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Allianz Survey Finds Drivers OK with Recycled Car Parts & Repairs

We waste a huge amount in the UK every year; smartphones, TVs, quartz watches, fashion clothing and a whole heap of car parts too. Many of those malfunctioning parts can be refurbished or repaired, but […]

Insurance claims

IMI Accident Repair Group Holds First Meeting on Standards & Practice

The first meeting of the new IMI Accident Repair Advisory Group, held on 2nd October 2019 at Thatcham Research HQ, saw 17 industry stakeholders from both the Accident Repair and Glazing sectors come together to […]

Global insurance trends

Global: Car Makers in India Offer Lease Deals, Inc Insurance & Servicing

As most UK drivers know, leasing a new car is rapidly replacing ownership and with depreciation on a prestige car sometimes writing off about 60 percent of the value within three years, you can see […]

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Driverless: Thatcham Offers 12-Point Guidelines for Autonomous Vehicles

Thatcham Research is today offering 12 guidelines designed to minimise bumps in the road on the journey towards fully Automated Driving. Developed with the ABI, the guidelines come as Thatcham Research works with International Regulators […]

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Are Self-Driving Cars 100% Safe? UK Motorists Are Asking That Question

We are a few years away from truly self-driving cars, but manufacturers are making them smarter, with features like self-parking, lane change alerts via steering wheel, or hazard detection systems linked to the brakes. But […]

Insurance Regulation

Autonomous Tech: 5StarS Consortium on Driverless Cars Welcomed by Thatcham

A proposed assurance framework launched by 5StarS on connected and autonomous vehicle cybersecurity has been welcomed by Thatcham Research. The consortium, an Innovate UK project which brings together key research bodies (HORIBA MIRA, Ricardo, Roke, […]

Motor Insurance

Brew Time: European Cars Given a US Makeover – Would You Drive One?

Europe and America’s historical ties run deep; with alliances including everything from conflict to trade, music and fashion.Ā Ā But the Atlantic represents a huge chasm in attitudes when it comes to cars. Basically, Americans like to […]

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Thatcham Welcomes Moves to Issue New Cars with Cyber Security Ratings

A consultation between 5StarS and the automotive industry on a new vehicle cybersecurity rating scheme has been welcomed by Thatcham Research. The consortium, a UK government funded project, which brings together key research bodies (HORIBA […]