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Industry Drivers see fuel prices rise by 10 percent in just five months

Drivers see fuel prices rise by 10 percent in just five months

But the RAC says price cuts are possible in April.
By James Fossdyke 05 April 2021
Industry UK: Record low Easter traffic expected despite lockdown easing

UK: Record low Easter traffic expected despite lockdown easing

RAC figures suggest just 5.6 million leisure journeys will be made over Easter weekend.
By James Fossdyke 29 March 2021
Pricing Vauxhall tweaks pricing to remain eligible for revised electric car grant

Vauxhall tweaks pricing to remain eligible for revised electric car grant

The Mokka-e and Vivaro-e have both seen prices fall.
By James Fossdyke 24 March 2021
Green Government scraps Plug-In Car Grant for EVs costing more than £35k

Government scraps Plug-In Car Grant for EVs costing more than £35k

The subsidy for eligible electric vehicles (EVs) has fallen from £3,000 to £2.500
By James Fossdyke 19 March 2021
General RAC launches pay-as-you-go insurance policies for those driving less

RAC launches pay-as-you-go insurance policies for those driving less

Scheme is designed for drivers covering fewer than 6,000 miles a year.
By James Fossdyke 17 March 2021
Government Budget 2021: Fuel duty freeze continues to keep 'cost of living low'

Budget 2021: Fuel duty freeze continues to keep 'cost of living low'

Motoring organisations are relieved, but green group says decision is "astonishing".
By James Fossdyke 05 March 2021
General Full tank of fuel now costs £5 more than in late 2020, RAC says

Full tank of fuel now costs £5 more than in late 2020, RAC says

Petrol prices rose by the fourth month in a row in February.
By James Fossdyke 03 March 2021
Green Electric cars save drivers £900 in tax during the first year alone

Electric cars save drivers £900 in tax during the first year alone

The figures have caused the RAC Foundation to question whether tax changes are afoot.
By James Fossdyke 25 February 2021
Industry UK drivers warned to brace for rising fuel prices over coming weeks

UK drivers warned to brace for rising fuel prices over coming weeks

Oil prices have hit a 13-month high.
By James Fossdyke 19 February 2021
Industry Petrol prices rise for third consecutive month in January

Petrol prices rise for third consecutive month in January

Increase means prices have risen to levels not seen since before the first lockdown.
By James Fossdyke 03 February 2021
General Rise in number of 'sub-standard' bridges in the UK

Rise in number of 'sub-standard' bridges in the UK

Ten bridges collapsed in the past year.
By James Fossdyke 02 February 2021
Green Study shows increased interest in EVs, but cost remains an issue

Study shows increased interest in EVs, but cost remains an issue

Eight in 10 motorists think EVs are too expensive.
By James Fossdyke 22 January 2021
Safety Potholes still an issue in 2020 despite drop in traffic volumes

Potholes still an issue in 2020 despite drop in traffic volumes

RAC says government should invest in roads to ensure economic recovery from the pandemic.
By James Fossdyke 15 January 2021
General Fuel prices up 2p per litre as Covid-19 restrictions bite

Fuel prices up 2p per litre as Covid-19 restrictions bite

The RAC says price hikes are much higher than oil price rises.
By James Fossdyke 06 January 2021
General Drivers urged to look after batteries as cars are laid up over New Year

Drivers urged to look after batteries as cars are laid up over New Year

Organisation says battery-related breakdowns make early January a peak time for callouts.
By James Fossdyke 29 December 2020
General Ever wondered why the M25 is so busy? New research reveals all

Ever wondered why the M25 is so busy? New research reveals all

Almost three-quarters of drivers on the M25 are heading in or out of the capital.
By James Fossdyke 23 December 2020
General Potholes remain a concern for drivers despite Covid-19 pandemic

Potholes remain a concern for drivers despite Covid-19 pandemic

Lockdowns have seen mileages tumble, but the state of local roads remains a worry for many.
By James Fossdyke 14 December 2020
General Fifth of drivers won't travel this Christmas amid Covid fears

Fifth of drivers won't travel this Christmas amid Covid fears

RAC reckons traffic levels will be down by more than a quarter this Christmas.
By James Fossdyke 11 December 2020
Industry Fuel prices expected to remain steady despite rising oil prices

Fuel prices expected to remain steady despite rising oil prices

The RAC hopes prices have "plateaued".
By James Fossdyke 03 December 2020
Safety Government figures show speeding rose during lockdown

Government figures show speeding rose during lockdown

RAC says it's "frightening" to think speeding is among Covid-19's "legacies".
By James Fossdyke 25 November 2020
Industry More than half of UK drivers struggle with 'garage speak', study suggests

More than half of UK drivers struggle with 'garage speak', study suggests

And 50 percent think they've been ripped off as a result.
By James Fossdyke 16 November 2020
Green UK electric vehicle charging network grows by a fifth in 2020

UK electric vehicle charging network grows by a fifth in 2020

But the RAC says "there's still a way to go".
By James Fossdyke 12 November 2020
General Fuel prices expected to fall amid second English lockdown

Fuel prices expected to fall amid second English lockdown

Prices stayed steady during October, but November could be a different story.
By James Fossdyke 10 November 2020
Industry Cars 'more important than ever' according to new research

Cars 'more important than ever' according to new research

RAC study shows drivers are less keen on public transport, too.
By James Fossdyke 10 November 2020
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