Daily Motor News – Tuesday 09 December 2025 

“This case serves a stark reminder of the dangers of not only embellishing a genuine claim, but also of signing statements of truth without proper consideration of the content of the document. In this case the Claimant was given ample opportunity to address the issues that have been raised and chose not to until the day of Trial.” Head of Defence, Kevin Perkins. Read more

FCA simplifies insurance rules and plans further reviews of requirements 

The FCA has confirmed changes to simplify its rules and lower costs for insurers, while maintaining appropriate levels of protection for smaller commercial customers. Read more

Storm Bram: Amber warning in place as wind and rain hit UK 

Severe weather alerts including two amber warnings are in place as the winds of Storm Bram continue to strengthen. Gusts of up to 90mph (144km/h) are likely across north-west Scotland but strong winds will be felt widely into Wednesday. Read more

The UK’s biggest drink driving hotspots – where does your region rank? 

New research has revealed that North East England could be the UK’s biggest hotspot for drink driving, indicating that the region’s motorists are at the highest risk of encountering reckless road users. Read more

DAC Beachcroft: Claims Inflation  Motor 

Motor Claims inflation has been a significant feature in motor claims for several years now, and it appears that it is an issue that will remain high on the agenda for some time to come. In the period 2019 to 2023, claims inflation was tracking at 34% as against CPI of 21% for the same period. Read more

Consumers welcome pre-filled car values, but trust is conditional 

New research from Consumer Intelligence reveals a strong consumer preference for pre-populated vehicle valuations in the UK insurance market, yet this convenience creates significant challenges for pricing accuracy and risk management.  Read more

Carpenters Group Defence Team Secures Win After Facebook Faux Pas 

Chris Dibb of Carpenters Group Defence Team has secured another finding of Fundamental Dishonesty, this time against a biker who told a medical expert that he couldn’t face the thought of riding a motorbike following an accident, despite racking up thousands of pounds in credit hire charges and advertising the purchase of a new Ducati on Facebook. Read more

DAC Beachcroft: Claims Inflation Casualty  

Casualty claims have experienced an above-average inflationary increase for a number of reasons. Higher value injury claims are made more expensive by rising care costs, prosthetics and other medical aids, and more injury claims are moving to a higher track, e.g., from the Fast Track to the Intermediate Track. Read more

I lost £13k after my second-hand EV turned out to be a clone car 

A man who unknowingly bought a stolen car for £13,000, after fraudsters allegedly used a sophisticated type of identity theft to “clone” it, is urging others to be vigilant. Read more

JLR drone dramatically cuts equipment check time 

A pilot project using a drone to check equipment and machinery at Jaguar Land Rover’s Wolverhampton’s site has cut inspection times by 95%, the firm said. It cut a four-hour process at its Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre (EPMC) site to just 10 minutes, the manufacturer said. Read more

The warranty wake-up call: What dealers can learn from live claims 

The UK used car market is undergoing rapid change. Longer ownership cycles, rising parts and labour costs, ageing vehicles, and increasingly complex technology are reshaping customer expectations in ways few anticipated even a few years ago. Read more

Enterprise Mobility announces acquisition expanding mobility portfolio 

US: Enterprise Mobility announced it has completed the acquisition of Hogan, one of the most trusted providers of commercial transportation services in the United States. The combination brings together the complementary strengths of two St. Louis-founded, family-owned and privately held companies with a legacy of exceptional customer service and dedication to team members. Read more

Belron transitions to 100% EV company car fleet 

Belron UK’s company car fleet has officially transitioned to 100% electric vehicles, marking a significant milestone in our sustainability journey. In November, we replaced our final hybrid with an electric model, making Autoglass the first Belron business to eliminate tailpipe emissions from its company car fleet. Read more

EV insurance costs expected to fall as spare parts become more accessible 

UAE: The Emirates Insurance Federation (EIF) has said that insurance premiums for electric vehicles in the UAE are expected to decline to more affordable levels, as more EV brands now have authorised dealers in the local market. Read more