Daily Motor News – Wednesday 24 September 2025 

“The UK aftermarket is embracing the future of automotive technology, and investing in the skills and equipment needed to maintain the very latest vehicles to help deliver safe, sustainable mobility for all. With a rapid influx of smarter, zero emission vehicles reaching the road, however, helping businesses invest will be crucial if more drivers are to make the switch while maintaining the UK’s leading road safety record, and creating crucial jobs in every part of the country.” Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive. Read more

Not all fraud is equal: Ageas YouGov research reveals what people really think 

Research from Ageas UK and YouGov shows that the public doesn’t view insurance fraud as a one-size-fits-all issue. Instead, respondents distinguish between types of fraud based on their perception of harm, intent, and scale – revealing a more nuanced perspective of what constitutes wrongdoing. Read more

Leading line-up set for premier motor claims conference  

The motor claims industry’s leading figures will gather in London on Thursday 2 October for ILC’s Exclusive Motor Claims Conference (EMCC) 2025. 

By invitation only, the premier forum in the motor claims calendar will bring together 150 C-suite executives, claims directors and department heads from across ILC’s Corporate and Insurer Partner cohorts to provide the sector’s most trusted data highlights, topical discussions and high level insights. Read more

Direct Commercial unveils next-phase Broker Portal 

Direct Commercial Limited (DCL) has launched the next phase of its Broker Portal, enabling brokers to view the live vehicle schedule for each policy, add or remove vehicles from cover with certificates generated automatically, and access up-to-date client documents – giving brokers faster control, increased efficiency, sharper insight and less admin. Read more

Tempted into trouble: Over two-thirds of UK parents admit they would consider car insurance ‘fronting’ to cut costs… or already have 

Nearly 7 in 10 UK parents of young drivers (69%) admit they have or they would consider putting their child’s car insurance policy in their own name to save money – despite this illegal practice, known as ‘fronting’, being classed as insurance fraud. Read more

Serial ghost broker sentenced after ignoring repeated warnings 

A man has been sentenced for his role as a ghost broker, despite numerous warnings from the City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED). Sheikh Tanvir Uddin, 22, of Kimpton Road, Southwark, was sentenced today to 32 weeks’ imprisonment, suspended for 12 months, after previously being remanded in August. He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge and court costs. Read more

ERS Courier is rolling out on Software Houses – Making it easier than ever to trade with us 

ERS is excited to begin rolling out ERS Courier on Software Houses, starting with platforms including Open GI, Applied, CDL and TGSL. This will give brokers more flexibility, access to instant quotes, and a smoother trading experience. Read more

Insurance Product Development: From Fragmentation to Agentic Growth 

From fragmented workflows to agentic workplaces: discover how carriers can reinvent product development for speed, compliance, and innovation. Read more

Chinese NEV market grows as BYD joins UK’s Top 10 

Chinese manufacturers are continuing to gain traction in the UK electric vehicle (EV) market, with more than 200,000 Chinese New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) now on UK roads. According to Gecko Risk Insights, new registrations for Chinese NEVs are forecast to reach nearly 120,000 by the end of 2025 – representing the strongest year yet for the segment. Read more

Ministers meet JLR bosses and supply chain companies to help secure future of car industry 

Business Secretary Peter Kyle and Industry Minister Chris McDonald met with JLR’s CEO and senior executives during a visit to the company’s Gaydon headquarters. Discussions included talks on the impacts of the cyber incident and how JLR can work towards restarting production.  Read more

5 minutes with… Mark Turnbull, director of OEM and consulting at Cap HPI 

In our latest ‘5 minutes with…’ feature, we caught up with Mark Turnbull, director of OEM and consulting at Cap HPI. With a remit to expand the consulting team’s global footprint, Turnbull is charged with spearheading efforts to support manufacturers negotiating the complexities of electrification and net zero. Read more

Everything you need to know about the electric car grant that’s now 37 models strong 

The government’s new electric car grant could save you up to £3,750 on selected EVs. Whether you want to know which cars are eligible, or you want to see how much you can save, here’s everything you need to know about the new EV scheme.  Read more

Workshops invest in tech and talent to keep Britain’s safer, greener cars on the move 

Four in five (81.2%) automotive aftermarket workshops have invested in training, talent and tooling to carry out servicing and maintenance of the latest vehicle safety and powertrain technology, according to a new survey by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Sustaining such investment will be critical if Britain’s roads are to become ever safer and ever greener. Read more

Europcar launches GTA aligned insurance fleet 

Europcar Mobility Group UK is reinforcing its commitment to the insurance sector by allocating specific GTA rates on a range of vehicles to cover all GTA groups. This new offering helps to provide a more insurer aligned approach to vehicle selection when it comes to accident replacement claims. Read more

Purpose-Driven Companies: A Business Model That Prioritizes Social Impact 

Today, a company’s value is measured not only by what it sells, but by the impact it generates. Increasingly, companies are recognized as key agents in the transformation toward a more just and sustainable future. Read more

The Impact of Company Policies and Cultural Shifts in the Insurance Sector 

Recently featured on Modern Insurance Magazine’s website, Joanne Haslam, Head of Fast Track RTA at Carpenters Group, explores how company policies and cultural shifts are shaping the future of careers in the insurance sector. Read more

TfL continues clampdown on persistent ULEZ penalty charge evaders 

Transport for London (TfL) is continuing to clamp down on drivers who persistently evade Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) issued for Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) contraventions. While only a small minority are liable to pay the charge – with the latest data showing that more than 97% of vehicles seen driving in the ULEZ comply with the emissions standards – TfL is aware of a specific group of drivers who persistently refuse to pay multiple outstanding penalties.  Read more

Mobility in Insurance Conference interest surges 

Data insights, topical discussions, leading names, significant insurer presence and the latest vehicle technology will provide the backbone to ILC’s Mobility in Insurance Conference 2025. Taking place on Thursday 16 October 2025 at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon, the event has more than 110 insurers set to attend, establishing itself as major influence across the motor claims and mobility sector. . As one senior industry figure commented: “there has never been a more important time for this type of event.” Read more