Daily Motor News – Monday 15 September 2025 

Ten years after initial warnings, unsafe child car seats are still being sold online, prompting renewed safety concerns from trading standards and consumer groups. The BBC’s investigation brings product oversight and online marketplace regulation back into sharp focus. 

Meanwhile, the Financial Conduct Authority has launched a £1 million awareness campaign to ensure consumers understand their rights in the proposed motor finance compensation scheme, following legal developments around historic commissions. The latest premium index also reports further decreases in both motor and home insurance premiums for August. 

The cyberattack at Jaguar Land Rover continues to have significant repercussions, with reports now suggesting some suppliers face bankruptcy. Simultaneously, the influx of new Chinese EV brands such as Changan is making waves, with AutoTrader data showing a growing share of new car enquiries. 

Elsewhere, Solera Autodata’s new EV & hybrid support platform highlights efforts to future-proof the aftermarket, while rising supermarket EV charge point installations point to continued infrastructure momentum. 

From policy changes to technological shifts, each development plays a role in shaping a more sustainable and secure future – the foundation for a better tomorrow. 

‘Killer’ child car seats still on sale 10 years on 

Lethal children’s car seats are still appearing for sale on online marketplaces a decade after concerns were first raised by trading standards officers and a well-known consumer group. Read more

FCA launches £1 million campaign to raise awareness of motor finance compensation scheme 

The FCA is launching a £1 million campaign, letting motor finance customers know they don’t need to use a claims management company (CMC) or law firm to access an industry-wide compensation scheme the regulator is proposing. Read more

August sees further falls in motor and home premiums 

The latest General Insurance Price Index from Pearson Ham Group shows that average top-five premiums for both motor and home insurance decreased in August 2025, extending the downward run seen through the year. Read more

Fraud on the rise but fraudsters are facing the consequences 

We’ve stopped over 6,000 fraudulent insurance claims in the first half of 2025, amounting to over £60 million. This equates to more than £334,000 a day in prevented fraud. Read more

In depth: Lawyers cut out as FCA tries to close motor finance floodgates 

HD Law could be forgiven for expecting its Supreme Court win to open the floodgates for more cases involving hidden commissions in motor finance deals, but the City regulator has other ideas. Read more

Some JLR suppliers ‘face bankruptcy’ due to hack crisis 

The past two weeks have been dreadful for Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), and the crisis at the car maker shows no sign of coming to an end. A cyber attack, which first came to light on 1 September, forced the manufacturer to shut down its computer systems and close production lines worldwide. Read more

AutoTrader: Chinese new entrants accounted for 11.2% of all new car enquiries in August 

“Changan’s launch marks a major moment for the UK EV market. As a state-owned manufacturer with deep pockets and the capacity to plan for the long term, Changan is not testing the waters: it is moving in with deep ambitions for a large dealership network at a price point ready to take on more established rivals like Tesla.” Read more

Third Strategic Dialogue on automotive convened: bold and fast action required 

ACEA welcomes the clear focus of today’s third Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Automotive Industry on the structural challenges facing both the sector and Europe as a whole. Read more

Solera Autodata launches Autodata EV & Hybrid Support – powered by HEVRA 

Solera Autodata today announces the launch of Autodata EV & Hybrid Support – powered by HEVRA, a new partnership solution developed with HEVRA and in close collaboration with the parent organisation, the Independent Garage Association (IGA).  Read more

Protecting businesses from unexpected machinery downtime 

With most businesses operating under time pressures, a broken down machine can spell disaster. Whether it’s a farm bringing in the harvest, a vineyard pressing grapes for its next vintage or a factory making good, old-fashioned widgets, it’s highly likely that it’s reliant on at least one piece of machinery.  Read more

EU losing ground in global automotive market, new study reveals  

With up to 75% of the value of vehicle components made in Europe, the continent’s automotive supply industry generates substantial economic value and supports hundreds of thousands of jobs. Yet Europe’s automotive suppliers are issuing a stark warning based on a recent study of European value creation: without urgent and decisive EU action, the continent risks losing its industrial backbone, hundreds of thousands of jobs, and its capacity to lead in clean mobility and innovation. Read more

EV charge points at supermarkets increase by a third in 18 months 

The number of electric vehicle (EV) charge points at supermarkets has increased by a third (34%) in the last 18 months, according to new data analysed by Zapmap and the RAC. Read more

Facing forward: strategies for a sustainable, profitable future  

The final session of the ARC360 Conference 2025 brought together six industry leaders to tackle one of the sector’s most pressing questions: how do we future-proof the repair and claims industry amidst soaring costs, evolving technologies, and uncertain volumes?  Read more

Australia: The Royal Automobile Association (RAA) has issued a warning to South Australian motorists after an artificial intelligence-generated article falsely claimed that new restrictions would soon be imposed on drivers aged over 60. Read more

US: Vehicle technology that can detect certain types of risky driver behaviour will soon be added to the requirements for a safety award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Read more