Daily Motor News – Friday 17 July 2026  

EMCC programme continues to strengthen 

As one of the motor claims sector’s most established leadership forums, ILC’s Exclusive Motor Claims Conference (EMCC) continues to attract senior figures from across the insurance market, with further industry leaders now confirmed for the 2026 programme. Read more

Fraud in the Digital Age 

The second report from the from the Independent Review of Disclosure and Fraud Offences, chaired by Jonathan Fisher KC. Read more

Governing Agentic AI in Insurance: From Principles to Operating Model 

Insurance governance for agentic AI must move beyond static principles and model review toward runtime workflow governance, controlled execution, and an operating model that connects business intent, technical controls, and regulator readiness. Read more

Regional teams delivering brokers’ most valued sources of insurer support 

Aviva’s latest Broker Barometer has revealed the support brokers value most from insurers as they look to provide clients with faster decisions, greater insight, and more efficient service. Read more

Drivers cut second cars 

New research suggests more UK households are reducing the number of cars they own, with affordability, changing working patterns and sustainability among the key reasons behind the shift. Read more

Mandating vehicle safety technologies in GB type approval: government response 

The government intends to proceed with the package of 18 proven vehicle safety technologies for mass-produced vehicles under GB type approval. The government notes views on issues relating to: real-world performance, and usability and driver interaction for some safety systems, particularly ISA and ELKS. The government will take these points into account in finalising the policy and legislative approach. Read more

Position paper – Proposal for a Digital Networks Act 

Vehicles are becoming smarter, more connected and increasingly automated, making connectivity a core pillar of the modern automotive industry. It underpins safety-critical functions, real-time data exchange, over-the-air updates and digital services. Read more

Short on Time? Need Answers Fast? Meet Ford Pro AI 

Fleet managers wear many hats — from human resources and dispatch to maintenance, budgeting and customer service. This mix of reactive problem-solving and highly fragmented administrative tasks can take a big chunk of time out of their working day. Read more

San Francisco mayor pushes for tougher rules after the Waymo traffic fiasco 

US: It turns out that even San Francisco mayor Daniel Lurie, who once declared that the city should be a testbed for emerging tech, has his limits. Especially when that emerging tech creates a massive hours-long traffic jam that leaves thousands at a standstill. Read more

Tracking 2026 midyear trends: Geopolitical, AI, inflation and people risk 

As business leaders review midyear performance, boards and executives note ongoing volatility across geopolitics, AI and new technologies, economics, and people risk. Read more

Parking charges: CMA takes action to drive improvements for motorists 

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today announced a package of actions to improve the experience of UK motorists dealing with private parking operators and help ensure they are treated fairly when challenging parking charges. Read more   

Working together to improve vehicle recycling 

The Green Parts Specialists (GPS) are working with Coventry University/Institute for Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (AME) on a series of innovation projects focused on improving vehicle recycling. Together, alongside SUSTAIN Steel, GPS are exploring how to make vehicle dismantling more efficient and how to recover the maximum value from vehicle metals while retaining the highest levels of purity. Read more

Sheryl Sandberg leads $10 million investment in AI-powered vehicle inspection service 

US: Sheryl Sandberg has led a $10 million investment into Self Inspection, a San Diego-based startup that is also backed by former Tesla president Jon McNeill’s DVx Ventures. Read more

Reshaping global supply chains could cost $23.6 trillion by 2050 

The cost of replicating China-linked supply chains across the US, UK and Eurozone could reach approximately $23.6 trillion by 2050, according to new EY-Parthenon analysis. Read more

Europcar Mobility Group UK has appointed Gavin Morgan as Commercial Director to continue to drive the company’s growth ambitions. 

AND-E (Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Europe) has won the Training and Development Award for its groundbreaking female leadership programme at the prestigious 2026 British Insurance Awards. 

The National Franchised Dealer Association (NFDA) and Capital City College will launch internships and work placements introducing London students to careers in the car dealer sector. Read more