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Insurance companies sue Hyundai, Kia over rash of vehicle thefts

Insurance companies sue Hyundai, Kia over rash of vehicle thefts

Over 65 insurers are demanding reimbursement from the carmakers.

By Brian Potter 15 May 2023

Northern Ireland road racing saved as insurance issue resolved

Northern Ireland road racing saved as insurance issue resolved

The Motorcycle Union of Ireland UC secured its events.

By Lewis Duncan 17 March 2023

UK: Paying for insurance up front "could save drivers £65 a year"

UK: Paying for insurance up front "could save drivers £65 a year"

CompareTheMarket.com says prices are rising more rapidly for those who pay monthly.

By James Fossdyke 10 March 2023

00:51 Crashes / Wrecks

Renault Megane driver jailed after crashing car during track day and reporting it stolen

Renault Megane driver jailed after crashing car during track day and reporting it stolen

The insurance company paid him £10,500 but the police eventually found out what really happened.

By Brian Potter 01 March 2023

Range Rovers are painful to insure in London due to high theft risk

Range Rovers are painful to insure in London due to high theft risk

The Range Rover is the second most stolen vehicle in the UK in 2022.

By Jacob Oliva 26 February 2023

Insurance rates threaten to cancel 2023 Northern Irish road races

Insurance rates threaten to cancel 2023 Northern Irish road races

Liability insurance costs more than triple 2022 rates.

By Brian Potter 10 February 2023

One in three UK drivers struggled with the cost of motoring last month

One in three UK drivers struggled with the cost of motoring last month

Price comparison site fears some will go into debt to stay on the road as cost-of-living crisis bites.

By Hyundai 22 November 2022

AXA insurance company issues apology for staged Tesla battery fire

AXA insurance company issues apology for staged Tesla battery fire

The company regrets that its crash tests may have given people a bad impression of EVs, but then adds negative stats in its letter.

By Steven Loveday 04 September 2022

Average cost of UK car insurance tops £700 in second quarter of 2022

Average cost of UK car insurance tops £700 in second quarter of 2022

But drivers can still save an average of more than £100 by switching provider.

By James Fossdyke 02 September 2022

UK insurance prices up slightly amid rising costs for providers

UK insurance prices up slightly amid rising costs for providers

Industry warns increasing cost pressures could cause further rises.

By James Fossdyke 15 August 2022

UK insurance data shows caravan-related accidents peak in August

UK insurance data shows caravan-related accidents peak in August

Figures from Admiral suggest a fifth of all annual caravan accidents take place in August.

By James Fossdyke 28 July 2022

UK car insurance premiums up by £100 for most popular models

UK car insurance premiums up by £100 for most popular models

CompareTheMarket.com says rises are down to increases in the price of used cars and rising parts prices.

By James Fossdyke 12 July 2022

Almost half of Brits would not consider an electric car

Almost half of Brits would not consider an electric car

NFU Mutual study shows charging and range concerns top the reasons for sticking with petrol and diesel.

By James Fossdyke 18 May 2022

UK average annual car running costs hit £1,860

UK average annual car running costs hit £1,860

The price has been driven up by growing insurance and fuel costs.

By James Fossdyke 30 March 2022

UK: Analysis reveals rise in accidents leading to death and serious injury

UK: Analysis reveals rise in accidents leading to death and serious injury

Car insurance firm says drivers should do all they can to prevent errors.

By James Fossdyke 28 March 2022

Young drivers' running costs rise by more than £160 in six months

Young drivers' running costs rise by more than £160 in six months

Price comparison site says insurance and fuel costs are driving the increase.

By James Fossdyke 18 March 2022

UK insurance prices up £76 in first two weeks of February

UK insurance prices up £76 in first two weeks of February

It comes amid new rules designed to make insurance pricing fairer.

By James Fossdyke 03 March 2022

UK: Number of uninsured provisional licence holders rose in 2020

UK: Number of uninsured provisional licence holders rose in 2020

And more than 350 under-16s were caught driving without insurance.

By James Fossdyke 15 February 2022

Car insurance premiums hit a six-year low in 2021

Car insurance premiums hit a six-year low in 2021

But industry body says prices may rise in 2022.

By James Fossdyke 09 February 2022

UK insurance premiums up £64 compared with 2020 after rule change

UK insurance premiums up £64 compared with 2020 after rule change

The average premium stands at £700 in January, according to research from CompareTheMarket.com.

By James Fossdyke 26 January 2022

UK car insurance prices rise by £43 after new rules arrive

UK car insurance prices rise by £43 after new rules arrive

The new rules are supposed to make pricing fairer for customers.

By James Fossdyke 13 January 2022

UK insurance prices hit seven-year low at tail end of 2021

UK insurance prices hit seven-year low at tail end of 2021

Figures show the average annual premium was £640.

By James Fossdyke 06 January 2022

'Fairer' new insurance rules come into force in the UK

'Fairer' new insurance rules come into force in the UK

The FCA says the new rules will save consumers more than £4bn over 10 years.

By James Fossdyke 05 January 2022

UK: New guidance for consumers ahead of insurance pricing changes

UK: New guidance for consumers ahead of insurance pricing changes

The insurance industry is urging drivers to ensure their policy suits their needs.

By James Fossdyke 15 December 2021

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