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IMI celebrates outstanding achievers

Over 350 members, supporters and industry partners of the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) met at a gala awards night in London to applaud the accomplishments of individuals and […]

Euro NCAP releases safety results

The Volkswagen Polo and crossover Taigo have both earned five stars in the latest safety ratings published by Euro NCAP. The Megane E-TECH also achieved the top safety rating, as […]

Commercial van safety ratings published

Thatcham Research and Euro NCAP has published the results of the world’s only commercial van safety rating programme. The independent rating programme was first introduced in 2021 amid growing concerns […]

Thatcham Research and WTW combine data

WTW and Thatcham Research have announced a new partnership that combines their data and analytical capabilities to deliver a more comprehensive understanding of the impact of increasingly advanced vehicle technologies […]

Government considers new Automated Vehicles Act

The Law Commission of England and Wales and the Scottish Law have recommended the introduction of a new Automated Vehicles Act to ensure the safe adoption of vehicles with self-driving […]

Thatcham Research unveils safest car shortlist

Thatcham Research has revealed the UK’s safest new cars of 2021, with EV and hybrid models demonstrating impressive safety advancements. Expert judges favoured affordable vehicles that will bring the biggest […]

Motofix expands Thatcham Research relationship

Motofix Group has expanded its relationship with Thatcham Research to ensure all 200-plus employees have access to ecademy, along with personalised learning plans. Motofix is a long-standing Thatcham Research client […]

Thatcham Research unveils award winners

Thatcham Research has announced the winners of its Apprentice and Apprentice Mentor of the Year Awards. The awards recognise new talent joining the industry as well as the long-standing contribution […]

Thatcham Research welcomes 2021 intake

Thatcham Research has announced that more than 150 apprentices will join its programme this year. The first 35 started on Monday, with a second group due to join at the […]

AW Repair Group commits to EV training

AW Repair Group has become the first UK bodyshop group to sign up its entire workforce to Thatcham Research’s EV Ready programme. The EV Ready training programme, which consists of […]

Industry cautious about ALKS announcement

The government has announced that self-driving cars could be allowed on UK motorways by the end of the year. The Department for Transport has confirmed that automated lane-keeping systems (ALKS) […]