Smart motorways ‘a catastrophic waste of time, money and effort’
New analysis by The AA has revealed that many of the UK’s smart motorways have increased congestion and are losing money. Based on data revealed in a National Highways report, […]
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Smart motorway fears growing among drivers
The percentage of drivers nervous to drive on a smart motorway has risen from 23% to 46% in the past year. Smart motorways are motorways without a hard shoulder or […]
Fuel Finder unveiled to provide live petrol prices
The government has introduced a new Fuel Finder scheme to enable drivers to compare the cost of fuel across the country. As part of the Fuel Finder scheme, forecourts are […]
EV Recharge Report reveals dip in charging costs
Off-peak ultra-rapid charging costs fell by about 10% in December, according to the AA’s EV Recharge Report. It found that prices fell about 5p per kWh last month, meaning that […]
A-road surfaces getting worse, reports government
A-road surfaces in England deteriorated from 2024 to 2025, according to new figures released by the Department for Transport. Based on local council data, it has been reported that five […]
Vehicle breakdown analysis debunks electric car myths
New vehicle breakdown analysis by The AA has found that electric cars are fixed on the roadside more often than petrol and diesel models. This backs up data from the […]
Councils assessed on effectiveness of pothole repairs
The government has introduced a new traffic light system that assesses local authorities on pothole repairs. The new red, amber and green ratings have been applied to 154 local highway […]
Road Safety Strategy targets 65% fall in road casualties
The government has unveiled its new Road Safety Strategy intended to cut serious injury and deaths on UK roads by 65% by 2035. The strategy sets an even more stretching […]
Check vehicle tyres after long break, warns AA
The AA has warned drivers to check vehicle tyres before returning to work after the Christmas break. It has revealed that AA patrols attended more than 14,000 tyre-related breakdowns between […]
Electric vehicle uptake hindered by mixed messages
Growing political and policy uncertainty is slowing electric vehicle uptake in the UK, according to the latest AA UK EV Readiness Index. It found that the European Commission’s plans to […]
Rising fuel prices a ‘hidden tax’ on drivers
Fuel prices have hit a seven-month high with The AA describing the rising prices as a ‘hidden tax on drivers’. Its data has revealed that the average price of a […]
Electrification at a crossroads, warns The AA
The AA has accused the government of mixed messages regarding electric vehicles, warning that the road to electrification has ‘hit a crossroads’. Speaking to industry and local authority delegates at […]