Diesel prices beginning to tumble
Retailers and supermarkets have cut the price of diesel since the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) expressed concern of weakening competition in the retail fuel market. According to the RAC, […]
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Car thefts near 100,000 in a year
A Freedom of Information request to The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) by Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA) has revealed the total number of vehicle thefts in the UK […]
Insurance payouts slow to snails pace
Analysis by Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA) has found that car theft victims are frequently waiting more than seven days longer for insurance payouts due to the new National Police […]
CMA investigating fuel retail market
A review by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found that fuel retailers raised prices quickly in line with higher wholesale costs but were slow to reduce them again […]
IAA completes Synetiq acquisition
IAA has completed the acquisition of Synetiq for £225m after receiving clearance from the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority. The businesses were previously required to be held separate under an […]
Volvo unveils global electrification strategy
Volvo has announced one of the automotive industry’s most comprehensive electrification strategies in which plug-in hybrids will be introduced across its entire range. It will develop an entirely new range […]
CMA blamed for rising claims inflation
The failure of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to take action over the motor market is partly to blame for rising claims inflation, according to Covéa Insurance chief executive […]
Car hire firms to improve practices
Following an inquiry by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) that looked at insurance complaints, five of the biggest car hire firms in Europe have promised to act on customer complaints. […]
CMA publishes data review findings
The CMA has today published a report into the collection and use of consumer data. The report follows a call for information which was issued in January and draws on […]
CMA publishes final motor insurance order
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published a final order, which sets out how changes resulting from its investigation into private motor insurance will be introduced and monitored. In […]
BIBA welcomes CMA extension
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has welcomed the news that the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has extended the deadline for the implementation of the protected no claims bonus […]
