Daily Motor News – Wednesday 29 October 2025 

Gen Z fuel shift in UK driving habits – younger drivers spend more time behind the wheel, show strongest interest in vehicle tech  

Younger generations are spending more time behind the wheel than they were a year ago and are showing the strongest interest in new vehicle technologies according to Enterprise Mobility’s second annual “On the Move” mobility survey. Read more

Skills Shortage: bridging the talent gap 

In this episode of Insurance Tomorrow, Vanessa welcomes Nicky Johnson, Head of Workforce Change and Productivity at Allianz UK, and Shazia Ejaz, Director of Research at the Recruitment and Employment Confederation to navigate the skills shortage in the UK, what this means for businesses, and the insurance implications.  Read more

Zurich is reimagining the future of insurance with ambitious new AI Lab 

In an industry often defined by tradition, Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) is taking a bold leap forward with the launch of a ground breaking Zurich AI Lab. Spearheaded by Group CEO Mario Greco, it represents an ambitious move that signals a new era in how insurance is delivered and experienced by its customers. Read more

Top tips to help stay safe on the roads this autumn 

New Aviva data reveals that autumn weather – such as wind, rain, fog, and slippery roads – accounted for thousands of motor claims over the last few years. Between 2020-2024, over a quarter (27%) of road collision claims were made in the autumn months. Read more

Financial Ombudsman Service continues to see a fall in cases 

New cases coming to us have dropped by more than a third, as professional representatives bring fewer cases following the introduction of a new charging model. Those cases that are referred are however more likely to be investigated and upheld; suggesting representatives are undertaking better due diligence on referrals to the service. Read more

Brits most concerned in Europe about self-driving vehicles 

New research from Allianz has revealed that people in the UK are the most concerned in Europe about automated vehicles, i.e. self-driving cars. The survey quizzed more than 8,000 people from the UK and six European countries to find out attitudes to automated vehicles. Read more

Uber to Deploy One of the World’s Largest Networks of Autonomous Vehicles, Powered by NVIDIA AI Architecture 

Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) today announced it is working with NVIDIA to accelerate the next generation of robotaxi and autonomous delivery fleets using NVIDIA AI Architecture. Through this partnership, Uber plans to greatly expand its global autonomous fleets. Read more

New car registrations: +0.9% in September 2025 year-to-date; battery-electric 16.1% market share 

By September 2025 year-to-date (YTD), new EU car registrations increased by 0.9% compared to the same period last year, marking the third consecutive month of growth. Read more

Four-in-five drivers concerned about dazzling headlights as darker evenings arrive 

With the clocks having just gone back and the imminent publication of a government-commissioned report into headlight glare, the findings also show the brightness of some headlights is the top reason for feeling nervous when driving in the dark. Read more

Three AI risks your board may be missing and what to do about them 

AI is already embedded in many critical systems, but three hidden risks could undermine your governance and resilience. Are you asking the right AI risk management questions? Read more

FCA welcomes legislation to bring ESG ratings providers into regulation 

We welcome the government’s legislation to bring Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) ratings providers into our remit. This marks a significant milestone in the UK’s commitment to enhancing transparency and trust in this market. Read more

TyreSafe, the UK’s tyre safety charity, has announced two landmark partnerships with the British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (BTMA) and the Imported Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (ITMA) — marking the first time all four major pillars of the UK tyre industry are working together in formal alignment to advance road safety, compliance, and education. Read more