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Thatcham gives safety ranking
- 06/07/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
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. Analysis by independent safety experts, Thatcham Research, confirms that five of [...] -
Under construction – Engineering
- 20/11/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Magazine
We speak with those in the know about vehicle construction and the challenges that advanced, lightweight, multi-material usage poses for repair technicians. The technology and materials involved in vehicle construction has changed drastically in recent years, with lightweight, multi-material usage vehicles becoming [...] -
Thatcham confirms partnership with CATARC
- 20/11/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Thatcham Research has confirmed a partnership with CATARC, the China Automotive Technology and Research Centre, to enable the introduction of a vehicle insurance rating scheme into China. Funded by UK insurers, one of Thatcham’s key responsibilities is in administering the insurance Group Rating system on behalf [...] -
Thatcham supports worldwide fitment of ESC
- 19/11/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
As the ‘Stop the Crash Partnership’ kicked off a new worldwide vehicle safety campaign by calling on the Brazilian government to mandate Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Thatcham Research experts backed up the initiative. ‘In Europe, ESC has been mandatory since 2012 and we’ve seen first-hand how [...] -
New appointment at Thatcham
- 08/10/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Thatcham Research, the insurers’ automotive research centre, has announced the appointment of RSA’s Ian Currie as the new Chairman of the Thatcham non-executive Board. As director of motor and injury at RSA, Ian is responsible for RSA’s motor claims and also sits on the Board of the Motor Insurance Bureau [...] -
IAM’s Lesley scoops lifetime award
- 29/09/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The Institute of Advanced Motorists’ (IAM) recently appointed commercial director, Lesley Upham, has won a top automotive award at a well-respected motor industry ceremony at the weekend. The 19th Annual bodyshop Event and Awards 2015 (BE2015) took place at the Celtic Manor Hotel in Newport; and featured a day of [...] -
Thatcham gathers international expertise
- 28/09/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Automotive research and repair experts from around the globe met together in the heart of England this week to discuss some of the burning issues affecting the automotive and insurance industries worldwide. As the UK’s insurer research centre, Thatcham hosted delegates from 24 international research [...] -
Thatcham urges EU to match US
- 18/09/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Thatcham Research is calling on 10 vehicle manufacturers in Europe to match their USA commitment to fit autonomous emergency braking (AEB) as standard on all new cars. Ten major vehicle manufacturers in the States — Audi, BMW, Ford, General Motors, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo — [...] -
East meets West for repair expertise
- 10/08/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Thatcham Research hosted a visit from a high profile Saudi Arabian delegation last week, as the group embark on a partnership to bring improved standards in vehicle assessment and crash repair to The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The group, which was led by Engineer, Hani Dahhan from the Saudi Authority for Accredited [...] -
Repair Focus 2016 date confirmed
- 04/08/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Vehicle safety technology, security and crash repair expert, Thatcham, has confirmed the date for Repair Focus 2016. The event will be held on 14 June 2016, at the Thatcham Research Centre, and offers body repair professionals, product suppliers, technicians, insurers and anyone interested in the repair of modern [...]
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