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Safety 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 16m ago
Government Six in 10 drivers think local UK roads are getting worse

Six in 10 drivers think local UK roads are getting worse

Potholes remain the chief concern among the majority of drivers.
By Hyundai 21 November 2022
Industry UK: Young drivers putting off car repairs due to cost of living crisis

UK: Young drivers putting off car repairs due to cost of living crisis

Around a sixth say they are putting off major repairs due to the cost.
By Hyundai 04 November 2022
Green More UK drivers expecting their next car to be electric

More UK drivers expecting their next car to be electric

But RAC voices concern as fewer drivers now expect to be driving an electric car in the next few years.
By James Fossdyke 26 October 2022
Government ULEZ expansion boosts TfL coffers by more than £90 million

ULEZ expansion boosts TfL coffers by more than £90 million

The RAC says the ULEZ expansion has made London's transport authority an extra £93 million in just eight months.
By James Fossdyke 24 October 2022
Industry UK: Average petrol prices down by almost 7p per litre in September

UK: Average petrol prices down by almost 7p per litre in September

But the RAC says retailers have increased their margins by around 10p per litre as oil prices tumble.
By James Fossdyke 07 October 2022
Industry RAC data shows public rapid charging prices rose 42 percent in four months

RAC data shows public rapid charging prices rose 42 percent in four months

But for those who can charge at home, or have subscriptions to charging networks, EVs remain cheaper to fuel than petrol-powered cars.
By James Fossdyke 27 September 2022
Industry Study shows UK drivers think biannual MOT is

Study shows UK drivers think biannual MOT is "a bad idea"

A government proposal would see the compulsory annual safety checks carried out every two years.
By James Fossdyke 26 September 2022
Lifestyle Two-thirds of UK airports raise drop-off prices post pandemic

Two-thirds of UK airports raise drop-off prices post pandemic

Just a handful of major UK airports still offer free drop-off parking.
By James Fossdyke 31 August 2022
Lifestyle UK: Heavy traffic expected over last bank holiday before Christmas

UK: Heavy traffic expected over last bank holiday before Christmas

The RAC is expecting more than 12 million journeys to be made by car this weekend.
By James Fossdyke 25 August 2022
Safety UK: Quarter of drivers

UK: Quarter of drivers "risk safety" abroad by driving non-stop for five hours

A tenth admitted driving for more than seven hours straight on continental roads.
By James Fossdyke 17 August 2022
Industry UK fuel prices in slow decline despite rapid drop in wholesale cost

UK fuel prices in slow decline despite rapid drop in wholesale cost

RAC says retailers are only dropping forecourt prices slowly as oil prices plummet.
By James Fossdyke 04 August 2022
Government UK offers some of the lowest fuel tax cuts in Europe amid price hikes

UK offers some of the lowest fuel tax cuts in Europe amid price hikes

RAC claims drivers abroad are paying considerably less for fuel.
By James Fossdyke 02 August 2022
Lifestyle Busy weekend predicted on UK roads as summer holidays kick off

Busy weekend predicted on UK roads as summer holidays kick off

The RAC expects the M25 to be the busiest road this coming weekend.
By James Fossdyke 22 July 2022
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
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