Tag : The AA
Cash still king for parking but cashless options favoured by younger drivers
Cash remains the most popular option for paying for parking but cashless options are fast-rising in popularity.
VAT cut on public charging could save EV drivers nearly £5 a charge
The AA has reiterated calls for a VAT cut on public charging to drive the electric transition.
AA confirms Association of Green Funeral Directors collaboration
The AA has confirmed a new collaboration that will provide members of the Association of Green Funeral Directors (AGFD) with exclusive resources.
Allow new plug-in hybrids to stay on sale up to 2035, says AA
The AA has called for the Government to allow plug-in hybrids on sale past the 2030 ICE ban as it warns that more needs to be … Read More »
AA able to rescue stranded drivers faster with new router tech
The AA is using flagship router technology from Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions to increase the connectivity of its roadside vans and rescue stranded drivers faster.
Green signs and totem poles would flag up public EV charging better, drivers say
Current signage for public EV charge points needs a boost to make the public network more prominent, AA member research has found.
‘Miserable Monday’ to bring 14,000 breakdown callouts, warns AA
More than 14,000 drivers are expected to call out the AA on Miserable Monday (6 January) in one of the busiest days of 2025 for car … Read More »
CMA clarifies charging installation misunderstanding for councils
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has helped unlock a barrier to boosting the EV network by clarifying a charging installation misunderstanding for councils.
Charge point operators pivot to peak and off-peak tariffs
Ultra-rapid charge point operators are switching towards offering peak and off-peak tariffs, enabling drivers using services at night to benefit from “cheap as chips” charging.
AA becomes official sponsor of TyreSafe
The AA has signed up as an official supporter of TyreSafe in a move to advance road safety.
English councils rake in more than £1bn in parking fees
Councils in England brought in just over £1bn in parking fees and charges for the 2023/24 financial year.
Drivers warned of autumn spike in crashes following clock change
The AA has urged drivers to take care on the roads after the clocks go back this weekend as new data shows a spike in crashes … Read More »
Drivetech renews partnership with Women in Transport
Drivetech has extended its partnership with Women in Transport, a not-for-profit organisation that empowers women in the industry to maximise their potential.
Almost a fifth of all miles on British roads driven in vans
Vans continue to be the workhorse of Britain, accounting for 18% or almost a fifth of all miles driven on roads.
Passenger restrictions on new drivers could save young lives, government told
New drivers under the age of 21 should be banned from carrying similar-age passengers for six months after passing their test, the Government has been told.
UK’s pothole peril needs permanent fix
Pothole-related breakdown incidents have jumped 10,000 compared to last year, prompting calls for Labour to deliver on its pothole manifesto commitments and find a permanent fix.
AA warns of phishing emails and takes steps to beat scammers
The AA has alerted consumers to a new phishing email from scammers that claims people have won an emergency car kit.
UK road deaths fall 5% but concerns for seatbelt rates and pedestrian fatalities
Deaths on UK roads fell 5% last year but significant work is still needed to tackle fatality and casualty numbers.
One in six grey fleet drivers fail to declare business miles to insurer
One in six (16%) drivers who use their personal car for business trips have failed to inform their insurance provider, according to a poll by the … Read More »
AA calls for 1,000 more ‘cops in cars’ to clamp down on careless driving
More ‘cops in cars’ are needed in England and Wales to clamp down on careless driving and wider crime, according to the AA.
Chartered Institute of Building partners with AA to keep members on the road
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has signed up the AA as a partner for company members.
Fuel duty hike could impact inflation and hit working people, Chancellor warned
The Chancellor has been urged to maintain the current freeze in fuel duty in the upcoming Budget or risk a “devastating” blow to the economy and … Read More »
AA grows electric fleet further with Iveco eDaily recovery vehicles
The AA has added a pair of Iveco eDaily EVs to its expanding fleet of electric vehicles to deliver a zero-emission recovery solution.
Electric vehicle ‘out of charge’ breakdowns fall to all-time low
The percentage of EV breakdowns caused by vehicles running out of power reached a record low in June, according to new data from the AA.
Hand-held mobile phone convictions hit seven-year high
The number of drivers in England and Wales convicted of using a hand-held mobile phone has reached a seven-year high, according to the AA.
Next government could face ‘Post Office-type’ scandal if smart motorways not scrapped
Political parties have an opportunity to finally commit to scrapping all ‘smart’ motorways – or potentially face another ‘Post Office-type’ scandal if they do nothing.
AA Business Services launches online breakdown reporting tool for SME fleets
AA Business Services has introduced an online breakdown reporting tool for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMEs), slashing vehicle offroad (VOR) times.
AA Business Services powers Drivetech expansion with consultant appointment
AA Business Services is accelerating growth plans for its Drivetech driver training business with a new appointment.
Fears for traffic chaos as M25 closure clashes with season’s first warm weekend
Drivers in the vicinity of the M25 in Surrey this weekend are being warned of a possible ‘carmageddon’ on the roads as the latest motorway closure … Read More »
AA’s Think Bikes Campaign reaches 10th anniversary
The AA, event partner at next week’s Great British Fleet Event, has marked the 10th anniversary of its Think Bikes campaign by warning that more than … Read More »
