Thatcham Research

Chinese brand AION has been awarded a group 32 insurance rating after a 12-month collaboration with Thatcham Research. The Thatcham Research ratings assess vehicle risk and are based on damage […]

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 hosted the 2026 finals of Steer Automotive Apprentice Skills Competition at its state-of-the-art academy this week (18-19 February). The competition, which started with heats held over five days […]

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 has announced that the BMW X has been crowned winner of the 2026 What Car? Safety Award. It rated every model on safety, security and sustainable repair. The […]

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 […]

A new report from Thatcham Research, following a two-year Tesla mega casting study, has revealed that vehicles incorporating aluminium mega cast technology can deliver substantial repair cost savings compared to […]

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 […]