Daily Motor News – Wednesday 17 June 2026 

“This collaboration brings us closer to delivering a smarter, safer and more efficient mobility for our customers,” said Ned Curic, Chief Engineering and Technology Officer at Stellantis. “By combining our L4-Ready Platforms, designed from the ground up for safe and efficient driverless operation, with Wayve’s adaptive AI and Uber’s global network, we are accelerating the deployment of autonomous vehicles that meet real customer needs and enable seamless mobility at scale in everyday life.” Read more

New police data-sharing to target organised crime 

Foreign criminals involved in serious and organised crime, including those operating networks moving illegal migrants across continents, will be identified more quickly as UK police gain faster access to European vehicle data. Read more

ClaimsTech finalists all set for The Pitch 

Anticipation is building across the insurance claims sector as ClaimsTech – The Pitch 2026 sets to bring together some of the most innovative technology businesses currently operating in the market. Read more

First-of-its-kind for insurance sector female leadership programme at AND-E delivers measurable impact on confidence, leadership and retention 

Following the completion of the first-of-its-kind 12-month leadership programme – Elevate – for mid-senior women, AND-E (Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Europe) has reported the positive impact it has had on how women in the business lead day-to-day. Read more

AXA XL partners with Samsara to Enhance Fleet Safety in the UK 

AXA XL has announced a strategic partnership with Samsara, the pioneer of the Connected Operations Platform. The collaboration aims to empower UK-based fleet operators with advanced safety, monitoring, and risk management tools, reinforcing AXA XL’s commitment to delivering innovative insurance solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the transportation industry. Read more

AI is splitting insurance into two workforces – and the dividing line runs through the claims depart 

A landmark PwC study of more than a billion advertisements finds AI is not destroying insurance work – it is creating a stark divergence between the roles it elevates and the roles it quietly erodes. Read more

Which? Many car and home insurers still charging over 25% APR to pay monthly 

Around 23m car and home insurance policies are paid for monthly, according to figures from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). In 2024, we started tracking insurers’ interest rates for paying in instalments, and concluded they were unfair to lots of customers. Read more

Stellantis, Wayve, and Uber Partner to Scale Robotaxis Globally 

Stellantis, Wayve, and Uber today announced they have entered a partnership to jointly explore the development and deployment of Level 4 (driverless) robotaxis at a global scale. The collaboration brings together Stellantis’ L4- Ready Platforms, Wayve’s AI driving technology, and Uber’s global marketplace to power a new generation of fully autonomous vehicles. Read more

Ford taps into market for genuine used car parts and launches new online store 

Ford has launched a new online store for genuine used car parts. Called Ford Certified Used Parts, the carmaker says the store brings genuine components ‘into a single, trusted shopping experience, expanding the options available to customers when maintaining and repairing their vehicles’. Read more

Chinese NEV growth accelerates 

Chinese manufacturers continue to strengthen their presence in the UK new energy vehicle (NEV) market, with the number of Chinese-built NEVs on UK roads now exceeding 412,000, according to the latest data from Gecko Risk Insights. Read more

Car buyers still favour dealerships over online sales 

Dealerships remain the preferred place to view, test drive and buy cars, according to new research from Cazoo. The online automotive marketplace found that nearly three-quarters of car buying decision makers prefer to complete the entire purchase journey at a dealership, highlighting the continued importance of showrooms and face-to-face interactions in the buying process. Read more

High fuel prices from Iran conflict steer three-in-10 drivers towards EVs 

Three-in-10 UK drivers (30%) say they are more likely to consider an electric vehicle (EV) next time around as a direct result of the high fuel prices brought about by the Iran conflict, new RAC research shows. Read more

Copart: why carbon literacy matters 

Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing our world today. Understanding what causes it, the impact it has, and the steps we can take to reduce emissions is becoming increasingly important for both individuals and businesses. Read more

Consumer car finance new business volumes grew by 3% in April 2026 

New figures released today by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that consumer car finance new business volumes grew by 3% in April 2026 compared with the same month in 2025. The corresponding value of new business was 9% higher over the same period. In the first four months of 2026, new business volumes grew by 4% compared with the same period in 2025. Read more

Global Directors’ and Officers’ Survey Report 2026 – Geopolitical 

For the first time, geopolitical risk has entered the top seven risks for directors and officers in the Global Directors’ and Officers’ Survey Report 2026. Read more

Cyber insurance delivers meaningful financial protection, with a majority of data breach and first-party losses covered according to Willis’ latest report 

More than 95% of average data breach losses and 90% of average first-party losses are adequately covered by insurance, according to the latest report by Willis, a WTW business (NASDAQ:WTW). Cyber claims in Focus – Getting value from cyber insurance analyses 5,500 cyber claims occurring from January 2013 to January 2026 across 95 countries, and around US$1 billion in insurer payments. Read more

Ben highlights loneliness challenge 

Automotive charity Ben is encouraging people across the sector to come together, support one another and seek help when needed as part of Loneliness Awareness Week (15-21 June 2026). Read more

Aviva has received regulatory approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to provide targeted support to its customers. This marks an important step in Aviva’s ambition to expand access to financial support and close the advice gap for customers. Read more

Inflation remained at 2.8% in the year to May as the pace of food price rises slowed to a 17-month low, according to new figures. Read more 

The Motor Ombudsman, the Ombudsman dedicated to the automotive sector, is pleased to announce that WarrantyWorks has gained accreditation to its Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI)-approved. Read more