• Thatcham launches ‘espire’ to simplify revised BS10125 training
    • 17/10/2023
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Categories: Featured, News
    Thatcham Research has today announced the launch of its espire training solution designed to simplify the revised BS10125 journey for bodyshops. Espire will build on Thatcham’s established learning capability through its ecademy platform to offer bodyshops a one-stop shop for BS10125-compliant training and [...]
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  • Thatcham Research praises hydrogen Hilux
    • 05/09/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Thatcham Research has praised Toyota’s prototype hydrogen fuel cell variant of its Hilux pick-up as a benchmark in sustainable vehicle design strategy. The pick-up was developed as part of the Toyota Motor Manufacturing-led project, is a collaborative effort to pioneer zero-emission technology in the commercial [...]
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  • Thatcham Research joins 3D printing initiative
    • 18/08/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Thatcham Research has announced that is has joined the 3D Printing Task Force for the Automotive Collision Repair Industry. The initiative brings together top experts and leaders in both 3D printing and automotive manufacturing to enhance collaboration, idea-sharing, and the development of safe and regulated [...]
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  • Thatcham Research reveals lack of training focus
    • 02/08/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Thatcham Research doubled its MET technician capacity last year and plans to have almost 300 learners on programme by the end of 2023. This is about a quarter more than 2022. However, its analysis of the latest Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) data shows that this focus on new skills is not being [...]
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  • Thatcham Research expands EV training
    • 11/07/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Categories: Featured, News
    Thatcham Research has introduced EV Safe training to help the public sector prepare for the unique safety challenges presented by electric vehicles (EVs). EV Safe will ensure the safety of key workers who interact with High Voltage (HV) vehicles. The training drives awareness of safe handling requirements across [...]
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  • escribe celebrates 10th anniversary
    • 30/06/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Thatcham Research’s online repair methods solution escribe has now been servicing the automotive aftermarket for 10 years. The solution contains over 500,000 repair methods with users completing close to two million downloads every year. Meanwhile, it is also constantly evolving to keep pace new technologies [...]
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  • Euro NCAP releases latest ADAS ratings
    • 08/06/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The latest set of Assisted Driving gradings have been released by Euro NCAP, based on assessments of three new vehicles, the Alfa Romeo Tonale, Nissan Ariya, and Renault Astral. Thatcham Research, the automotive risk intelligence company and Euro NCAP partner, played a prominent role in the design of the [...]
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  • Thatcham Research ramps up repair focus
    • 01/06/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Categories: Featured, News
    Thatcham Research is shining a light on the growing need to repair rather than replace damaged vehicle headlamp units and has written a best practice guide to highlight repair options and encourage a more sustainable approach. In some cases, the cost of a replacement can amount to 8% of the total vehicle value when [...]
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  • Thatcham Research provides ‘BlueCruise’ clarity
    • 14/04/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Thatcham Research has provided clarity around the term ‘BlueCruise’, after Ford announced it was launching the first ‘hands-free’ assisted driving system in the UK. Thatcham Research Vehicle Technology Specialist Tom Leggett said: “While many reports have suggested that Ford has launched Britain’s first [...]
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  • Indasa and Thatcham Research announce supply partnership
    • 14/03/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Indasa Abrasives has announced it is supporting Thatcham Research by supplying its Automotive Academy with premium surface preparation materials and sanding systems. This strategic collaboration aims to maximise individual skills and strengthen the future development of the crash repair industry in the UK. The [...]
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