Relay car theft: Which are the safest new cars?
Thatcham Research has revealed which brand new models are safest when it comes to car security. Richard Billyeald, chief technical officer at Thatcham Research, said: “This initiative focuses on...
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Relay car theft: The safest and most vulnerable new cars revealed
Thatcham Research has revealed which brand new models are safest when it comes to car security. The report is the second compiled by the company, launched to help consumers understand the theft ri...
Are speed limiters the bitter pill we have to swallow for safer roads?
Every new car sold from 2022 will have to be fitted with a number of safety systems, and the one hitting the headlines is also the one that will only just allow you to hit the maximum speed on any ...
Don’t doze and drive: Drivers are dangerously confused by autonomy, says Thatcham
It’s pretty safe to say some form of fully autonomous vehicle will make it on to the UK’s road network in the not-too-far-away future. But a new survey has revealed 71% of drivers believe that auto...
Road Safety Week: Is it wrong to put a price on your family’s safety?
Car safety has moved on leaps and bounds over the last few decades, a point that Euro NCAP proved recently with the latest Honda Jazz with a 20 year-old Rover 100. However, unless you plump for a ...
Got the message? #DontStreamAndDrive
It’s legal and thousands of drivers do it every day, yet it’s one of the most dangerous activities you can take part in whilst driving. What is it? Live streaming, which is a recent development tha...
Emergency self-braking saves lives so why don’t more European cars have it as standard?
Europe is at risk of falling behind the US in terms of vehicle safety, and Autonomous Emergency Braking is key to playing catch-up.
All new cars should feature emergency self braking, says safety body
Self-braking technology should come as standard on all new cars, according to vehicle safety body Thatcham Research. Currently, fewer than one in five new cars (17%) are available with Autonomous...
Multi-car crashes “a thing of the past by 2030”
Crashes involving multiple vehicles could be eradicated by 2030 if self-braking technology becomes a standard feature in all new cars. That’s the view of Peter Shaw, Chief Executive of Thatcham R...
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