Pothole-related breakdowns up threefold in February
The RAC attended more than three times as many pothole-related breakdowns in February as the same month last year. Its patrols were called out to 6,290 pothole-related incidents in the […]
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Public charge points overtake petrol pumps in the UK
Analysis by the Department for Transport has concluded that there are now more public charge points than petrol pumps in the UK. This comes as a tax tribunal has ruled […]
Used car dealers move to longer warranties
New research has revealed an emerging trend among used car dealers to offer customers longer warranties. Research carried out by JudgeService on behalf of RAC Dealer Network found that many […]
RAC ranked among UK’s best employers
The RAC has been named as one of the UK’s Best Employers by the Financial Times. The UK’s Best Employers 2026 assessed companies with at least 250 employees across a […]
RAC analysis reveals scale of repeat drink-driving offences
RAC analysis has found that more than 2,500 drivers have been caught drink‑driving on at least three separate occasions in the last 11 years. Its Freedom of Information request revealed […]
Pothole-related breakdowns increase by 15% last year
The RAC has revealed that pothole-related breakdowns rose 15% last year, with average repairs costing £590. Its patrols attended 26,048 pothole-related breakdowns in 2025, which averages 71 every single day. […]
Drivers take a dim view of headlight glare
New research from the RAC has revealed that the problem of headlight glare has got worse in the last 12 months. It found that 63% of drivers admit they are […]
RAC rewarded with sustainability silver from EcoVadis
The RAC has been awarded a Silver rating by EcoVadis for its commitment to sustainability. EcoVadis is the world’s largest provider of business sustainability ratings. It evaluates organisations across environment, […]
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 […]
Petrol prices fall to lowest levels since 2021
Petrol prices have fallen to their lowest level since July 2021, according to the RAC. It has reported that the average price of a litre of petrol is now 131.91p, […]
Vehicle crime statistics laid bare by RAC
More than a quarter of drivers have been victims of vehicle crime in the last year, according to new research from the RAC. It found that 26% of motorists have […]
RAC Connected enhanced with AI-powered safety features
The RAC has added AI-powered safety features to its telematics solution for fleet management, RAC Connected. It has partnered with CalAmp to improve its telematics platform with the option to […]