Motorists were speeding three times more frequently during lockdown compared to normal, according to AX. The study of telematics data by the vehicle protection and management technology provider suggests motorists were making the most of unusually low traffic levels, giving drivers the opportunity to speed in otherwise normally congested … [Read more...]
Calls mounting for insurers to repay premiums
British motor insurers should repay all or some of their premiums to customers because of a steep drop in car use and claims due to the coronavirus lockdown, according to a group of lawmakers. The lawmakers said car insurers had reported an almost 50% drop in claims during the lockdown and the British government had said driving was down by 75%, with … [Read more...]
Whats App for thieves
Motor thieves are using encrypted WhatsApp groups to plan and execute car thefts as the UK vehicle crime wave continues, according to vehicle protection specialists at AX. Criminals draw up and share ‘shopping lists’ of makes and models so that vehicles can be stolen to order, says the provider of intelligent vehicle protection and management technologies … [Read more...]
