Daily Motor News – Wednesday 12 August 2026

ILC ARTICLE

12th August 2026

‘E-scooter related injuries are rising. Limb, head and facial injuries were most common, with head injuries being most severe, this has serious life-changing implications for families and significant impact on healthcare resources. There is a need for greater public awareness, clear public health messaging and review of government legislation to prevent further injuries and deaths.’ Emergency Medical Journal. Read more

90 vehicles including supercars worth millions seized in crackdown on antisocial driving

Officers from the Met, supported by MIB, seized a total of 90 vehicles worth more than £8 million between Friday, 7 August and Sunday, 9 August in an operation targeting uninsured drivers, anti-social and dangerous driving across Hyde Park, Kensington and Chelsea. This is the highest number and value of vehicles seized in the operation’s five-year history. Read more

Summer is the overlooked peak for drink-drive collisions, new analysis shows

August recorded the highest average number of drink-drive casualties and collisions of any months between 2014 and 2024 – with summer consistently proving more dangerous than winter, RAC analysis of new government data reveals. Read more

Hundreds of children hurt in ‘serious’ e-scooter accidents

Nearly 500 children in England have been hurt by e-scooters since 2019, a new study suggests. The average age of youngsters injured was 12, with just 1.8% wearing helmets when the incidents happened. Read more

Carpenters Group serious injury team secure life changing brain injury settlement

Carpenters Group Serious Injury team has secured Court approval for a multi-million pound settlement in a profoundly life changing brain injury claim, helping to provide long-term security and support for the client. Read more

Why investing in prevention strengthens the fight against vehicle crime

There is a simple ambition at the heart of vehicle crime prevention: stop the crime from happening in the first place. That sounds obvious. In practice, achieving it is anything but simple. Read more

Used car market returns to growth as EV sales accelerate

The UK’s used car market returned to growth in the second quarter, up 0.7% as 2,009,318 vehicles changed hands, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Read more

Which? slams Toyota and Lexus for battery faults that left people locked in cars and owners out of pocket

Which? data and reports from owners reveal battery faults can cause potentially dangerous consequences for owners of some Toyota and Lexus cars. Read more

EVs are about to become more expensive

Consumers could see an end to “heavy” discounts on electric vehicles (EVs) as ministers look to water down net-zero targets, according to car industry experts. Read more

Copart: Why supply chain transparency matters in the journey to Net Zero

When we talk about reducing emissions, it’s easy to focus on what happens within our own operations. But other huge opportunities for change sit within our external supply chain. Read more

Leading with people: how S&G Response’s team leaders are developing the next generation of talent

To find out what leadership really looks like at S&G Response, Team Leaders Rachel Hardy and Maddy Spencer talk about their experiences, the lessons they’ve learned, and what motivates them to help others succeed. Read more

Charity provides free coaching for young drivers and riders

Young drivers and motorcycle riders have benefited from fully funded driving and riding training thanks to funds raised by IAM RoadSmart members and supporters. Read more

What part of the UK has the longest driving test backlog?

In recent years, there have been many reports of backlogs of learner drivers struggling to book a driving test – and now new data has revealed which parts of the UK have the longest waiting time to take a test. Read more

TyreSafe partners with DVSA Earned Recognition scheme to demonstrate commitment to best practice

TyreSafe is delighted to be working with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s (DVSA) Earned Recognition scheme, reinforcing its commitment to the highest standards of compliance, governance and vehicle safety. Read more

London’s Cycleway network has reached a major new milestone, growing to 450km following the completion of new and extended routes across the capital – longer than the entire Tube network and further than the distance from London to Paris. Read more

Insurance DataLab has announced a new partnership with Premium Credit, providing the business with access to trusted market intelligence and performance data to support informed decision-making across its operations. Read more