Daily Motor News – Tuesday 23 June 2026

ARC360 2026: Complexity is the ‘new normal’

When discussions turn to the future of the automotive sector, much of the focus understandably centres on electrification. Yet according to Matthew Freeman, Managing Consultant at Solera Consulting, the real story is significantly broader. Read more

Keoghs and AXA take stand against fake driving licence fraud with trial win

A seemingly routine claim has become an important fraud victory for Keoghs and AXA Insurance. The win at trial has validated a clear strategy for handling the increasing problem of fake driving licences, while ultimately preventing a payout of nearly £30,000. Read more

PCC calls for stronger action to protect young drivers and save lives

The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Simon Foster, has backed tougher national measures to improve road safety and reduce the number of young people killed or seriously injured on UK roads. Read more

A third of drivers who use smartwatches at the wheel at risk of falling foul of the law

Unclear legislation around the use of smartwatches while driving could mean more than a third of motorists (34%) who admit to using them at the wheel are unwittingly breaking the law, a new RAC study has found. Read more

New car registrations: +4% in May 2026 year-to-date; battery-electric 20% market share

In May 2026 year-to-date (YTD), new EU car registrations increased by 4%, indicating a strong start to the year amid a backdrop of persistent geopolitical headwinds weighing on the outlook. Read more

Drivers urged to check their cars as red weather warning issued

Drivers are being reminded to prepare their vehicles for heatwave conditions in a bid to keep themselves and other road users safe. The Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning for Wednesday 25^th and Thursday 25^th July, with extreme heat and humidity expected to have serious consequences for drivers. Read more

Autonomous vehicle threat to 120,000 London private hire drivers raised as Mayor warns change ‘could be automated’

London’s Mayor has acknowledged the potentially significant impact autonomous passenger vehicles could have on the capital’s 120,000 private hire drivers, warning that the industry cannot ignore technological changes already taking place on city streets. Read more

TMO’s ‘WORN-WARN’ campaign looks the part with 2026 TyreSafe Award win

The Motor Ombudsman is pleased to announce that it has been named the winner of the 2026 TyreSafe Online and Social Media Award in recognition of its ‘WORN-WARN’ campaign – an impactful national awareness drive designed to highlight the risks of motorists buying and fitting second-hand part-worn tyres to their vehicles. Read more

Global Directors’ and Officers’ Survey Report 2026 – DEI

The D&O survey results from 2025 indicated that DEI was one of the top concerns for directors and officers in GB, North America and Africa. We explore why directors and officers believe this to be. Read more

TyreSafe and West Mercia Police Announce New Partnership to Improve Vehicle Safety and Reduce Road Risk

TyreSafe is pleased to announce a new partnership with West Mercia Police, strengthening a shared commitment to improving vehicle safety, reducing road harm and promoting greater awareness of tyre maintenance among road users across the region. Read more