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Tag : AA

Drivers urged to take care on roads in Easter weekend washout

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Brits taking to the roads for the Easter weekend are warned to take extra care due to high levels of traffic and unpredictable weather conditions.

Spring Budget 2024: Key requests from the AA

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The AA has called for a continued freeze in fuel duty in next week’s Spring Budget to help keep pump prices affordable and not fuel inflation.

Roadside testing shows increased levels of drug-driving

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Nearly half of roadside drug tests carried out in December were positive, new figures reveal.

Four out of five drivers would prefer a spare wheel, AA research finds

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More than four-fifths (82%) of drivers would prefer to have a spare wheel in their boot rather than a tyre inflation kit, new AA research has … Read More »

AA purchases Key Care to expand B2B product base

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The AA has acquired Key Care Ltd, expanding its portfolio into key insurance.

46% of UK drivers set to navigate Christmas perils: urgent safety reminders issued

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New research from what3words has revealed that despite 34% feeling uncomfortable driving in the dark, just under half (46%) of UK adults will be getting behind … Read More »

Traffic hotspots for 2023 Christmas break revealed as millions plan getaway

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The AA has revealed details of likely congestion hotspots over the Christmas break as millions of drivers plan getaways.

Driver mobile phone use still rife despite 20 years of ban

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The vast majority (93%) of motorists still see widespread illegal use of mobile phones on the road despite the ban on hand-held mobile phones having been … Read More »

Third of drivers would ignore a red weather warning

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The majority of drivers would ignore severe weather warnings despite the safety risks, new research has found.

Worst October in history for pothole breakdowns, AA finds

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October 2023 has taken the crown as the worst October in history for pothole-related breakdowns, according to the latest AA Pothole Index.

Drivetech launches new consultancy package to tackle fleet risk pain points

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Drivetech, part of the AA, has launched a new package to help fleets tackle road risk management.

Pothole-related breakdowns hit five-year high, finds AA

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Breakdowns and accidents from potholes hit a five-year high in September as the return of wet weather saw drivers fall foul of deteriorating road surfaces.

AA launches mobile servicing solution for fleets and private drivers

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The AA has introduced a new on-demand mobile solution, providing fleets and private drivers with vehicle servicing without the need to visit a garage.

Road deaths up 10% in 2022, DfT figures reveal

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Road casualties and fatalities in Britain saw large rises in 2022 following a return to pre-pandemic traffic levels.

2023 on track to reach podium of ‘Worst Year for Potholes’

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2023 could set a new record for pothole-related breakdowns attended by AA patrols after August incidents reached a five-year high.

Transport Committee publishes its report on DfT Strategic Road Network

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The Transport Committee has published its report on the Department of Transport’s Strategic Road Network (SRN) and questions where investment is spent. In a summary of … Read More »

Mer supports AA’s electrification of first response vehicles

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Mer is supporting the AA as it electrifies some of its breakdown vehicles. The AA is switching selected patrol vans to EVs as it continues to … Read More »

Pothole breakdowns up 29% in April, warns AA

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Pothole-related breakdowns continue to surge in the UK as the UK’s road conditions worsen.

Cost of ultra-rapid EV charging drops further, finds AA

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Ultra-rapid charging costs fell again in March, further reducing running costs for fleet and private EV drivers charging on the road.

Logistics UK renews AA partnership

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Logistics UK has today announced the extension of its 30-year partnership with the AA for a further five years, which will continue to offer its members … Read More »

AA Business Services appoints new director

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The AA’s Business Services division has made a new appointment to further future business growth, welcoming James Starling as business services director.

67% of fleets expect to be using EVs in next five years

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Two-thirds (67%) of fleet operators expect to be using EVs within the next five years – more than double the figure of 26% currently using them.

DriveTech adds EV-focused modules to video driver training series

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DriveTech has expanded its video driver training with new electric vehicle modules to educate and reinforce EV best practice.

Reduction in road casualties in pandemic ‘must not be one-off’

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Fatal and serious collisions in Great Britain dropped by more than a fifth (22%) in 2020 but there have been calls for the reduction during the … Read More »

Greener E10 petrol to become standard by September 2021

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Greener E10 fuel is to become the standard grade of petrol at UK pumps by September 2021, helping to cut transport CO2 emissions but potentially increasing … Read More »

AA to reveal tech breakthrough in new webinar

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The AA’s business services division is hosting a webinar to launch its latest roadside innovation, the Freewheeling Hub.

Drivers to be banned from any hand-held mobile phone usage

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The Government is to make it illegal to use hand-held phones in any way – including just touching them – under planned new legislation due from … Read More »

AA rolls out dedicated EV Support package for charge point operators

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The AA is rolling out a new EV Support package to help drivers with charge point issues, including dealing with confusion over charging technology.

Best-selling cars of 2019 revealed

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Ford and Vauxhall remain dominant brands in the UK best-sellers of 2019 list, AA Cars, the AA’s used car website, analysis has revealed.

Innovation: Total recall

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Roadside repair is morphing into much more than just breakdown recovery, as it looks to fix faults before they occur and respond to rapidly evolving trends. … Read More »