Tag : RAC
FairCharge puts EV record straight with ‘go-to’ guide of truths
EV campaign group FairCharge has published a “definitive” guide to set straight most of the myths around electric vehicles.
Easter traffic ‘carmageddon’: Worst days and routes for delays revealed
Holidaymakers are being warned of ‘carmageddon’ on the UK’s roads as the start of the school holidays clashes with the Easter weekend.
RAC to spotlight benefits of Mobile Mechanics at Great British Fleet Event
The RAC will be at next month’s Great British Fleet Event to raise awareness of its mobile mechanic proposition.
Almost 3,000 EV charge points now in place at supermarkets
Supermarkets across the UK added electric vehicle chargers to over 600 new locations in 2023, meaning EV drivers can now charge up at more than one … Read More »
RAC hits new milestone for mobile fleet mechanics
The RAC, partner to this April’s Great British Fleet Event, has reached a new milestone in its work to roll out its fleet servicing and repairs … Read More »
Pothole breakdowns jumped by a third in 2023
Britain’s ‘pothole plague’ took even more of a toll on drivers in 2023, new data from the RAC reveals.
‘Dramatic’ decline of spare wheel pushes up breakdown callouts
Just 3% of new cars in the UK now come with a back-up wheel in the boot as standard, increasing the number of breakdowns, the RAC … Read More »
British drivers warned to display clean air stickers in France
Fleet drivers taking their cars to France are being reminded to get an emissions sticker or risk a fine of up to €180 (£154).
Fifth of drivers accuse councils of scrapping parking payment machines in favour of mobile apps
Nearly one-in-five drivers (19%) say their local authority has either scrapped parking payment machines or is consulting on doing so, forcing them to use mobile phones … Read More »
‘Hectic’ bank holiday traffic could bring chaos on roads
Major roads across the UK could be hit by traffic jams this coming bank holiday as drivers make the most of the long weekend and above … Read More »
RAC simplifies SME breakdown cover with flexible contracts
The RAC has introduced new hassle-free monthly policies to help make paying for breakdown cover more flexible and affordable for small businesses.
RAC wins deal for Onto’s 6,000-strong EV subscription fleet
Electric car subscription service Onto has signed up the RAC for mobile fleet servicing and roadside assistance.
Pothole-related breakdowns up ‘scandalous’ 39% year on year
The number of drivers falling foul of potholes has risen 39% compared to a year ago, showing the further deterioration of the UK’s road surfaces.
Coming bank holiday could be busiest on roads since 2016
Back-to-back UK bank holidays could deliver a double whammy on traffic troubles as drivers make the most of the time off.