Thatcham Research is urging regulators to rethink how Intelligent Speed Assist systems are evaluated after finding they don’t always reflect real-world conditions. ISA systems are assessed based on distance travelled […]
Thatcham Research has appointed Rich Tomlinson as its first insurance sector director. Reporting directly to CEO Jonathan Hewett, Tomlinson will lead the organisation’s new Insurance Vertical, created alongside its Automotive […]
Thatcham Research is ending its partnership with Euro NCAP and will now develop its own ADAS testing programme. It joined Euro NCAP in 2004 but plans to introduce a more […]
Thatcham Research has launched the EV Blueprint to prevent electric vehicles from being unnecessarily written off. The EV Blueprint addresses the specific challenges of electric vehicle insurability and repair costs. […]
Thatcham Research has warned that a critical collision repair skills shortage is driving up insurance costs, extending repair times and undermining consumer confidence. Its survey, carried out in partnership with […]
Thatcham Research will hold Electrification Day – the first event of its Automotive Risk Intelligence LIVE 2026 Series – on 24 February in its Passive Safety Laboratory where it will […]
Thatcham Research and BYD have announced a 12-month agreement intended to lower repair, insurance and ownership costs for drivers of the Chinese brand. The partnership, which will start on 1 […]
Thatcham Research is supporting the government’s automated vehicles consultation, Developing the automated vehicles regulatory framework. Running until 5 March, it follows the introduction of the Automated Vehicles Act and will […]
A comprehensive new survey commissioned by Thatcham Research has revealed that 82% of UK drivers feel safer with ADAS features in their vehicles. The study, carried out by the Centre […]
Thatcham Research has announced its Automotive Academy will host assessments for the Bodyshop Magazine Awards. For the first time the Automotive Academy will host all the practical assessments for the […]
Thatcham Research has joined forces with the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS) to tackle vehicle theft in the UK. Despite the UK having the highest levels of on-vehicle security […]
The government has launched a series of automated vehicle consultations to support the safe adoption of AVs on UK roads. It is now encouraging expert insights from stakeholders around issues […]
