Fuel prices fall in the wake of US Iran deal
Fuel prices have fallen following news that the US has agreed a deal with Iran. According to the RAC, the average price of diesel is now 176.77p, having fallen 14.77p […]
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High fuel prices accelerating electric transition
RAC research has revealed that 30% of drivers are more likely to consider an electric car next due to continued high fuel prices. Fuel prices have softened in recent weeks […]
More than 17 million parking fines expected this year
More than 17 million parking fines are expected to be issued this year, according to analysis by the RAC. Private companies have issued over 13 million parking tickets in the […]
RAC warns of scam using its brand
The RAC has warned motorists to be wary of a scam offering 60% discounts on some of its services. It has reported that fraudsters are sending out phishing emails using […]
Pain at the pumps continues for petrol drivers
Drivers of petrol cars endured more pain at the pumps during May but diesel drivers enjoyed some relief with a modest reduction in prices. According to RAC Fuel Watch, the […]
RAC calls for court powers to reduce speeding offences
More than 4,000 drivers with 12 or more penalty points for speeding offences are still driving, according to the RAC. Its Freedom of Information request to the DVLA revealed that […]
Road Fuel Monitoring report reveals lack of competition
Drivers are paying more for fuel than they should in a competitive market, according to the latest CMA Road Fuel Monitoring report. It found that retail margins increased in March […]
RAC to deliver road assistance to Chery drivers
RAC has announced that Chinese vehicle manufacturer Chery has selected it as roadside assistance partner. This follows similar partnerships with Chery’s other two brands, Omoda and Jaecoo. As part of […]
Using phones behind the wheel hits seven-year high
The number of drivers who admit to using their phones behind the wheel has more than doubled since 2021 and is still rising year-on-year. According to data from the RAC, […]
May Bank Holiday car journeys to reach 19 million
Almost 19 million drivers are expected on the roads over the May Bank Holiday weekend, according to the RAC. Friday and Saturday are likely to see the heaviest traffic with […]
Fuel prices hit highest level since Iran war
Fuel prices have climbed to their highest level since the war in Iran started, according to the RAC. It has reported that petrol now costs 158.52p per litre, up from […]
Drug-driving five times more common than drink driving
Drivers caught drug-driving on at least three occasions in the past 11 years is five times the number of those repeatedly caught drink driving. According to RAC analysis of DVLA […]