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General Heavy traffic forecast as 16.5m leisure trips expected this weekend

Heavy traffic forecast as 16.5m leisure trips expected this weekend

And the promise of good weather could see yet more holidaymakers come out of the woodwork.
By James Fossdyke Aug 23, 2019
General Eight in 10 UK airports have increased pick-up and collection charges

Eight in 10 UK airports have increased pick-up and collection charges

RAC says price hikes are "unwelcome".
By James Fossdyke Aug 12, 2019
Industry Fuel prices rose again in July, and further hikes could be coming

Fuel prices rose again in July, and further hikes could be coming

If oil prices rise and the value of the pound falls, things will only get worse.
By James Fossdyke Aug 03, 2019
Safety UK drivers risk safety abroad by going too long between breaks

UK drivers risk safety abroad by going too long between breaks

Nine in 10 exceed the recommended maximum two-hour stint between breaks.
By James Fossdyke Aug 01, 2019
General Drop in pothole-related breakdowns suggests UK roads are

Drop in pothole-related breakdowns suggests UK roads are 'improving'

RAC responded to roughly 1,000 fewer pothole callouts than in the first quarter.
By James Fossdyke Jul 31, 2019
Safety Charities slam UK

Charities slam UK's 'stagnating' record on road safety

Fatalities on UK roads only fell by one percent in 2018.
By James Fossdyke Jul 26, 2019
General 14 breakdowns a minute forecast amid this week

14 breakdowns a minute forecast amid this week's expected heatwave

That's about 100,000 breakdowns throughout the week.
By James Fossdyke Jul 22, 2019
Safety Drivers could soon get penalty points for failing to wear a seatbelt

Drivers could soon get penalty points for failing to wear a seatbelt

Measure is being considered alongside 73 others as part of government safety drive.
By James Fossdyke Jul 22, 2019
Safety Former F1 champ Mansell wants Friday to be

Former F1 champ Mansell wants Friday to be 'check your vehicle day'

Nigel Mansell is backing the initiative ahead of summer holidays
By James Fossdyke Jul 16, 2019
General Jams forecast this weekend as busy summer getaway gets started

Jams forecast this weekend as busy summer getaway gets started

The weekend is expected to be the busiest start to the summer break for four years.
By James Fossdyke Jul 15, 2019
Safety Many Brits

Many Brits 'in the dark' about French driving rules as holidays start

Two thirds don't know tailgating is illegal and half don't know mobile phone laws.
By James Fossdyke Jul 12, 2019
General Fuel price finally drops in June ending months of increases

Fuel price finally drops in June ending months of increases

Petrol prices fell by 3p per litre while diesel fell by more than 4p.
By James Fossdyke Jul 03, 2019
General RAC predicts increase in breakdowns during weekend heatwave

RAC predicts increase in breakdowns during weekend heatwave

The heatwave is expected to cause issues on the roads.
By James Fossdyke Jun 27, 2019
Safety Drivers say headlight dazzle is getting worse

Drivers say headlight dazzle is getting worse

RAC study suggests drivers think they are being dazzled more often than ever.
By James Fossdyke Jun 11, 2019
Government New fuel labels hit forecourts to raise biofuel awareness

New fuel labels hit forecourts to raise biofuel awareness

New EU-wide system will see petrol marked E5 and diesel labelled B7.
By James Fossdyke Jun 07, 2019
Industry Fuel prices in May mark four months of misery for motorists

Fuel prices in May mark four months of misery for motorists

Data shows the average litre of petrol now costs more than £1.30.
By James Fossdyke Jun 05, 2019
General Number of uninsured drivers caught out fell by a third last year

Number of uninsured drivers caught out fell by a third last year

Just under 80,000 uninsured drivers were caught out in 2018.
By James Fossdyke May 30, 2019
Jams predicted as 22m leisure trips planned for the weekend

Jams predicted as 22m leisure trips planned for the weekend

Bank holidays and decent weather mean only one thing: traffic.
By James Fossdyke May 24, 2019
Industry Supermarkets hike petrol prices almost every day for three months

Supermarkets hike petrol prices almost every day for three months

RAC says supermarkets have been slowly raising prices while others follow the oil price more closely.
By James Fossdyke May 21, 2019
Government Drivers could be fined for idling in traffic

Drivers could be fined for idling in traffic

New laws are being proposed to cut air pollution
By Dominik Wilde May 16, 2019
General RAC report suggests improvement in UK road surfaces

RAC report suggests improvement in UK road surfaces

But the organisation says there's "still a long way to go".
By James Fossdyke May 10, 2019
Technology Smartphone tech helps RAC fix cars without a patrol van

Smartphone tech helps RAC fix cars without a patrol van

New Remote Technician system uses video tech to let call handlers help drivers fix minor issues.
By James Fossdyke May 06, 2019
April sees second-highest petrol price hike in 19 years

April sees second-highest petrol price hike in 19 years

Only May 2018 has seen a more noticeable rise in the price of unleaded since the year 2000.
By James Fossdyke May 03, 2019
Lifestyle Bank holiday jams predicted as 13m hit the road this weekend

Bank holiday jams predicted as 13m hit the road this weekend

It's the second bank holiday rush in as many weeks.
By James Fossdyke May 02, 2019
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