Daily Motor News – Friday 13 June 2025  

State of the Consumer 2025: When disruption becomes permanent 

Five years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers’ crisis-era habits have lingered. Here’s what organizations can do to outcompete in the second half of the decade. Read more

Court of Appeal Victory for Keoghs and AXA: Credit Hire Organisations Now Routinely Liable for Costs 

Keoghs has secured a landmark victory for its client, AXA Insurance, in the Court of Appeal case of AXA v Spectra Drive Limited. The judgment provides definitive guidance that credit hire organisations (CHOs) can, and generally should, be made to pay the defendant’s costs when a credit hire claim fails. Read more

DfT fires starting gun on automated vehicle consultation 

The first two public consultations relating to the Automated Vehicles Act 2024 (the AVA) have now been published by the Department for Transport. The AVA is a monumental piece of legislation, but it cannot be implemented without a substantial number of detailed regulations to underpin it, all of which need to be drafted and approved by parliament. The government is targeting full implementation of the AVA’s regulatory framework by the second half of 2027, so expect these to be the first of a number of public consultations/calls for evidence. Read more

Multitaskers or distracted drivers? 

Motorists are putting themselves and others at risk as 14.8 million admit to multitasking while driving – whether moving or stationary – new research from Direct Line motor insurance reveals. Read more

Industry, government and consumers needed behind the wheel 

The UK is blessed with one of the world’s most diverse automotive industries and few auto brands are more famous globally than our quintessentially British small volume manufacturers (SVMs). They may be small volume but their value is high, contributing an annual £5.5 billion to UK plc, driving innovation, and directly employing 15,000 people in highly skilled, well-paid roles. Read more

Stellantis ‘fine for June’ on rare earth supplies, top manager says 

Stellantis is currently unaffected by supply bottlenecks for rare earths from China, but the automaker had past difficulties in managing the situation, the head of its European operations said on Thursday. Read more

New and used car markets ‘at risk’ from Chinese automotive price war 

Oversupply of electric vehicles (EVs) in China has the potential to impact European new and used markets, new analysis suggests. Price cuts of more than 30% have been introduced by Chinese manufacturers for EVs in their home market. Read more

New Driving Licences Rules For Evs Comes Into Force 

New driving licences rules for heavier electric vehicles (EVs) officially came into force on Tuesday 10^th June 2025. The rules mean that EVs (including vans, minibuses, SUVs, trucks and any vehicle that can be driven up to 3.5 tonnes if they were petrol) will come in line with the rules for petrol and diesel vehicles. Read more

Luxury car retailer acquired by £60m turnover group 

A retailer of prestige, performance and supercars has been acquired by a £60m-turnover automotive company that sponsors Leeds United, Leeds Rhinos and Yorkshire County Cricket Club. Leeds-based AMT Auto which operates in car rentals, leasing, sales, subscription and insurance has acquired Knaresborough-based Redline Specialist Cars. Read more

Essex Police speed checks reveal 180 offences in an hour 

During an hour-long speeding check carried out by Essex Police, more than 180 offences were recorded – with three drivers clocked in at over 100mph. Read more

Let’s Build Future-Ready Nations: IDF Shares 2030 Strategy and Brand Refresh at 10-Year Anniversary Summit 

The Insurance Development Forum (IDF) marked its 10th anniversary at the IDF Summit 2025 last week, under the theme “Celebrating 10 Years – Imagine the possible” and opened with a powerful speech by the Hon. Nogui Acosta Jaén, Minister of Finance from Costa Rica, as the Keynote speaker.  Read more

Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) has unveiled its latest Fraud Cons campaign – a bold step in our mission to Copart has been presented with the Platinum Award at The Carbon Literacy Project Awards 

Andy Latham has started a new position as Acting Chairman at the Vehicle Recyclers Association. 

WTW has announced the appointments of Scott Van Slyck as Senior Director of Technology Sales and Kate Gingras, JD, as Director of Strategy Execution to its Insurance Consulting and Technology (ICT) business. 

Michael Botting has joined Hood Group Ltd as Head of Performance Management.