Daily Motor News – Thursday 09 July 2026 

Vehicle crime data is one of the most valuable tools available to those working to reduce offending. It helps policing, government, manufacturers, insurers and researchers understand what is happening, identify emerging trends and measure the impact of prevention activity. However, data is only one part of the picture. Read more

Why electric cars cost more to insure – and what’s being done about it 

It’s hot and bright beneath the high intensity lights in a cavernous crash and safety testing laboratory, hidden away in a business park outside Newbury. A siren blares and a disembodied voice counts down: “Three, two, one.” A small white car trundles into view, rolls across the floor, and bumps into a barrier set against the wall. Read more

MIB features on BBC 

BBC News Breakfast has featured MIB’s latest research into the growing impact of e-scooter and e-bike collisions, with its CEO Angus Eaton sharing why greater public awareness of micromobility laws is needed. Read more

Motor finance war of words heats up as City watchdog blasts law firm’s motives 

A blistering war of words has broken out between the City watchdog and the firms leading the consumer legal challenge to its £9bn motor finance scheme. Read more

Hagerty agrees to acquire Bennetts to become #2 specialty motorcycle insurance broker in the UK 

Hagerty, Inc, a business that makes it easier and more enjoyable to be a driving enthusiast through insurance, buying and selling platforms, publishing and events, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bennetts, the United Kingdom’s #2 specialty motorcycle insurance broker, from Lucida Group for £34m. Read more

CII leads cross-sector taskforce to develop vulnerability data sharing standards 

The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has launched a cross-sector Vulnerability Data Sharing Taskforce to help reduce the number of repeat disclosures required of vulnerable customers across the distribution chain. It brings together representatives from insurance, personal finance, technology, academia, and professional bodies to develop practical solutions. Read more

A new benchmark for vehicle safety: BMW and ZEEKR secure five stars under Euro NCAP’s new tests 

Euro NCAP has introduced its advanced 2026 vehicle safety assessment protocols, representing the most comprehensive overhaul of its testing and rating system in years. Read more

Waymo: not all miles are equal: why time and location matter when benchmarking autonomous safety 

Not all miles are created equal. Navigating a highway commute on a Tuesday morning is fundamentally different from driving through downtown nightlife at 2:00 AM on a weekend. Our latest research – consisting of two new studies peer-reviewed and accepted for publication in the journal Traffic Injury Prevention – aims to close this gap by diving into two critical factors often overlooked in crash risk analysis: time and location. Read more

Used EV prices return to growth for the first time since 2022 as wider used car market strengthens 

The UK used car market closed the first half of the year with resilient pricing, steady transactions and fast stock turn, despite the summer heatwave and World Cup fever competing for buyers’ attention. Read more

Hatchbacks lead used car market as demand stays strong 

Hatchbacks emerged as the strongest-performing body style in the used car market during June, as dealers benefited from resilient consumer demand and improving margins. Read more

Minster Law publishes July Monthly Digest 

Minster Law has published the latest edition of its Legal and Regulatory Newsletter, where its Director of Legal Practice, Stuart Hanley, brings the latest updates and insights. Read more

Audatex UK Data Update 09 July 2026 

Solera Audatex has announced the release of its latest data update, D4.86, which will be available from 09 July 2026. This update includes enhancements to 67 model sheets and the addition of 27 new models to our industry-leading vehicle database. Read more

Nationwide is top brand for customer service as banks and building societies overtake retail for first time 

Nationwide is the UK’s best-performing brand for customer satisfaction, according to the latest UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKCSI). The Index also reveals a fourth consecutive increase in customer satisfaction, reaching 78.3 (out of 100), a 1.0-point increase year-on-year. However, The Institute of Customer Service cautions that the rate of increase has significantly slowed, with the Index sitting just 0.1 higher than six months ago. Read more

Next generation of automotive talent in the spotlight as IMI Skills Competitions 2026 finalists announced 

The IMI has announced the finalists for the IMI Skills Competitions 2026 headline sponsored by Milwaukee Tool. Following rigorous National Qualifier events, 18 of the UK’s most talented automotive apprentices have earned their place in the finals, competing across three disciplines: Automotive Body Repair, Automotive Refinishing and Automotive Technology, sponsored by WD-40. Read more

Duck Creek Acquires Send, Creating the Industry’s Only Agentic Underwriting-to-Core Platform 

Duck Creek Technologies, the intelligent core of insurance, today announced it has acquired Send Technology Solutions Ltd, a leading AI-native underwriting orchestration engine serving commercial, specialty, and complex risk markets with leading insurance customers across the globe. Read more

‘Buy now, pay later’ users will soon be able to bring complaints to the Financial Ombudsman 

From 15 July, consumers who enter previously unregulated BNPL agreements will be able to bring eligible complaints to us if they are unable to resolve the issue directly with their provider. Read more

Charging Ahead: A driver-centric approach to public EV charging 

The age of the Electric Vehicle is arriving fast, but the home charging divide persists. A relentless focus on the driver experience of public charging is needed. Read more

Jane Pocock has been promoted to President of Copart, effective 1 August 2026. 

Barry Stonebridge has started a new role as Motor Fleet Underwriting Manager at HDI Global SE. 

Luke Hopkins has started a new role as Business Development Manager at LKQ. 

Benjamin Campion has been promoted to Claims Delegated Performance Lead at Munich Re Specialty – Global Markets Syndicate. 

Sam Goodman has been promoted to National Fleet Sales Manager at Polestar. 

PIB Group Ltd, the specialist insurance intermediary Group, has announced the appointment of Alastair Hay as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately.  

Aon plc, a leading global professional services firm, has announced a series of leadership appointments within its Reinsurance UK and Ireland team that will support the efficient delivery of solutions and services to clients. Read more