Tag : RAC
Surge pricing to ‘blow smoke screen’ over true cost of fuel
A move amongst supermarkets to introduce Uber-style ‘surge pricing’ at forecourts as well as instore could ‘blow a smokescreen’ over fuel prices and impact on fleets.
Today in Fleet – Wednesday 21 June
All the key news in fleet… Audi A8 to have starring role in Spider-Man film Audi’s A8 is to make its debut in the forthcoming ‘Spider-Man: … Read More »
Barometer – June 2017
We’ve pulled together the pertinent points from the myriad of research done in the fleet industry this month to give you a clearer view of what’s … Read More »
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
All the key news in fleet from the last week… Campaign to make autonomous features mandatory The European Commission is being urged to make a number … Read More »
Today in Fleet – Thursday 25 May
All the key news in fleet… RAC predicts busiest late May bank holiday traffic for four years Sixteen and a half million leisure journeys will be … Read More »
Government air quality plans draw mixed reaction
Air quality plans published by the Government have come under fire for passing on responsibility for tackling air pollution to local authorities. We look at some … Read More »
Mobile repair service to “substantially” cut fleet downtime
Vehicle downtime costs fleets more than £7k a year according to RAC research, yet a new solution is on hand.
Pump prices fall by 2.5p a litre in March
The price of fuel fell by more than 2.5p a litre in March bringing the average price of petrol down to 117.54p and diesel to 119.54p, … Read More »
Supermarkets slash fuel prices
Asda, Morrisons and Tesco have cut fuel prices by up to 2ppl, with major retailers expected to follow suit.
Bus lane cameras are new ‘cash bonanza’ for councils
Bus lane cameras made £31m in a year for councils in 2015-6, with the most lucrative camera making £6,000 every 24 hours.
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 »
