Daily Motor News – Wednesday 7 May 2025 

Andy Hamilton, President and Executive Managing Director, said: “While the current MVBER represented significant progress, we’re already seeing gaps emerge in the framework as vehicle technology rapidly evolves. We continue to see cases where workshops are forced to jump through unnecessary hoops to access basic diagnostic information or are charged excessive fees for data that should be readily available.” Read more

esure launches all-in-one insurance app to help the 70% of us who don’t know our MOT renewal dates 

esure Group, one of the UK’s leading providers of Motor and Home insurance, announces the launch of a new all-in-one insurance app, powered by fintech platform Caura. The most comprehensive app of its kind on the market, it enables customers to manage their insurance policies while also offering enhanced functionality to serve drivers’ everyday needs, all from a single digital platform. Read more

Uxbridge drivers targeted by clip for cash scams 

Drivers in Uxbridge and surrounding areas are being urged to watch out for Clip for Cash scams following a spike in activity – warns the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB). Read more

Drivers urged to add item to footwell of cars ahead of £1,495 charge 

Young drivers in Britain are paying over the odds for car insurance, with new research showing 17-25 year olds can pay up to five times more than experienced motorists. However, experts at Car Finance Claims UK believe simple changes could save new drivers hundreds of pounds annually. Read more

Rejoice! Carmakers Are Embracing Physical Buttons Again 

Automakers that nest key controls deep in touchscreen menus—forcing motorists to drive eyes-down rather than concentrate on the road ahead—may have their non-US safety ratings clipped next year. Read more

LKQ Europe chief calls for aftermarket experiences for critical MVBER review 

LKQ Europe’s President and Executive Managing Director, Andy Hamilton, has called on the automotive aftermarket to provide real-world evidence of market barriers as the European Commission collects comments for its public consultation on Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulations (MVBER). Read more

Watt a load of rubbish: Lack of chargers puts tradespeople off e-vans 

Tradespeople are snubbing electric vans (EVs) amid high prices and fears over a shortage of charging points, according to Auto Trader data. Read more

Direct Commercial Extends ‘Haul In One’ On Acturis With New Truck Product Launch 

Direct Commercial Limited (DCL) has launched a new product, Haul In One Truck IHP, on the Acturis platform as of 7 May 2025, extending the availability of its Haul In One proposition to include larger commercial vehicles. Read more

Copart’s Sandtoft Super Centre now fully operational 

Copart UK has officially announced that their Sandtoft Super Centre in Doncaster, North England, is now fully operational after significant expansion works. This development makes Sandtoft Copart’s largest Super Centre in the UK, solidifying its presence in the region. Read more

The Crucial Role of Identity Management in Combating Vehicle Fraud 

Lorraine Salmond, Head of Identity Strategy, UK & Ireland at LexisNexis Risk Solutions talks about effective identity management and the benefits, not only to risk management, but also customer retention. Read more

FMG and Pendragon Vehicle Management extend incident management partnership 

Pendragon Vehicle Management has signed a contract extension with FMG for the provision of incident management services to its UK fleet. Read more

62 profit warnings issued by UK-listed companies in the first quarter of 2025 

UK-listed companies issued 62 profit warnings during Q1 2025, an 11% year-on-year fall, however the proportion of listed firms to warn in the last 12 months remains high (18%).  Read more

New Generation Broking: Special report on AI & Broking 

This CII New Gen 2024 Broking project explores how insurance brokers can harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) safely, and effectively with clients in mind. It delves into the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI into broking practices, ensuring that brokers, regardless of their experience, can modernise their approach whilst prioritising the security of customer’s information.  Read more

Tia Hildreth has started a new position as Client Development Manager at Kennedys.