Daily Motor News – Thursday 20 August 2026 

10 minutes with… Andrew van der Westhuizen, Managing Director of Allied Universal Compliance and Investigations 

In a fast-moving sector like insurance claims, the sharpest minds are often too busy to sit still – which is why we caught up with Andrew van der Westhuizen, Managing Director of Allied Universal Compliance and Investigations to give us 10 minutes of honesty, perspective, and insight… Read more

Exclusive book launch set for ILC motor conference 

A new book examining the relationship between the insurance claims experience and customer retention will launch at ILC’s Exclusive Motor Claims Conference (EMCC) on 10 September 2026. Read more

Car insurance costs: Latest data indicates £14 rise in last quarter 

Go.Compare’s latest car insurance price index has revealed that the average cost of a car insurance policy between April and June 2026 was £399 – £14 more than in the previous quarter, equal to an increase of 3.6%. Read more

Zurich UK Fraudcast: Fighting fraud whilst enhancing trust 

Amy Brettell, Managing Director, Zurich Municipal & Engineering at Zurich Insurance Company Ltd sits down on Fraudcast to discuss: why she’s passionate about protecting public‑sector customers​; how AI‑driven tools are reshaping fraud prevention and claims; and what leaders can do to maintain trust in a rapidly changing landscape. Read more

ABI calls for Government to harness commercial insurers to boost economic growth 

Commercial insurance plays a critical role in powering UK growth, innovation, and resilience, according to a new report from the ABI. Read more

TyreSafe reminds drivers of ongoing risks around part-worn tyres and the importance of vigilance 

TyreSafe is reminding UK drivers of the continued risks associated with part-worn tyres, following a series of enforcement operations and investigations carried out with Trading Standards, police teams and local authorities. Read more

Drivers pay more than £100,000 for ignoring lane closures on smart motorways, research says 

Nearly 380 drivers ignored lane closures on smart motorways this year, leaving them paying fines and costs totalling more than £100,000, research found. Read more

MG ZS is August’s fastest-selling used car as EVs dominate and Minis struggle 

The MG ZS has been August’s fastest-selling used car with the Chinese model flying off the forecourts this month. That is according to fresh data from Autotrader, which has revealed that the hybrid version of the car is currently taking an average of just 13.5 days to sell. Read more

Repairify expands workshop support 

Repairify has strengthened its support for independent workshops through an enhanced collaboration with Launch Tech UK and Ireland, extending access to remote diagnostics, dealer-level tooling and technical expertise. Read more

Ayvens and FMG extend 20-year partnership 

Ayvens has signed a new multi-year incident management contract with FMG, further extending the companies’ 20-year partnership.  Read more

Car-seller Copart among suitors for car insurance software firm CCC 

US: Copart Inc. is in talks to acquire CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc., the car-insurance software provider that has been weighing selling itself, according to people familiar with the matter. Read more

Investing in the Future of Green Parts 

There’s growing interest in using recycled parts in vehicle repairs. For insurers, fleets and repairers, they can offer a practical way to manage costs, reduce waste and keep more original components in use. Read more

LKQ UK and Ireland has appointed Deboragh Greenwood as Business Development Director for its Specialist division, as part of the evolution of its speciality business operating model. LKQ’s specialist division brings together its market-leading businesses serving the collision repair, commercial vehicle, and leisure and marine aftermarket sectors. 

Maia Owen has started new position as Business Analyst at Zenith Vehicles. 

XL Motors in Coventry has announced a partnership with Tractable. It enables customers to submit photos of vehicle damage directly through the XL Motors website with Tractable’s AI reviewing the photos to produce an initial assessment. Read more

The AA is urging drivers to prepare for rapidly changing road conditions as heavy and thundery showers follow the recent spell of hot and dry weather. Read more