This week’s Daily Motor News shows an industry continuing to adapt to changing market dynamics, technological advancement and evolving customer expectations.
Momentum is building across the sector, with the expanding speaker programmes for both ILC’s Exclusive Motor Claims Conference (EMCC) and the Mobility in Insurance Conference 2026 highlighting the collaborative conversations set to shape the future of claims and mobility. Meanwhile, analysis exploring how the UK repair market is entering a new era looks at the structural changes influencing vehicle repair and long-term sustainability.
Elsewhere, the latest new car registration figures underline continued growth in the electric vehicle market, while the Financial Conduct Authority’s landmark review into artificial intelligence considers how emerging technologies could reshape financial services over the coming years.
Alongside developments in automotive manufacturing, investment and road safety, today’s stories provide a timely snapshot of a sector focused on innovation, resilience and preparing for the opportunities ahead.
Mobility conference line-up grows
The speaker programme for ILC’s Mobility in Insurance Conference 2026 continues to expand, with further senior insurance leaders confirmed to join one of the sector’s flagship events this autumn. Read more
UK repair market enters new era
Taking to the ARC360 stage in May, Paul Sell, Director of Trend Tracker, delivered a keynote that questioned many of the assumptions the industry has traditionally held about growth, demand and long-term sustainability. While operational metrics may suggest a market that has found a degree of stability following years of disruption, Paul argued that a series of deeper structural forces are quietly reshaping the future of vehicle repair. Read more
John Lewis car insurance entry tests broker personal lines hold
The significance of John Lewis Money’s car insurance relaunch lies in the distribution model, not the product. Read more
Interview: Lady Mayor of London
Dame Susan Langley speaks to Molly Burchell about her year as Lady Mayor of London, her focus on social mobility and the need to champion the UK insurance sector on the global stage. Read more
EMCC strengthens leadership line-up
Momentum is continuing to build for ILC’s Exclusive Motor Claims Conference (EMCC) 2026, with a growing line-up of senior industry leaders confirmed to speak at one of the motor claims sector’s most established leadership events. Read more
EV market hits new high but target gap remains
The UK new car market’s recovery continued in June, with registrations rising 11.4% to reach 213,166 units in the best performance for the month since 2019, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Read more
Police seize £3.4m in stolen vehicles, parts in chop shop crackdown
Police have recovered vehicles and car parts worth a combined £3.4 million during a major crackdown on organised vehicle crime and illegal chop shops. Read more
Skywell dealers left in limbo as UK importer collapses with immediate effect
Skywell dealers have been left in limbo after importer Innovation Automotive has ceased trading, raising questions over the future of the Chinese car brand in the UK. Read more
Made in Europe: Over 70% European content is already possible – why settle for less?
CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, today released new findings from Roland Berger, showing that the combined value of components made in Europe reaches up to 89% for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and 83% for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). Read more
Mobeus invests into Revive!
Mobeus is delighted to announce a £16.3 million majority investment in Revive!, the UK’s leading SMART auto repair network, to support the business’ next phase of growth. Read more
FCA publishes landmark review into impact of AI on retail financial services
The review sets out how AI could reshape retail financial services for consumers, firms, markets and regulators by 2030 and beyond. Read more
Repairify completes Opus combination
Repairify and Opus IVS have completed the combination of their automotive diagnostics businesses, bringing the two organisations together under a unified operating structure designed to strengthen diagnostic capabilities and support the evolving needs of the automotive repair sector. Read more
Automotive must be a central part of re-industrialisation
The Institute of the Motor Industry sets out its ‘wish list’ as the UK prepares for new leadership and urges a focus on the sector that contributes £37bn to the economy. Read more
TyreSafe and Sheffield City Council partner to strengthen tyre safety awareness across the city
TyreSafe, the UK’s road safety charity dedicated to tyre safety, has announced a new partnership with Sheffield City Council to strengthen tyre safety awareness among motorists across the city, including the city’s large population of students and newly qualified drivers. Read more
Jay Adair is making a comeback as CEO of Copart. Current CEO Jeff Liaw will step down at the end of July and be succeeded by Jay, who previously led the company for 14 years from 2010 to 2024. The transition will take effect on 31 July, with Jeff Liaw transitioning into a special advisory role. Read more
Gavin Gleed has started a new position as Head of Motor Supply Chain at Aviva.
Ian Naisbett has started a new role as Claims Operations Leader at AXA UK.
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