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VW ID.3 scores 5 Stars and protects its occupants, other road users and the environment
Press releases • Oct 21, 2020 09:00 BST
The VW ID.3 scores a maximum five-star rating during the latest Euro NCAP testing and bodes well for the future of mass market vehicle safety, according to Thatcham Research.
World’s first Assisted Driving Grading unveiled
Press releases • Oct 01, 2020 09:00 BST
Thatcham Research has worked with Euro NCAP to grade the Assisted Driving systems on 10 new cars, to provide much-needed clarity to motorists regarding the capability and performance of current assisted systems.
‘Guardian Angel’ role for Automated Driving systems vital to safe implementation
Press releases • Sep 11, 2019 00:01 BST
How does the automotive industry move towards Automated Driving Systems safely?
Tesla Model 3 sets new safety technology benchmark in Euro NCAP testing
Press releases • Jul 03, 2019 09:00 BST
Results for the latest cars to be rated against Euro NCAP’s most demanding tests to date have been announced today. Cars from DS, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Škoda and Tesla all achieved the maximum five-star Euro NCAP rating for safety.
Clean sweep of five-star cars means drivers have never been safer
Press releases • May 22, 2019 09:00 BST
Cars from Audi, Lexus, Mazda, Renault, Toyota and Volkswagen all achieved the maximum five-star Euro NCAP rating for safety.
DLG Auto Services’ Nemhoy McCooty named Thatcham Research Apprentice Mentor of the Year
Press releases • May 10, 2019 13:56 BST
Apprentice Mentor of the Year Award celebrates the positive impact mentors have on apprentices while on their ‘learner journey’
ADAS: post-repair calibration to “Vehicle Manufacturer tolerances” is essential
Press releases • May 09, 2019 09:00 BST
Thatcham Research is today providing much needed clarity to the automotive, automotive repair and insurance industries on how to manage vehicle repairs involving ADAS
Next round of consultation for safe adoption of Automated Driving announced at ABI Conference
Press releases • Apr 30, 2019 09:38 BST
Thatcham Research kicks off next phase of Automated Driving consultation with ‘Defining Safe Automation’ document
Another five-star car from JLR, but with Citroën five-stars comes at an extra cost
Press releases • Apr 10, 2019 09:00 BST
Euro NCAP launch the second round of 2019 crash test results
Intelligent Speed Assistance a smart move for road safety
Press releases • Mar 27, 2019 14:03 GMT
Thatcham Research welcomes EU legislation on mandatory car safety tech
Diamonds in the rough: five-star safety ratings for Seat, Mercedes-Benz and Honda SUVs
Press releases • Feb 27, 2019 09:00 GMT
The first three cars tested by Euro NCAP in 2019 have all achieved the maximum five-star rating for safety.
Don’t blame drivers for fully automated accidents
Press releases • Feb 21, 2019 10:10 GMT
Drivers of fully automated vehicles should not be held liable for accidents involving their cars while the technology is in charge, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) is warning.
Thatcham Research Welcomes News of Government Driverless Car Ambitions, but ‘Safety Must Come First’
News • Feb 06, 2019 15:15 GMT
Thatcham Research supports Government’s ambition to position UK at the vanguard of technology development
A class act: Mercedes A-Class wins What Car? Safety Award 2019
Press releases • Jan 22, 2019 22:30 GMT
The winner and runners up for the What Car? Safety Award 2019 have been revealed - and this year it's gone to a small family car for the first time ever
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
A Five Star Fiesta for Euro NCAP’s 20th Anniversary
Press releases • Sep 06, 2017 09:00 BST
Škoda and MINI get top safety ratings
Press releases • May 31, 2017 16:19 BST
Superminis Disappoint in Latest Round of Euro NCAP Testing
Press releases • Mar 01, 2017 09:00 GMT
After recently celebrating its 20th anniversary, the latest round of Euro NCAP testing has brought safety campaigners back down to earth. The three superminis tested, the Fiat 500, Citroën C3 and Ford Ka+, showed disappointing results said Matthew Avery, director of research at Thatcham Research, the independent automotive research centre and voice of Euro NCAP in the UK.
15,000 Killed and Seriously Injured Saved Annually in the UK as Euro NCAP Marks 20 Years of Car Crash Testing
Press releases • Feb 02, 2017 00:01 GMT
MORE than 182,000 killed and serious injuries have been saved on UK roads since revolutionary Euro NCAP car safety tests were launched 20 years ago. In 2015, 15,000 fewer car occupants were killed and seriously injured.
Thatcham Research Reveals the Car Technologies of 2017 that could Save Your Life
Press releases • Jan 12, 2017 08:30 GMT
• Toyota Prius the safest new car of 2017, wins this year’s What Car? Safety Award • Prius features class-leading Reverse AEB as standard, aiming to reduce the UK’s £1.7 bn annual parking damage bill • Safety campaigners celebrate chance to decrease the UK's 400 yearly pedestrian deaths, as all ten finalists carry Pedestrian AEB as standard • The Peugeot 3008 & VW Tiguan highly commended