Daily Motor News – Monday 6 October 2025

The latest updates from across the motor sector highlight the growing interplay between regulation, cyber risk, and market transformation.

Regulators including the FCA, SRA, ICO and ASA have joined forces to address poor practices among claims management companies and legal firms handling motor finance cases, with a focus on excessive fees and misleading advertising.

Meanwhile, RSA and NIG has officially announced the rebrand to Intact Insurance, marking a strategic shift in brand alignment across Europe.

Cyber readiness remains under scrutiny as new research from WTW reveals a disconnect between board-level confidence and actual preparedness – reflected in the continued fallout from the Jaguar Land Rover cyber-attack, which has caused widespread disruption across the supply chain.

On the automotive front, the UK car market recorded its strongest September since 2020, with EV registrations hitting record highs. While van registrations dipped slightly, it was also the best month ever for electric LCV uptake.

These developments reinforce the sector’s ongoing adaptation – balancing disruption, regulation and innovation in pursuit of a better tomorrow.

Regulators join forces to tackle poor claims management practices

The FCA, Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) are joining together to tackle misleading advertising and inadequate information provided by some claims management companies (CMCs) and law firms working on motor finance claims, and the risk that excessive fees are charged to clients. Read more

RSA and NIG are now Intact Insurance

RSA and NIG have officially rebranded to Intact Insurance across the UK, Ireland, and Europe, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of the business. This transition unites the companies under a single global brand, reflecting a shared purpose, values, and ambition to double the size of the business by 2030. Read more

Boards risk costly cyber exposure as confidence outpaces preparedness, according to Willis report

According to Willis, a WTW business, (NASDAQ:WTW) corporate boards often express confidence in their cyber readiness. Yet recent high profile cyber events show how fragile that confidence can be when tested. Willis’s new Cyber in Focus 2025 report, based on 4,650 cyber claims and board-level data, reveals the same story: losses are longer, broader and costlier than leaders expect. Read more

Half of new UK financial board appointments now bring tech experience

More than half (52%) of board members appointed to UK financial services firms in the past 12 months brought technology expertise to the table – up from 36% the year prior – as AI and emerging technologies rise up the corporate agenda. Read more

Careers in insurance – Inside our recruitment process

Insurance careers offer a diverse career path in a high-demand industry, providing plenty of opportunities to develop, gain transferable skills, and specialise in certain fields. At Intact Insurance, we offer career opportunities at all levels – from graduate schemes and early careers entry-level programmes to senior leadership roles. Read more

September new car market delivers record number of EVs

The UK new car market rose by 13.7% in September to reach 312,891 registrations, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The performance was the strongest for the crucial ‘new numberplate’ month since September 2020 which, despite lockdown restrictions, remains the best so far this decade. Read more

New van demand dips slightly in September but best month ever for EV uptake

UK deliveries of new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) dipped by -2.1% in ‘new numberplate’ September with 47,418 vans, pickups and 4x4s registered, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Read more

JLR expected to restart some production after cyber shutdown

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is expected to restart some production this week following a major cyber-attack that forced the carmaker to shut down factories and send workers home. Read more

How the US got left behind in the global electric car race

You could be forgiven for thinking that electric cars might finally be gaining momentum in the US. After all, sales of battery cars topped 1.2 million last year, more than five times the number just four years earlier. Hybrid sales have jumped by a factor of three. Read more

Suppliers’ uncertainty despite JLR expected restart

The boss of a firm that supplies Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has said his business still faces an uncertain future as production at the car giant is set to restart following a crippling cyber-attack. Read more

JLR shutdown weighs heavy on local economy

A month on from the cyber attack that devastated Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), the company’s engine manufacturing plant in Wolverhampton will be the first of its factories to resume production. Read more

The true cost of cyber attacks – and the business weak spots that allow them to happen

The first day of September should have marked the beginning of one of the busiest periods of the year for Jaguar Land Rover. It was a Monday, and the release of new 75 series number plates was expected to trigger a surge in demand. At factories in Solihull and Halewood, as well as at its engine plant in Wolverhampton, staff anticipated that they’d be working flat out. Read more

AkzoNobel and RSM partner to scale Sustainable Repair Network

AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes has partnered with Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) to support the growth of its Sustainable Repair Network (SRN), with the aim of establishing it as a benchmark for sustainable vehicle refinishing. Read more

QBE has appointed Hannah Wilkinson as Underwriting Manager – Motor Trade for the UK, effective from 1 October 2025. Read more

NWVA has announced the return of its charity football match for 2026. The event will take place at The London Stadium on Tuesday 31 March. Read more

Telematics insurtech, ThingCo, has restructured its management team, creating strong foundations for the next phase of its growth. James Bashford has been made Director of Customer Relations and Business Development; Alex Brockman becomes Director of Operations; and Matt Masters, as Director of Information Technology.  

A recent study of UK drivers has found that a shocking one in five drivers (21%) have suffered damage in a car park from a door being opened onto their car by a neighbouring vehicle. Read more

Young people who have been out of a job or education for 18 months will be offered a guaranteed paid work placement, Rachel Reeves is set to announce. Read more