CMA calls for swift action to address fuel prices
Fuel retailers can expect to come under greater scrutiny after a new report from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) called for a new ‘fuel monitor’ oversight body to ensure […]
RAC
RAC expands mobile repair service
The RAC has announced it will offer mobile servicing and repairs to enable people to get their cars serviced on their driveways or at work. This comes after its own […]
RAC signs roadside service contract with Stellantis
The RAC has signed a five-year contract to provide roadside assistance services to all Stellantis car and van brands in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. The deal will […]
Diesel prices beginning to tumble
Retailers and supermarkets have cut the price of diesel since the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) expressed concern of weakening competition in the retail fuel market. According to the RAC, […]
Petrol prices down but diesel ‘unfairly’ high
The average price of petrol has fallen below 145p a litre for the first time in 18 months, according to the latest data from RAC Fuel Watch. The price of a […]
RAC selected to provide EV fleet support
Electric car subscription service Onto has selected the RAC as its servicing and roadside assistance services partner. As a result of the partnership, the RAC will now be responsible for […]
RAC announces Egg partnership
The RAC has announced that Egg is its newest electric vehicle (EV) charging partner, meaning it will now promote Egg’s home EV chargers to drivers as well as provide exclusive […]
Nearly a million vehicles liable for ULEZ fees
About 700,000 car drivers could be liable to pay the daily £12.50 Ultra-Low Emission Zone when the scheme is expanded in August. According to data from the DVLA, 691,559 licensed […]
Speeding on the increase
New data has found that speeding on UKs most dangerous roads has increased significantly. According to the RAC, 48% of the 3,102 drivers questioned admitted to speeding on 60mph rural […]
Potholes blamed for breakdown spike
Potholes have been blamed for a 23% rise in breakdowns attended by RAC patrols in the last three months of 2022. It went to an average of 20 breakdowns a […]
Rapid price rises at rapid charge points
Rising energy costs means it now costs 50% more for drivers to charge their vehicles at public rapid and ultra-rapid charge points than it did last May. According to the […]
Fall in fuel prices not sharp enough
Fuel prices fell 9p a litre in December, but the RAC believes the decreases do not reflect much lower wholesale prices. Its Fuel Watch data found that petrol prices fell […]
