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Carmakers introduce ‘sleeping fobs’ to tackle keyless thieves

BMW, Ford and VW models gain ‘Superior’ ratings in Thatcham relay attack test.

6 Nov

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‘Poor’ keyless security rating for DS, Mazda, Toyota and Volvo

Lack of protection against theft from keyless entry ‘relay attacks’ results in ‘Poor’ security ratings for DS3 Crossback, Mazda 3, Toyota Rav-4 and Volvo S60

20 Jun

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Driver assistance technology must be capped or drivers could ‘disengage’

Thatcham is campaigning to stop the gradual introduction of driver assistance technology for fears it could lead to drivers “disengaging” and road safety “dropping off a cliff”.

5 Dec

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Manufacturers stall on standard-fit AEB, Thatcham Research data suggests

Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) is only standard on 7% of Ford, 14% of Vauxhall, 14% of Kia and 16% of Audi cars available in UK showrooms today.

7 Mar

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Thatcham offers security tips to counter keyless car 'relay-attack' thieves

Thatcham is offering tips to help drivers battle the recent spate of ‘relay attack’ thefts targeting keyless entry systems on vehicles in the UK.

4 Dec

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Thatcham Research commends manufacturers for latest Euro NCAP performance

The month’s second set of Euro NCAP crash testing results have been released, with all eight vehicles achieving five-star ratings.

30 Nov

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Insurers set out criteria for what makes an automated vehicle 'automated'

UK insurers have set out minimum criteria for a vehicle's automated systems to clarify what a vehicle should be capable of doing to deserve the title 'automated'.

6 Nov

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ADAS technology contributes to 32% rise in vehicle repair costs

Thatcham has formed a working group with vehicle manufacturers to urgently address spiralling repair costs associated with collision avoidance.

28 Jun

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Thatcham calls for new thinking to halt spiralling cost of repair

With the average repair bill rising by 32% in the past three years, concerns are mounting around the challenge of repairing ADAS, new materials and a lack of skills.

6 Jun

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Thatcham Research to give visitors a glimpse of the 'bodyshop of the future'

Influencers and future talent are set to join Thatcham Research on Tuesday, June 6, to get to grips with industry challenges, encompassing repair, skills and leadership.

23 May

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Thatcham Research celebrates 20 years of Euro NCAP testing

Thatcham Research is urging car buyers to only choose models with a five-star Euro NCAP rating as it celebrates 20 years of crash testing in the UK.

2 Feb

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Insurers push for access to autonomous car data

ABI and Thatcham Research are calling for new legislation to provide data to insurers from crashed autonomous cars.

25 Nov

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Thatcham calls for manufacturers to make active safety technologies a top priority

Thatcham Research has called for manufacturers to achieve the maximum five-star Euro NCAP rating as standard after the Fiat Tipo was awarded three stars.

26 Oct

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Five-star NCAP ratings for new cars but Thatcham criticises optional fit

Thatcham Research has welcomed the addition of two more Euro NCAP five star performers, the Peugeot 3008 and Mercedes E Class but criticised optional fit safety equipment.

28 Sept

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Thatcham launches Code of Practice for ADAS recalibration

A Code of Practice has been introduced that provides clear guidance on the recalibration of safety technology during the fitment windscreens.

8 Aug

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Thatcham issues voluntary code of conduct for ADAS recalibration

Thatcham Research has issued a voluntary code of practice to provide guidance on the recalibration of safety technology during the replacement of windscreens.

29 Jul

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Thatcham Research urges manufacturers to make AEB standard on best-selling cars

Eight of Britain's top 10 best-selling cars offer five-star Euro NCAP rating, but autonomous emergency braking is available as standard on only half of them.

6 Jul

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Manufacturers praised for levels of safety technology on new models

Thatcham has praised manufacturers including Alfa Romeo and Seat for the high levels of safety technology and AEB fitted to its two new models as standard.

22 Jun

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Autonomous cars will cause radical restructuring of motor insurance industry

The motor insurance industry faces a period of radical restructuring as a result of the advent of autonomous cars, says Volvo Cars and Thatcham Research.

4 May

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Thatcham calls for manufacturers to provide AEB as standard equipment

Thatcham Research has called on car manufacturers to voluntarily commit to fitting autonomous emergency braking as standard to all new vehicles.

24 Mar

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Carmakers introduce ‘sleeping fobs’ to tackle keyless thieves

‘Poor’ keyless security rating for DS, Mazda, Toyota and Volvo

Driver assistance technology must be capped or drivers could ‘disengage’

Manufacturers stall on standard-fit AEB, Thatcham Research data suggests

Thatcham offers security tips to counter keyless car 'relay-attack' thieves

Thatcham Research commends manufacturers for latest Euro NCAP performance

Insurers set out criteria for what makes an automated vehicle 'automated'

ADAS technology contributes to 32% rise in vehicle repair costs

Thatcham calls for new thinking to halt spiralling cost of repair

Thatcham Research to give visitors a glimpse of the 'bodyshop of the future'

Thatcham Research celebrates 20 years of Euro NCAP testing

Insurers push for access to autonomous car data

Thatcham calls for manufacturers to make active safety technologies a top priority

Five-star NCAP ratings for new cars but Thatcham criticises optional fit

Thatcham launches Code of Practice for ADAS recalibration

Thatcham issues voluntary code of conduct for ADAS recalibration

Thatcham Research urges manufacturers to make AEB standard on best-selling cars

Manufacturers praised for levels of safety technology on new models

Autonomous cars will cause radical restructuring of motor insurance industry

Thatcham calls for manufacturers to provide AEB as standard equipment

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Carmakers introduce ‘sleeping fobs’ to tackle keyless thieves

‘Poor’ keyless security rating for DS, Mazda, Toyota and Volvo

Driver assistance technology must be capped or drivers could ‘disengage’

Manufacturers stall on standard-fit AEB, Thatcham Research data suggests

Thatcham offers security tips to counter keyless car 'relay-attack' thieves

Thatcham Research commends manufacturers for latest Euro NCAP performance

Insurers set out criteria for what makes an automated vehicle 'automated'

ADAS technology contributes to 32% rise in vehicle repair costs

Thatcham calls for new thinking to halt spiralling cost of repair

Thatcham Research to give visitors a glimpse of the 'bodyshop of the future'

Thatcham Research celebrates 20 years of Euro NCAP testing

Insurers push for access to autonomous car data

Thatcham calls for manufacturers to make active safety technologies a top priority

Five-star NCAP ratings for new cars but Thatcham criticises optional fit

Thatcham launches Code of Practice for ADAS recalibration

Thatcham issues voluntary code of conduct for ADAS recalibration

Thatcham Research urges manufacturers to make AEB standard on best-selling cars

Manufacturers praised for levels of safety technology on new models

Autonomous cars will cause radical restructuring of motor insurance industry

Thatcham calls for manufacturers to provide AEB as standard equipment

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Drivers told to immediately stop driving Citroën C3 and DS3 vehicles