Pothole-related breakdowns double in three months – RAC
The RAC has attended more than double the number of pothole-related breakdowns in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the last quarter of 2024. Its Pothole Index revealed that […]
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97% of England’s council-run road network unmaintained
Just three per cent of England’s council-run road network received any maintenance in the 2023/24 financial year, according to new government data analysed by the RAC. Of the 183,054-mile network, […]
Fuel prices fall in March, according to RAC Fuel Watch
Fuel prices in the UK fell for the first time in March, but the RAC believes prices could soon be about to rise again. RAC data found that the average […]
Vehicle breakdowns set to soar during Easter getaway
Vehicle breakdowns are expected to soar this weekend with the RAC predicting more than 21 million journeys by car as schools break up for the Easter holiday. It expects upwards […]
Car commutes the only option for 40% of drivers
Nearly half of motorists say public transport is not a viable alternative to car commutes, according to the RAC. Its survey found that 40% of drivers say their only option […]
Unexpected car repairs cost drivers £600 – RAC
Unexpected car repairs are costing drivers an average of more than £600 a year, according to new data from the RAC. It found that 59% of drivers face unexpected repair […]
Driving test backlog tackled by new DVSA rules
The driving test backlog is being addressed by new plans announced by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). It has announced that from 8 April the required notice period for […]
Industry calls for urgent response to pothole crisis
Industry bodies and road safety charities have united to call for urgent action to address the state of UK roads after a new survey revealed the depth of the pothole […]
RAC predicts falling fuel prices in coming weeks
RAC analysis suggests drivers should benefit from falling fuel prices in the coming weeks, with petrol due to come down 6p a litre and diesel dropping by 3p. It says […]
February petrol prices rise to six-month high – RAC
Petrol prices rose again in February and have now reached their highest level since last September. According to the RAC Fuel Watch, prices at the pumps have now increased for […]
Headlight glare forcing drivers off the road – RAC
New research from the RAC has found that motorists are increasingly troubled by headlight glare with many driving less at night as a result. It found that 25% drive less […]
Speeding on UK roads laid bare by RAC research
New research from the RAC has revealed the extent of speeding on UK roads, with one driver clocked at a staggering 167mph. Based on a Freedom of Information request to […]
