Tag : RAC
Fuel prices stabilise in February but remain up year on year
The price of petrol and diesel stabilised in February after two months of rises at the pump but prices remain up year on year.
Tougher penalties for drivers using mobile phones come into force
Drivers using their mobile phone face tougher penalties from today as the Government looks to cracked down on an ‘epidemic’ of handheld phone use.
Government urged not to scrap mobile phone driver awareness courses
The Government is being urged to rethink its move to stop awareness courses for motorists using handheld mobile phones as it introduces tougher penalties for offenders.
Pump prices hit two-year high
Fuel prices have reached their highest level in more than two years following a 2p per litre rise in January.
MP calls for tax transparency on fuel receipts
Fuel receipts should display all taxes in detail, with the Tory Administration having “a clear obligation to be open with UK drivers regarding taxes”, according to … Read More »
Tougher fines to be introduced for most serious speeding offences
Drivers caught for the most serious speeding offences are set to face much tougher fines under new sentencing guidelines introduced following consultation.
Fuel prices hit 18-month high
Petrol and diesel prices rose by around 3p a litre in December, reaching their highest average level since July 2015.
Expect fuel price rises before Christmas, says RAC
Lower pump prices seen in November are likely to be short lived, with price increases on the cards before Christmas, says the RAC.
Higher fuel prices on cards as OPEC agrees supply cut
Motorists are being warned of the possibility of higher fuel prices in the short and long term following yesterday’s decision by OPEC to cut supply for … Read More »
No rise in fuel duty
Fuel duty will remain frozen for the seventh successive year in 2017, saving drivers £130 a year on average and the average van driver £350 a … Read More »
Chancellor urged to ‘play fair with motorists’ in Autumn Statement
The Chancellor is being called on to pay heed to motorists’ needs in today’s Autumn Statement by freezing fuel duty beyond April 2017, leaving the level … Read More »
Government whiplash crackdown could drive down insurance premiums
The Ministry of Justice has launched a consultation on proposals that could cut insurance premiums for motorists.
Over half of drivers supportive of diesel bans in polluted areas
An increasing number of motorists are concerned about emissions, with the majority supportive of bolder action, including bans on diesel cars.
‘Community spotters’ scheme could drive down mobile phone use at the wheel
A pilot scheme to clamp down on mobile phone use at the wheel through the use of “community spotters” could help drive change but needs to … Read More »
RAC, VHD and Europ Assistance tie up for motor services
The RAC, VHD and Europ Assistance have signed a new agreement to bring an enhanced pan-European offering for motor services.
Fuel pump prices start to fall
Fuel retailers have started to cut pump prices following a drop in wholesale prices last month.
Latest figures reveal distracted driving epidemic
Almost 10,000 drivers have been caught twice for being distracted at the wheel, including through mobile phone use, in the last four years.
Diesel drivers could be charged to enter city centres
Concerns are mounting that diesel drivers could face fines to enter city centres as the High Court rules the Government’s clean air strategy does not meet legal … Read More »
Fuel prices at highest levels since July 2015
Fuel prices saw a sharp increase last month, with the price of diesel rising at its fastest rate in eight years, according to latest analysis.
Lorry driver case highlights ‘menace of handheld mobile phones at the wheel’
Road safety organisations are calling for urgent changes to the law after a lorry driver caused a crash that killed a mum and three children by looking … Read More »
RAC partners with Microsoft to enhance telematics services
RAC is adopting Microsoft technology to drive improvements and the launch of new services for its telematics platform.
Fuel prices struck by ‘perfect storm’
The RAC is calling on the Chancellor not to raise fuel duty in next month’s Autumn Statement as it reports ‘a perfect storm’ adversely affecting fuel … Read More »
Government urged to press on with reforms to tackle insurance fraud
The Government must press ahead with planned reforms to clamp down on fraudulent whiplash insurance claims, according to insurance and road safety organisations.
RAC Patrol of the Year joins MPG Marathon line-up
RAC Patrol of the Year Charlie Harding will join the line-up of competitors for this year’s MPG Marathon, and says he’s looking forward to putting his … Read More »
Silver losing favour amongst nation’s car drivers
Silver still tops the ‘car colour’ podium for the 30m-plus cars on the UK’s roads, but it is starting to lose its place as the nation’s … Read More »
Half of fleet motorists now typically drive at 80mph on motorways
The number of company car drivers admitting to speeding on motorways has risen over the last year, new research from RAC Business finds.
Average diesel prices at highest point since August 2015
Pump prices rose for the second month running in September as oil prices increased following news of the planned OPEC oil production cut.
Fewer drivers caught by police for mobile phone use
The number of motorists caught by police for mobile phone use has fallen by half despite new research indicating that illegal mobile use by drivers is … Read More »
Planned OPEC oil production cut is ‘no cause to panic’, says RAC
The RAC has responded to news that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has reached an initial deal on limiting oil production, saying that there’s no … Read More »
Day in the life: the RAC
It’s one of the most common breakdown callouts, but misfuelling needn’t live up to the horror stories. We took a ride with one of the RAC’s … Read More »
