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UK: Figures show road fatalities are rising again post-pandemic

UK: Figures show road fatalities are rising again post-pandemic

2022 saw an 8.8-percent increase in road deaths compared with 2021.

By James Fossdyke 01 June 2023

RAC predicts busiest Late May Bank Holiday traffic since 2019

RAC predicts busiest Late May Bank Holiday traffic since 2019

The RAC and Inrix reckon drivers will see plenty of jams over the weekend.

By James Fossdyke 24 May 2023

UK average petrol price drops below 145p per litre for first time in 18 months

UK average petrol price drops below 145p per litre for first time in 18 months

Last time a litre of unleaded was this cheap was in November 2021.

By James Fossdyke 18 May 2023

UK: RAC finds issues with most 'yellow boxes' councils plan to enforce

UK: RAC finds issues with most 'yellow boxes' councils plan to enforce

The motoring organisation says drivers could be unfairly fined, and the government should sort out its guidance on the matter.

By James Fossdyke 04 May 2023

Spring pothole breakdowns up 39 percent in the UK this year

Spring pothole breakdowns up 39 percent in the UK this year

The RAC says the government needs to take action on potholes.

By James Fossdyke 02 May 2023

UK: Traffic jams expected to build over consecutive bank holidays

UK: Traffic jams expected to build over consecutive bank holidays

With two consecutive bank holidays coming up, the RAC is warning of traffic jams on major routes.

By James Fossdyke 26 April 2023

UK: Call for hard shoulders to be reinstated on existing smart motorways

UK: Call for hard shoulders to be reinstated on existing smart motorways

The RAC wants the government U-turn on smart motorways to go further, rolling back existing projects.

By James Fossdyke 24 April 2023

Government cancels plans for new smart motorways in the UK

Government cancels plans for new smart motorways in the UK

New projects will be stopped, but existing all-lane running motorways will remain.

By James Fossdyke 20 April 2023

UK: Good Friday may turn bad amid predictions of heavy holiday traffic

UK: Good Friday may turn bad amid predictions of heavy holiday traffic

The RAC and Inrix estimate 17 million leisure trips will be made by car this weekend.

By James Fossdyke 05 April 2023

Almost 700,000 drivers could be paying ULEZ after summer expansion

Almost 700,000 drivers could be paying ULEZ after summer expansion

The RAC says there should be more support for drivers who live in and around the capital.

By James Fossdyke 27 March 2023

UK: Brake and tyre issues cause most 'dangerous' MOT failures

UK: Brake and tyre issues cause most 'dangerous' MOT failures

But light, indicator and reflector problems are the most common overall cause of MOT failures.

By James Fossdyke 14 March 2023

UK: Diesel drivers being overcharged at the pumps, RAC claims

UK: Diesel drivers being overcharged at the pumps, RAC claims

That's despite the fact average prices for both fuels fell in February.

By James Fossdyke 06 March 2023

Half of UK drivers speed on 60mph country roads

Half of UK drivers speed on 60mph country roads

The RAC says limits around accident blackspots on rural roads should be reduced.

By James Fossdyke 15 February 2023

UK fuel prices fall for third consecutive month but cuts may be ending

UK fuel prices fall for third consecutive month but cuts may be ending

Petrol and diesel prices were down again in January, but the RAC reckons we could soon be in for price hikes.

By James Fossdyke 06 February 2023

UK: Seven in 10 think passenger seatbelts should be drivers' responsibility

UK: Seven in 10 think passenger seatbelts should be drivers' responsibility

Study suggests motorists think those in charge of the vehicle should ensure everyone inside has buckled up.

By James Fossdyke 06 February 2023

UK fuel prices tumbled in late 2022, but should they have fallen faster?

UK fuel prices tumbled in late 2022, but should they have fallen faster?

The RAC reckons so.

By James Fossdyke 30 January 2023

UK government moots MOT rule relaxation to cut costs for drivers

The government says any changes will be made with safety in mind.

By James Fossdyke 24 January 2023

UK pothole-related breakdowns shot up in final months of 2022

UK pothole-related breakdowns shot up in final months of 2022

The RAC says conditions have been "perfect" for creating more potholes on UK roads.

By James Fossdyke 18 January 2023

UK fuel prices fell by 9p per litre in December

UK fuel prices fell by 9p per litre in December

But the RAC says prices should be lower still.

By Hyundai 10 January 2023

RAC accuses petrol retailers of overcharging in run-up to Christmas

RAC accuses petrol retailers of overcharging in run-up to Christmas

The RAC says fuel prices will be at record Christmas levels over the coming weeks.

By James Fossdyke 23 December 2022

UK drivers to embark on 20m getaway trips before Christmas

UK drivers to embark on 20m getaway trips before Christmas

Roughly 40 percent of those journeys will be crammed into two days: December 23 and Christmas Eve.

By Hyundai 21 December 2022

RAC endures busiest ever day for breakdowns during UK cold snap

RAC endures busiest ever day for breakdowns during UK cold snap

The organisation received eight callouts a minute on Monday.

By Hyundai 14 December 2022

UK: Competition authority confirms further investigation of petrol station margins

UK: Competition authority confirms further investigation of petrol station margins

The Competition and Markets Authority says fuel margins have increased in 2022 but can't yet ascertain why.

By Hyundai 12 December 2022

Half of all UK drivers avoid inside lane on all-lane running motorways

Half of all UK drivers avoid inside lane on all-lane running motorways

Drivers are avoiding the inside lane amid fears over road safety.

By James Fossdyke 02 December 2022

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