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Thatcham Releases Insurance Industry Benchmark on ADAS Systems

On behalf of its insurer members, Thatcham Research is today releasing a set of Insurance Industry Requirements (IIR) for the safe repair of ADAS-equipped vehicles. The requirements come as the number of ADAS-enabled vehicles on […]

Insurance claims

NCAP Tests Overhauled, Reflecting Modern Car Tech & Typical Accidents

Euro NCAP is announcing the introduction of a series of new safety tests into its programme. Insurers and brokers alike are always interested in knowing how safe new cars are in respect of occupant protection, […]

Insurance claims

Claims: Apollo Renews Partnership With Thatcham Research

Insurers are always keen to use the best repair workshops across the UK. Why? Customers are happier when they’re car is repaired to the highest standards and is totally safe to drive. As more cars […]

Motor Insurance

Thatcham Ratings: Latest Electric Cars Rated for Safety & NCAP Stars

Two of the year’s most talked about electric vehicles, the Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model X, have been tested by Euro NCAP and although both received five-star ratings, the Tesla Model X showed stronger safety […]

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Technology Will Change Car Driving Forever, And Soon

As we shift towards electric vehicles and semi-autonomous cars, driving will become a different thing. Less involving on motorways at steady speeds, less exciting too. But the flipside is that all this new tech should […]

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Six Keyless Entry Cars Achieve Better Thatcham Security Ratings

Six new cars have been assessed by independent automotive research centre Thatcham Research in its latest Consumer Security Rating release, and all have achieved the top ‘Superior’ rating. The Audi A6 Allroad, BMW 1 Series, […]

InsureTech

Driverless: Thatcham Strives to Set Indusry Standards on ADAS Repairs

Following the launch of industry-first ADAS repair guidelines in May, Thatcham Research is today announcing new IMI-accredited ADAS calibration training designed to close an emerging skills gap. Thatcham Research, along with other industry stakeholders, worked closely with […]