Daily Motor News – Tuesday 28 October 2025 

Allianz reports safety gains from automated mobility and urges EU-wide “driving license” for autonomous vehicles 

The promise of autonomous mobility is not just a technological leap – it represents a transformation in safety, comfort, and accessibility that is already underway with Level 3 vehicles on European roads and Level 4 systems operating in real-world test fields. Read more

The Road Ahead: Challenges and Opportunities Reshaping the Motor Industry 

From dealerships to MOT centres, the UK’s motor trade is driving through one of its most transformative periods in decades. Electric vehicles (EVs), digitalisation, and shifting customer expectations are all changing the way we buy, sell, and maintain cars. Read more

Policy decisions have damaged access to justice 

APIL has laid bare the ‘irrefutable prejudice’ against personal injury claimants and ensuing erosion of their right to redress, in evidence to the House of Commons Justice Select Committee’s access to justice inquiry. Read more

MG electrifies the market as JLR dominates new car demand 

The latest data from Autotrader reveals that new car demand has remained resilient following the robust September plate change, with the UK’s largest automotive platform reporting a 6% year-on-year (YoY) increase in new car visits to its platform, in October to date.  Read more

Mercedes-Benz to face another quarter of revenue decline 

Mercedes-Benz Group AG is expected to post a ninth consecutive quarterly revenue decline when it reports third-quarter results on Wednesday, October 29, as trade tensions and intensifying competition from Chinese electric vehicle makers erode demand in key markets. Read more

Volkswagen faces profit slump after Porsche EV rethink 

Volkswagen AG is expected to post a sharp decline in third-quarter 2025 operating profitability when it reports results on Thursday, October 30, as its luxury subsidiary Porsche absorbs the fallout from strategic changes to its electric vehicle roadmap. Read more

Motor Claims Networking Lunch 2026 – final tables remaining 

ILC’s Motor Claims Networking Lunch 2026 is rapidly nearing full capacity, with an increased number of tables secured in record time for what promises to be a standout event in the sector’s calendar. Read more

A measured approach to driver recruitment, hiring, and compliance 

An organization’s drivers often form the backbone of an operation. In addition to transporting goods, they embody an organization’s brand reliability. So, recruiting and hiring drivers must be done with care and precision. Read more

Carpenters: Meet the Team – Sean Harris 

Meet Sean Harris, our Technical Lead for Large Loss, whose 25+ years of legal expertise and passion for mentoring make him a valued source of support and insight across the team. Read more

Thatcham Research has entered into a nationwide agreement with Steer Automotive Group. Through its Escribe solution, Thatcham Research will be supporting Steer’s teams across the UK in delivering precise, consistent, and the highest standard repair methods. 

Kelly Watson has started a new position as Business Relationship Manager at Shorade UK. 

TyreSafe, the UK’s charity dedicated to raising awareness of tyre safety, has announced a new partnership with BikeMarshals, the highly trained volunteer motorcycle marshals supporting safe events across the UK. Read more