Daily Motor News – Wednesday 23 July 2025 

Sheena Hague, Director of Road Safety at National Highways, said: “We all want to reach our destination quickly, especially when the excitement of a holiday awaits, but fatigue behind the wheel can be deadly. It’s not just about falling asleep, tiredness slows your reactions, clouds your judgement, and can lead to dangerous mistakes.” Read more

Fairer Finance Responds to FCA’s Retail Insurance Announcements: Comment from Managing Director James Daley 

The FCA has uncovered significant issues in the insurance market, including rising complaints, declining claims satisfaction, and ongoing consumer confusion about policy coverage. Additionally, insurers and intermediaries are making large profits from premium finance, disproportionately impacting financially vulnerable households. Read more

Mobility in Insurance 2025 conference continues to build   

ILC’s inaugural Mobility in Insurance Conference 2025, taking place on Thursday 16 October at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon is continuing to build with new leading names added to both agenda and sponsor line-up.   Read more

Sharp rise in electric vehicle insurance premiums and unsustainable write-offs: FWD 

There has been a sharp rise in electric vehicle (EV) insurance premiums, driven by higher repair costs, labour expenses, and parts shortages — factors that often lead to unsustainable write-offs after minor accidents, according to a recent white paper by FWD Research. Read more

FCA Premium Finance Report Confirms Consumer Intelligence Research, Urges Greater Transparency in Insurance Costs 

Consumer Intelligence today welcomed the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) recently published ‘Premium Finance Market Study Update Paper’ (July 2025). Consumer Intelligence is delighted that the FCA’s findings align so closely with its research and analysis on premium finance, which was initially published in April. The report highlights the increasing regulatory emphasis on fair value in premium finance and validates Consumer Intelligence’s longstanding advocacy for transparent cost metrics. Read more

National Highways urges drivers to plan memory-making breaks as fatigue-related collisions surge over summer 

As fatigue-related deaths and serious injuries on motorways and major A roads increase by 59% during the summer compared to other seasons, National Highways is urging drivers to take a crucial 15-minute break after every two hours of driving.  Read more

Watts flying off the forecourt, as Tesla Model 3 July’s hottest used car  

According to Autotrader, the UK’s largest automotive platform, the Tesla Model 3 (electric, 3-5 years) is currently the UK’s fastest selling used car, taking an average of just 17 days to sell in July to date, almost two weeks faster than the average used car. Highlighting the underlying health of the market, used cars are currently selling in just 29 days, which is a day faster than in July last year, and three days faster than the same period in 2023.  Read more

Toyota is highest ranked automotive manufacturer in UK customer service survey 

Toyota is the highest ranked organisation in the UK automotive sector for customer service and trust, according to the July UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKCSI) – a twice-yearly independent report published by the Institute of Customer Service. Read more

Webinar – Reality check: Is Europe on track to meet its EV goals? 

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, 10 September to discuss the current state of Europe’s transition to zero-emission mobility. The session will feature a review of the latest state of play of the enabling conditions followed by market analysis from S&P Global and ACEA. Read more

Retail market set for six year peak as more brands & more models offer more opportunity 

According to the latest forecast from Autotrader, the automotive retail market is on track to reach a six-year peak in 2025, with an expected 9.75 million new and used car sales combined. It follows a strong first half of the year, which saw consumer car buying demand remain robust despite political and economic turbulence, as reflected in the record 509 million visits to Autotrader.  Read more

Dream jobs at Porsche: the tech innovators 

From electromobility to software innovation to connected vehicles, Porsche is powering the future with ground-breaking technology. But it isn’t just technology that drives Porsche forward. It’s people. From AI to machine learning, Porsche tech innovators are working at the cutting-edge to redefine the cars of tomorrow.  Read more

Strategies for supply chain derisking amid global uncertainty 

New tariff disputes, shifting trade policies, and geopolitical tensions are pressuring supply chain leaders to adapt their network strategies. The stakes are high: nearly two-thirds of supply chain leaders expect geopolitical risks to drive up their total cost to serve in the coming years, according to a Gartner survey. Read more

Announcing the 2025 finalists for the Excellence in Road Safety Awards! 

We’re excited to announce the finalists for our Excellence in Road Safety Awards 2025!  Across Europe, our members have stepped up with inspiring initiatives that advance road safety for everyone – from innovative tech to inclusive education and senior mobility.  Read more

Audatex UK Data Update 23 July 2025 

We are pleased to announce the release of our latest data update, D4.82, which will be available from 23 July 2025. This update includes enhancements to 73 model sheets and the addition of 16 new models to our industry-leading vehicle database. Read more

McKinsey Technology Trends Outlook 2025 

Which frontier technologies matter most for companies in 2025? Our annual tech trends report highlights the latest technology breakthroughs, talent trends, use cases, and their potential impact on companies across sectors. Read more

James Driscoll has started a new role as Senior Claims Manager, Motor BI – MCC at Aviva. 

Charity, Disabled Motor UK has relaunched its flagship campaign ‘Baywatch’. The campaign is calling on all disabled drivers and anyone who travels with a disabled person by car to take part in the Baywatch survey and share their parking experiences. The survey runs until Friday 15 August 2025 and takes less than 5 minutes. Read more

Admiral, has been named the 4th Best Workplace for Women in 2025 by Great Place To Work UK. This latest recognition means that Admiral has featured in the top 10 each year since the list started in 2019. Read more

Allianz Partners, a world leader in insurance and assistance services, announces that Susan Poynor will take over the position of Global Head of Mobility and Ali Bashirinia has recently taken over the position of Global Head of Roadside Assistance.  Read more

Geopolitical and macroeconomic trends and events are now increasingly influencing business and profits, according to new analysis from EY-Parthenon. Read more

Chinese ‘threat actors’ have hacked Microsoft’s SharePoint document software servers and targeted the data of the businesses using it, the firm has said. Read more