Daily Motor News – Monday 10 November 2025 

This week’s update highlights the continued convergence of road safety, sustainability and digital transformation across the motor sector. 

As police forces nationwide launch ‘Operation Drive Insured’, new data from MIB reveals Thurrock as the UK’s leading hotspot for uninsured driving. The campaign shines a light on the staggering toll of hit-and-run incidents, with over 26,000 victims annually (MIB). 

Meanwhile, research from Hiscox finds that 74% of SMEs remain underinsured, leaving many vulnerable to avoidable losses (Hiscox). AXA UK’s latest road safety survey adds to the call for awareness, identifying peak times for risky behaviour behind the wheel (AXA UK). 

The UK’s used car market continues to rebound, with Q3 marking an 11-quarter growth streak and EV adoption reaching record highs (SMMT). In supply chain news, Agratas has shared impressive progress at its Somerset battery facility – set to become the UK’s largest of its kind (Agratas). 

These developments underscore the sector’s ongoing drive towards safety, resilience and new mobility. 

New data reveals the UK’s top uninsured driving areas 

As UK police begin a week of action to keep our roads safe, new hotspot data has uncovered the worst offending areas for uninsured driving, with Thurrock in Essex leading the pack. Data released today by MIB (Motor Insurers’ Bureau), the not-for-profit that exists to protect people from the devastation of uninsured and hit-and-run drivers, marks the start of the annual ‘Operation Drive Insured’ campaign.  Read more

Three out of four small businesses unprotected against everyday risks 

Global specialist insurer, Hiscox, has today published its first Global Protection Gap Report, which shines a light on the issue of underinsurance among SMEs. Despite a backdrop of rapidly changing risks, the report suggests that three out of four (74%) small businesses around the world are unnecessarily exposed to risk as a result of being underinsured. Read more

New AXA UK research reveals reasons for poor driving behaviour as road safety campaign steps up a gear 

New AXA UK research has revealed when and why people are most likely to make poor decisions when driving. The survey of 2,000 drivers found they are most likely to break the law at 8:27 am during the morning rush hour and 7:15pm on the evening commute. Read more

Worst areas for uninsured driving revealed – as hit-and-run victim says he was ‘left for dead’ 

The worst offending areas for uninsured driving in the UK have been revealed – as a hit-and-run victim described how he was “left for dead” with catastrophic injuries. Every 20 minutes, someone in the UK is hit by an uninsured or hit-and-run driver, the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) said, based on claims from over 26,000 victims each year. Read more

Used EV market enjoys record uptake as one in 25 buyers switch over summer   

The UK’s used car market grew by 2.8% in the third quarter to reach more than two million (2,021,265) transactions, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It was the best third quarter since 2021, and marks an 11-quarter growth streak, driven by recovery in the new car market enabling a healthy supply of stock. Read more

China exempts chips used by carmakers from export curbs 

China has lifted export controls on computer chips vital to car production, the country’s commerce ministry said on Sunday. Exemptions have been granted to exports made by Chinese-owned Nexperia for civilian use, it said, which should help carmakers who had feared production in Europe would be hit. Read more

LCV demand continues at exceptional levels at BCA during October 

LCV values at BCA averaged £8,325 in October 2025, the second highest value recorded this year and substantially ahead of the same month last year, up by £824 (11.0%). Read more

New footage shows impressive progress at our Somerset battery facility 

Agratas share the latest construction progress update from our UK battery manufacturing facility in Bridgwater, Somerset. Our multi-billion-pound project is set to be the biggest of its kind in the UK and will play a pivotal role in advancing clean technology and sustainable energy, producing battery cells destined for electric vehicles and energy storage solutions. Read more

EY research suggests 71% of UK business decisions are made without complete data 

As many as seven in 10 (71%) high-value decisions made by UK businesses are based on incomplete or partial data, according to a new study from EY. The research surveyed 250 leaders of UK companies with revenues above £100m. In the last year, of these companies’ high-value business decisions – defined as decisions involving £50k spend or more and having a measurable impact on a firm’s finances, risk, operations or reputation – only 29% were made with complete and reliable data, while 71% were made without access to this calibre of information. Read more

TyreSafe announces partnership with Child Seat Safety 

TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety charity, has announced a new partnership with Child Seat Safety Ltd, the country’s only independent organisation specialising in car seat training, advice and consultancy. Read more

LKQ SYNETIQ has released a new video highlighting its drive for sustainable change in the automotive industry. Read more

The CHO will be hosting a webinar on Thursday 13 November (1pm) to update all CHC GTA Subscribers on future developments in the GTA and possible impacts to your company and claims processes. Read more

Philip Taylor has started a new role as Head of Sales at Skoda UK