Daily Motor News – Friday 20 June 2025  

Channel 4 – Dispatches: Britain’s Car theft gangs exposed 

Every eight minutes a car is stolen in Britain. Dispatches goes undercover on the tail of the thieves driving this car-crime epidemic. Read more

Car insurance premiums continue dramatic fall, with teen drivers seeing biggest savings 

Comprehensive car insurance premiums have fallen by 16% (£144) during the last 12 months, with UK motorists now paying £757 on average, according to the latest Confused.com Car Insurance Price Index in association with WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company. Read more

UK Insurance Market Outlook 

Against an increasingly turbulent macro-economic and geo-political landscape, the UK insurance market has remained unchanged and buyer-friendly in the first quarter of 2025. The softening witnessed across large swathes of the market in the second half of 2024, continued if not accelerated further. Read more

UK Car Theft Crisis Pits Manufacturers Against High-Tech Gangs 

To the untrained eye, the red shipping container at Felixstowe looked no different to the thousands of others stacked up at Britain’s busiest seaport. Destined for Africa, its contents were listed as “household goods,” but to police officer Adam Gibson, something didn’t add up. So workers broke into the container. Read more

What Gen Z Wants From Auto Insurers 

The auto insurance industry is experiencing another transformation, led by the preferences of the newest generation of drivers entering the market – Gen Z. Born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, this tech-savvy group has grown up in a digital world and demands more from auto insurers than previous generations. They seek seamless online experiences, personalized services, and transparency in pricing and claims processes. Read more

Almost 17,000 breakdowns expected as UK braces itself for a scorching weekend 

Breakdown specialist Green Flag is predicting over 17,000¹ breakdowns between Saturday and Sunday, equating to a staggering six breakdowns per minute over the weekend.  Temperatures are set to soar across much of England, prompting the Met Office to issue a yellow heat alert² for the latter half of the week and into the weekend. With highs expected to exceed 30ºC and the hot spell coinciding with the weekend, millions are anticipated to take to the roads to make the most of the sunshine. Read more

AND-E launches flagship leadership programme for female managers 

AND-E (Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Europe), has launched a major initiative to improve the opportunities for leadership roles amongst its female colleagues. With a single mission ‘to dismantle the barriers holding women back and propel them forward’, the ‘Elevate’ programme aims to empower emerging and established female leaders within the AND-E organisation. Read more

Why VINTTRO now offers fleet and van insurance 

At VINTTRO Cover, we’ve always been committed to providing tailored insurance solutions for discerning car enthusiasts who invest in classic cars, luxury marques, performance vehicles, and rare collectibles. We understand the passion behind niche car ownership because we share it too. But we also know that many of our clients have everyday insurance needs that go beyond the weekend drive or concours level collection. Read more

UK’s trade negotiations must continue apace 

Britain’s relationship with the United States is a long-standing and important one so amid an increasingly uncertain geopolitical landscape, this week’s confirmation of the UK-US trade deal is great news. That the UK has secured a deal which makes automotive a priority, ahead of many competitors equally eager to safeguard their own trade, should be recognised as a significant achievement. We now await details on how it will be administered. Read more

The evolution of car value over the last decade 

In a sector that is always advancing and improving, it is a continual juggling act for automakers developing new product and pricing strategies. To succeed in today’s automotive market, it isn’t simply about having the lowest price or the most features but rather finding the right balance of value-for-money that resonates with consumers. Using the German car market as an example, we see this in practice as we look at the evolution of car value trends over the last 10 years… Read more

Drivers’ Choice Awards 2025 

Autotrader has revealed the winners of its 2025 Drivers’ Choice Awards, and provided the reasons why. Read more

Steady performance continues across wholesale vehicle market in June 

“The wholesale vehicle market continued to perform steadily through June, with conversion rates improving and pricing remaining relatively stable” said Paul Hill, spokesperson for the National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA), following the June market meeting for 2025. Read more

Europe’s green mobility push meets economic reality 

Europe’s economic engine – the automotive industry – faces a layered cake of burdens that threaten its future. Externally rising protectionism and volatile trade conditions make planning more unpredictable. Internally the EU’s ambitious CO₂ regulatory framework forces a technology change unsupported by market or technological realities. This toxic mix is more than just a transition challenge for the car industry. It’s a test of whether Europe can maintain its global relevance during the shift towards a more sustainable future.  Read more

A new trade paradigm: How shifts in trade corridors could affect business 

Trade routes face high variability in growth under different scenarios, with one-third of global trade potentially exposed to volatility by 2035. Read more

Climate risk taxonomy highlights systemic threats in transition to low-carbon economy 

AXA XL and the AXA Research Fund have supported the publication of a new report produced by the Cambridge Centre for Risk Studies (CCRS), providing a comprehensive framework to help businesses identify, categorise and prioritise the risks associated with the transition to a low-carbon economy. Read more

Joined-Up Approach To Bike Theft Delivers 2025 TT Victory 

Merseyside Police, in collaboration with Liverpool City Council, Liverpool BID Company, Lancashire Constabulary, Isle of Man Constabulary, the National Vehicle Crime Reduction Partnership (NVCRP), the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG), and the British Motorcyclists Federation (BMF), celebrates the continued success of Operation Needle, which significantly reduced motorcycle thefts during the 2025 Isle of Man TT Races (May 26–June 7).  Read more

Kennedys has appointed Tracy Watkinson as its inaugural Chief Operating Officer (COO). Read more

Welcoming Danielle: Bringing broker insight to the ERS Team. Read more

Clutch problems, brakes and EVs running out of charge were the top reasons for a breakdown at last year’s Glastonbury Festival, according to new breakdown data from the RAC’s mobile servicing and repairs team. Read more