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Thatcham Research develops new insights platform

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 […]

VW ID.7 wins What Car? Safety Award

Volkswagen’s ID.7 has been named winner of the 2024 What Car? Safety Award. It topped a five-car shortlist based on its five-star Euro NCAP test scores. Judges assesses models on […]

Thatcham Research praises hydrogen Hilux

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 […]

Thatcham Research joins 3D printing initiative

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 […]

Thatcham Research expands EV training

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 […]

escribe celebrates 10th anniversary

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 […]

Euro NCAP releases latest ADAS ratings

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 […]

Thatcham Research ramps up repair focus

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 […]

Thatcham Research provides ‘BlueCruise’ clarity

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 […]