Daily Motor News – Thursday 29 May 2025 

DWF and Verisk announce strategic collaboration 

DWF, a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services, and Verisk, a leading global data analytics and technology provider, have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at delivering enhanced service offerings and targeted solutions for their shared clients in the insurance industry. Read more

Avoiding the Potholes – Profitability in the UK Motor Market 

The UK motor insurance market is projected to have a combined ratio of 93% in 2025 and 96% in 2026, indicating strong but slightly reduced profitability compared to 2024. Market profit is expected to decline to £1.2 billion in 2025 and further in 2026. Read more

The True Cost of Paying Monthly for Insurance in 2025 

In a world where over 40% of insurance customers now pay monthly, premium finance has emerged from the shadows to become one of the defining issues of fairness, competitiveness, and compliance in the insurance industry. For insurers, it is no longer a back-office function—it’s where revenue meets regulation and reputation. Read more

Millions of motorists urged to use claims loophole for vehicle damage caused by poor UK roads 

Millions of drivers have been urged to claim compensation for vehicle damage caused by poor UK road conditions through not-well-known measures, which could save them thousands in repair costs. Read More

Natural Disaster Insurance Mandatory for Cars, Businesses as of June 1st 

Greece: Vehicle owners in Greece will be obligated to insure their automobiles against natural disasters like forest fires, earthquakes, and floods as of June 1. In addition, entrepreneurs will also be compelled to insure their businesses under the legislation. Read more

Itochu takes US insurance leap via alliance with Churchill and Neo Group 

US: Japanese trading company Itochu Corp. is entering the US retail insurance distribution market through a new capital alliance with Florida-based Churchill Innovative Holdings LLC, the parent of the Neo Group.  Read more

124,000 premature deaths in EU and UK so far linked to illegally high Dieselgate emissions, new report reveals 

Almost 10 years after the original Dieselgate scandal, a new report paints the most comprehensive picture yet of the alarming health and economic impacts of illegally high emissions likely linked to the use of prohibited defeat devices. Read more

UK car and commercial vehicle output falls in April 

UK car and commercial vehicle production fell by -15.8% to 59,203 units in April, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Vehicle output fell to the lowest level for the month since 1952, excluding 2020 when the first Covid lockdown effectively saw manufacturing cease.  The result caps off the sector’s lowest start to the year since 2009. Read more

Roundtable discusses electric van transition 

The factors holding back adoption of electric vans and how the UK Government can support the transition were discussed at an industry roundtable attended by Future of Roads Minister, Lilian Greenwood. Read more

Europe and US ‘risk falling behind in race for future EV battery technologies’ 

Europe and the United States risk losing the race for leadership in future battery technologies, according to a new international study, with Asian countries taking the lead in innovation. Read more

NIO Vehicles to Receive Connected Parking Services from Parkopedia 

Parkopedia and NIO are working together to provide on-street parking functionality to all of the brand’s European models. This partnership sees extensive, high-quality Parkopedia data provided to NIO drivers, enabling them to easily locate on-street parking and decide where to park.  Read more

Death knell for a century-old driving skill: The rapidly dying art electric cars will kill off entirely 

A driving skill the majority of motorists perfected when taking their driving test is rapidly becoming a dying art – and one that will disappear entirely when electric cars become mainstream. Read more

Major apprenticeship reforms from August 2025 

From 1 August 2025, significant reforms to apprenticeship rules will be introduced across England, impacting how programmes are structured, funded and delivered.  

Announced by the Department for Education – and summarised by Apprenticeship Central – the changes aim to improve accessibility, streamline training, and ensure apprenticeships are better aligned with employer needs. Read more

LKQ Publishes 2024 Global Sustainability Report 

LKQ Corporation, a global leading provider of alternative and specialty parts to repair and accessorize automobiles and other vehicles, today announced the release of its 2024 Sustainability Report. The report showcases LKQ’s role in driving success as a best-in-class operator for our investors and key stakeholders, while maintaining a critical role in facilitating the growth of the global circular economy. Read more

How 4D printing is redefining manufacturing 

4D printing is often described as the next step in the evolution of additive manufacturing. Unlike traditional 3D printing, which produces static objects, 4D printing uses programmable, “smart” materials that can change shape or behaviour over time when exposed to specific triggers – such as heat, moisture, light, or magnetic fields. Read more

International Women’s Day: parity or performative? 

Episode 12 of the Auto Trader podcast Women in the driving seat, hosted by Editorial Director, award-winning motoring journalist Erin Baker is released today. The series aims to rip up the rule book on the female-empowerment narrative by sharing personal as well as professional experiences, examining the space where both collide, and the challenges, fears and successes happen.  Read more

Building Trust and Confidence in the Workplace Amid Unpredictability 

When building trust is part of an organization’s culture, employers have a significant competitive advantage. Earned over time, trust is essential across all levels of an organization, helping to align the goals and values that ultimately drive engagement and long-term sustainability. Read more

Euro NCAP has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Data for Road Safety (DFRS) during the 16th ITS European Congress 2025, hosted by the City of Seville and ERTICO-ITS Europe. The MoU formalises collaboration to enhance vehicle safety assessments through the integration of real-time road hazard data. Read more