Daily Motor News – Tuesday 18 August 2026 

Drivers can save up to 10 days by notifying DVLA of a medical condition online 

Car and motorcycle licence holders can now notify DVLA of a wider range of medical conditions online, saving up to 10 days for a decision compared with paper applications. Read more

Insurance Golf League heads to The Belfry in support of Rainbow Trust 

ILC is delighted to be supporting the Insurance Golf League (IGL), a new two-day golf event bringing together people from across the insurance and claims sectors while raising money for Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity. Read more

Road traffic victims unaware of compensation rights, report finds 

Many road traffic collision victims are not told about potential compensation and the need to instruct a solicitor to obtain it, a report by the Victims’ Commissioner has revealed. Read more

ALA launches specialist pothole insurance policy 

Yorkshire-based GAP insurance provider ALA Insurance has expanded its product offering with the launch of a specialist Pothole Insurance policy. The policy provides up to £2,000 of cover each year for eligible pothole-related damage, including tyres, alloy wheels, wheel alignment and balancing, suspension, bodywork and paintwork, and headlights. Read more

MGAs support complex fleet risks 

Specialist managing general agents (MGAs) are playing an increasingly important role in helping brokers secure commercial motor capacity for complex fleet risks, according to new research commissioned by Direct Commercial Limited (DCL). Read more

The role of human judgement in modern claims handling 

When someone makes an insurance claim, it rarely comes at a convenient time or in a calm moment. It usually follows an unexpected incident that has disrupted their day, and almost always, their sense of certainty, leaving them trying to process what has happened while also looking for clear guidance on what to do next. Read more

Jensten Group Welcomes Coversure Midlands 

Jensten Group has announced an agreement to acquire Coversure Midlands, further strengthening its regional footprint and UK broking capabilities upon completion. Read more

WTW: GB Trade Credit News – Q3 2026 

Trade credit insurers remain resilient despite Middle East tensions, while Brexit, tariffs, supply chain disruption, metals sector risks and rising insolvencies continue to challenge U.K. businesses. Read more

How did China’s BYD conquer Britain’s car market in just three years? 

BYD only started selling passenger cars in Britain in March 2023 – just three short years later it has now hit 100,000 registrations. Its growth has been nothing short of astonishing, helped in no small part by partnering with Car Dealer Top 100 dealer groups who have helped open 143 sites for the brand across the UK. Read more

Farizon selects Europcar 

Farizon has selected Europcar Mobility Group UK to provide a vehicle replacement service designed to minimise downtime for customers when their electric vans require repair. Read more

Private hire operator licences jump 17% as thousands target England’s expanding PHV market 

Private hire operator licence numbers have risen sharply across England as more businesses seek a position in the expanding PHV market. Read more

Copart: Providing reassurance when it matters most 

For many motorists, having their vehicle collected after an accident can be an unsettling experience – they want reassurance that help is on the way and that their vehicle is in safe hands. When a fully branded Copart transporter arrives, it does more than collect a vehicle. It provides an immediate sense of confidence and peace of mind. Read more

Allianz backs apprentice repair project 

Allianz UK has launched a vehicle repair project designed to support apprentice skills development while demonstrating the use of recycled parts in accident repair. Read more

Bodyshop Spotlight: Activate Accident Repair Warrington  

Activate Group continues its Bodyshop Spotlight series by taking a closer look at one of its flagship repair centres: Activate Accident Repair Warrington. The Warrington bodyshop is the largest repair centre in the business, spanning 24,000sqft, with the capacity to repair up to 18 vehicles per day. Read more

The next phase of AI adoption could change the future of supply chains 

As global supply chains remain exposed to geopolitical and climate uncertainty, retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) businesses face challenges of fluctuating prices and demand. In the United Kingdom, supply chain volatility is adding to uncertainty in raw material and packaging costs to impact CPG companies’ production economics. Read more

Jacob Kenington has been promoted to Business Administration Manager at Enterprise Mobility.