Drink-drive fatalities up 14% in a decade
The number of drink-drive fatalities fell to a three-year low in 2024 according to new government figures, but was still 14% higher than a decade ago. The Department for Transport […]
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Dark sunglasses could contravene Highway Code
Drivers wearing dark sunglasses could be breaking the law and risk fines and penalty points. The RAC has said that sunglasses rated at the highest level on the Visible Light […]
Fuel prices tipped to reach new high
Fuel prices are expected to rise to their highest point since the start of the Iran war. Oil prices rose to a two-month high over the weekend, with petrol and […]
Big Motoring World reports record used car sales
Used car sales rose 21% at Big Motoring World in the first half of the year. This comes after it set a new quarterly record from January to March of […]
Fuel prices set to rise sharply, warns RAC
Fuel prices are rising sharply again after Iran peace talks collapsed, with the RAC warning of further significant increases to come. Latest RAC Fuel Watch data has reported that average […]
Electric Car Grant supports 140,000 new sales
The Electric Car Grant scheme has supported more than 140,000 vehicles sales in the year since it was launched, according to the Department for Transport. The grant offers up to […]
Summer getaway set for busy start, warns RAC
The summer getaway will get off to a busy start this weekend with 14 million drivers set to take to the roads. According to data released by the RAC, this […]
Research reveals drivers clocking twice the speed limit
New analysis has revealed that 70% of police forces caught drivers travelling more than twice the speed limit in 30mph zones last year. A Freedom of Information request by the […]
Motoring offences hit 10-year high
New government figures have revealed that prosecutions for motoring offences reached a 10-year high in 2025. It found there were more than 812,000 prosecutions last year, which is five per […]
More than 10,000 unroadworthy vehicles detected in 2025
New data from the RAC has revealed that more than 10,000 drivers were penalised for driving unroadworthy vehicles last year. Its Freedom of Information request to the Driver and Vehicle […]
Fleets urged to cut fuel costs with telematics
Fleets could cut fuel costs by as much as 15% by using telematics to improve driver behaviour. Common driving habits such as idling, harsh accelerating and sudden braking can drastically […]
Breakdowns spike by a fifth as UK melts
The RAC has reported that breakdowns rose by a fifth on Wednesday as the heatwave continues to grip the UK. Tyre blowouts were the most common issue, with flat batteries […]