Strategic Partnerships Thatcham Research partners with insurers, vehicle manufacturers, technology providers, and government bodies, indicating multiple collaboration channels to target with joint venture or data licensing proposals, particularly around risk intelligence, safety standards, and regulatory insights.

EV and Security Focus Recent initiatives like EV Alert and the Thatcham 2E security standard, plus aluminium welding certification, highlight opportunities to offer specialized repair tooling, training, and certification programs to repair networks, bodyshops, and aftermarket service providers.

Repair Tech Growth A strong emphasis on repair data, Repair Technology Centre capabilities, and training through the Automotive Academy signals demand for data services, technician training, and certification partnerships with repair chains and vocational institutes.

Data-Driven Risk As the ABI Group Rating system and NVSA benchmarks drive dynamic risk pricing, there is potential to sell advanced analytics, risk scoring, and integration services to insurers and fleet managers seeking to refine pricing and risk assessment for new vehicle technologies.

Automation and AI Partnerships and research activities around automation, safety standards, and regulation imply upside for selling AI-enabled risk intelligence platforms, regulatory compliance tooling, and automated reporting to manufacturers, insurers, and repair networks.