Daily Motor News – Monday 10 August 2026

AON: Q2 2026 Global Insurance Market Insights Report

Despite heightened geopolitical uncertainty and evolving risk exposures, commercial insurance buyers continued to benefit from favorable market conditions in Q2. Read more

Which?: Want cheaper car insurance? Be prepared to haggle

Car insurance prices are creeping up again, with the average annual premium now £2 higher than it was a year ago, at £566. If you’re looking to beat the trend and get a better price for your insurance without switching provider every year, simply asking for a price cut is a good place to start. Read more

Future-proofing the motor personal injury small claims limit

The overarching aim of the whiplash reforms was stated to be to reduce fraudulent and exaggerated claims and to control claims costs without compromising access to justice. The person on the Clapham Omnibus could bring their own claim for injury compensation without the need for legal or other representation, thus saving on legal fees and overall expenses. Read more

When risk outgrows insurance

As climate change, cyber threats and AI reshape risk, insurance-linked securities are emerging as a vital source of capital for insurers to bridge the protection gap. Read more

Consultation on slashing 2030 ZEV Mandate target for electric cars ‘as soon as next week’

Fresh reports have emerged that the government is considering watering down ZEV Mandate targets to as little as 50%. A report in June suggested that the ZEV Mandate – which dictates car makers must ensure 80% of their sales are electric cars by 2030 – would be cut to a 50% target. Read more

Supercars worth more than £8m seized by police in crackdown on London streets

Police have seized luxury supercars worth more than £8m in a weekend crackdown in London. They include a limited-edition Ferrari worth £3.7m which had only been in the UK for a day, according to the Met. The Ferrari Monza SP2 is one of only 499 made by the Italian company. Read more

Pony.ai to put 100,000 autonomous electric trucks on the road by 2030

Chinese autonomy experts Pony.ai are planning to put 1,000 autonomous electric commercial trucks to work by 2027, but it’s the company’s plans to put 100,000 self-driving trucks on the road by 2030 that’s making headlines. Read more

AI won’t replace insurance professionals – it’s about to make them more essential than ever

As the sector races to upskill for an AI-driven future, the CII’s Adam Harper argues the real competitive edge won’t come from technology alone, but from the judgement, ethics and trust only professionals can provide. Read more

Solera Launches Qapter Direct Dispatch, the First Solution to Deliver Nationwide Estimating Access for Insurers

Solera, the global leader in vehicle lifecycle management solutions, today announced the launch of Qapter Direct Dispatch, a transformative enhancement to its AI-powered collision estimating platform, Qapter. Read more

Here’s why the hiring process is facing a trust problem

The recruitment process in 2026 is facing a trust problem as employers admit to ghosting candidates and intentionally posting job listings that they don’t plan to fill immediately, according to a new report. Read more

AI is a fiduciary duty, not an agenda item

As AI workforce transformation reshapes capital allocation, succession planning and culture, boards that treat it as a fiduciary responsibility, not just another agenda item, will be best positioned to protect long-term value. Read more