Daily Motor News – Wednesday 10 December 2025 

“We’ve focused on driving down the cost of claims – rooting out inefficiencies, increasing safety, and reducing opportunities for fraud and theft – to stabilise and ultimately reduce the premiums that motorists pay.” Ministerial foreword – Motor Insurance Taskforce: Final Report and Actions. Read more

Motor insurance pricing and local area ethnicity 

Findings from the FCA’s analysis of the links between the price of motor insurance and local area ethnicity in England and Wales. Read more

Aioi R&D LAB – Oxford has acquired Mind Foundry’s AI consulting division to accelerate AI-driven innovation in insurance. 

Global insurer Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance announces that Aioi R&D Lab-Oxford, its advanced research and development hub, has reached an agreement to acquire the AI consulting division from its R&D Lab co-founding partner, Mind Foundry Limited. Read more

Verisk & KYND expand collaboration to strengthen cyber resilience for insurers 

Verisk, a leading strategic data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry, announced today an expansion of its strategic collaboration with KYND to bring enriched cyber risk intelligence to the insurance market. Read more

Thatcham Research and BYD join forces to make EV ownership more sustainable 

Thatcham Research has announced a landmark 12-month agreement with BYD, the world’s largest new energy vehicle manufacturer, aimed at helping its expanding UK model range meet the highest standards for damageability and repair. The collaboration will focus on repair-friendly design, supporting affordable insurance and reduced total cost of ownership. Read more

Mercedes star shines bright as Euro NCAP’s final results deliver safer options for every buyer 

Euro NCAP’s independent assessment of the new CLA shows an outstanding safety performance with a five-star result and demonstrates Mercedes’ long-standing commitment to developing safer cars. It scores highly across all four categories that contribute to Euro NCAP’s overall star rating. Read more

EV charging statistics 2025 

The UK’s electric vehicle (EV) public charging infrastructure is continually growing and changing shape to meet the needs of EV drivers. Read more

#ACEATRUCKTALKS – Mastering the transition to zero-emission vehicles in commercial road transport  

In the final 2025 edition of #ACEATruckTalks, voices from the heavy-duty vehicle (HDV) industry, finance and policy analysts came together to discuss the key challenges for the transition to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). With ambitious CO2 targets approaching, HDV manufacturers find themselves at a critical moment, navigating significant regulatory pressure while facing market conditions that are still far from supporting a fast transition. Read more

The sums don’t add up on apprenticeships for SMEs 

New analysis from the voice of the automotive sector shows training savings for SMEs are wiped out by the rise in the minimum wage and NI contributions. Read more

CII Statement on FCA’s CPD consultation decisions 

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced within its Policy Statement on Simplifying the Insurance Rules (PS25/21), issued today, that it will be removing its mandatory 15-hour Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirement so that firms can have greater flexibility for deciding how to ensure appropriate competency and capability. Read more

EV fire training academy launches in Hampshire 

A new training academy has been launched in Hampshire to equip UK Fire & Rescue Services with the skills needed to tackle the growing risks associated with electric vehicle (EV) fires. Read more