Daily Motor News – Friday 13 March 2026 

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13th March 2026

Large SUVs ‘more dangerous’ to pedestrians – London may consider new charges

Drivers of large SUVs could be charged when driving in the capital, a new document suggests. Transport for London’s (TfL’s) Vision Zero action plan warned there is a ‘pressing need for targeted safety interventions’ over larger vehicles. It stated the size of large SUVs means they make roads ‘more hazardous for everybody outside the vehicle’ as they ‘significantly increase the severity of collisions’. Read more

S&G Response: Biggest changes facing fleet managers in Q2 2026

As we move into the second quarter of the year, fleet managers across the UK are navigating a period of rapid operational adjustment. Where rising cost pressure, evolving compliance expectations and increasingly complex incident environments are reshaping how fleets manage risk, maintain vehicle availability and respond to accidents. In this article we delve into the biggest fleet management challenges expected in Q2 of 2026. Read more

Allianz UK prevents record level of fraud

Over 34,200 insurance fraud cases, including a ghost broker pocketing more than £133,000, were identified by Allianz UK last year. The sum of money saved in 2025 by the insurer’s dedicated fraud team totalled nearly £174 million – which is equivalent to over 650 fraud cases, recouping £3.3 million every week. In addition, fraud savings were up 10.5% compared to 2024, when Allianz recovered over £157 million. Read more

A New Chapter for ERS Commercial Motor

There’s been some changes within the ERS Commercial Motor team recently so we caught up with Alexandra Carroll and James Hayward to talk through what’s happening behind the scenes, how the structure is evolving, and what brokers can expect. Read more

Opinion: Why fleet insurance costs are rising

Social inflation is a well-known term in the insurance sector. It differs from economic inflation in that it is impacted by societal and legal factors – societal trends, changing behavioural norms, greater use of the legal system due to higher claim severity and prolonged litigation, uncertainty in fault determination, and bigger payouts. Read more

The List is Growing: More Insurance Apps on ChatGPT

Neptune Flood announced the launch of a digital flood insurance app in ChatGPT yesterday, but the data-driven MGA isn’t the only new name on a growing list of available ChatGPT insurance apps. Read more

AI happened: where insurance goes next

Two years ago, Nigel Walsh joined ILC on stage to explore the emerging potential of artificial intelligence (AI). At that point, AI felt like an exciting but distant horizon. When he returned to the same stage this year, the tone was very different. As the Global Head of Insurance at ServiceNow put it simply: “AI happens, right? That’s what you wake up to in the news every single day.” Read more

Autoliv and Yamaha Motor Introduce Airbag for Commuter Scooter

Autoliv Inc, the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, and Yamaha Motor Co. have co-developed an innovative airbag system for the new Tricity 300 commuter scooter. This is a significant step toward making advanced safety solutions accessible to a wider range of riders, moving beyond their previous availability solely on high-end motorcycles. The collaboration reflects Autoliv’s continued expansion beyond its core business and supports the company’s long-term strategic direction. Read more

Staged rollouts become safety evidence

Vehicle software used to feel like a finish line: verify, sign off, ship. In modern fleets, that mindset breaks down. Deployment is where risk shows up, even after pre-release validation. Hardware variants, uneven connectivity, partial installs and real-world edge cases turn rollout strategy into a safety variable. For advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) features, how a release is executed can matter as much as what is released. The point of staged rollout is simple: expansion decisions are based on measurable gates, not optimism. Read more

HARMAN announces ready ride: a rugged, scalable connectivity platform built for the future of two-wheeled mobility

HARMAN, the automotive technology leader and subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., announces Ready Ride, a future-proofed, rugged, end-to-end connectivity platform that lowers vehicle time-to-market for OEMs and total cost of ownership for riders. Announced today at MWC Barcelona 2026 (Hall 2, Stand #2D51), Ready Ride is the first connectivity platform from HARMAN that is designed specifically to meet the robust requirements of the two-wheeler segment.  Read more

Europe’s truck transition needs the right conditions: short-term flexibility welcome, challenges remain

Europe’s transition to zero-emission trucks is entering a critical phase, as increasingly ambitious CO2 targets must be matched by the conditions needed to make the transition viable. Read more

ZEV mandate’s cost to industry cannot continue indefinitely

In an increasingly uncertain global automotive landscape, market stability and trusted trading relationships matter more than ever. They underpin investment, competitiveness and the delivery of ambitious regulatory targets that were designed around very different assumptions – namely a flourishing global market, falling costs and strong consumer demand. Read more

The missing link in AI for used vehicle workflows

Machine learning and AI models are rapidly reshaping automotive retail. However, for the used vehicle sector, it is becoming impossible to ignore and increasingly costly to overlook – your AI is only as good as the data you feed it. Read more

CMA steps up monitoring of petrol and diesel prices

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has set out plans to step up monitoring of petrol and diesel prices. Firms responsible for thousands of fuel stations across the country have today been put on notice that formal requirements to supply revenue, costs and sales data will be brought forward. This will accelerate the CMA’s review of fuel margins made by businesses since the conflict began. Read more

Fleet transformation: integrating used-car leasing for cost efficiency and sustainable impact

The Arval Mobility Observatory has released its latest white paper, “Fleet Transformation: Integrating Used-Car Leasing for Cost Efficiency and Sustainable Impact.” The report highlights how used-car leasing (UCL) is becoming a central strategic lever for organisations and individuals facing rising mobility costs and increasing sustainability requirements. Read more