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New partnership deal promotes safer driving practices

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Published: Tuesday, 04 April 2023 13:17

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• Improving road-related risks through training and experiences
• Delivering the Driving For Better Business message
• Improving driver safety and awareness of Active Safety features

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Mercedes/Bosch fully automated parking system approved in Germany

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Published: Friday, 02 December 2022 13:14

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The world’s first automated driverless parking function has been officially approved for commercial use, with Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority green-lighting the Mercedes-Benz / Bosch automated parking system in a parking garage at Stuttgart Airport.

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Best-ever Euro NCAP test results shape Thatcham Research safest cars list for 2022

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Published: Thursday, 05 January 2023 15:46

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• Thatcham Research and What Car? present 10-car shortlist for the What Car? Safety Award 2023
• Judges only consider five-star Euro NCAP rated vehicles, along with other criteria such as safety innovation and mass market appeal
• All cars tested by Euro NCAP in 2022 score four- or five-star rating for first time in programme history
• Results show safety performance remains a top priority for carmakers and motorists
• Emerging manufacturer entrants make impressive safety debuts in the UK market
• Award judges note increased prevalence of partition airbags that prevent occupant interaction in a side collision and Driver Monitoring Systems – boosting new vehicle safety standards

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Confused UK drivers believe they can buy a fully Autonomous car today

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Published: Thursday, 10 November 2022 12:00

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• Thatcham Research urges caution as 52% of UK drivers still mistakenly believe that fully Autonomous driving is possible today; number rises to 72% in the US
• UK motorists recognise potential for Automated Driving to improve safety by removing human error
• Watching brief: 44% of UK respondents will wait for the technology to mature before they would consider purchasing a car with self- driving capability
• Thatcham Research calls for all stakeholders to come together to instil Trust in Automation

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