Daily Motor News – Monday 24 August 2026

ILC ARTICLE

24th August 2026

This week’s Daily Motor News highlights how changing mobility, claims expectations and emerging technology continue to reshape the insurance and automotive landscape.

Road safety is firmly in focus following calls for social media platforms to remove dangerous driving content, as well as growing concern over illegal e-motorbikes.

Meanwhile, Green Flag research suggests up to 25 million motorists could take to the roads over the August Bank Holiday weekend.

Within insurance, new research is examining what brokers really thi n k about commercial claims handling, placing the claims experience and insurer-broker relationships under the spotlight.

Elsewhere, the automotive market continues to evolve, with older vehicles and EVs gaining ground in the used car market and new analysis showing the repair cost gap between BEVs and petrol vehicles is narrowing.

Together, this week’s stories underline the importance of safety, collaboration and adaptability across an increasingly complex claims and mobility ecosystem.

A66 crash latest: Social media firms told to take down dangerous driving content

A minister has told Sky News the government has told social media firms to take down content featuring a trend showing people driving the wrong way down roads. Seven people, including two police officers, were killed in the crash near Middlesbrough. Read more

Anger and fear over ‘dangerous’ illegal e-motorbike riders

Riders on powerful electric motorbikes are intimidating pedestrians, damaging property and putting people at risk by riding dangerously through towns and villages, communities have warned. Read more

Up to 25 million motorists could be set to hit the road this August Bank Holiday, Green Flag research reveals

Up to 25 million motorists could be expected to hit the road this August Bank Holiday weekend, according to new research from breakdown provider Green Flag, which is encouraging drivers to carry out basic vehicle checks before setting off. Read more

What do brokers really think about commercial claims handling?

Insurance DataLab will soon reveal the latest findings from the second wave of its Commercial Lines Claims Pulse and explore what insurers can do to deliver a better claims experience for brokers and their clients. Read more

Marco Capital to acquire Pro Global

Marco Capital has entered into an agreement to acquire Pro Global, bringing together two specialist insurance services businesses with operations across Lloyd’s, the London Market and international insurance markets. Read more

Nearly three million Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles

Minimalistic door handles became a signature feature of electric vehicles (EVs), but the controversial designs are now at the centre of China’s biggest car recall, affecting more than 4 million vehicles. Read more

August used car market shifts towards older vehicles and EVs as fleet stock remains in short supply

The profile of the UK used car market continues to evolve, with older vehicles accounting for a greater share of retailer stock and sales, while BEVs are increasing their presence in both supply and consumer demand, according to the latest analysis from Indicata. Read more

Uber faces fine of nearly $1B over automated driver suspensions

The Dutch Data Protection Authority is fining Uber €825 million (around $966 million) — the second largest penalty issued so far under Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation, according to Reuters. Read more

Les used a QR code to download a parking app – but it was a scam

When Les Howard could not find change for parking during a trip to the coast, a quick response (QR) code on the meter seemed to be the answer. But the next day, the 61-year-old realised he had become the victim of an increasingly common scam as criminals started taking money from his bank account in £60 chunks. Read more

Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights Q2 2026

US & Canada: Among repairable claims, the gap in average severity between battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and gasoline-powered automobiles narrowed to a record low, although BEVs remain more costly to repair. Read more

Geopolitical Risk Brief: August 2026

S&P Global’s risk experts provide insight into key geopolitical events that could impact the economic environment in August. Read more

Audatex UK Data Update 20 August 2026

Audatex has announced the release of its latest data update, D4.87, available from 20 August 2026. This update includes enhancements to 13 model sheets and the addition of 23 new models to its industry-leading vehicle database. Read more

Workplace stress: why doing nothing is no longer an option

Workplace stress can be a real challenge for organisations today, building quietly before it becomes visible in performance, absence or morale suggests Claire Russell, CEO of Mental Health in Business (MHIB). Read more

2026 is going to be renowned for the development of the largest El Niño in living memory and what is probably the largest such event since the 19th century according to the Met Office. Read more

Kennedys has advised Minority Broker Partnerships (MBP) on its minority share investment in London-based broker Eggar Forrester Insurance. Read more