Thatcham Research
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Latest News 16 DecEuro NCAP and Thatcham call for standard ADAS on vans
Euro NCAP and Thatcham are calling for the standard fitment of more ADAS to vans, following the launch of a new test for commercial vehicle safety technology.
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Car Manufacturer News 16 JulGerman courts rule against Tesla's 'self driving' claims
Electric car brand Tesla has been banned from making claims that its cars have “self-driving” technology, by a court in Munich.
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Car Dealer News 6 JulThatcham Research re-opens Automotive Academy to technicians
Thatcham Research is reopening its Automotive Academy today (July 6) to enable IMI accredited technicians to complete their re-accreditation.
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Aftersales 12 JunCOVID-19 social distancing rules set Arnold Clark apprentices back a year
Arnold Clark chief executive Eddie Hawthorne has admitted that the car retail group’s apprentices will see their training “set back by a year” as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.
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Aftersales 22 AprCoronavirus lockdown must not jeopardise automotive sector training
Thatcham Research has called on automotive businesses to continue their investment in apprenticeships despite the COVID-19 coronavirus lockdown period.
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Manufacturer 12 DecSafest cars of 2019 revealed
Thatcham Research and WhatCar magazine has revealed the top 10 safest cars of 2019.
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Car Model News 4 DecPorsche Taycan and Tesla Model X achieve top safety ratings
High performance electric vehicle (EV) emerged from the latest round of Euro NCAP crash test with top safety ratings, with both the Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model X emerging with five stars.
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Manufacturer 15 NovMazda, Mercedes and Ford models gain 5-star Euro NCAP safety ratings
Mazda’s new CX-30, Mercedes-Benz GLB Class and Ford Explorer were all awarded five-star overall safety ratings as the new Vauxhall Corsa fell short in the latest round of Euro NCAP crash tests.
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Aftersales 25 OctThatcham Research launches IMI-accredited ADAS repair course
Thatcham Research has continued its commitment to improving road safety through the promotion of properly functioning ADAS on vehicles with the launch of a new repair course accredited by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).
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Car Model News 9 OctJeep Cherokee and Peugeot 208 fall short of Euro NCAP’s five stars
Jeep's Cherokee SUV and the new Peugeot 208 hatchback fell short of Euro NCAP’s five star vehicle safety rating as BMW’s new 3 Series and 1 Series models scored top ratings during October crash tests.
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Technology 12 AugThieves still finding success with relay attacks on latest vehicles, says Tracker
Tracker is urging new car customers to check the security ratings of the latest keyless entry systems as thieves are still finding success with relay attacks.
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Car Model News 3 JulTesla Model 3 shines with five star Euro NCAP safety rating
Tesla’s Model 3 was singled out for special praise as it lined up alongside Mercedes-Benz’s B-Class and GLE-Class and Skoda’s Skala in achieving a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating.
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Aftersales 9 MayThatcham Research outlines ADAS re-alignment guidelines
Thatcham Research has outlined how automotive repair and insurance companies should manage vehicle repairs involving Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).
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Technology 18 AprWorkshop of the future aims to lure new generation of car technicians
Direct Line has teamed up with Thatcham Research, DG Cities and the Women’s Engineering Society to deliver a view of the car workshop of the future in a bid to attract an new generation of technician talent.
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Market Insight 10 AprRange Rover Evoque and Citroen C5 Aircross rated by Euro NCAP
Range Rover’s new Evoque achieved a five-star safety rating in Thatcham Research’s Euro NCAP tests as Citroen’s C5 Aircross emerged with four stars.
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Car Dealer News 22 MarNew Thatcham ratings highlight cars with keyless entry weakness
Thatcham Research has revealed which cars do not offer adequate protection against theft from keyless entry manipulation.
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Manufacturer 27 FebSeat, Mercedes-Benz and Honda SUVs achieve five star Euro NCAP rating
The new Honda CR-V, Seat Tarraco and Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUVs have all been awarded the top five star safety rating from Euro NCAP.
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Latest News 4 FebBody repair industry’s ‘biggest threat’ is skills crisis, survey reveals
The UK body repair sector is under threat from an industry-wide shortage of skills, according to a survey by Auto Body Projects and Trend Tracker.
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People News 1 FebFormer Thatcham chief executive Peter Shaw passes away
Thatcham Research has paid tribute to its former chief executive, Peter Shaw, who passed away last week (Thursday, January 24).
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Manufacturer 23 JanMercedes A-Class wins What Car? Safety Award 2019
The Mercedes A-Class has won What Car? Safety Award 2019 with Audi Q3 and Volvo XC40 completing the top three awarded models.
