Daily Motor News – Wednesday 24 June 2026 

“The safety case for ADAS depends on drivers trusting these technologies enough to keep them switched on. We will continue to assess these systems and feed the results into our new Vehicle Risk Rating system for insurers.” Jonathan Hewett, CEO of Thatcham Research. Read more

Veridox wins ClaimsTech – The Pitch 2026 

Veridox has been announced as the winner of this year’s ILC ClaimsTech – The Pitch, following a highly competitive contest that showcased some of the leading developments in insurance claims technology. Read more

The moment of truth: What customers remember most about a claim 

Customers may forget the paperwork, timelines and policy wording involved in a claim, but they rarely forget how they were treated. In claims handling, communication, empathy and trust can be just as important as the outcome itself. Read more

‘Very concerned’: City watchdog scolds motor finance lenders over £9bn redress scheme 

The City watchdog has warned motor finance lenders it is “very concerned” with how prepared the industry is to implement its £9bn redress scheme, City AM can reveal. Read more

Howden’s 2025 sustainability report 

Insurance has a vital role to play in tackling complex environmental and social challenges, from climate risk and extreme weather to growing protection gaps.  Howden’s 2025 sustainability report highlights how it’s helping to tackle climate and nature risks, supporting communities on the frontline of climate change, and building a business its people are all proud to be part of. Read more

MotorEasy teams up with All Broker Services 

Car ownership solutions company, MotorEasy has partnered with leading ancillary insurance provider All Broker Services (ABS) to distribute GAP insurance to ABS’s network of 600 insurance brokers. Read more

Protector Insurance renews strategic partnership with AA Business Services 

Under the agreement, the AA’s accident management division will continue to support Protector’s commercial motor policyholders. Read more

IC60 – The Italian Competition Authority launches market investigation and call for inputs into competition concerns in the motor insurance sector 

Italy: The Italian Competition Authority has launched a market investigation to examine possible competition concerns in the motor insurance sector. The investigation will be carried out jointly with the Italian Institute for the Supervision of Insurance (IVASS), responsible for regulating and overseeing the insurance sector, within the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding between the two institutions. Read more

Call for action as speed limit assist tech fails real-world tests 

A major UK safety body is calling for revisions to the way in-vehicle speed limit recognition technology is tested and approved after its own tests revealed serious inaccuracies. Read more

China’s EV maker Nio moves into new R&D centre in Oxfordshire 

Nio, the Chinese electric car group which recently celebrated producing more than one million vehicles, has officially opened its new research and development facility at Witney, Oxfordshire. Read more

Best car manufacturers 2026 

Auto Express has revealed the top 30 vehicle manufacturers as voted for by thousands of UK drivers as part of its 2026 Driver Power survey results. Read more

Kia’s electric van is becoming so popular that supply is now being rationed 

The PV5 is turning out to be a smash hit, so much so that Kia is now being forced to ration supply to overseas markets as it juggles demand. Read more

Partly closes historic Series B raise at $500m valuation and announces immediate US market expansion 

Partly, creators of the Interpreter AI model for the automotive repair supply chain, today announced its DST Global Partners-led $50M Series B raise, as well as the brand’s US market launch – positioning Partly as the leading AI infrastructure company for the automotive repair sector. Read more

AI data readiness: The key to scaling impact 

As companies push their AI pilots to scale, data is emerging as a constraint. Leaders are prioritising data readiness, connecting structured and unstructured data into a governed, reusable foundation. Read more

Counterfeit Airbags Present Growing Risk for Collision Repairers 

US: As vehicle safety systems become increasingly sophisticated, collision repair facilities face a growing threat that extends beyond proper repair procedures and calibration requirements: counterfeit airbags. Read more

ARAG, a leading provider of legal expenses insurance and assistance solutions, has joined the Association of British Insurers (ABI), strengthening the collective voice of the UK’s world-class insurance sector. Read more

Oliver Howes has started a new role as Technical Operations Manager at Wayve.