Daily Motor News – Wednesday 6 August 2025 

Vehicle repair is key to managing risk – but it begins with damageability 

In an evolving mobility landscape driven by electrification, sustainability, and innovation, one truth holds firm: the vehicles on our roads must be insurable. In the second article in Thatcham Research’s Vehicle Risk Rating (VRR) feature series, we explore how vehicle repairability is intrinsically linked to damageability – and why this relationship is critical in the push for a more sustainable, efficient, and customer-focused claims ecosystem. Read more

The commissions, the Supreme Court and the FCA: is the motor finance saga over? 

On 1 August 2025, the Supreme Court delivered its hotly awaited decision on whether motor finance lenders are liable to customers for commissions the lenders paid to motor vehicle dealers – Hopcraft and another v Close Brothers Ltd; Johnson v FirstRand Bank Ltd (London Branch) (t/a MotoNovo Finance); Wrench v FirstRand Bank Ltd; (London Branch) (t/a MotoNovo Finance) (Rev1) [2025] UKSC 33. Read more

Insurer momentum continues to build for mobility conference 

More than 70 insurers are now confirmed to attend the Mobility in Insurance Conference 2025, highlighting the event’s growing influence across the motor claims and mobility sector. Taking place on Thursday 16 October 2025 at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon, the conference will unite key stakeholders from insurance, mobility, credit hire, legal, and technology. Read more

Analysis of electric vehicle (EV) accidents 

In response to the pressing need for sustainable transportation, initiatives have been underway globally to promote the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). This movement aims to conserve fossil fuels and facilitate a transition toward a net-zero emissions future and has resulted in remarkable growth of EV usage worldwide. Read more

OCMC/DCP Mediation Reforms: one week on – what more do we know? 

On 28 July the MoJ/HMCTS went live with reforms to the OCMC to bring all claims under a value of £10,000 (excluding motor personal injury claims) within the mandatory mediation framework. One week on from the reforms we share further key takeaways from a MoJ/HMCTS stakeholder call held on 31 July, which provided helpful operational clarifications on the new process. Read more

Drink and drug-driving data raises road safety concerns 

Drink-drive deaths have fallen by 14% year-on-year, with an estimated 260 fatalities on the country’s roads. The new figures, published by the Department for Transport (DfT), also reveal that 1,860 people killed or seriously injured, a decline of 3% from 2022. Read more

UK new car registrations fall, but there is scope for a return to growth 

Maria Bengtsson, EY UK & Ireland Mobility Leader, comments on the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) new car registration figures for July 2025. Read more

Used car market gains momentum in July as consumer confidence & robust demand drive positive outlook  

The UK’s used car market is showing renewed strength and stability as it enters the latter half of 2025, according to the latest Autotrader data. Consumer confidence is robust, cars are selling at near record speed, and prices remain stable across segments, and with positive supply and demand dynamics, the market is well positioned for a successful H2. Read more

Consumer car finance new business volumes grew by 5% in June 2025 

New figures released today by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that consumer car finance new business volumes grew in June 2025 by 5% compared with the same month in 2024. The corresponding value of new business grew by 9% over the same period. In the first half of 2025 (H1), new business volumes were 1% higher than in the same period in 2024. Read more

Meet the woman matching personality to performance in automotive CX 

In the world of automotive customer experience, the human voice still holds unmatched power. At Direct Affinity CX, Operations Director Lottie Roberts has made it her mission to ensure that every voice on the end of the line doesn’t just sound right, but feels right too. Read more

Europe’s largest mobility startup platform reaches 1,300 members 

Startups Growth Lab, powered by EIT Urban Mobility, is an online mobility startup platform built to support mobility founders in finding opportunities and connections efficiently. It has now officially welcomed its 1,300 member, a major milestone for this growing network of mobility entrepreneurs, now the largest community of its kind in Europe. Read more

What drives the choice of car rental provider? 

With the busiest car rental season in full swing, new research from Europcar Mobility Group UK has found that cost and convenience are the driving focus for renters. Read more

July sees fuel prices climb for second month running 

Fuel prices rose for the second straight month, with petrol going up by nearly a penny a litre and diesel by almost 2p, new analysis of RAC Fuel Watch data reveals. Read more

JLR has announced the appointment of Mr P B Balaji as Chief Executive Officer from November 2025. Mr Eddie Grant, a long-standing member of the Chartered Insurance Institute, is representing the insurance sector as part of nine new Disability and Access Ambassadors appointed by the Minister for Social Security and Disability the Rt Hon Sir Stephen Timm MP to help ensure that businesses are doing all they can to support their disabled customers and employees. Read more

Lloyd’s, the world’s leading insurance and reinsurance market for global risk, has today announced that Stephane Flaquet has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Read more

On the first anniversary of announcing Allianz Stadium, Allianz UK is excited to reveal its role as an Official Supporter of the Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025. The tournament’s highly anticipated final will take place at Allianz Stadium on 27 September 2025, promising an unforgettable experience for rugby fans worldwide. Read more