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Easter bank holiday congestion warning | Long traffic delays predicted

Long delays are being predicted in parts of the south and west of the UK this Easter bank holiday weekend.

New crack down on utility companies causing potholes

The Government has introduced new rules to clamp down on utility companies for leaving potholes behind after carrying out street works.

potholes 3 Apr

Diesel drivers hit by “shocking” pump price disparity

Diesel drivers are paying around 17p per litre more for a litre of fuel than those with petrol vehicles, despite the wholesale cost being the same.

fuel and fuel cards 29 Mar

ULEZ scrappage scheme criticised | Impact of expanded zone revealed

Expanding London’s ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) will have a “massive financial impact” on fleets and motorists, new research from the RAC suggests.

ULEZ 24 Mar

Fuel retailers profit from “inflated” diesel prices

Diesel prices remain unnecessarily high, according to the RAC, as falling wholesale prices fail to be reflected at the pumps.

fuel and fuel cards 20 Mar

Lamps, reflectors and indicators top the league of MOT failures

Non-working headlights, indicators and reflectors accounted for just over a quarter of MOT failures, data from the DVSA suggests.

MoT 13 Mar

Drivers breaking speed limits in increasing numbers

Almost half of drivers have admitted to breaking the speed limit of 60mph on rural roads, new research from the RAC suggests.

safety and risk management 15 Feb

Decouple wholesale gas price from electricity to cut EV charging costs

FairCharge and the RAC are calling on Government to decouple the wholesale price of electricity from gas to reduce the cost of charging electric vehicles.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 9 Feb

Drivers should face tougher seatbelt rules

Drivers should be responsible for ensuring all their passengers wear seatbelts and face larger fines for not buckling up, according to a new study by the RAC.

safety and risk management 31 Jan

RAC pothole related breakdowns rise during 2022

RAC patrols attended nearly a quarter (23%) more breakdowns where potholes were likely to blame in the last three months of 2022.

safety and risk management 16 Jan

Fuel retailers not dropping pump prices fast enough, says RAC

Fuel prices dropped by 9p per litre, on average, in December, but should have fallen further, according to the RAC.

fuel and fuel cards 6 Jan

Christmas traffic: journey times will be 14% longer than last year

Journey times over the Christmas period will be 14% longer than last year as almost 20 million trips are made by motorists this week.

congestion 19 Dec

Fleets reminded of drink-driving risk the morning after

New research from the RAC shows an increase in those thinking they have driven over the drink-drive limit the morning after having drunk the night before.

safety and risk management 12 Dec

Benefit of 'all-lane running' smart motorways questioned

Half of drivers avoid using lane one on ‘all lane running’ smart motorways, negating the benefit of increased capacity, new research from RAC suggests.

smart motorway 1 Dec

Fuel retailer cuts price of petrol to 147.7ppl

However, supermarkets still reluctant to cut forecourt prices to reflect falling wholesale prices, says RAC.

fuel and fuel cards 24 Nov

RAC calls on supermarkets to cut fuel prices by 5p a litre

Drivers are being denied fairer prices by excessive 15p-a-litre supermarket margins, which fail to reflect far lower wholesale costs, says the RAC.

fuel and fuel cards 22 Nov

Road pricing announcement expected in Autumn Statement

A former special advisor at the DfT has suggested the Government will unveil road pricing proposals in the Autumn Statement today (Thursday, November 17).

road pricing 17 Nov

A third of all local roads in need of repair

One third of all local roads in England are in need of maintenance and repair, new data from the Department for Transport (DfT) shows.

Department for Transport 7 Nov

Average price of diesel up by 10p per litre

Three months of falling pump prices ends as full tank of diesel goes up by £5 to £105, according to new research from RAC.

fuel and fuel cards 3 Nov

Penalty point punishment considered for not wearing a seatbelt

The Government is considering introducing penalty points for drivers caught not wearing seatbelts, after figures show it is a common feature of fatalities.

Department for Transport 1 Nov

RAC - Page 7

Easter bank holiday congestion warning | Long traffic delays predicted

New crack down on utility companies causing potholes

Diesel drivers hit by “shocking” pump price disparity

ULEZ scrappage scheme criticised | Impact of expanded zone revealed

Fuel retailers profit from “inflated” diesel prices

Lamps, reflectors and indicators top the league of MOT failures

Drivers breaking speed limits in increasing numbers

Decouple wholesale gas price from electricity to cut EV charging costs

Drivers should face tougher seatbelt rules

RAC pothole related breakdowns rise during 2022

Fuel retailers not dropping pump prices fast enough, says RAC

Christmas traffic: journey times will be 14% longer than last year

Fleets reminded of drink-driving risk the morning after

Benefit of 'all-lane running' smart motorways questioned

Fuel retailer cuts price of petrol to 147.7ppl

RAC calls on supermarkets to cut fuel prices by 5p a litre

Road pricing announcement expected in Autumn Statement

A third of all local roads in need of repair

Average price of diesel up by 10p per litre

Penalty point punishment considered for not wearing a seatbelt

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Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

‘No grey area’ on private use for double cab pick-ups (video)

RAC - Page 7

Easter bank holiday congestion warning | Long traffic delays predicted

New crack down on utility companies causing potholes

Diesel drivers hit by “shocking” pump price disparity

ULEZ scrappage scheme criticised | Impact of expanded zone revealed

Fuel retailers profit from “inflated” diesel prices

Lamps, reflectors and indicators top the league of MOT failures

Drivers breaking speed limits in increasing numbers

Decouple wholesale gas price from electricity to cut EV charging costs

Drivers should face tougher seatbelt rules

RAC pothole related breakdowns rise during 2022

Fuel retailers not dropping pump prices fast enough, says RAC

Christmas traffic: journey times will be 14% longer than last year

Fleets reminded of drink-driving risk the morning after

Benefit of 'all-lane running' smart motorways questioned

Fuel retailer cuts price of petrol to 147.7ppl

RAC calls on supermarkets to cut fuel prices by 5p a litre

Road pricing announcement expected in Autumn Statement

A third of all local roads in need of repair

Average price of diesel up by 10p per litre

Penalty point punishment considered for not wearing a seatbelt

Most read

Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

‘No grey area’ on private use for double cab pick-ups (video)

EU electric vehicle market declines | Demand up 40% in China

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

Vauxhall Movano Hydrogen to go on sale in spring 2025

Vauxhall Frontera first drive | Likeable and great value SUV

Changes to ZEV targets ‘puts billions of pounds of UK investment at risk’

Opinion: Positive performance in new and used LCV market