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Thatcham asks government to address 7 automotive challenges
- 24/07/2024
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Thatcham Research is today asking the new government to address seven key areas of concern within the automotive sector. Jonathan Hewett, chief executive at Thatcham Research, said: “The UK’s automotive industry faces a number of challenges which the new government must resolve if it is to deliver safe, secure [...] -
Thatcham clarifies new EU vehicle safety regulation
- 03/07/2024
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The European Union’s New Vehicle General Safety Regulation (the EU vehicle safety regulation), also known as GSR2 or Regulation (EU) 2019/2144, comes into effect across Europe on Sunday, 7 July 2024. It amends the minimum performance standards (known as type approval) for motor vehicles in the EU, adding new [...] -
Thatcham Research launches ADAS Aware e-learning course
- 17/06/2024
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Categories: Featured, News
Thatcham Research has launched its new ADAS Aware e-learning course to support UK bodyshops and address the skills gap around ever-present vehicle technology. The course is designed to provide technicians with a comprehensive understanding of ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems), including how the different [...] -
Thatcham Research calls for further legislation after AV Act
- 21/05/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Thatcham Research has welcomed the news that the Automated Vehicles Act has received Royal Assent, but suggests further legislation is required to ensure the safe introduction of self-driving vehicles to public roads. The legislation provides crucial regulatory guidelines for autonomous vehicles by introducing [...] -
Thatcham, ABI report on landmark Automated Vehicles Bill
- 08/05/2024
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Categories: Featured, News
Thatcham Research has welcomed the introduction of the landmark Automated Vehicles Bill 2024, which is set to receive Royal Assent. This important automotive legislation will provide robust guidelines for the future of autonomous travel within the UK, introduce clear definitions of automated vehicles (AV), safety [...] -
Ben Townsend to head up new Thatcham automotive vertical
- 26/04/2024
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Thatcham Research has announced that Ben Townsend will head up the new Thatcham automotive vertical, taking up a new position as head of automotive. Townsend will spearhead the risk intelligence company’s new "automotive vertical" function, which is focused on supporting the wider sector in delivering safe, [...] -
Thatcham announces partnership with Chinese manufacturer Chery
- 03/04/2024
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Thatcham Research has announced a pioneering strategic partnership with Chery Automobile, one of China’s leading vehicle manufacturers. Signed in Wuhu, China, the deal is the first of its kind for the automotive risk intelligence company as it continues its mission to integrate repairability into early-stage [...] -
Thatcham Research celebrates Border Force accolade
- 26/03/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Thatcham Research has received a South East Deputy Director’s Award from training partner Border Force. During their long-standing partnership, Thatcham Research has delivered a broad range of training to Border Force officers, including 14-day technical courses for newly recruited officers followed by refresher [...] -
Thatcham selects LexisNexis to deliver risk intelligence to UK insurers
- 05/03/2024
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
In a major development for the UK insurance industry, the advanced analytics and technology provider LexisNexis Risk Solutions (LRS) has secured a first-of-its-kind strategic relationship with Thatcham Research, the insurer-funded automotive risk intelligence company. The strategic relationship is expected to [...] -
Thatcham Research develops new insights platform
- 20/02/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
Thatcham Research has announced a new online platform to provide the industry with updated insights about the automotive industry and emerging technologies. AiQ has been developed to provide its members with relevant, timely and data rich insurability content to support their decision-making process on price, [...]