Research has found that 380 million vehicles worldwide will have some form of autonomy in 14 years time, which will have an impact on the car insurance market. In the 2016 edition of the Usage-Based Insurance (UBI) study, consultancy firm PTOLEMUS made the forecast that 380 million semi, highly or fully autonomous vehicles (AVs) will be [...]

Toyota has suspended all Japanese car production for one week after an explosion at a steel factory lead to a shortage of parts. The car maker will halt domestic production for the week beginning 8 February. Production will restart on 15 February, while international production will not be affected. The decision by the company to suspend production [...]

Nissan has launched a prototype programme as part of its goal to significantly reduce the weight of passenger cars. The Japanese car maker is engaged in a ‘Lightweighting Programme’ in collaboration with other auto manufacturers and research bodies. The programme plans to produce a material structure for the floors of future cars, and is intending to be [...]

The UK out-paces even the USA when it comes to whiplash claims, making Britain the ‘World Capital for Whiplash’. Analysis of a private study, conducted in the United States, and compared with UK data by LV=Motor Insurance’s experts, confirm British drivers are the biggest makers of these claims. Currently, around two-thirds (65%) of injury claims [...]

A number of British automotive firms have declared remaining in the European Union (EU) is important to their businesses. The high-profile referendum on Britain’s membership of the EU is potentially set to take place later in 2016. A series of case studies was published by The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) today from British automotive firms [...]