Daily Motor News – Friday 1 August 2025  

Car finance compensation landmark ruling due 

A ruling by the UK’s most senior judges later could pave the way for millions of motorists to claim compensation for motor finance mis-selling. The Supreme Court will decide whether or not to uphold an earlier ruling which found that hidden commission payments to car dealers were unlawful. Read more

Insurance Insights – New research from Ageas UK and YouGov reveals more than 1 in 10 people are unaware of, and therefore vulnerable to, insurance scams 

Research commissioned by Ageas UK* reveals more than one in 10 people are completely unaware of insurance scams like Crash for Cash and Ghost Broking. This overall lack of awareness is greatest among 18-24 year-olds, with almost one in five reporting they had no knowledge of any insurance scams. Read more

Surge of AI usage in insurance sector – report 

Ireland: New research has found that 80% of insurers are now exploring or deploying AI solutions, while over 75% of insurtech companies have already integrated AI into live products. The study is from InsTech.ie, a not-for-profit organisation founded in 2021 to promote greater innovation across the insurance sector. Read more

ThingCo secures £2 million investment from BHL 

Telematics insurtech ThingCo has secured a further £2 million in funding from BHL (UK) Holdings, as it looks to scale operations and expand its market presence during what it describes as a pivotal year for the business. Read more

Motorists with car damage from pothole don’t need to cover the costs, according to motoring experts 

With potholes hitting the pockets of thousands of drivers across Britain, experts are sharing ways motorists can protect themselves from motor damage caused by the UK’s worsening road conditions. Read more

Broad backing for self-driving vehicles is vital 

Britain’s self-driving vehicle revolution took another step forward this Summer with the government announcement of its automated passenger services (APS) scheme, which is set to approve commercial pilots – of ride-hailing, shuttle and bus services – on UK roads from Spring 2026. Read more

Up to £10k off EVs as makers slash prices to beat new grant 

Car makers from Hyundai to Volvo are offering up to £3750 off new electric cars as they wait for the arrival of the UK government’s new Electric Car Grant (ECG). Announced earlier this month, the ECG has been introduced as a way of stimulating EV sales in the UK, following a period of stagnation since the previous government’s Plug-in Car Grant (PiCG) was pulled in 2022. Read more

Ford to reveal more about its new low-cost electric vehicles on August 11 

Ford is set to reveal more information about its upcoming low-cost electric vehicles at an event in Kentucky on August 11. And the company is talking a very big game: CEO Jim Farley said Wednesday that the announcement is “a Model T moment” for Ford. Read more

National Windscreens opens Aberdeen site 

National Windscreens has officially opened its new Aberdeen site, bringing its total UK footprint to over 100 locations and continuing to strengthen its commitment to fast, expert service, throughout the UK. The site offers windscreen repairs, replacements, and ADAS calibration. Read more

No summer break for the NVCRP 

Since the NVCRP was established in November 2024, the lead Mark Kameen has been working alongside key partners Opal SOAC and NaVCIS to shift the mindset on how to tackle vehicle crime effectively moving forwards. Read more

The case for smarter, fairer PTI rules in Europe 

Ensuring that every European vehicle remains safe, roadworthy and environmentally-compliant throughout its life shouldn’t be controversial. But it is getting harder. As vehicles become more complex and the car parc across Europe ages, the effectiveness of our regulatory frameworks needs to evolve too. Read more

AGE signs strategic agreement with TEXA  

Automotive Glass Experts (AGE), the largest international network of independent automotive glass specialists, has signed a strategic agreement with TEXA, for ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) diagnostics and calibration systems. Read more

David Neave has joined the board of Sabre Insurance Group. 

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