets new ADAS performance benchmark, new Chinese entrants also gain five-star Euro NCAP ratings

Another strong batch of vehicle scores has been announced in the latest round of Euro NCAP testing, with all but one achieving a five-star rating.
Matthew Avery, Chief Research Strategy Officer from Thatcham Research, comments:
“The Tesla Model Y has aced testing, securing outstanding all-round safety ratings. It has scored the highest grade ever seen in the Safety Assist category at 98% a

Thatcham Research responds to Government announcement

Thatcham Research comment: Safe adoption pivotal to realising the societal benefits of self-driving technology

Safe adoption will play a pivotal role in realising the societal benefits of self-driving technology.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Full Width Rigid Barrier test 2022 - after crash

Seeing Stars: Top safety performers revealed in latest Euro NCAP results

All six vehicles in the most recent round of Euro NCAP testing announced today have achieved four or five-star ratings

Latest Euro NCAP gradings show Nissan and Volkswagen are bringing high-performance Assisted Driving to the mainstream

Latest Euro NCAP gradings show Nissan and Volkswagen are bringing high-performance Assisted Driving to the mainstream

The latest round of Euro NCAP results feature assessment of four new cars with ‘Level 2’ Assisted Driving systems.

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

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

VW Polo - Side Mobile Barrier test

Thatcham Research comment: First car safety testing results for 2022 set positive tone

This first set of Euro NCAP results for 2022 represents a great start to the year from a safety perspective

The BMW iX comes with an array of standard and optional-fit features

WTW partners with Thatcham Research to help insurers adapt to new vehicle technology challenge

WTW and Thatcham Research have announced a new partnership

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the first vehicle with self-driving capability to gain UN approval

COMMENT: Law Commission report marks necessary step on the journey to safe Automated Driving on UK roads

The Law Commissions have today (26 January 2022) published a joint report, recommending the introduction of a new Automated Vehicles Act to ensure the safe adoption of vehicles with self-driving capability.

Gridserve claim What Car? Innovation accolade

CHARGING AHEAD: Gridserve wins 2022 What Car? Innovation Award, in association with Thatcham Research

Gridserve beats BMW and Hyundai to claim innovation accolade

The Nissan Qashqai is pound-for-pound the UK’s safest car in 2022

Nissan Qashqai sets the safety benchmark, winning What Car? Safety Award sponsored by Thatcham Research

Nissan’s Qashqai is pound-for-pound the UK’s safest car in 2022.

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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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