Daily Motor News – Tuesday 01 September 2026 

RAC head of policy Simon Williams said: “Drink-driving remains one of the most preventable causes of death and serious injury on our roads. Alcolocks physically stop someone from driving after drinking, and there is strong public support for repeat or high-risk offenders having to have them fitted to their vehicles before being allowed to drive again.” Read more

German insurer Allianz weighs £5bn takeover of AA roadside rescue giant 

Allianz, the German insurance behemoth, is considering a £5bn takeover swoop for the AA, the breakdown recovery group which ranks among Britain’s biggest membership organisations. Read more

Claims: Human plus AI 

Insurers must rethink workforce planning as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more embedded into the claims process, according to Allianz Insurance’s Charlotte Richardson. Read more

Insurers face a new EV risk map as Ferrari, Bentley go electric 

Ferrari’s first fully electric model and Bentley’s planned entry into the EV market later this year mark a symbolic moment: even the most traditionally combustion-driven names in the industry are shifting toward electrified powertrains, part of a broader transformation already well under way across the European car market. Read more

RAC, police chiefs and road safety charities urge Government to act on drink-driving 

Police and Crime Commissioners, Police Chiefs, the RAC and leading road safety organisations have joined forces to call on the Government to commit to introducing alcohol interlocks for high-risk and repeat drink-driving offenders. Read more

Insurance has a Gen Z phone problem 

A number of City of London law firms have just started putting their newest recruits through mandatory training on something that would once have needed no explanation: how to speak to a client down the phone, and how to hold a conversation face-to-face rather than over email or Teams. Read more

Gallagher Re: Reinsurers deliver 19.9% ROE as industry capital reaches record USD688bn in H1 2026 

Global reinsurers delivered another period of strong profitability and capital growth during the first half of 2026, according to Gallagher Re’s 2026 HY Reinsurance Market Report, despite an increasingly competitive market environment. Read more

TMO marks a decade of the Vehicle Sales Code driving high standards in the automotive sector 

As the new ‘76 registration arrives across the nation’s forecourts, The Motor Ombudsman is marking a decade of its Motor Industry Code of Practice for Vehicle Sales driving high standards in the automotive sector. Read more

Cash-strapped drivers admit to skipping the MOT and not replacing worn out tyres 

One-in-10 drivers (10%) have driven illegally by avoiding the MOT or by failing to replace worn out tyres, according to new data from the RAC. Read more

Endeavour Automotive Ltd and BCA sign exclusive three-year remarketing deal 

Endeavour Automotive Ltd and BCA have announced a three-year exclusive remarketing partnership commencing in September 2026. Read more

NWVA releases new promotional video 

ILC Corporate Partner NWVA has released a new promotional video highlighting its collision recovery and storage management services for insurance companies, motor manufacturers and collision after-care companies. Read more

AkzoNobel and Axalta announce three directors to finalize the combined company Board 

Akzo Nobel N.V and Axalta Coating Systems Ltd have announced that Stephan B. Tanda, Denise C. Johnson and Robert Schuchna have agreed to serve as non-executive Directors of the combined company upon completion of their pending merger of equals. Read more

Consumer car finance new business volumes grew by 7% in June 2026 

New figures released today by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that consumer car finance new business volumes grew by 7% in June 2026 compared with the same month in 2025. Read more

Two illegal tyres could cost new drivers their licence – TyreSafe reissues flagship young driver campaign 

TyreSafe, the UK’s only charity dedicated to raising awareness of tyre safety, is re-releasing its flagship Young Driver Campaign this September, warning that just two illegal tyres could cost new drivers their licence. Read more

QGLaw, part of the QuestGates group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Gary Herring as Partner and Head of Credit Hire.