Tag : RAC
Majority of drivers want existing smart motorways converted back
Seven in 10 drivers (69%) want existing all lane running smart motorways converted back to traditional motorways, despite the Government saying it would be too disruptive … Read More »
Fuel prices fall again but diesel drivers still being ripped off
Fuel prices fell for the fifth straight month in March – but diesel drivers are still “blatantly being taken advantage of” by major fuel retailers not … Read More »
Most expensive Christmas ever for drivers
This Christmas set to be the most expensive ever for drivers as motorists continue to be overcharged at the pumps.
Six in 10 drivers think smart motorways should be scrapped
The majority (62%) of drivers think that all-lane running (ALR) smart motorway schemes should be scrapped entirely and the hard shoulder reinstated, but with breakdown-detection tech … Read More »
Fuel prices now 20p a litre higher than last summer
Pump prices this summer hit a level around 20p higher than a year ago, despite prices finally having plateaued.
Lower motorway speed limits in wet weather could save lives, say drivers
UK motorway speed limits should be cut to as low as 50mph in wet weather to help save lives, according to drivers.
RAC’s at-a-glance guide to potential holiday traffic jams this week
The RAC has published its at-a-glance guide to travel this weekend as it warns of particularly heavy traffic for today and Friday.
RAC and British Gas tie up on EV chargers and specialist tariffs
The RAC and British Gas have teamed up to offer electric vehicle drivers a home EV charger installation service alongside a specialist electricity tariff.
Warning of ‘unprecedented’ summer traffic for UK’s roads
‘Unprecedented’ levels of traffic are forecast for the UK’s roads this summer as millions plan staycations, bringing the prospect of lengthy bumper-to-bumper queues on major routes.
Shocking levels of speeding during first lockdown revealed in new stats
More than 50% of cars and vans exceeded the speed limit in towns and on motorways in 2020, as drivers took advantage of the emptier roads … Read More »
Petrol price now at highest level in nearly eight years
Petrol is now at its highest price in nearly eight years after yet another month of increases.
RAC joins forces with Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions for EV leasing service
The RAC has launched a new consumer leasing service to make the switch to electric vehicles more affordable.
RAC calls for fairer fuel prices after seventh monthly rise
Fuel prices increased for the seventh consecutive month in May 2021, according to the RAC Fuel Watch, returning to levels last seen before the first lockdown.
Petrol back to pre-pandemic prices and more increases on the cards
The price of petrol is now at its highest price since January 2020 following six months of rises, and further increases are looking likely.
Fuel prices up for fifth month running
Petrol and diesel prices rose for the fifth month running at UK forecourts in March, while the outlook for April is mixed.
Fuel price hikes ‘now firmly on the horizon’, warns RAC
UK drivers are being warned to brace themselves for further potentially dramatic pump price increases on the back of rising oil prices.
UFODrive signs up RAC to support growing electric rental fleet
100% electric car rental firm UFODrive has signed up the RAC as its breakdown recovery partner for its growing fleet.
September halts fuel price rises but diesel still overpriced
September brought an end to three months of rising fuel prices, but diesel drivers are still paying significantly more than they should be.
RAC to provide fleet customer service centre solution for Renault and Dacia
Groupe Renault has signed up the RAC to provide a comprehensive customer service centre solution to all its brands in the UK.
Fuel prices up for third month running but short-term outlook ‘not ominous’
Average fuel prices in the UK rose for the third consecutive month in August, but the increase was slight and prices aren’t expected to rocket back … Read More »
Fears new council powers could see drivers used as cash cows
New council powers could see drivers faced with bills collectively costing millions of pounds for moving traffic offences such as stopping on yellow boxes.
Pump prices rise again but possible respite on way
Petrol and diesel pump prices shot up again in July as oil prices continued to recover, but drivers could see a fall in the coming weeks.
Fuel prices set to rise despite recent reductions
Fleets should be braced for the start of fuel price rises, new RAC Fuel Watch data suggests, despite the lowest price per litre of petrol for … Read More »
RAC to demo latest recovery innovations at WLTP Challenge
The countdown continues until the first-ever Fleet World WLTP Challenge economy driving event gets underway – with RAC lending its support in providing the latest roadside … Read More »
Fears for petrol prices prove unfounded
The price of a litre of petrol actually fell in September, despite fears that the refinery fires in Saudi Arabia would lead to higher pump prices.
Fears for petrol prices prove unfounded
The price of a litre of petrol actually fell in September, despite fears that the refinery fires in Saudi Arabia would lead to higher pump prices.
Fuel retailers failing to pass on big drop in wholesale costs, says RAC
Fuel retailers have failed to fully pass on big savings in the wholesale price of unleaded to drivers, with just a small fall in the average … Read More »
Sunnier weather could bring record-level delays for bank holiday traffic
Record-level delays could be on the cards for major routes in the UK this bank holiday weekend as improving weather sees more drivers take to the … Read More »
Asda sparks fuel price war with second cut in a week
Asda has cut fuel prices for the second time in a week, leading to calls for the other supermarkets to follow suit.
70% of drivers say headlight glare poses accident risk, finds RAC
Drivers are calling for government action on headlight glare with the majority believing some lights could pose an accident risk.
