Daily Motor News – Tuesday 14 October 2025 

‘The increasing evolution of vehicles into tech is inevitable and, in many ways, welcome. Advanced safety systems, improved efficiency and better performance are all positive developments. But this evolution cannot come at the cost of consumer choice and competitive markets.’ Read more

Deloitte’s CFO Survey | UK finance leaders report rising cost pressures 

Deloitte’s latest survey of UK Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) – which took place between 17^th and 30^th September – shows that CFO expectations for operating costs have risen to the highest level in more than four years. A net 84% of finance leaders expect operating costs to rise over the next 12 months. Read more

Covéa and The AA: Strengthening a strategic partnership through van insurance 

Covéa and The AA have reinforced their long-standing strategic partnership through the launch of van insurance. This development builds on a relationship that began more than 20 years ago, underscoring the mutual trust and aligned objectives that have defined their partnership over the past two decades. Read more

Navigating fleet risk in Australia: Insurance innovation for a changing landscape 

In Australia’s fast-paced delivery, haulage and transportation sector, operating a fleet of heavy goods vehicles, presents a complex risk environment. For 3PL businesses moving materials across cities or remote regions, each delivery carries more than goods -it carries legal, financial, and reputational risk. Read more

WTW launch of Radar 5 with Gen AI capability marks a major milestone in insurance pricing and underwriting technology 

WTW has  announced the launch of the newest version of Radar, its market-leading end-to-end rating and analytics software. Built specifically for the insurance industry, Radar 5 introduces a suite of advanced capabilities, including cutting-edge Generative AI techniques, to provide unprecedented speed and agility for pricing, portfolio management, claims and underwriting. Read more

China’s giant BYD unleashes 1,243-mile range hybrid EV for new level of efficiency 

China’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer, BYD, has officially unveiled the 2026 Seal 05 DM-i, a new plug-in hybrid that sets a new industry benchmark with an astounding total driving range of 1,243 miles on a single tank of fuel and a full charge. Read more

New Rules Could Force Tesla to Redesign Its Door Handles. That’s Harder Than It Sounds 

Car door handles seem innocuous. Tesla’s electronic, retractable ones—since imitated by plenty of global automakers—have become a symbol of the automaker’s willingness to work from design-first principles, reimagining what the car of the future might look like, electric-style. Read more

Demand incentives matter: Making zero-emission cars affordable across the European Union 

Monetary and fiscal incentives are a cornerstone of Europe’s transition to battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). While the automotive industry has made significant strides by investing heavily and expanding the range of affordable electric models, BEV adoption remains uneven across the EU. Read more

Battery replacements and the battle for aftermarket access 

A new regulatory proposal has emerged in Brussels that perfectly illustrates why constant vigilance is needed to protect fair competition. The issue centres on EV batteries – or REESS (Rechargeable Energy Storage Systems) as they’re known in regulatory circles – and how they’re replaced when they reach the end of their storage life. Read more

Cyber attack contingency plans should be put on paper, firms told 

People should plan for potential cyber-attacks by going back to pen and paper, according to the latest advice. The government has written to chief executives across the country strongly recommending that they should have physical copies of their plans at the ready as a precaution. Read more

Supporting our Customers & Good Causes 

Copart is delighted to be auctioning a Lotus Eletre on behalf of Giveacar, a not-for-profit social enterprise which recycles donated used cars to raise money for a wide range of UK charities. Giveacar, which has a long-standing customer relationship with Copart, provides owners with a simple way to get rid of unwanted vehicles while raising money for good causes. Read more

Europcar delivers greater choice for electric van drivers 

Responding to fleet operator uncertainty around electric van suitability, Europcar Mobility Group UK is expanding its e-van fleet with vehicles in a range of sizes to meet all business needs. Individuals and businesses now have a wider range of van rental options to help them discover the best fit for their needs, through a valuable real-world test drive. Read more

Hannah Pinches has taken on the new role of Director of Motor Claims across both Aviva and Direct Line Group. 

Bdeo has announced a strategic alliance with carvaloo, a leading provider of telematics-based damage detection for fleets, providing an integrated AI-powered solution for automated vehicle damage detection. Read more

ITAS is pleased to announce that it has entered into a new ten-year lease agreement to maintain its operations at its headquarters in Milton Keynes. Read more