Daily Motor News – Tuesday 28 January 2025

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28th January 2025

Jon Radford, Head of Intelligence, Investigations & Data Services at the IFB, said: “Paid ad spoofing is a malicious and calculated practice which can have a devastating impact on victims. Unscrupulous firms will deliberately pay for search engine ad results that misrepresent genuine insurers. Having just experienced a road traffic collision, their victims are often in a shaken state, and when they call who they think is their insurer for support they end up trapping themselves in legal agreements that may cost them everything.” Full story

Public warned misleading claims adverts could cost them thousands

The public must be vigilant when searching for their insurer online, warns the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB), as it’s revealed that victims of paid ad spoofing scams could be facing up to £13,000 in unsolicited fees. Paid ad spoofing scams involve unscrupulous firms paying for search engine ads that mimic those of genuine insurers. Full story

Six in ten don’t fully understand insurance excesses

New research from Go.compare Car Insurance has revealed many drivers are unsure about key motor insurance terms, especially when it comes to insurance excess. The comparison site has revealed that just 39% of respondents fully understand the meaning of ‘Compulsory Excess’ and the same amount (39%) understand ‘Voluntary Excess’ – meaning that six in ten don’t fully understand their car insurance excesses and could face a shock if they need to make a claim. Full story

Cybersecurity Threats to modern cars: How hackers are taking control

As vehicles increasingly integrate advanced technology and internet connectivity, they are becoming more vulnerable to cybersecurity threats. A recent vulnerability in Subaru’s Starlink system highlights the risks consumers face. Using just a license plate and basic details like the owner’s last name or email address, attackers could remotely start or stop the car, lock and unlock its doors, and track the vehicle’s real-time location. Full story

Irish motorists warned licences could be taken off them due to change to motor insurance laws

Irish drivers have been warned that their licences could be revoked under strict new laws set to come into effect later this year. Legislation passed late last year requires all motorists to provide their driver numbers and those of any named drivers on their policy when taking out motor insurance. The new measure, which comes into effect on March 31, means that motorists looking to renew their policies will not be able to do so unless these numbers are provided. Full story

Autoglass slogan among UK’s most memorable

The Autoglass slogan has been named among the UK’s 10 most memorable slogans by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). Autoglass Repair Autoglass Replace came in fifth after research carried out by YouGov on behalf of the ASA. Full story

Electric vehicle sales review Q4-2024

In 2024, global sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) experienced significant growth, increasing by 14% compared to the previous year. This rise was primarily driven by the continued strength and dominance of the Chinese market, which expanded by 20% over the year. Full story

IGA urges independent garage owners to prioritise succession planning

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is urging independent garage owners to prioritise succession planning as a vital component of their business strategy. Recently, the IGA has noticed an increasing number of independent garages that are navigating the prospect of closing, as there is no one lined up to take on the business when the current owner has decided to step away. Full story

UK drivers ‘not ready’ to buy electric cars as Labour faces ‘biggest concern’ over net zero plans

Drivers have warned the UK is not ready for the mass rollout of electric cars with motorists still reluctant to make the switch away from petrol and diesel models. It comes after reports revealed that four in five motorists view the impending 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales as too soon with drivers too hesitant to transition to EVs. Full story

UK car industry braces for impact as global policies shift

The UK automotive industry is undergoing significant transformation, influenced by global policy changes and market dynamics. According to Mike Thompson, motoring expert and Chief Operating Officer at LeasingOptions, the recent inauguration of Donald Trump as US President could have far-reaching implications for the sector. Full story

How Trump’s tariffs will affect prices on new and used cars—and auto repairs, too

A consensus has emerged among analysts who study the industry: Higher tariffs will see the price of the average car would rise by about £2,400. Recent analyses from both Wolfe Research and TD Economics arrived at the same average. However, one part of the automotive industry could benefit from the tariffs — repair shops – as people will keep their old cars longer. Full story

A study on real-world effectiveness of model year 2015–2023 ADAS

Automatic emergency braking (AEB) continues to improve as it cuts rear-end crashes in half. The latest study by the Partnership for Analytics Research in Traffic Safety (PARTS), pairing auto manufacturer equipment with police crash report data covering 98 million vehicles and 21.2 million crashes, is the largest and most comprehensive study of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to date. Full story

Trust in ADAS Reported to Rise as Automated Vehicles Near UK Roads

Confidence in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) is growing among UK motorists, according to a recent survey by Venson Automotive Solutions. With automated vehicles (AVs) potentially set to debut on UK roads next year, more drivers are showing a willingness to adopt ADAS features, particularly those designed to improve safety. Full story

Kent Trading Standards call time on vehicle clocking criminals

Four round trips to the moon – that is the equivalent mileage removed from odometers by a trio sentenced following an extensive vehicle fraud investigation by Kent Trading Standards.

Between February 2016 and November 2018, layers of evidence revealed that more than two million miles had been wound back from 23 high mileage vehicles bought at auction then sold online across the country, purposely deceiving the unsuspecting 22 buyers. Full story

2025 predictions: Auto lines turn the corner for good

As insurers continue to publish their financial performance for Q3 2024, a collective sigh of relief may be heard across the industry. The P&C industry is gradually rebounding from consecutive years of huge underwriting losses and auto lines are showing the most improvement in 2024 – gradually, emerging out of some horrendous couple of years. Full story

Allianz’s Efforts to Integrate Reused Car Parts

Allianz Versicherungs-AG is actively incorporating reused car parts into vehicle repair processes, championing sustainability in the automotive and insurance sectors. By leveraging innovative strategies and partnerships, the company aims to reduce CO2 emissions, optimise resource utilization, and maintain mobility standards. Full story

Cary Group sustainability journey

Magda Klein,Cary Group Sustainability Manager, has shared the group’s sustainability journey and highlighted the company’s ambition to reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% and scope 3 emissions by 52% from 2022 to 2030. It also aims to have 70% electric or low-emission vehicles in its fleet and procure 100% renewable electricity by 2030. Cary Group owns National Windscreens in the UK. Full story