News

Are Self-Driving Cars 100% Safe? UK Motorists Are Asking That Question

We are a few years away from truly self-driving cars, but manufacturers are making them smarter, with features like self-parking, lane change alerts via steering wheel, or hazard detection systems linked to the brakes. But […]

Insurance Regulation

Autonomous Tech: 5StarS Consortium on Driverless Cars Welcomed by Thatcham

A proposed assurance framework launched by 5StarS on connected and autonomous vehicle cybersecurity has been welcomed by Thatcham Research. The consortium, an Innovate UK project which brings together key research bodies (HORIBA MIRA, Ricardo, Roke, […]

Motor Insurance

Brew Time: European Cars Given a US Makeover – Would You Drive One?

Europe and America’s historical ties run deep; with alliances including everything from conflict to trade, music and fashion.  But the Atlantic represents a huge chasm in attitudes when it comes to cars. Basically, Americans like to […]

News

Thatcham Welcomes Moves to Issue New Cars with Cyber Security Ratings

A consultation between 5StarS and the automotive industry on a new vehicle cybersecurity rating scheme has been welcomed by Thatcham Research. The consortium, a UK government funded project, which brings together key research bodies (HORIBA […]

Insurance claims

ABI Warns on Driverless Vehicle Liability – Drivers Shouldn’t Be Blamed

Drivers of fully automated vehicles should not be held liable for accidents involving their cars while the technology is in charge, the insurance industry is warning. The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has submitted its […]

Insurance Brokers

New Survey Finds UK Drivers Under-Insured on Car Lease/Replacement Value

Confusion about insurance is putting drivers at risk of financial shocks if their car is written off after an accident or stolen, new research from award-winning data analytics company Consumer Intelligence shows. Its nationwide study […]

Technology

ERM Telematics Aims for Latin American Market Expansion

International automotive technology provider ERM Advanced Telematics (https://ermtelematics.com/), whose products have been installed in more than 5 million vehicles worldwide, is accelerating its penetration into the Latin American market with its offering for fleet management […]

insurance marketing

CBI Conference Launch for Vodafone & Admiral Telematics Product

At yesterday’s CBI Annual Conference, Vodafone’s Enterprise Director Anne Sheehan outlined how Internet of Things (IoT) technology and a partnership with Admiral Insurance is helping to make driving safer, cheaper and greener. On stage with […]