Daily Motor News – Friday 02 October 2026  

TyreSafe is launching Tyre Safety Month with a stark warning to UK motorists: many drivers are overconfident in their ability to stop safely—despite a widespread misunderstanding of how vehicles behave in real-world conditions. Read more

Zurich completes Beazley acquisition, creating world’s largest specialty insurer 

Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) today announced the completion of its acquisition of Beazley Plc (Beazley), bringing together two highly complementary businesses to create the world’s largest specialty insurance business, headquartered in London. Read more

Firms’ confidence, satisfaction and trust in the FCA rise 

The latest FCA and Practitioner Panel survey shows rising levels of satisfaction, confidence and trust in the FCA among firms, alongside a strong understanding of Consumer Duty expectations. Read more

Core Data Record now spans the full insurance lifecycle from pre-bind through to claims 

The London Market Group’s (LMG) Data Council has updated the Core Data Record (CDR) to introduce First Notification of Loss (FNOL) claims data, connecting claims information with the existing placing contract data for the first time. Read more

Raft of rules for new drivers introduced in bid to make roads safer 

A raft of rules for new drivers in Northern Ireland is aimed at making the roads safer. The Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) scheme, which came into force on Thursday, introduces a revised training, testing and post-test framework for new drivers and motorcycle riders. Read more

Record electric car market powers bumper September 

The UK new car market accelerated in September, with registrations up 12.1% to 350,518 units, according to preliminary figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Read more

Jaecoo 7 faults and slow repairs dent reliability rating 

The Jaecoo 7 has finished among the lowest-rated cars in the latest What Car? Reliability Survey, with owners reporting electrical faults, lengthy repair delays and bills for a model still within its new-car warranty period. Read more

UK diesel price hits £2 a litre for first time, RAC says 

The average price of diesel has risen above £2 a litre in the UK for the first time, according to the RAC motoring body, as the fallout from the Iran war continues to push up the cost of fuel. Read more

Robotaxi operators will face fines for blocking first responders 

US: Autonomous vehicle (AV) technology companies like Tesla, Waymo, and Zoox will have to provide first responders with local, on-the-ground support when their robotaxis cause problems under a new California law. Read more

Copart UK becomes first UK salvage operator to achieve DVSA Earned Recognition status 

Global leader in online vehicle remarketing and recycling Copart UK has become the first UK salvage operator to achieve government-backed DVSA Earned Recognition Vehicle Operator status. Read more

The Great British Brake Myth: UK Drivers Overestimate Their Ability to Stop Safely 

TyreSafe is launching Tyre Safety Month with a stark warning to UK motorists: many drivers are overconfident in their ability to stop safely – despite a widespread misunderstanding of how vehicles behave in real-world conditions. Read more

Apprenticeships at Carpenters Group Creating Pathways Into Law 

For Frankie Jackson, a Legal Administration Assistant in the Serious Injury team, joining Carpenters Group marked the start of a long-term ambition to build a career in law. Read more

Is your workforce ready for success in 2027? 

Many organisations are making critical decisions about 2027 right now; allocating budgets, setting priorities, making investment decisions and building roadmaps. Read more

Allianz Group is announcing new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) appointments at Allianz Partners and Allianz Direct, ensuring continuity and growth momentum following Tomas Kunzmann’s appointment to the Allianz SE Board of Management. Read more

AXA XL has announced the appointment of Dr Thomas Götting as Chief Client & Distribution Officer for APAC & Europe. He will be based in Cologne, Germany. Read more

Tom Jackson has started a new role as Product Director, Autoline, Drive and European DMS at Keyloop.