Daily Motor News – Wednesday 27 August 2025 

Hans De Cuyper, CEO, Ageas: “The acquisition of esure will enable Ageas UK to accelerate the diversification of its distribution, particularly within the significant PCW channel in the UK market, and to expand into new customer demographics. Completion of the transaction is anticipated in the second half of 2025 for which financing has been secured through a combination of newly issued Ageas shares, Tier 2 notes, and senior debt. Read more

Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights Q2 2025 

US: Claims frequency for repairable, collision-damaged battery electric vehicles (BEVs) fell for the first time in the U.S – dropping to 2.92% last quarter, a decrease of 7%. This decline coincided with a 6.3% reduction in new BEV purchases compared to Q2 2024 despite record-breaking sales earlier in the year.  Read more

EMCC set to bring together industry’s top flight 

The UK’s top-flight motor insurance claims suppliers are set to gather alongside the most influential insurer leaders at ILC’s forthcoming Exclusive Motor Claims Conference (EMCC) 2025. Headline Sponsored by Enterprise, and supported by Corporate Partners: Activate Group, Autoglass, CAPS, Carpenters Group, Copart, DAC Beachcroft, e2e Total Loss Management, Entegral, Enterprise, GT Motive, IAA UK, Innovation Group, Kennedys Law, National Accident Repair Group, National Windscreens, Proclaim Care, S&G Response, Solera Audatex, Synetics Solutions, ThingCo, Verisk, and Whichrate, along with Claims Essentials Fraud Partner Robertsons & Co, EMCC takes place on Thursday 2 October at Events @ No 6 in London. Read more

Ageas reports first half-year results 2025 

Hans De Cuyper, CEO, Ageas: “I am pleased to share our outstanding first-half 2025 results, which we achieved thanks to the incredible dedication of the entire Ageas team, our valued partners, and the unwavering trust of our customers and shareholders.” Read more

Consumer Duty has not shortened the small print; financial T&Cs remain as long as classic novels two years on 

Two years since the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Consumer Duty came into force, and Fairer Finance’s latest analysis shows that many financial services firms have barely trimmed the length or complexity of their policy documents. Read more

Nearly 25,000 UK businesses could be at risk of criminal liability under the new crime and transparency act 

RSA Insurance is asking the industry to prepare for the Failure to Prevent Fraud (FTPF) offence, which comes into effect on 1 September 2025. The Failure to Prevent Fraud offence, introduced under the ‘Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023’ (ECCTA) places a legal obligation on organisations to implement robust fraud prevention procedures. If an employee, agent, or supplier commits fraud for the organisation’s benefit, the organisation may face prosecution. Read more

Vehicle Crime Then and Now — What It Means for Policing 

For many people, vehicle crime still conjures images of joyriders and opportunistic thefts from the 1990s. Cars left unlocked on a street, a screwdriver jammed into the ignition, and a joyride that ended with the vehicle abandoned nearby. Those crimes were disruptive, but they were often short-lived and low in sophistication.  Read more

Exclusive: Stellantis shelves Level 3 driver-assistance program as it downscales software ambitions, sources say  

Stellantis has shelved its first Level 3 advanced driver-assistance program because of high costs, technological challenges and concerns about consumer appetite, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters. Read more

WeRide, Bosch Launch New AI Driver Assistance Tech 

Chinese self-driving tech company WeRide has introduced a new Advanced Driver Assistance System developed in partnership with Germany’s Bosch. WeRide AiDrive is described as a “one stage” end-to-end solution and comes just six months after the firms brought their “two-stage” tech into mass production. Read more

The European Union’s Road Safety Vision: Debating Mandatory ADAS for Motorcycles and its Industry Impact 

The European Commission has ignited a significant debate within the global motorcycle industry, as discussions intensify around the potential for mandatory Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) on new motorcycles. This ongoing discourse aligns with the EU’s broader road safety strategy, notably outlined in the General Safety Regulation (EU) 2019/2144.  Read more

Automotive industry urges EU to strengthen green transition strategy 

Europe’s automotive suppliers and manufacturers have issued a joint call for the EU to recalibrate its green transition strategy. Ahead of the Strategic Dialogue meeting with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on 12 September, they warn that without a more holistic policy framework, Europe risks undermining its industrial competitiveness. Read more

Interview with Dr Maria Alonso Lead, Autonomous Systems, World Economic Forum | IAA MOBILITY 

Dr. Maria J. Alonso leads the Autonomous Systems portfolio at the World Economic Forum, spearheading the ongoing work around software-defined vehicles, vehicle autonomy, advanced air mobility, and robotics. In this role, she connects policy, industry, and innovation, and collaborates with C-suite and VP-level executives worldwide to ensure the responsible development and deployment of these technologies. Read more

Recalibration techs can’t keep up, study says 

US: There are more than 300 automakers in the world, and just about every one of them has its own advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) recalibration protocol. Are there enough technicians out there that can even handle 10% of that? That’s the question posed in a recent whitepaper study from the University of North Florida (UNF). Read more

The key to securing motor trade premises 

As car security advances, thieves have shifted their focus from vehicles themselves to the premises where they are stored, increasingly looking for keys, exploiting flaws in new technology and leveraging human error. To combat this, motor trade businesses would be wise to implement comprehensive security measures that address both physical and digital threats. Read more

Carpenters Group Share Alternative Pathways Into Legal Careers 

As thousands of young people across the UK receive their A-Level and GCSE results, many are asking the same question: What next? For generations, a career in law was seen as a linear path: A-Levels, university, postgraduate qualifications, and then years of training. But at Carpenters Group, we’re proving that there are alternative routes that allow talented people to qualify while they work, without the financial and academic barriers of traditional study routes. Read more

Drivers across the UK warned about ‘incredibly convincing’ text scam 

Drivers in the UK are being advised to be vigilant, after a new text scam has emerged. Sent to thousands across the country, the fraudulent message suggests that the driver has not paid a parking fine, and that they could face additional charges if they do not click a link and provide payment. Read more

How CEOs are responding to geopolitical uncertainty 

When the rules of global trade could change any day, how do you make decisions? McKinsey experts report from the business frontlines of geopolitical turmoil. Read more

Four dedicated members of Service Certainty – Richard Eadie, Liam Nye, Connor Nye, and Justina Nye – successfully completed a triathlon on 9 August 2025, raising an impressive £3,026 for the company’s partnered charity, SNAP (Special Needs And Parents). To support the fundraising efforts, visit: Click Here

Consumers are being warned of fraudsters impersonating the FCA, as the regulator revealed it had received almost 5,000 fake FCA scam reports in the first half of 2025. Read more

TyreSafe has unveiled its first-ever equine tyre safety campaign, targeting horse owners, riders, and transporters with a clear message: tyre safety is animal safety. Read more