Potholes blamed for breakdown spike
Potholes have been blamed for a 23% rise in breakdowns attended by RAC patrols in the last three months of 2022. It went to an average of 20 breakdowns a […]
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Rapid price rises at rapid charge points
Rising energy costs means it now costs 50% more for drivers to charge their vehicles at public rapid and ultra-rapid charge points than it did last May. According to the […]
Fall in fuel prices not sharp enough
Fuel prices fell 9p a litre in December, but the RAC believes the decreases do not reflect much lower wholesale prices. Its Fuel Watch data found that petrol prices fell […]
Parking fines surge by 50%
Data released by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has revealed a 50% increase in parking tickets issue by private companies, with 30,000 tickets being issued each day. It […]
RAC urges supermarkets to ‘do the right thing’
Data from RAC Fuel Watch has found that supermarkets are currently enjoying margins of about 15p a litre on both petrol and diesel. It says that wholesale prices for petrol […]
Drivers dissuaded from EVs by rising bills
New research has found that although 14% of drivers says their next car will be an electric vehicle, the proportion of those expecting to switch has shrunk in the last […]
Kia extends RAC partnership
Kia UK has extended its long-running roadside assistance partnership with the RAC to the end of 2023. As part of the deal, every new Kia sold will be covered by […]
Fuel prices continue rising
Fuel prices have reached a new record high this week, although there are hopes costs on the forecourt will begin to taper off. RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said: “Just […]
Industry reacts to Highway Code proposals
The automotive industry has received the government’s proposed revisions to the Highway Code to accommodate autonomous driving with tentative enthusiasm. The updates have been announced following a public consultation, and […]
March sees record fuel prices
Pump prices rose more in March than in any previous month on record, according to the RAC Fuel Watch. This is despite the 5p fuel duty cut announced in the […]
RAC partners with Zap-Map
The RAC has joined forces with EV charge point mapping app Zap-Map to help electric vehicle (EV) drivers find charging locations. The app will be distributed to the RAC’s 1,600 patrols […]
RAC secures new VM contract
The RAC has signed a deal to provide roadside assistance to SsangYong Motors UK. The deal, which was won following a competitive tender process, will see the RAC’s patrols supporting […]
