UK-based Thatcham Research announced that Ben Townsend is taking up a new position as head of automotive. Townsend will spearhead the risk intelligence company’s emergent ‘automotive vertical’ function, which is focused on supporting the wider sector in delivering safe, secure, and repairable mobility. This is part of an ongoing process to align the business to […]
Thatcham Research and Chery Automobile Partner on Insurability in Vehicle Design
UK-based Thatcham Research announced a strategic partnership with Chery Automobile Co., Ltd, one of China’s leading vehicle manufacturers on vehicle insurability and repair procedure production. Signed in Wuhu, China, the agreement continues Thatcham’s mission to integrate repairability into early-stage vehicle design. According to the organization, the new partnership represents a pivotal shift towards a more […]
Thatcham Research Joins Collision Repair 3D Printing Task Force
Thatcham Research, the United Kingdom-based nonprofit insurer funded research center, has officially joined the industry-led 3D Printing Task Force for the automotive collision repair industry. The initiative brings together top experts and leaders in 3D printing and automotive manufacturing with the goal of fostering collaboration, idea-sharing, and the development of safe and regulated practices for […]
Thatcham Research Issues Guidance for Sustainable Headlamp Repair
UK-based Thatcham Research says there is a growing need to repair rather than replace damaged vehicle headlamp units and has written a best practice guide to highlight repair options that it says encourages a more sustainable approach. Today’s headlamp units are often a coded component and integral to the operation of various Advanced Driver Assistance […]
Thatcham Study Identifies Difference in US and UK Motorists’ Attitudes Towards Vehicle Automation Technologies
US drivers more open to automation than UK counterparts. Research highlights the importance of clear communication to enable safe adoption. Uk-based Thatcham Research revealed further insights from its Trust in Automation study – which polled 2,000 motorists in the US and 2,000 in the UK – and found a significant disconnect between attitudes and behaviors […]
Thatcham Research Launches EV Training Program
Thatcham Research is supporting the pressing need for automotive businesses and their employees to learn how to handle Electric Vehicles safely and effectively by unveiling a new ‘EV Ready’ Training Program. The UK Government’s decision to bring forward its ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars to 2030, has increased consumer demand for […]
AW Repair Group Selects Thatcham Research’s escribe
In a reinvigorated relationship, AW Repair Group, one of the United Kingdom’s leading collision repair groups, has chosen Thatcham Research as its preferred supplier of choice for methods repair data and technical support. Following a short trial, AW has returned to the Thatcham Research ‘escribe’ platform, an online repair methods solution designed to help the […]
Miller Crockart Named Chief Revenue Officer at UK’s Thatcham Research
Thatcham Research announced the appointment of Miller Crockart as Chief Revenue Officer. In this newly created role, Miller will be responsible for revenue generation and developing strategic partnerships to support Thatcham Research’s increasingly ambitious research agenda. Miller will report to Jonathan Hewett, Chief Executive. Hewett said “Miller joins us at a pivotal time as changes […]
Thatcham Research Announces Motordata Research Consortium in Malaysia Becomes Global Associate
UK-based Thatcham Research is today announced that the Malaysian motor insurance research center, Motordata Research Consortium (MRC), will become a Global Associate member. The MRC is now the second international organization to sign such an agreement following Australia’s Suncorp in 2018. Under the new agreement, MRC will continue to use Thatcham Research’s PLAZA system to […]
Thatcham Research Says Post Repair Calibration of ADAS to Vehicle Manufacturer Tolerances Essential
Thatcham Research, the insurance industry funded research center in the United Kingdom, today announced it was providing much needed clarity on how to manage vehicle repairs involving advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), such as Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) and Adaptive Cruise Control. According to Thatcham, more than 10 per cent of vehicles on the road […]