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Company car drivers 'more likely' to speed than private motorists

The majority (88%) of British company car drivers admit to regularly exceeding the speed limit on motorways, compared to around two-thirds (67%) of private motorists, according to the RAC’s Report on Motoring 2014.

18 Aug

Road safety knowledge gap increases risk of accidents

The majority of drivers lose touch with road law and driving best practices once they have passed their test, research for this year’s RAC Report on Motoring suggests.

15 Aug

RAC calls on political parties to address the ‘big four’

Any political party aspiring to form the next Government needs to address the ‘big four’ motoring concerns that negatively impact individual drivers, businesses and the economy as a whole, says the RAC.

14 Aug

A fifth of motorists don't realise it is illegal to check Facebook and Twitter while driving

There is a frightening level of ignorance about mobile phone law, with 21% not realising it is illegal to check Facebook and Twitter while driving, according to the RAC.

10 Jul

RAC calls on fuel retailers to pass on wholesale diesel savings at pumps

The RAC is calling on fuel retailers to reduce the price of diesel at the pumps as the wholesale cost is now almost the same as petrol, yet average forecourt prices are still 6p a litre more expensive.

5 Jun

In the Spotlight: RAC Business Services

The RAC wants to be famous as a provider of motoring services to fleets, not just for recovering vehicles. Gareth Roberts reports.

Business profiles - supplier 30 May

RAC and Hitachi Capital sign accident management deal

RAC has been awarded a five-year contract for Accident Management services by Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions, adding to breakdown services already taken by the company.

13 May

Half of motorists think van drivers take less care on the road

More than half (54%) of motorists think van drivers take less care on the road but their belief is misguided according to RAC analysis.

9 May

‘Smart’ motorways raise breakdown safety fears

RAC warns that emergency areas are too far apart on all-lane running schemes

8 May

RAC Business Services appoints Andy Caine

Andy Caine has been appointed accident management specialist at RAC Business Services to help lead this growing area of the motoring organisation.

2 Apr

SME managers struggle to juggle other jobs and look after company vehicles

More than a fifth (23%) of Britain’s multi-tasking SME managers in charge of up to 50 vehicles are struggling to cope with the number of other roles they have to perform, according to new research commissioned by RAC Business Services.

21 Mar

RAC comment on the fuel duty freeze

RAC technical director David Bizley has commented on the 2014 Budget.

19 Mar

Ukraine crisis sparks fuel price hike fears

The political unrest created by Russia’s decision to send troops into the Crimea region of Ukraine will lead to petrol and diesel prices rising in the coming weeks, the RAC has warned.

5 Mar

Tired drivers may be responsible for one-in-five accidents

Fleets need to be aware of a potentially fatal sleep disorder that research indicates may be responsible for up to a fifth of all motorway accidents in the UK.

3 Mar

Diesel biofuel content suspected cause of unexpected winter breakdowns

Thousands of diesel car drivers could be faced with a surprise breakdown brought about by an issue with the quality of diesel fuel being sold on forecourts throughout the country, reports the RAC.

13 Dec

Carbase joins RAC Buysure

A south west independent used car dealer has joined the recently launched RAC BuySure used car initiative.

11 Jul

RAC aims to re-establish itself as major fleet player

The Carlyle Group is aiming to get a return on the £1 billion it paid for the RAC by re-establishing it in the fleet sector as a provider of accident management and fuel card services.

22 May