Daily Motor News – Monday 17 November 2025 

This week’s motor news highlights a sector under pressure from fraud, cybercrime and shifting market dynamics – balanced by resilience, innovation and industry-wide collaboration. 

Fraudulent general insurance claims surpassed £1.16bn in 2024, according to the ABI, reinforcing the need for continued vigilance across the market (ABI). As Fraud Awareness Week begins, the IFB is supporting global efforts to raise awareness and promote prevention across the insurance ecosystem (IFB). 

Meanwhile, Brake has launched Road Safety Week, calling for widespread adoption of vehicle technologies to prevent deaths on UK roads (Brake). In support, TyreSafe has partnered with the charity to spotlight the role of tyre safety in accident prevention (TyreSafe). 

In the automotive space, Jaguar Land Rover reported a £485m quarterly loss following recent cyber disruption, underlining the growing risk of digital attacks on supply chains (BBC). 

From safer roads to secure operations, the headlines kick-starting the week demonstrate the critical role of partnership and proactive risk management in shaping a better tomorrow. 

Fraudulent insurance claims continue to top £1 billion 

The ABI has stressed that the fight against fraud must continue as its annual detected fraud data reveals that £1.16 billion worth of fraudulent general insurance claims were identified in 2024 - a 2% increase on the £1.14 billion detected the previous year.  Read more

Fraud Week 2025: Protecting people from insurance scams 

The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) is pleased to be taking part in International Fraud Awareness Week (16-22 Nov 2025), to help protect people from the impact of insurance fraud. Also known as Fraud Week, the global campaign led by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), encourages organisations worldwide to raise awareness of fraud threats and help prevention efforts through events, resources and open conversations. Read more

“We have the technology to save lives on our roads, we need to use it!” says Brake at the start of Road Safety Week 

Today is the start of Road Safety Week (16-22 November), a national campaign run by the road safety charity Brake, to raise awareness of the impact of road death and injury and call for key measures to make roads safer. Read more

Keyless car theft devices used by criminals sell for £20k online 

Gadgets used by criminals to steal keyless cars without breaking in are being sold online for more than £20,000, the BBC has found. A new law is imminent on owning devices used in car thefts, some of which allow thieves to bounce the signal from a key inside a property to open a car. But experts say the ban is unlikely to stop gangs who are loaning them out for large sums and stealing vehicles to order. Read more

Fake staff, false claims: How to spot and stop insurance scams 

Staff impersonation and fraudulent claims processing are deceptive practices where individuals pose as legitimate employees or manipulate claims to extract money or benefits unlawfully. These tactics can severely impact brokers, leading to financial losses and reputational damage. Read more

AXA UK warns drivers to beware of ‘crash for cash’ motorcycle fraud 

AXA UK is warning motorists to be on their guard after witnessing an alarming rise in the number of claims linked to deliberate motorcycle crashes, where drivers’ personal details are also being stolen and used fraudulently.  Read more

HDI Global Reports Continued Revenue and Profit Growth After Nine Months 

Corporate & Specialty insurer HDI Global reports continued growth in both revenue and net income for its 9-month (9m) results. The main drivers behind these positive results were growth in new business and inflation-related price adjustments. HDI Global made a significant contribution to the 9m results of the Talanx Group. Read more

How To Prevent Accidents On The Road With Safe Driving Habits 

Driving safely is one of the most effective ways to limit potential accidents on the road and keep yourself, your passengers, and other road users safe. Even the most experienced drivers must ensure that they are careful and cautious on the road, as remaining focused can make a real difference. Read more

Jaguar Land Rover posts heavy loss after cyber-attack 

Jaguar Land Rover has reported a heavy loss for the three months to the end of September, a period during which it was badly affected by the impact of a serious cyber-attack. The carmaker posted a £485m loss – before tax and exceptional items – compared with a profit of £398m for the same period a year ago. Read more

New HGV market falls but ZEV uptake quadruples 

New heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations declined by -14.5% in the third quarter of 2025 with 9,272 new trucks entering service in the UK, according to the latest data published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).  Read more

Waning minibus demand in Q3 undermines overall bus market growth 

UK registrations of new buses, coaches and minibuses fell -17.0% in the third quarter of 2025, reaching 1,965 units, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).  Read more

TyreSafe joins forces with Brake for Road Safety Week 2025 

TyreSafe, the UK’s tyre safety charity, is proud to announce a new partnership with Brake, the road safety charity, during this year’s Road Safety Week (16–22 November 2025). The collaboration will focus on the shared goal of preventing road deaths and serious injuries by promoting the vital role of safe and roadworthy vehicles — with a special emphasis on tyre safety. Read more

Gangs buy haulage firms to steal lorryloads of goods 

Criminal gangs are buying up haulage firms to pose as truckers and steal goods by the lorryload, the BBC has learned. We found evidence that a group of haulage companies were purchased using a dead man’s details. Read more

Edge AI: Transforming industries with localised intelligence 

The artificial intelligence revolution is shifting from cloud-based data centres to the edge of networks, bringing computation closer to where data is generated. Edge AI, which processes data locally on devices rather than sending it to remote servers or the cloud, is transforming how industries operate by delivering faster response times, enhanced privacy, and reduced bandwidth costs.  Read more

AXA XL today announced the launch of a new insurance solution for museums and private collectors of exclusive car collections in Switzerland.  Read more

Lloyd’s, the world’s leading insurance and reinsurance market for global risk, today announced changes to its Council membership following elections to fill two working member vacancies.  Read more

A new UK-first pilot scheme is aiming to create fast and more reliable train wi-fi, using technology originally developed for Formula 1 cars. Read more