We are proud of the diverse and talented individuals who drive our success. So we wanted to introduce some of the incredible women who contribute to our innovative work: ?? Gemma Westlake: An Academy Training Curriculum Development Lead, who supports apprenticeships, and is helping address the repair skills crisis. ?? Kt Grey: A Technical Trainer, Katie has been recognised in the Inspiring Automotive Women 2025 Awards by the Automotive 30% Club for her outstanding work in our Academy. ?? Mya Johns: A dedicated Test Engineer at our track testing facility, Mya plays a crucial role in our testing processes. ?? Mitali Shah: As a Test Engineer, Mitali ensures the highest standards of accuracy in our Safety Lab. ?? Hester Berger: Recently joined us as an Assistant Technical Illustrator, bringing technical concepts to life for our vehicle repair methods. Their dedication and expertise help make Thatcham Research the great place it is! #Automotive #AutomotiveIndustry #IWD2025
Thatcham Research
研究服务
News and comment on vehicle safety, security and sustainable repair Automotive Risk Intelligence
关于我们
Thatcham Research is the automotive risk intelligence company dedicated to understanding the opportunities and risks of new vehicle technology and supporting our partners in identifying the best strategies for its safe, secure, and sustainable adoption. The independent voice of automotive safety, security, and repair, we work in close partnership with insurers, vehicle manufacturers, technology providers and government, providing rigorous engineering-grade research and data to help minimise uncertainty presented by changes in technology and regulation. The ability to repair vehicles safely and affordably is critical to sustainability, and Thatcham Research experts working across the business and in our state-of-the-art Repair Technology Centre produce a wide range of vehicle repair data, ranging from light structural research to full body methods. Thatcham Research is also a founder member of the international Research Council for Automobile Repairs (RCAR). In addition, thousands of repair technicians have been trained in the Thatcham Research Automotive Academy, bringing vital new skills into the industry. As an influential member of Euro NCAP, we have played a key role in raising safety standards high above regulation. We have contributed to the development of the Euro NCAP 2030 Roadmap; pioneered whiplash testing and prevention; and we lead the way in designing crash avoidance and assisted driving assessments. Thatcham Research also runs and administers the Association of British Insurer’s (ABI) Group Rating system, providing dynamic risk intelligence that enables automotive insurers to price effectively. It provides an indicative view of the relative risk associated with a vehicle compared to others and is based on various factors, including Thatcham Research’s New Vehicle Security Assessment (NVSA), an internationally renowned benchmark which addresses evolving digital theft trends.
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Thatcham Research的外部链接
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- 研究服务
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- 51-200 人
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- Berkshire
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- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1969
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- Vehicle Repair Methods & Times、EURO NCAP vehicle testing、Vehicle Security、Training & Accreditation、Whiplash Testing & Research、Safety assurance、Automated driving、Self driving vehicles、Electric Vehicles、Technology benchmarking、Vehicle technology consultancy、Assisted Driving、ADAS、Repair technology、Motor insurance、Automotive insurance、Sustainability和Sustainable repair
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We have the new Dacia Spring EV at our Repair Technology Centre. Our team is currently researching its damageability and repairability to provide valuable Vehicle Risk Rating insights for our members. With vehicle repair costs recently reaching a record high of ￡7.7 billion, this work is vital to bringing down claims costs. Stay tuned for more updates. #Automotive #AutomotiveIndustry
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Well done Karen, keep going!
CHALLENGE DAY 3…….so we made it to the desert and WOW! This is the first and maybe only opportunity to post (because it’s the day 4 drops tomorrow!). An incredible first few days, day one was just the warmup - after a 6 hour drive we walked just over 10km across the plateau to test drive our gear….. (where I quickly realised the need to take the kitchen sink out of the day bag and leave it behind ??). The best, but hardest part of day 2 was crawling over the sand dunes in poor visibility due to ‘the breeze’ as our guide put it! When we could see the views were phenomenal as you can see from the pictures…??? (28km clocked). Today we walked through the gorge along a dry riverbed and climbed the mountain to enjoy panoramic views far and wide before decending to camp??? (22km clocked). It’s been a fantastic few days so far with some amazing and inspiring leaders - and of course the wonderful Martyn Rowley has kept us energised with mini eggs and entertained with his singing! ?? Once again thank you to all of our sponsors and supporters, we’ll do our best to make it to the end! ?? There’s still time so if you can and would like to sponsor or support Martyn and I, please get in touch or click the following link: https://lnkd.in/eWphxNgS
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Dean Lander has returned from IBIS Middle East 2025, where the rise of New Brands and New Energy Vehicles was a key theme. Emerging markets like China, India, and South Korea are challenging established economies with their growing automotive industries. The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium in Dubai highlighted the transformative power of collaboration in repair management, attended by over 250 global industry leaders and government representatives. Despite market differences, common concerns include residual values, second ownership challenges, and unsafe repairs. We’re looking forward to continuing our efforts to address these challenges and drive innovation in vehicle repair and safety. | IBIS Worldwide | #Automotive #AutomotiveIndustry #IbisMiddleEast2025
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This week our Automotive Academy successfully completed our first Member Tech Update training pilot for the year. This comprehensive two-day course was crafted with the invaluable support of our Research and VRR teams. Our excellent trainers, Ryan Heath and Graham Keep, delivered both theoretical and practical learning experiences to our members, ensuring the content was informative and engaging. Some of the key topics covered included: ?? The latest HV battery technologies ?? Transitioning from Group Rating to Vehicle Risk Rating ?? Hydrogen Awareness ?? Glue Pulling Techniques …and much more! We are proud of the collaborative effort that made this member training a success and look forward to continuing our mission to support and advance the automotive industry. | Dean Lander | Gemma Westlake MIMI | #Automotive #AutomotiveIndustry #VRR
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Our very own Gemma Westlake, Academy Training Curriculum Development Lead, was featured on Kirsten O’Brien’s show on BBC Radio Berkshire. She discussed the importance of supporting women in STEM roles, the value of apprenticeships, the current automotive skills crisis, and how Thatcham Research is making a difference. Well done Gemma! If you’d like to listen, you can find it on BBC Sounds here ?? https://lnkd.in/eS7gDbSQ #Automotive #AutomotiveIndustry
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What vehicle technology changes can the automotive industry expect in 2025? ??Prediction #2 - Commercial viability is the biggest challenge for AV deployment. 2025 will NOT be a watershed moment for Automated Vehicle deployment in the UK. The cost to design, build and operate makes the technology unfeasible from a commercial perspective. What could we see in 2025 to move automated vehicle technology forward? To read our full breakdown of technology predictions, click below to find out more on AiQ, our automotive intelligence platform, exclusive to our insurer members. ?? https://lnkd.in/eCicBeG8 | Tom Leggett | Sean Richardson | #Automtive #AutomotiveIndustry
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Well done to our Thatcham 5K Participants. Colleagues ran or walked our Thatcham 5K Charity Challenge to raise funds for Ben Automotive Industry Charity. This week our Track Testing team at Gamston Airport will also be running for BEN with a 5k relay event. Good luck, team!
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We had a fantastic visit from First Central. Not only did we discuss our Vehicle Risk Rating (VRR) and the sustainable adoption of electric vehicles, we also demonstrated our Megacasting process and how this can benefit vehicle repairability. It’s always a pleasure to connect with our customers and keep them updated on our latest innovations.?Thank you for visiting us! | Jonathan Hewett | Mark Pearce EngTech MIMechE AAE MIMI | Craig Sprules | Victoria Gill | #Automotive #AutomotiveIndustry
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Our dedicated team is back in China, collaborating with BYD. This time Mark Andrews is working on a Vehicle Risk Rating project for the innovative brand-new Seagull model. Thank you for having us BYD! #Automotive #AutomotiveIndustry
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