Daily Motor News – Friday 31 July 2026  

Multiple properties searched across UK after millions of car finance complaints 

The Information Commissioner’s Office has executed search warrants across the UK as it cracks down on suspected nuisance marketing linked to car finance mis-selling claims as part of the joint regulatory taskforce. Read more

Allianz Commercial Claims achieves highest-ever NPS score 

Allianz Commercial Claims is proud to share its fantastic results from the latest Gracechurch UK Claims Monitor (Q2 2026). The business has achieved its highest-ever NPS score, currently at +30, and in the latest Gracechurch claims report, is ranked second in the UK on NPS, maintaining its position from Q1. Read more

AXA: Half Year 2026 Earnings – on track to deliver “Unlock the Future” plan targets 

“AXA delivered outstanding performance in the first half of 2026, with growth in underlying earnings per share at the top end of our target range of 6% to 8% while further strengthening our reserve prudence.”  Thomas Buberl, Chief Executive Officer of AXA. Read more

Carwow: How do insurers calculate the cost of your car insurance? 

Why do some cars cost far more to insure than others? Consumer writer Siobhan Doyle speaks to experts at Thatcham Research to explain how its vehicle risk research helps insurers determine the cost of your car insurance. Read more

Blue Motor Finance Limited enters administration 

On 30 July 2026, Blue Motor Finance Limited (BMFL) was placed into administration. Simon Edel, Richard Barker and Alan Michael Hudson of Ernst & Young LLP were appointed as joint administrators. Read more

Case study: Separating self-competition from real competition 

“Cut prices to win more business” is the easiest advice an insurer can be given, and often the most expensive. It’s a blunt instrument. Discount broadly enough and quote volumes will move, but so will margin, including on business that was already won, in segments that never needed a single point of movement. For a large, multi-brand UK personal lines insurer writing Motor and Home through price comparison websites, that was precisely the trap to avoid. Read more

Hundreds of jobs to go at Jaguar Land Rover 

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) plans to cut hundreds of jobs, less than a year after a cyber attack brought production to a halt for more than a month. In a statement, the firm said: “Impacted colleagues will be supported to find alternative roles wherever possible, alongside the option of voluntary early exit.” Read more

More speed, more efficiency: BMW Group realigns for tougher competition 

The BMW Group is maintaining a clear course in an increasingly competitive environment: Faced with a significant downturn in the Chinese market and an increasingly challenging operating environment worldwide, the company is accelerating and intensifying consequently measures to tackle enduring changes in the operating environment. Read more 

Stellantis: Second quarter 2026 financial results 

“The second quarter was marked by continued progress, led by North America and supported by important contributions from all other regions. We improved performance across our key financial metrics with Net revenues, AOI and Industrial free cash flows all showing significant gains. With implementation of our FaSTLAne 2030 strategy well underway and this year’s exciting new product launches on time and on track, we remain confident of delivering our 2026 financial guidance.” Antonio Filosa, CEO, Stellantis. Read more

New London Market Group launched for cyber claims professionals 

A new group for cyber claims professionals in the London Market is being launched by the International Underwriting Association (IUA). The Cyber Claims Committee will hold its first meeting on October 15 and is open to senior leaders working within cyber claims teams at London insurers and reinsurers. It will provide a forum for members to discuss market issues and emerging trends. Read more 

Minster Law publishes latest Digest 

Minster Law publishes July Monthly Digest bringing the latest stories from across Minster Law, including executive insight and business updates as well as client stories and a look at life as a Minster employee. Read more

Car Market Overview August 26 

Solera cap hpi has released its latest Car Market Overview reviewing the latest position of the UK new and used car markets, combining new car registration data through June 2026 with an overview of current conditions in the used vehicle sector. Read more 

Businesses urged to widen fleet risk focus after DfT collision data 

Businesses may be underestimating the true scale of occupational road risk, according to legal firm LMP Legal, following new Department for Transport (DfT) analysis suggesting work-related driving accounts for a significant proportion of road collisions and fatalities. Read more 

With a major incident in Suffolk declared following a wildfire which broke out on Dunwich Heath, and a number of additional active wildfires across the UK, the ABI shares advice for anyone affected. Read more