Daily Motor News – Tuesday 05 May 2026 

Matthew Ringelheim, EY UK and Ireland AI Leader, said: “This is a critical moment for organisations. As AI systems become more autonomous, trust must be embedded through strong data foundations, clear accountability and visible human oversight. Organisations that can clearly demonstrate how autonomy is governed, and how people retain meaningful control, will be best positioned to scale AI responsibly and unlock long‑term value.” Read more

Turning Mobility Data into Insurance Value and New Ecosystems 

Software‑Defined Vehicles (SDV), AI and digital twins are reshaping how value is created in both mobility and insurance. Vehicles are no longer just assets that depreciate once they leave the showroom; they are evolving continuously updating, data‑rich platforms that can power new services, risk models and ecosystem collaborations across industries. Read more

UK insurers test streamlined process for vehicle-into-property claims 

A new industry-led pilot has been launched in the UK targeting one of the more frictional areas of insurer-to-insurer recovery - vehicle strike claims where a motor vehicle hits a building.  Read more

Beyond the Buzz: AI, Autonomous Mobility, and the Future of Captive Insurance 

Recorded live at the Captive Insurance Companies Association 2026 International Conference, this episode of The Edge of Risk Podcast by IRMI explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is moving beyond industry hype and into practical application within captive insurance programs. Joel Appelbaum is joined by Steven Bauman of AXA XL to examine where AI is already delivering measurable value. Read more

Car Dealer Exclusive: Police investigating huge £10m ‘Ghost Car’ finance fraud after car dealers ‘go rogue’ 

The Met Police has confirmed it is investigating a huge motor trade fraud that has seen ‘ghost cars’ and rogue dealers con firms out of millions of pounds. The scam is reported to have cost the car finance industry more than £10m after criminals managed to submit fake finance proposals via a network of car dealers. Read more

AON: Q1 2026: Global Insurance Market Overview 

Buyer friendly conditions continued into Q1 2026, underpinned by strong insurer performance and capacity availability, while rising geopolitical risks and other structural pressures introduced greater complexity beneath the surface. Read more

Minister Canney publishes first National Safety Camera Strategy 

Minister of State with responsibility for Road Safety, Seán Canney, has published Ireland’s first National Safety Camera Strategy. This provides the framework for increased deployment of cameras across the road network in urban and rural locations, and set out a new approach to the operation of safety cameras in Ireland. Read more

Commercial Motor Claims: Client Direct Reporting now live 

Driven by our commitment to swift claims resolutions, good customer outcomes, and your direct feedback, this development means you can now offer your Commercial Motor clients – and any appointed Accident Management Companies – the option of reporting claims directly to Aviva through a digital notification form. Read more

Our new solutions for Motor Fleet Risk Management 

To better support our motor fleet customers to thrive, we’re making some exciting enhancements to our risk management proposition that will be effective from 1 May 2026. Read more

Two millionth electric car registered as market rebounds strongly from tax changes 

The UK new car market grew by 24.0% to reach 149,247 registrations last month, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The increase reflects a rebound from an unusually weak April last year, when buyers pulled purchases forward to March to beat incoming vehicle tax increases, including the application of VED and the Expensive Car Supplement (ECS) on battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Read more

The energy crisis offers Europe two levers to accelerate transition to zero-emission road transport 

The current instability in the Middle East and the volatility in global energy markets strengthen the case for accelerating the move away from fossil fuels in road transport. It also reinforces the need for a technology neutral policy framework that makes zero emission road transport the most attractive and economically viable option for consumers and businesses. Read more

Humanetics launches testing platform to improve efficiency and support NCAP 2026 requirements 

As ADAS validation becomes more complex and resource intensive, Humanetics has launched UFOnext, a next-generation advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) testing platform designed to meet the growing demands of testing protocols while maximising efficiency on the proving ground. Read more

Super Cruise use hits one billion miles across GM vehicles 

As of this week (April 27, 2026), customers of General Motors have collectively driven about one billion miles using the Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance system. This total distance is roughly equivalent to nearly 2,100 round trips between Earth and the Moon. Read more

California to begin ticketing driverless cars that violate traffic laws 

US: Driverless cars are becoming more common in some California cities, but when the autonomous vehicles violate traffic laws, police haven’t been able to ticket them – until now. The state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has announced new regulations on autonomous vehicles (AVs), including a process for police to issue a “notice of AV noncompliance” directly to the car’s manufacturer. Read more

Drivers say ‘road ahead closed’ signs are ‘uninformative’ and need to be improve 

More than half of drivers (57%) believe red ‘road ahead closed’ signs are ‘uninformative’ when trying to understand the details of road closures they’re approaching, a new RAC poll has found. Read more

Skills training grants for staff increased to 80% 

Businesses can now apply for up to 80% of training costs from the government’s Better Business Skills Grant. Last year 54 businesses were given grants worth £311,210 to boost their employees’ skills. Read more

The return of the mega deal: What the M&A renaissance means for strategic growth 

The merger and acquisition landscape has entered a transformative new chapter. After years of cautious deals based on economic uncertainty and political turmoil, we’re seeing a big change in how corporate leaders approach growth. The data tells a compelling story, but the strategic implications run even deeper. Read more

Louise Mills has been appointed as Head of Personal Lines Customer Motor Claims at Aviva. 

TyreSafe has announced a new partnership with the Road Haulage Association (RHA), marking a significant step forward in improving tyre safety standards across the UK’s commercial vehicle sector. Read more

Matthew Poole has started a new role as Senior Client Account Manager at Steer Automotive Group.