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Peter Shaw Steps Down as Chief Executive of UK’s Thatcham Research

June 27, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Thatcham Research announced that Peter Shaw is stepping down from his role as Chief Executive with immediate effect due to ill-health. Shaw, who has been Chief Executive as well as a Board member for seven years, has steered Thatcham Research through a period of notable change, with the organization increasingly recognized as a global center […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Thatcham Research, United Kingdom

Thatcham Research and ABI Say Carmaker Use of the Word ‘Autonomous’ Dangerous

June 15, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Thatcham Research and the Association of British Insurers (ABI) issued an urgent call to carmakers and legislators for greater clarity around the capability of vehicles sold with technology that does more and more driving on behalf of motorists. The call comes in the wake of growing reports of people crashing while over-relying on technology which […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Association of British Insurers, Autonomous Vehicles, Thatcham Research

Allianz’s Graham Gibson appointed as Chairman of UK’s Thatcham Research

April 6, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Thatcham Research, the UK-based motor insurance automotive research center, has announced the appointment of Allianz Insurance’s Graham Gibson as the new Chairman of its Board. As chief claims officer at Allianz Insurance, Gibson is an industry advocate with extensive experience in a range of market initiatives across claims and personal injury. He also serves on […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Thatcham Research, United Kingdom

Thatcham Research Exiting Aftermarket Collision Repair Parts Certification in the UK

December 15, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Following an in-depth review and assessment of the certification of aftermarket collision repair parts, and consultation with its insurance members, Thatcham Research in the United Kingdom has decided to hand over all aftermarket parts certification activities to its current partner TÜV Rheinland AG. The Thatcham Research/TÜV Rheinland partnership will officially end on March 31, with […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certification, Non-OEM Parts, Thatcham Research, TÜV Rheinland, United Kingdom

Thatcham Announces Partnership on Collision Repair Management Training in the UK

June 23, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

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According to Thatcham Research, the United Kingdom-based motor insurers’ automotive research center, challenging decisions lie ahead for body shops, as modern vehicles trigger need for specialized repair strategies. The organization announced a new partnership with Business Success Global (BSG) to bring a leadership and management development program to market to help repairers respond to changes […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Management Training, Thatcham Research, United Kingdom

Thatcham Calls on Vehicle Manufacturers to Engage with Repair Industry to Address “Spiraling Cost of Repair”

June 6, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

According to the UK-Based Insurance Research body, average repair bills have increased by 32% over the last three years due to increasingly complex repairs. Thatcham Research is today delivering a call to action for vehicle manufacturers to urgently engage with the repair industry to halt spiraling costs. According to Thatcham, the motor insurer’s automotive research […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Thatcham Research, United Kingdom

UK Insurance Association Calls for International Crash Data Standards for Autonomous Vehicles

November 22, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Association of British Insurers and Thatcham call for standardized data set to help with liability assignment after a crash by an autonomous vehicle and to improve vehicle manufacturer systems. British insurers are leading efforts to have a standard set of data agreed at an international level which would be easily available in the event of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Association of British Insurers, Autonomous Vehicles, Regulations, Thatcham Research

Tom Hudd Named Operations Manager at Thatcham Research’s Repair Technology Centre

August 11, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Tom Hudd has been appointed as Operations Manager for the UK-based Thatcham Research’s Repair Technology Centre (RTC). He joins on 22 August and will report directly to Dean Lander, Head of Operations. Hudd will lead a team of 32 technical repair experts with a focus on continuing to offer customers unrivalled technical information and expertise […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Thatcham Research, UK

Thatcham Works with Repair Chains to Develop Best Practice for Recalibrating ADAS Systems During Windshield Replacement

July 29, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Thatcham ADAS Code of Practice

Thatcham Research, the UK-based automobile insurers’ research center, has issued a voluntary code of practice to provide clear guidance on the recalibration of car safety technology during the replacement or refit of windshields. The ADAS Repair Group, led by Thatcham Research and including companies active in automotive glazing replacement such as National Windshields, Autoglass and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Auto Glass, Code of Practice, Thatcham Research, UK

Volvo to Launch Autonomous Driving Trial in London

April 29, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Volvo Cars announced an ambitious autonomous driving (AD) trial in the U.K. next year to speed up the introduction of autonomous vehicle technology. “Autonomous driving represents a leap forward in car safety,” said Håkan Samuelsson, president and chief executive. “The sooner AD cars are on the roads, the sooner lives will start being saved.” Samuelsson […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, Thatcham Research, United Kingdom, Volvo

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