Daily Motor News – Friday 22 August 2025

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Momentum builds for Mobility Conference

More sector leading names have been added to the supporting line-up as momentum for the Mobility in Insurance Conference 2025 builds. Verisk is confirmed as Platinum Partner for the event, along Gold Sponsors Auxillis and Silver Sponsors Robertsons, Trak Global and United Rental Group. All will have a key presence throughout the event. Confirmed exhibitors include 4th Dimension, Chief Vehicle Rentals, Lancaster Gate and Magna Accident Services. Read more

How is ADAS influencing collision frequency and repair needs?

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are known to significantly enhance vehicle safety. In recognition of ADAS’ value, several regulatory bodies around the world mandate that all new vehicles include primary ADAS features, including Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), and Lane Keep Assist (LKA) in new vehicles. Read more

Enterprise Repair Partner Event 2025: report

Nick Sweetman, Enterprise Assistant Vice President of Vehicle Repair & Service Operations for UK & Ireland, shared an update on the Enterprise UK repair network. Completed repair volumes paint a picture of growth and resilience: a seven per cent year-on-year increase in fleet repair and a 13% rise in customer repairs. Read more

Drive Cautiously, Park Confidently: Preventing Parking Lot Accidents

Parking lots often feel like the home stretch of any drive – just a quick park and you’re on your way. But did you know that nearly one in five car crashes happen in parking lots and garages? In fact, parking lot accidents make up almost a third of all vehicular crashes in the U.S., and more than 500 people lose their lives in these incidents every year. Read more

Active Driving Assistance: Promising Technology, Lingering Challenges

US: Advanced vehicle technology is becoming increasingly common, presenting both opportunities and challenges. AAA Automotive Engineers evaluated five passenger vehicles with low-speed-capable Active Driving Assistance (ADA) systems, also known as Traffic Jam Assistance, in heavy traffic. The study compared hands-on and hands-off ADA performance. Notable events occurred every 9 minutes on average. The most common events were cut-ins and poor lane centering. Read more

Plugged In: How an EV battery works and “plays”

Just like us, batteries follow their natural attractions — not to earn success or love, but to create chemical reactions. These interactions, when scaled up from a battery cell to the pack level, produce intense power – enough to deliver hundreds of miles of range across our EV portfolio. Read more

Tesla is facing a new federal investigation into its autonomous driving features

US: Tesla is facing an investigation from federal safety regulators into whether it delayed notifying the government about crashes involving its driver assistance technology. Read more

Hyundai: The Only Way To Beat China Is To Embrace Technology

Hyundai has been on an absolute tear lately. Its cars look sharp and its EVs feel futuristic without being goofy. But there’s a reason for Hyundai’s madness, and it’s all designed around stealing market share away from competitors by embracing change rather than rejecting it or moving too slowly. Read more

TyreSafe Supports RoadPeace in Campaign to Tackle Fatal and Serious Tyre Related Incidents on UK Roads

TyreSafe, the UK’s road safety charity dedicated to tyre safety, is proud to support RoadPeace during National Road Victim Month, a time dedicated to remembering those who have lost their lives or been seriously injured on the roads, and to calling for urgent action to prevent future tragedies. Read more

Startups boosting EV charging infrastructure network in Europe

The race to transition to more sustainable mobility is underway across Europe. The EU under the European Green Deal is targeting a 55% reduction in emissions by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2050. A large part of this transition is the push to increase electric mobility. Yet the road to a well-balanced ecosystem of electric vehicles (EVs) and EV charging infrastructure is far from straightforward. Read more

Clarity on EU-US auto tariffs marks progress; now momentum must be maintained

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) welcomes today’s joint EU-US statement providing additional clarity on the recent trade deal agreed in principle between the two sides. Read more

Spotlight on Systems Development Enhancing Workflow and Client Experience

We sat down with Jamie Donald, Visualfiles Developer, to find out more about his role and the impact of his work. Jamie, who joined the business earlier this year, shared insights into his journey so far, what drives his development approach, and how he’s helping shape smarter systems across the organisation. Read more


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