Daily Motor News – Monday 23 June 2025 

Innovation led the conversation last week as Symphony was crowned winner of ILC’s ClaimsTech – The Pitch 2025, recognised for its forward-thinking approach to insurance claims. Meanwhile, pressure is mounting in the motor sector, with UK insurance payouts hitting a record £11.7bn last year and expected to rise further despite increased competition. 

New regulation is also on the horizon. The Government is tackling illegal e-cycle use with four new criminal offences, while Jaama is highlighting expired licences in the fleet sector, encouraging better compliance. 

Elsewhere, Stellantis UK has issued a ‘stop-drive’ order for certain Citroën C3 and DS3 vehicles over Takata airbag concerns. And Autotrader is adding a sustainability rating to help consumers make greener car choices. 

Uber, meanwhile, is preparing for self-driving trials in London but also predicts human driver numbers will grow in tandem. 

Finally, TyreSafe has teamed up with Yellow Wellies to promote rural road safety ahead of Farm Safety Week. 

Car insurance payouts to keep rising after hitting record £11.7bn last year 

UK motor claims inflation is set to remain elevated over the next year after total payouts hit a record high in 2024, according to EY analysis. However, the group still expects rates paid by customers to fall thanks to a competitive market backdrop, thereby putting further pressure on insurers’ margins.  Read more

Four new cycling offences tabled in Lords as Government targets Illegal e-cycle use 

Last week’s oral question debate in the House of Lords (10 June 2025) confirmed a significant development in the regulatory landscape for electric cycles (e-cycles), with the Government proposing four new criminal offences and fresh enforcement powers to tackle their illegal and dangerous use on roads. Read more

Brokers drawn to MGAs with next-gen culture and emerging talent 

Survey findings from Corin Underwriting (“Corin”) reveal that brokers are increasingly drawn to MGAs with a strong commitment to innovation, community engagement, and talent development. The survey found that 70% of brokers consider an MGA’s culture of innovation and community support either “extremely appealing” (28%) or “very appealing” (42%) when choosing partners. Read more

Jaama highlights driver licence checking solution as DVLA data reveals 350,000 expired licences 

Jaama is putting the spotlight on its Driver Licence Checking solution at Road Transport Expo 2025, offering free DVLA licence checks to show how the technology helps fleets stay compliant, reduce risk, and avoid costly penalties. Read more

Drivers told to immediately stop driving Citroën C3 and DS3 vehicles 

Stellantis UK has issued an immediate ‘stop-drive’ order for all Citroën C3 (second generation) and DS 3 (first generation) vehicles manufactured between 2009 and 2019 equipped with Takata airbags. Owners of such vehicles should “immediately cease using their vehicle when safe to do so”. Read more

How China made electric vehicles mainstream 

“I drive an electric vehicle because I am poor,” says Lu Yunfeng, a private hire driver, who is at a charging station on the outskirts of Guangzhou in the south of China. Standing nearby, Sun Jingguo agrees. “The cost of driving a petrol car is too expensive. I save money driving an electric vehicle,” he says. Read more

Hands-Free Showdown: BlueCruise, Super Cruise, Autopilot. Which One Owns the Highway? 

“Hands-free” appeals to many drivers. Yet test data shows how each system handles the real-world very differently. Here’s what you need to know to choose wisely. Read more

Sherwin-Williams returns as ARC360 Corporate Partner  

Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes is again working with ARC360 as a Corporate Partner. Through this collaboration, Sherwin-Williams will support the ARC360 network, community and events, as well as participate in key conversations helping shape the industry.  Read more

Uber predicts number of human drivers WILL GROW in next ten years as operator prepares for self-driving London trials 

Uber has confirmed its intention to grow both its human driver base and autonomous vehicle (AV) fleet, as it prepares for public road trials of fully self-driving cars in London. Read more

Autotrader adds new sustainability rating to editorial car reviews 

Autotrader, the UK’s largest automotive marketplace, will add a new and trailblazing sustainability rating to its editorial new car reviews as part of its commitment to help consumers make more environmentally friendly vehicle choices.  Read more

Policy paper: Industrial Strategy 

In the Industrial Strategy, we identified the 8 sectors that have the greatest growth potential over the next decade and a critical role to play in supporting economic security and resilience, net zero and regional growth. Read more

SMMT response to Government’s Industrial Strategy 

Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive: “The publication of an Industrial Strategy – one with automotive at its heart – is the policy framework the sector has long-sought and Government has now addressed. Such a strategy – long-term, aligned to a trade strategy and supported by all of Government – is the basis on which the UK automotive sector can regain its global competitiveness.” Read more

National League Announces Enterprise Rent-A-Car as Title Sponsor in Landmark Multi-Year Agreement 

The National League has today announced a significant new partnership with Enterprise Rent-A-Car, confirming the vehicle rental company as its title sponsor. The agreement, commencing in June 2025, will see Enterprise take the naming rights to the National League and its three divisions – becoming the Enterprise National League, Enterprise National League North and Enterprise National League South, respectively – marking a major investment in non-league football and community engagement. Read more

BSI launches public consultation for net zero transition planning standard 

The world’s first internationally recognized standard for transition planning in the financial sector is now open for public consultation, inviting banks, asset managers, pension funds, and other financial entities to share their feedback.  Read more

TyreSafe has announced a new collaboration with the Farm Safety Foundation, also known as Yellow Wellies, as part of a shared commitment to reduce incidents and promote safety in the agricultural sector. The partnership will see tyre safety messages feature in year’s Farm Safety Week (21–25 July). Read more