Daily Motor News – Thursday 16 October 2025 

“We need to reframe insurance as a design attribute – just like safety,” he said. “The Euro NCAP five-star safety rating became a benchmark because it was embedded into the design process. Insurability must follow the same path.” Read more

UK economy grew 0.1% in August 

The UK economy grew slightly in August, according to the latest official figures. The economy expanded by 0.1%, the Office for National Statistics said, after contracting by 0.1% in July. Read more

Claims could decide MGA winners amid a softening market 

The UK’s Managing General Agent (MGA) market remains one of the most dynamic and resilient parts of the insurance ecosystem, driven by underwriting expertise, agility, and strong broker relationships. Read more

UK experiencing four ‘nationally significant’ cyber attacks every week 

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has handled an average of four ‘nationally significant’ cyber attacks every week in the year to September. Read more

InsureVision Using AI Data to Improve Driver Risk Assessment 

InsureVision, the London-based company specialising in AI-powered contextual driving risk assessment, today announced results from two years of real-world testing that demonstrate a fundamental breakthrough in video-based risk assessment.  Read more

Carmakers embrace AI agents to improve vehicle logistics processes 

Experts revealed how technologies such as agentic mesh systems, JEPA models and data-sharing protocols are transforming route optimisation, ETA accuracy and OEM-carrier negotiations. Read more

Webinar – Driving change or disruption? The impact of policy on electrification – Insights from the van market 

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, 22 October to explore how evolving policies are reshaping market dynamics and the pace of electrification. The session will feature a review of the latest state of play of the van market, followed by manufacturers’ insights on the challenges and opportunities for the industry, and a discussion on the crucial steps to accelerate the transition towards climate-neutral road transport. Read more

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Accelerates Rewards with Return of ‘Plus Your Points’ Promotion 

Enterprise Rent-A-Car is offering the opportunity to double your rewards. Beginning today, Enterprise Plus members can preregister for the Plus Your Points promotion, which returns Oct. 29, and offers double points on qualifying rentals — giving loyal customers more value with every trip. Read more

Don’t let a flat tyre deflate your half-term plans, check your spare before you go 

One in every seven breakdowns this half-term is expected to be tyre-related, but thousands of motorists could discover their spare is unusable just when they need it most. Read more

Should driving lessons be a part of the school curriculum? 

The Young Driver Foundation training programme has suggested that driving education should be integrated into the national school curriculum before they turn 17 years old. This recommendation comes on the heels of a survey involving 2,700 parents and grandparents across the UK, the majority of whom supported the idea of teaching driving in schools. Read more

Carly reveals 1 in 7 used cars may be hiding mileage or ID fraud 

A new report from vehicle diagnostics platform Carly has uncovered widespread tampering in the UK used car market, with more than one in seven vehicles showing signs of odometer rollback or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) manipulation. Read more

Aviva Launches ‘Aviva Risk Training Solutions’ 

Aviva has launched Aviva Risk Training Solutions (ARTS) – a new digital learning platform designed to help businesses strengthen their risk management capabilities through accessible, expert-led training. Read more

FCA under scrutiny at House of Lords Committee – FLA responds 

The Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) will be reiterating to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) industry concerns that the remedies in the Motor Finance Redress consultation are so broad that they will compensate customers who suffered no loss – effectively ignoring the requirement for proportionality on the part of the regulator and therefore impacting growth and competition in the motor finance sector. Read more

TyreSafe, the UK’s tyre safety charity, has today announced a landmark collaboration with the National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) — a powerful step forward in uniting the voices of the tyre industry and trade in the shared mission to improve road safety, raise standards, and influence positive behavioural change across the UK. Read more

EIT Urban Mobility has published its Highlights Report 2025, capturing a year of innovation, collaboration and impact across Europe’s urban mobility landscape. Read more