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Pump prices predicted to rise by up to two pence

The value of the pound is likely to result in higher prices at the pump despite a drop in the world crude price following the referendum result, says the RAC.

27 Jun

Potholes and congestion top business bugbears, says RAC research

Damage to vehicles due to potholes and sitting in congested traffic are the top business bugbears for companies that run fleets, according to new research by RAC Business.

16 Jun

Motorists call for tougher penalties for using mobile phones while driving

Half of motorists believe the current combination of a fine and points for illegally using mobile phones while driving should be more severe, the RAC has found.

14 Jun

Government considers diesel duty hike to tackle air quality

The Government is considering reversing a cut in diesel duty in an effort to address air quality concerns.

9 Jun

Business need for greater awareness of sleep disorders at work

Findings from new research into a severe and potentially devastating sleeping disorder has revealed eight out of 10 businesses, that run vehicle fleets, say they would benefit from greater awareness of the condition.

7 Jun

Small businesses lose £3,500 a year on preventable breakdowns

Small businesses in the UK say they have to deal with vehicles being out of action for almost three working weeks on average each year, due to preventable breakdowns.

26 May

Data suggests further fall in number of dedicated traffic cops

The number of full-time roads policing officers tasked with enforcing motoring laws and keeping local and major highways safe has fallen, research suggests.

24 May

RAC Telematics driver app now in Microsoft App Store

The RAC has launched a new smartphone app to bolster its telematics, which is now available in the Microsoft App Store following its launch for iPhone in April.

16 May

Government £2m fund to promote hydrogen-fuelled fleet vehicles

Public and private sector fleets will be able to get up to 75% off the cost of hydrogen-fuelled vehicles thanks to the launch of a £2 million Government fund.

11 May

Fuel prices up for second month in a row

Motorists have suffered the second consecutive month of price rises at the pumps as a result of a 25% increase in the cost of a barrel of oil

5 May

Illegal handheld mobile phone use at the wheel 'still rife'

Illegal mobile phone use is rife, with 64% of motorists saying that in the last hour they spent driving they saw at least one driver committing the offence.

25 Apr

RAC launches telematics driver app for smartphones

The RAC has launched a smartphone app to bolster its telematics product by bringing driver behaviour data, journey history, vehicle health information together.

14 Apr

RAC warns of busy Easter on UK roads

The RAC is warning anyone planning to getaway this Easter to expect a busy bank holiday weekend, with 16.8m car journeys expected to be made.

22 Mar

Tax burden on fuel is already ‘too great’

Four out of five motorists believe the tax burden on fuel is already too high even before the Chancellor decides whether or not to increase fuel duty.

14 Mar

RAC Patrol Academy rookies mark the start of National Apprenticeship Week

The first apprentices to join the RAC’s new patrol academy met David Meller, joint chair of the Apprenticeship Delivery Board, ahead of the start of National Apprenticeship Week 2016 (March 14-18).

14 Mar

CDL to provide vehicle data services to the RAC

CDL has signed a three-year deal to provide full vehicle provenance and valuation data to the RAC for motor trade, vehicle breakdown, and insurance customers.

8 Mar