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Government UK government ends plug-in grant for electric cars

UK government ends plug-in grant for electric cars

The grant has been in place since 2011.
By James Fossdyke 17 June 2022
Government CMA to check whether UK fuel duty cut is being passed on

CMA to check whether UK fuel duty cut is being passed on

The government fears petrol stations may have pocketed the 5p-per-litre cut in fuel duty.
By James Fossdyke 16 June 2022
Industry UK: Electric car rapid charging costs up 21 percent in eight months

UK: Electric car rapid charging costs up 21 percent in eight months

But charging is still cheaper than filling up with petrol or diesel.
By James Fossdyke 02 June 2022
Industry Tailbacks predicted during busy double bank holiday

Tailbacks predicted during busy double bank holiday

Data suggests Friday (June 3) will be the busiest day.
By James Fossdyke 31 May 2022
Industry UK diesel prices hit record high despite reduction in fuel duty

UK diesel prices hit record high despite reduction in fuel duty

Drivers are now paying an average of more than £1.80 a litre for diesel.
By James Fossdyke 20 May 2022
Industry UK fuel prices finally fall in April, but not by much

UK fuel prices finally fall in April, but not by much

Minor reductions signal respite constant price hikes... For now.
By James Fossdyke 09 May 2022
Safety UK: Drivers 'see red' after being stuck at green lights for three seconds

UK: Drivers 'see red' after being stuck at green lights for three seconds

RAC says inattentiveness at traffic lights is a real issue.
By James Fossdyke 25 April 2022
Industry UK: Study shows Fuel Duty cuts made

UK: Study shows Fuel Duty cuts made "no difference" to most motorists

A survey suggests drivers have not felt the benefit of Sunak's 5p cut in Fuel Duty.
By James Fossdyke 21 April 2022
Lifestyle UK: Easter bank holiday traffic expected to be busiest in years

UK: Easter bank holiday traffic expected to be busiest in years

The RAC says more than 21 million leisure trips are expected over the four-day weekend.
By James Fossdyke 13 April 2022
Government UK: Government urged to update guidance on 'yellow box' junctions

UK: Government urged to update guidance on 'yellow box' junctions

The RAC says the lack of guidance for authorities could cost motorists dear.
By James Fossdyke 06 April 2022
Safety Number of sub-standard UK road bridges continues to rise

Number of sub-standard UK road bridges continues to rise

Almost 40 bridges in the UK are classified as "partially collapsed".
By James Fossdyke 05 April 2022
Government UK: Chancellor receives mixed response to fuel duty cut

UK: Chancellor receives mixed response to fuel duty cut

RAC says the cut is "welcome" but amounts to a "drop in the ocean".
By James Fossdyke 01 April 2022
Industry UK average annual car running costs hit £1,860

UK average annual car running costs hit £1,860

The price has been driven up by growing insurance and fuel costs.
By James Fossdyke 30 March 2022
Safety UK: Drivers

UK: Drivers "unconvinced" about strengthened phone use laws

RAC says just two percent think new rules will have a major impact on phone use behind the wheel.
By James Fossdyke 28 March 2022
Safety Nine in 10 think some or most UK car headlights are too bright

Nine in 10 think some or most UK car headlights are too bright

RAC research suggest increased use of high-riding SUVs is part of the problem.
By James Fossdyke 18 March 2022
Industry UK government urged to consider fuel duty cut amid rocketing prices

UK government urged to consider fuel duty cut amid rocketing prices

The RAC Foundation says a reduction would help households through a difficult period.
By James Fossdyke 17 March 2022
Safety One in six UK speeding offences cancelled, research shows

One in six UK speeding offences cancelled, research shows

The analysis found 17 percent of tickets were cancelled in the 2020-21 financial year.
By James Fossdyke 07 March 2022
Industry Fuel prices hit all-time high despite RAC calls for minimal hikes

Fuel prices hit all-time high despite RAC calls for minimal hikes

Although the RAC has urged petrol stations to keep margins reasonable, high oil prices are causing the cost of fuel to increase.
By James Fossdyke 17 February 2022
Safety UK: Number of uninsured provisional licence holders rose in 2020

UK: Number of uninsured provisional licence holders rose in 2020

And more than 350 under-16s were caught driving without insurance.
By James Fossdyke 15 February 2022
Government UK: Most private parking tickets to be capped at £50 under new rules

UK: Most private parking tickets to be capped at £50 under new rules

There's a new code of practice for private parking companies.
By James Fossdyke 09 February 2022
Industry Fuel costs rise again but RAC says drivers are getting a better deal

Fuel costs rise again but RAC says drivers are getting a better deal

RAC claims fuel retailers are making less profit than at the end of 2021, despite increasing prices.
By James Fossdyke 07 February 2022
Green RAC starts using electric breakdown patrol vans

RAC starts using electric breakdown patrol vans

The Renault Zoe Van is being trialled as a patrol vehicle.
By James Fossdyke 25 January 2022
Government Analysis shows going electric will cost the UK Treasury £5bn

Analysis shows going electric will cost the UK Treasury £5bn

The move to electric cars means fewer people will be paying fuel duty.
By James Fossdyke 18 January 2022
Safety RAC attended more than 10,000 pothole-related breakdowns in 2021

RAC attended more than 10,000 pothole-related breakdowns in 2021

That's the highest number in three years.
By James Fossdyke 14 January 2022
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