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Indasa and Thatcham Research announce supply partnership

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 […]

Euro NCAP releases updated safety ratings

Euro NCAP has released updated ratings for 18 commercial vans. The ratings are based on tougher tests of ‘active’ crash avoidance systems with ratings ranging from ‘Gold’ to ‘Not Recommended’. […]

Thatcham Research praises soaring safety standards

Thatcham Research has praised vehicle manufacturers after reporting that safety scores during last year’s Euro NCAP tests were the highest ever recorded. It has revealed that all the cars tested […]

Thatcham Research joins Toyota’s hydrogen project

Thatcham Research is working with Toyota and a consortium of specialist industry partners to develop a hydrogen version of Toyota’s iconic Hilux pick-up. Its insurance risk intelligence and engineering expertise […]

Driverless parking gets green light in Germany

The world’s first automated driverless parking function has been officially approved for commercial use after Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority green-lighted the Mercedes-Benz/Bosch automated parking system in a parking garage […]

Nissan Qashqai tops safety ratings

Euro NCAP’s latest testing rated the assisted driving systems of both the Nissan Qashqai and VW ID.5 as ‘very good’. The new Qashqai, already an outstanding performer in Euro NCAP’s […]

IMI celebrates outstanding achievers

Over 350 members, supporters and industry partners of the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) met at a gala awards night in London to applaud the accomplishments of individuals and […]

Euro NCAP releases safety results

The Volkswagen Polo and crossover Taigo have both earned five stars in the latest safety ratings published by Euro NCAP. The Megane E-TECH also achieved the top safety rating, as […]

Commercial van safety ratings published

Thatcham Research and Euro NCAP has published the results of the world’s only commercial van safety rating programme. The independent rating programme was first introduced in 2021 amid growing concerns […]

Thatcham Research and WTW combine data

WTW and Thatcham Research have announced a new partnership that combines their data and analytical capabilities to deliver a more comprehensive understanding of the impact of increasingly advanced vehicle technologies […]