Daily Motor News – Thursday 18 June 2026 

Mobility conference attracts industry leaders 

Momentum is building for ILC’s Mobility in Insurance Conference 2026, with an expanding line-up of industry leaders confirmed to take part in what is set to be one of the sector’s key events of the year. Read more

Consumers still being ripped off after regulator gave green light to car insurance ‘poverty premium’ charges 

Motorists are continuing to pay excessive interest rates when spreading the cost of their car insurance, with some firms charging annual percentage rates (APRs) comparable to expensive credit cards despite facing significantly lower lending risks, new Which? analysis has found. Read more

More than a claim: How customer wellbeing is transforming insurance 

Insurance can often be looked upon as a rigid process, very technical and very black and white. But for customers, the experience of making an insurance claim isn’t just about the outcome, it’s about how they are treated during what is often a stressful, emotional or uncertain time. Read more

Prism Claims Group: Consumer Duty – why insurers and suppliers need to up their relationship game 

The Financial Conduct Authority’s Consumer Duty is now well-established as a regulatory framework. What is less well established is its role as a genuine driver of claims philosophy and strategy across insurers, MGAs, and their supply chains. Read more

When the evidence tells a different story: a £69,000 credit hire claim dismissed 

Credit hire litigation continues to remind us that the smallest details often carry the greatest weight. A recent case involving a £69,000 motorcycle hire claim over 234 days is a perfect example of why scrutiny, not assumption, wins the day. Read more

Public invited to have their say on self-driving vehicle safety 

The future rollout of self-driving vehicles across the UK has moved a step closer, as the government seeks views on the safety rules that will let people own and use them on British roads. Read more

The aftersales opportunity in an ageing UK car parc 

The UK’s car parc is getting older. In fact, one of the most significant trends in the UK automotive market today isn’t what people are buying, it’s what they’re keeping. Read more

Mobileye to establish vertically integrated robotaxi business 

Mobileye has announced plans to expand its robotaxi activities beyond supplying self-driving technology and into full ownership of an autonomous ride-hailing business. Read more

Driving test wait time target will not be met until autumn next year 

The driving test backlog won’t be reduced to the target of seven weeks until autumn next year, the Transport Secretary has said. Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) figures show the average waiting time to book a test last month was nearly 22 weeks. Read more

Avant: Meet Hayley Ennis, Volkswagen Group Paint and Body Programme Manager 

At Avant, our work is driven by specialist knowledge, strong manufacturer relationships and a focus on quality across approved repair networks. We recently spoke with Hayley Ennis about her role supporting the Volkswagen Group Paint and Body Programme, her career development at Avant, and how collaboration and performance management underpin successful network delivery. Read more

Laird: when car manufacturers become insurer – could autonomous vehicles bypass the insurance industry? 

BYD’s recent announcement may prove to be one of the most significant developments in motor insurance for decades. The Chinese automotive giant has stated that it will accept financial responsibility for accidents caused by its autonomous driving technology. In essence, if the vehicle is operating under approved autonomous control and the software is responsible for an accident, BYD will pay the resulting costs. Read more

Meta Trak UK’s entire S5 Deadlock range is now Thatcham Research Category 2E accredited. Read more

National Windscreens has been awarded ‘Highly Commended’ in the Excellence in Customer Care / Service Provider category at Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards 2026. Read more

Matthew Mulkerrins has been appointed as Senior Fleet Sales Manager at Geely Auto. 

AION has partnered with Jumptech to help customers arrange home charging installations and support dealerships selling its new electric SUV. Read more