Daily Motor News – Wednesday 22 October 2025 

JLR hack is costliest cyber attack in UK history, say analysts 

The cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) will cost an estimated £1.9bn and be the most economically damaging cyber event in UK history, according to researchers. Experts at the Cyber Monitoring Centre (CMC) have analysed the continuing fallout from the hack, which halted the car giant’s production on 1 September for five weeks and caused widespread delays across JLR’s supply chain. Read more

Future focus at EMCC 2025 

The 2025 edition of ILC’s Exclusive Motor Claims Conference (EMCC) brought together 150 of the motor claims sector’s most senior decision-makers for a high-level exchange of insight, intelligence, and strategy. Read more

Road Safety Statistics for 2024: Progress continues amid persistent challenges 

In 2024, 19,940 people lost their lives in road crashes across the EU, according to latest statistics released by the European Commission today. This represents a 2% decrease compared to 2023 and marks continued, but slow, progress toward the EU’s Vision Zero goal of halving road deaths and serious injuries by 2030 and getting close to eliminating them by 2050. Read more

Accepting lower US vehicle safety standards would put lives at risk 

Global NCAP has joined more than 75 civil society organisations and leading European cities in signing a joint letter urging EU lawmakers to rethink the recently agreed trade deal with the US. Why? Because the deal suggests the EU intends to accept lower US vehicle standards. Read more

Mobility in Transition: Five Trends are Changing the Industry’s Risk Profile 

The mobility industry is undergoing profound transformation. New technologies, business models and market players are changing the rules of the game, often faster than legislation and market structures can keep up. Read more

Post-16 education reforms must not leave automotive skills behind 

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) the automotive professional body that champions people and celebrates sector excellence, welcomes the Government’s publication of the Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper and the launch of the consultation on Level 3 and below qualifications. Read more

Steel and Cars: Twin Pillars of Europe’s Economy Call for a Pragmatic Path to Transformation 

Ahead of the European Council meeting on 23 October, Europe’s steel and automotive industries — two strategic pillars of the EU economy — are issuing a joint call for a realistic and pragmatic pathway to transformation and keeping investments in Europe.  Read more

Multiple Government engagements highlight member priorities 

The used EV market, airport electrification, destination charging and grid capacity were among the topics discussed across a host of recent meetings between the BVRLA and critical government departments. Alongside members and industry stakeholders, the BVRLA has chaired multiple roundtables this week to discuss the challenges being tackled by the sector. Read more

RAVIN and ROLLin’ Launch Strategic Partnership to Fast-Track Claims for Australian Drivers 

Aus: RAVIN AI, a leader in AI-powered vehicle inspections, today announced a strategic technology partnership with ROLLin’, one of Australia’s fastest-growing digital car insurance brands. The partnership will enable ROLLin’ to digitise post-collision vehicle inspections and assessments. Read more