Daily Motor News – Thursday 26 March 2026 

“Changing the culture of an organisation is the hardest, but also the most rewarding part. We believed we couldn’t compete unless we could move faster than everyone else.” David McMillan, former CEO, esure speaking a ILC’s Exclusive Motor Claims Conference 2025. Read more

CII set to deliver vulnerability research programme with Chartered firms 

The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) is partnering with Three Hands Insight and Chartered firms to improve the sector’s understanding of vulnerability management, and gain new insights and ideas to ensure more inclusive outcomes.  Read more

Momentum continues to build for ARC360 2026 

Momentum continues to build for ARC360 2026, with the motor claims and repair community set to come together on 21 May at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon. With over 400 delegates expected, already featuring more than 90 insurers, 15 vehicle manufacturers and many of the UK’s leading repairers, ARC360 continues to bring together the full motor ecosystem. The event provides a unique opportunity for decision-makers across claims, repair networks and supply chains to connect and share insight. Read more

LEEO introduces a telematics-powered insurance product  

US: LEEO, a commercial auto insurance MGA, today announced the launch of its new telematics-powered insurance product designed to more directly reward safe driving with savings.  Read more

The next generation of pricing: a new insurance ecosystem 

In the rapidly evolving UK insurance market, we are witnessing a pivotal shift – the industry is grappling with significant challenges that demand a new approach to pricing. Read more

Have fears of an EU new-car market slump eased? 

A challenging start to the year for the EU’s new-car market was tempered in February. However, a return to growth was offset by a wider slowdown. So, which countries and powertrains enjoyed growth? Autovista24 web editor James Roberts investigates the latest data. Read more

MG ZS tops the rankings as the hottest used car in March 

Recent figures from Autotrader, the UK’s largest automotive marketplace, shows the used car market has remained resilient as the industry moves into spring, with vehicles selling in an average of 25 days so far this month – in line with the same period last year.  Read more

EV home charging costs rise and satisfaction falls, JD Power finds 

Home charging remains the cornerstone of the electric vehicle ownership experience, yet many owners receive limited education on how to optimize it and few are taking steps to lower their costs. Read more

Volvo turns the EX30 into a VAN with the new Volvo EX30 Cargo 

Electric van sales are lagging far behind the (very optimistic) levels manufacturers expected, with EV vans of all sizes accounting for just 14% of the market in 2025. But what we are starting to see is car makers turning their electric cars into small vans to try to encourage buyers with the added refinement that brings. Read more

Autoglass highlights strength of supply continuity 

As global shipping routes shift due to ongoing geopolitical developments, maintaining supply continuity is critical for customers. At Autoglass, our diversified sourcing strategy, strong stock position and global scale give us confidence in continued supply stability. Read more

Fixico sets new standard for vehicle repair and maintenance with All-in-One Platform 

Fixico, Europe’s leading digital repair management platform, today announced the launch of Fixico One, a platform designed to orchestrate all types of vehicle repairs and maintenance through a single AI-powered system. Read more

Autobrains introduces agentic AI: “Autonomy will not scale by adding hardware” 

As advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and automated driving (AD) systems advance, they grow heavier and more expensive to scale – largely due to monolithic end-to-end architectures that rely on ever-larger models and expanding data requirements. In response, Autobrains has introduced agentic AI to power both ADAS and AD, enabled by its latest driving intelligence architecture. Read more

What will anchor the world of work in the age of AI? 

As organisations struggle to scale AI beyond experimentation, a shift toward intelligent orchestration and unified platforms is needed to turn technological promise into end-to-end performance. Read more

Society should respect plumbing and electrician careers as artificial intelligence (AI) replaces some office jobs, the boss of US financial giant BlackRock has told the BBC. Read more