Daily Motor News – Tuesday 25 November 2025 

Andrew Miller, Chief Executive of Motability Operations, said: “The Motability Scheme makes a difference to disabled people’s lives every day and our customers tell us it is a lifeline to freedom and independence. Working with Government and the automotive sector, we want to do even more to support the economy, and our ambitious commitment should put British car manufacturing into top gear.”  Read more

New research shows small businesses failing to educate workers on drink-driving dangers, particularly during festive period 

Some businesses are putting other motorists’ lives at risk on the roads by failing to ensure their drivers are fully aware of the dangers of drink-driving, according to new research. Read more

Designing vehicle risk ratings fit for the future 

Today’s motor vehicles may look very different to those our great-grandparents drove but the underlying technology – a driver-operated internal combustion engine – hadn’t changed in more than 100 years. Now, as the motor industry enters its most transformative era ever, the insurance industry is responding by reviewing how we rate vehicles to ensure we are prepared for the vehicles of the future. Read more

A new era of excellence 

The CII is preparing to launch a bold new chapter in the evolution of corporate Chartered status (CCS) – one that promises to reshape how firms across the insurance and financial planning sectors define and demonstrate excellence. Read more

THINK! launches first drug driving campaign in a decade 

The first drug driving campaign in a decade has been launched by government backed ‘THINK!’ to remind people that one poor decision can have devastating consequences. The campaign aims to stop the rise in cases and prevent more tragedies on our roads. Read more

Premium car brands removed from Motability Scheme 

Premium car brands, including BMW and Mercedes-Benz, have been removed from the Motability Scheme with immediate effect after a commitment to buy British-built vehicles. Read more

New car registrations: +1.4% in October 2025 year-to-date; battery-electric 16.4% market share 

Despite this recent positive momentum, overall volumes remain far below pre-pandemic levels. The battery-electric car market share reached 16.4% YTD, yet it is still below the pace needed at this stage of the transition. Hybrid-electric vehicles lead as the most popular power type choice among buyers, with plug-in hybrids continuing to gain momentum. Read more

Two-thirds of drivers hit with unexpected car repair costs 

Two-thirds (65%) of drivers have had to fork out for unexpected car repair costs in the last year – up from 59% last year, with almost four-in-10 (39%) saying they’d struggle to pay a bill of up to £500, new research from the RAC has revealed. Read more 

Onyx Repair Innovations and BodyNet Join Forces 

Onyx Repair Innovations and BodyNet have announced that they are coming together to form a single business, combining their expertise to deliver a connected suite of repair and estimating systems for bodyshops. Read more

Consumers take a stand to tackle climate change concerns   

Following the conclusion of the COP30 annual climate meeting in Belem, Brazil a Europcar surveyi has found that climate change is the biggest environmental concern for Brits, with many taking positive steps to reduce their own impact. Read more

Metals recycling company files for liquidation 

Recycling company Unimetals, which has dozens of sites across the UK, has filed for liquidation. The company’s head office is in Stratford-upon-Avon, and has sites scattered around the country, including London, Halesowen, Staffordshire, Greater Manchester and Devon. Read more