Daily Motor News – Friday 31 October 2025

Dr. Mihiar Ayoubi, Senior Vice President Driving Experience Development: “The safety-oriented DCAS-regulation ensures that we can launch our Motorway Assistant with hands-off function in many more countries. Further innovative assistance systems with our special, symbiotic approach between vehicle and driver will follow. We are creating a perfect interplay between rule-based algorithms and artificial intelligence. The driver remains involved, our systems are controllable at all times, and their behaviour is reproducible.” Read more

Uber CEO says all cars will be autonomous in ’20 plus years.’ Driving will be ‘something like horseback riding.’

The skill of driving will someday look a lot “like horseback riding,” Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi predicts. In a conversation with Axel Springer CEO Mathias Döpfner, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi discussed autonomous driving safety and his vision for the future of car ownership. Read more

Are AI cameras having a positive impact on road safety?

AI-powered cameras are driving improvements in driver behaviour across Devon and Cornwall, according to recent police data. Over the past three years, Acusensus ‘Heads-Up’ cameras have been trialled at various sites throughout the two counties, with support from Devon & Cornwall Police and the Vision Zero South West road safety partnership. Read more

Santander warns car finance redress scheme a threat to UK jobs, growth and economy

High street bank Santander has launched a scathing criticism of the car finance compensation scheme and delayed the release of its financial results “in light of uncertainties” it has caused. The Spanish-owned lender called for government intervention – warning it sees the scheme as posing a wider threat to the economy, jobs and consumers. Read more

Average motor insurance costs up 9% in 2024 to over €620

The average price of motor insurance rose 9% between 2023 and 2024 to reach €623, according to the Central Bank. It said that the average expected cost of claims per policy increased 3% to €397, the highest it has been since 2014. Read more

Used car trade prices slipped by 1.1% in October, but market is in very good shape – Cap HPI

Used car trade prices slipped by 1.1% in October, but the market is showing ‘resilience’ and is in ‘better’ shape going into November than on average. Read more

British Brand Announces Comeback With First New Car In More Than 20 Years

The 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans is known for the tense tussle between Ford and Ferrari but the untold story of that race is the Mini Marcos, the only British car to cross the finish line. Since its founding in the late 1950s, Marcos was entwined in motorsports and accompanied by its range of highly distinctive road cars until the early 2000s. Read more

France and Spain Push EU to Stay the Course on 2035 ICE Phase-Out — but With “Made in Europe” Support

France and Spain are urging EU leaders to maintain the 2035 deadline for ending sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles, while calling for stronger industrial support to ensure the shift to zero-emission vehicles takes place within Europe, not outside it. Read more

Smart, safe, symbiotic: BMW Group is the first car manufacturer in Germany to receive international approval for innovative assistance systems in accordance with the new “DCAS” regulation.

Comfortably rest your hands in your lap and initiate overtaking maneuvers with a glance in the wing mirror – BMW customers will soon be able to experience this in many more European countries with the Motorway Assistant. Read more

Owners of older cars skip servicing to cut maintenance costs

New research from Europcar Mobility Group UK has found that owners of older vehicles are putting off important vehicle servicing to reduce the cost of ownership. With more challenging weather conditions ahead, this could be a false economy, as older cars are more likely to break down or experience technical issues. Read more

IMI Welcomes Government’s AI Skills Drive

With the automotive sector highlighted in Skills England’s £400bn growth plan, the IMI urges a swift action to unlock funding for employers. Nick Connor, CEO, IMI, said “The IMI welcomes the announcement from Skills England that the UK’s AI skills gap needs addressing and it is particularly significant to see the automotive sector specifically referenced in the report, a clear acknowledgment of its vital role in the UK and it’s growth, security and net zero ambitions.” Read more

CCC Expands Relationship with Opus IVS to Deliver ADAS Insights to Collision Repairers

US: CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (CCC), a leading cloud platform provider powering the P&C insurance economy, today announced an expanded integration with Opus IVS, bringing Opus IVS’ enhanced ADAS Map solution to the CCC ONE platform. Read more