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Following the launch of its new Vehicle Risk Rating (VRR) system, Thatcham Research has spoken exclusively to Bodyshop Magazine about the benefits the new model will bring to the body […]

Car insurance is set to be overhauled with a new ‘Vehicle Risk Rating’ scheme replacing traditional insurance group ratings for new cars. The new scheme came into effect for new […]

The AkzoNobel Automotive Training Centre in Didcot, Oxford, recently hosted the Ageas Sustainability Day, an event focused on exploring the best in sustainable practices within the automotive industry.  The event […]

Thatcham Research, the insurer funded global leader in automotive risk intelligence, will tomorrow (24 September) launch a new VRR model, or Vehicle Risk Rating system, to improve the accuracy of […]

Thatcham Research, the UK’s only not-for-profit automotive risk intelligence company, has today unveiled an Apprenticeship Levy petition which is calling on Skills England and the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical […]

Thatcham Research recently welcomed two crews from the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) to its Berkshire HQ to enhance their incident response approach to modern vehicles. The Thatcham […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]