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Pothole claims surge as councils count the cost

Pothole claims submitted to 18 local authorities soared from 8,327 in 2022 to 20,432 last year, according to analysis carried out by the RAC. It submitted a Freedom of Information […]

RAC trials renewable HVO fuel in recovery trucks

The RAC is trialling 100% renewable hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) as an alternative fuel to power its recovery trucks. The initiative is part of the company’s strategy to reduce carbon […]

Fuel prices in UK remain at three-year low

Fuel prices in the UK remain at a three-year low, according to the latest data from RAC Fuel Watch. It found the average price of petrol is now 135.2p, just […]

Autumn Budget: automotive industry responds

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced in her first Autumn Budget that £500m had been set aside to fix the UK’s pothole problem. Meanwhile, she also announced a freeze on fuel duty […]

OMODA announces RAC roadside assistance deal

OMODA has become the first Chinese car manufacturer to secure a roadside assistance package with the RAC. The cover is free throughout OMODA’s seven-year manufacturer’s warranty period, as long as […]

Headlight glare the focus of new research project

Research into the potential risks of dazzling headlight glare has now begun. The research, which is being carried out by Transport Research Foundation subsidiary TRL with support from the RAC, will […]

Electric vehicle chargers in motorway fast lane

A survey by Zapmap has reported a 51% increase in 150kW+ electric vehicle chargers at motorway service stations in England since the beginning of the year. According to research carried […]

Fuel prices falling fast according to RAC

Fuel prices fell substantially in September, with average petrol and diesel prices down by 6.5p, according to data from RAF Fuel Watch. This represents the ninth largest monthly fall since […]

CMA reports rise in headlight-related claims

Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA), part of the QuestGates Group, has highlighted a worrying rise in headlight-related claims. These include dazzling incidents and an emerging theft trend known as ‘eye-snatching’. […]