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a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb;}tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;}tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5;} Thatcham Research has joined motor insurance research institutes from 15 countries in calling for vehicle damage and repair costs to b

Thatcham Research has published findings from its real-world testing that highlight a gap in how Intelligent Speed Assist (ISA) systems are currently evaluated for approval in the UK and Europe. While ISA has the potential to play a significant role in im

Thatcham Research has welcomed the UK Government's latest progress on the Automated Vehicles Act 2024, including the publication of responses to the Statement of Safety Principles (SoSP) consultation, but warns that public trust will be the defining facto

Thatcham Research has appointed Rich Tomlinson as Insurance Sector Director, effective Monday 11 May 2026. Tomlinson will lead the organisation's Insurance Vertical, reporting directly to Chief Executive Jonathan Hewett. The role has been created alongsid

Thatcham Research warmly welcomes the Crime and Policing Act 2026, which has received Royal Assent and introduces landmark new offences targeting the possession and supply of electronic devices used in vehicle theft. The new legislation will help tackle t

Thatcham Research has unveiled a new Electric Vehicle Blueprint setting out eight practical requirements to help prevent repairable EVs being written off due to costly battery replacements. By enabling safe, economical battery repair instead of replacemen

More than 70% of repair and salvage professionals say that the vehicle repair and salvage sector is facing a skills shortage Primarily driven by increasing vehicle complexity, with repair costs now 50% more than five years ago Respondents say that other f

Thatcham Research has revealed the BMW X3 as the winner of the 2026 What Car? Safety Award, recognising it as the safest new car on the market. Following rigorous testing by Thatcham Research and What Car? magazine, the X3 stood out for its exemplary Adva

This week, Thatcham Research announced a landmark 12-month agreement with BYD, the world's largest electric vehicle manufacturer, aimed at helping its expanding UK model range meet the highest standards for damageability and repair. The collaboration will