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General Drivers in for 'shock to the system' as fuel prices rise once more

Drivers in for 'shock to the system' as fuel prices rise once more

It comes after three months of falling forecourt prices.
By James Fossdyke 06 July 2020
Safety Drivers urged to avoid MoT rush by booking early

Drivers urged to avoid MoT rush by booking early

The RAC is expecting a backlog as drivers take advantage of six-month MoT extensions for Covid-19.
By James Fossdyke 03 July 2020
General 10 million cars to hit the road this weekend as lockdown lifts

10 million cars to hit the road this weekend as lockdown lifts

It could be the busiest weekend of the year so far.
By James Fossdyke 01 July 2020
Safety Six-month coronavirus MoT extensions to end as lockdown is lifted

Six-month coronavirus MoT extensions to end as lockdown is lifted

The move has been welcomed by motoring organisations and maintenance firms.
By James Fossdyke 30 June 2020
General Brits will turn to staycation road trips after lockdown, study suggests

Brits will turn to staycation road trips after lockdown, study suggests

With travel restrictions in place, Brits are more hopeful of late summer road trips.
By James Fossdyke 19 June 2020
Safety Just one in seven drivers will make 'full use' of MOT extensions

Just one in seven drivers will make 'full use' of MOT extensions

RAC figures show roughly half have had their vehicle checked as usual during lockdown.
By James Fossdyke 11 June 2020
Industry UK traffic volumes 'approaching' pre-lockdown levels, RAC suggests

UK traffic volumes 'approaching' pre-lockdown levels, RAC suggests

Yet motorists still won't be venturing out this weekend, despite lockdown easing.
By James Fossdyke 05 June 2020
Industry May saw the UK's lowest fuel prices in four years amid Covid-19 crisis

May saw the UK's lowest fuel prices in four years amid Covid-19 crisis

But the RAC warns prices could soon be on the rise again.
By James Fossdyke 04 June 2020
Safety Data shows shocking extent of lockdown speeding in the UK

Data shows shocking extent of lockdown speeding in the UK

Some drivers have been clocked at more than 140 mph on the public road.
By James Fossdyke 02 June 2020
Corporate / Financial Insurer provides customers with RAC breakdown cover during lockdown

Insurer provides customers with RAC breakdown cover during lockdown

The cover will run until the end of August.
By James Fossdyke 25 May 2020
General RAC expects bank holiday roads to be quietest for at least seven years

RAC expects bank holiday roads to be quietest for at least seven years

But 10 million leisure journeys will still be undertaken by car.
By James Fossdyke 25 May 2020
Safety Drivers plan weekend trips now restrictions have eased

Drivers plan weekend trips now restrictions have eased

The RAC expects 15 million leisure journeys to be made by car this weekend.
By James Fossdyke 18 May 2020
Green Councils expected to reallocate road space to cyclists 'within weeks'

Councils expected to reallocate road space to cyclists 'within weeks'

It's part of Transport Secretary Grant Shapps' plan for greener transport when lockdown is lifted.
By James Fossdyke 12 May 2020
General Fuel price hits four-year low as coronavirus triggers oil price cut

Fuel price hits four-year low as coronavirus triggers oil price cut

And the RAC says prices are likely to remain stable as May continues.
By James Fossdyke 06 May 2020
General Pothole-related breakdowns rocketed at the start of 2020, says RAC

Pothole-related breakdowns rocketed at the start of 2020, says RAC

That's despite a relatively mild winter.
By James Fossdyke 01 May 2020
Safety Almost half of drivers think speeding is on the rise in lockdown

Almost half of drivers think speeding is on the rise in lockdown

The RAC says police speed traps are needed "more than ever".
By James Fossdyke 24 April 2020
General Third of drivers think car access is more important during lockdown

Third of drivers think car access is more important during lockdown

But one in 10 drivers has stopped driving completely.
By James Fossdyke 20 April 2020
General Oil price slump causes largest drop in petrol prices for 12 years

Oil price slump causes largest drop in petrol prices for 12 years

The average litre of unleaded petrol now costs 113.54 pence.
By James Fossdyke 06 April 2020
Government Government announces £27bn investment in roads as part of March Budget

Government announces £27bn investment in roads as part of March Budget

That includes a £2.5 billion fund to fix potholes on local roads.
By James Fossdyke 12 March 2020
General Brits registered more than 3.6m extra cars in last decade

Brits registered more than 3.6m extra cars in last decade

Lined nose-to-tail, the cars would cover all of Britain's coastline.
By James Fossdyke 10 March 2020
Government Drivers 'want fuel duty ring-fenced' to help improve roads

Drivers 'want fuel duty ring-fenced' to help improve roads

The RAC is calling on the government to take action
By James Fossdyke 09 March 2020
Green Government plots introduction of bioethanol-rich petrol

Government plots introduction of bioethanol-rich petrol

It's hoped the fuel will be kinder to the environment.
By James Fossdyke 05 March 2020
General Petrol and diesel prices slump as oil price takes a hit

Petrol and diesel prices slump as oil price takes a hit

Petrol fell 3p a litre in February, while diesel fell 4p per litre.
By James Fossdyke 04 March 2020
Green Number of supermarket charge points has doubled in two years

Number of supermarket charge points has doubled in two years

RAC says it's "extremely positive" news.
By James Fossdyke 02 March 2020
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