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General Pothole problem 'has not gone away' despite mild winter, RAC says

Pothole problem 'has not gone away' despite mild winter, RAC says

It seems breakdowns caused by potholes are still all too common.
By James Fossdyke 15 January 2020
Industry RAC says 'Gulf crisis' could cause fuel prices to rise by 2p per litre

RAC says 'Gulf crisis' could cause fuel prices to rise by 2p per litre

That's on top of the 1p rise already imposed by the EU.
By James Fossdyke 09 January 2020
General Misery predicted for drivers as RAC expects fuel price rises in 2020

Misery predicted for drivers as RAC expects fuel price rises in 2020

The motoring organisation says it "can't see any reason" for prices to fall "significantly".
By James Fossdyke 06 January 2020
Safety Speeding makes up 84 percent of all motoring offences

Speeding makes up 84 percent of all motoring offences

And almost all speeding drivers are caught by cameras.
By James Fossdyke 03 January 2020
General More flat batteries on first working day of new year than any other

More flat batteries on first working day of new year than any other

The RAC is warning motorists to beware of their batteries going flat.
By James Fossdyke 02 January 2020
General UK drivers to clock up four billion miles over festive period

UK drivers to clock up four billion miles over festive period

Six in 10 plan to cover more than 500 miles.
By James Fossdyke 27 December 2019
General More than 800 miles of roadworks to be lifted over Christmas break

More than 800 miles of roadworks to be lifted over Christmas break

The news comes as the RAC predicts heavy traffic in the lead-up to Christmas.
By James Fossdyke 18 December 2019
General UK set to be top to toe in tailbacks as Christmas rush hits the roads

UK set to be top to toe in tailbacks as Christmas rush hits the roads

Almost 31 million drivers plan leisure trips in the run-up to the 25th.
By James Fossdyke 17 December 2019
Safety Drivers would avoid getting cars serviced for fear of costly repairs

Drivers would avoid getting cars serviced for fear of costly repairs

A quarter of UK drivers are so scared of big bills they would skip services.
By James Fossdyke 09 December 2019
General November cuts see petrol prices fall for fourth consecutive month

November cuts see petrol prices fall for fourth consecutive month

And the price of diesel has fallen in three of the last four months.
By James Fossdyke 06 December 2019
Safety RAC launches its first child car seat

RAC launches its first child car seat

The seat is supposed to make it easier for parents to get kids in and out of the car.
By James Fossdyke 02 December 2019
Government Tory manifesto promises £2bn pothole fund

Tory manifesto promises £2bn pothole fund

But that's about a fifth of what filling all the UK's potholes would cost.
By James Fossdyke 26 November 2019
Government Car tax evasion rate falls, but government still losing up to £94m

Car tax evasion rate falls, but government still losing up to £94m

It's the first time evasion has fallen since the paper tax disc was abolished.
By James Fossdyke 22 November 2019
Government Half of UK drivers think local roads are getting worse

Half of UK drivers think local roads are getting worse

The RAC says drivers would like to see car tax ring-fenced for road maintenance.
By James Fossdyke 22 November 2019
Government English councils rake in almost £1bn profit from parking operations

English councils rake in almost £1bn profit from parking operations

Westminster alone made almost £70 million from parking fees and charges.
By James Fossdyke 20 November 2019
General Private parking firms set to issue 8.6m tickets this financial year

Private parking firms set to issue 8.6m tickets this financial year

RAC Foundation says next government needs to "get a grip" on the issue.
By James Fossdyke 13 November 2019
General Pass Plus makes 'no difference' to insurance premiums

Pass Plus makes 'no difference' to insurance premiums

But some insurers will still offer a discount for those who have completed the course.
By James Fossdyke 12 November 2019
General Good news for drivers as petrol prices fall for third month in a row

Good news for drivers as petrol prices fall for third month in a row

But the RAC still thinks prices are slightly too high.
By James Fossdyke 06 November 2019
For Sale Scottish drivers least likely to check used car's history

Scottish drivers least likely to check used car's history

Motorists in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Perth are least likely to check a prospective buy's history.
By James Fossdyke 04 November 2019
Green Bristol confirms plans to ban diesels from city centre

Bristol confirms plans to ban diesels from city centre

A clean air zone for HGVs and buses is also on the cards.
By James Fossdyke 31 October 2019
Government DfT wants 'longer-term funding' for councils to maintain roads

DfT wants 'longer-term funding' for councils to maintain roads

But the department also says maintenance is "not just about funding".
By James Fossdyke 29 October 2019
Government Government contemplates green number plates for EVs

Government contemplates green number plates for EVs

Electric cars could get even more green...
By James Fossdyke 23 October 2019
Industry Drivers 'losing out' as retailers overprice petrol by 7p a litre

Drivers 'losing out' as retailers overprice petrol by 7p a litre

And the RAC says diesel is also too expensive.
By James Fossdyke 18 October 2019
Safety Almost a third of motorists have witnessed physical abuse on UK roads

Almost a third of motorists have witnessed physical abuse on UK roads

RAC says it's down to a "combination of factors", including the stress of modern life.
By James Fossdyke 14 October 2019
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