Daily Motor News – Friday 24 October 2025 

The future of AI in insurance: ‘It’s not enough to tinker’ 

The latest AI advances are transforming the insurance industry, enabling unprecedented levels of automation and unlocking opportunities to improve workflows such as sales, underwriting, and claims management. Insurers that have a bold vision for AI and integrate it deeply into how they operate stand to gain significant competitive advantage—but they must get their tech transformations right. Read more

Many more motorists may be left car-less after a road accident this winter if their insurance cover is not adequate 

Motorists are being advised to make sure they have access to a replacement vehicle or courtesy car through their motor insurance policy, as new data from Enterprise Rent-A-Car has shown an increase in accidents in the weeks following the end of daylight saving time, which this year is on Sunday 26 October. Read more

A new name. A new way. Introducing Intact Insurance and your broker toolkit 

We’re excited to announce that RSA is now Intact Insurance across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. This transition marks more than a change of name, it’s a new way of doing business, built on proven expertise and a commitment to supporting you and your customers at every step. Read more

Allianz UK announces executive leadership changes 

Colm Holmes, Allianz UK CEO, said: “I’m delighted to announce these senior appointments. These are positive moves for the individuals involved as well as for Allianz UK. They act as a reminder of the strength of talent we can attract and of the global development opportunities that we can access as part of Allianz Group.” Read more

Cyber attack hits vehicle output with new risk arising from tax charge on auto workers 

UK car production fell -27.1% in September, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 51,090 units left factory gates, with the production stoppage at Britain’s biggest automotive employer – caused by an unprecedented cyber incident – largely responsible for the decline as other volume manufacturers reported growth. Read more

Pirelli factories to temporarily halt production 

A tyre manufacturer is temporarily halting production at its two UK factories, blaming “market conditions” for the move. Pirelli confirmed it was pausing activity at its plant in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, from Friday and its Carlisle site, in Cumbria, from Sunday. Each plant will be closed for six days. The BBC understands the stoppage is linked to a cyber attack at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), which affected the firm’s vehicle production. Read more

Amazon will buy thousands of pedal-assist cargo vehicles from Rivian spinoff Also 

Also, the micromobility startup spun out of Rivian, has landed a commercial deal with Amazon to supply the e-commerce company with thousands of its new pedal-assist cargo quad vehicles that are big enough to carry more than 400 pounds of packages and small enough to use a bike lane. Read more

Used car leasing boom: drivers can cash-in as firms scramble for EV depreciation life raft 

The number of people signing up for lease deals on used cars in the UK has exploded in the last 12 months. The trend is being driven by leasing firms offering tantalising deals to consumers as they try to recoup their losses from steep depreciation on older electric cars. Read more

Geotab Survey: 87% of Professional Drivers are Ready to Embrace In-Cab AI Coaching 

A new pan-European survey from Geotab, a global leader in connected vehicle and  asset solutions, reveals that professional drivers have a clear vision for the future of in-cab technology, with 87% stating they would be more comfortable with instant audio coaching, which is based on an AI powered analysis of in-cab video, instead of inward-facing video being stored for later review. Read more

Geotab has announced its partnership with Alphabet International to power its new Alphabet Connected Fleet solution. Read more