Parking fines surge by 50%
Data released by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has revealed a 50% increase in parking tickets issue by private companies, with 30,000 tickets being issued each day. It […]
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RAC urges supermarkets to ‘do the right thing’
Data from RAC Fuel Watch has found that supermarkets are currently enjoying margins of about 15p a litre on both petrol and diesel. It says that wholesale prices for petrol […]
Drivers dissuaded from EVs by rising bills
New research has found that although 14% of drivers says their next car will be an electric vehicle, the proportion of those expecting to switch has shrunk in the last […]
Kia extends RAC partnership
Kia UK has extended its long-running roadside assistance partnership with the RAC to the end of 2023. As part of the deal, every new Kia sold will be covered by […]
Fuel prices continue rising
Fuel prices have reached a new record high this week, although there are hopes costs on the forecourt will begin to taper off. RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said: “Just […]
Industry reacts to Highway Code proposals
The automotive industry has received the government’s proposed revisions to the Highway Code to accommodate autonomous driving with tentative enthusiasm. The updates have been announced following a public consultation, and […]
March sees record fuel prices
Pump prices rose more in March than in any previous month on record, according to the RAC Fuel Watch. This is despite the 5p fuel duty cut announced in the […]
RAC partners with Zap-Map
The RAC has joined forces with EV charge point mapping app Zap-Map to help electric vehicle (EV) drivers find charging locations. The app will be distributed to the RAC’s 1,600 patrols […]
RAC secures new VM contract
The RAC has signed a deal to provide roadside assistance to SsangYong Motors UK. The deal, which was won following a competitive tender process, will see the RAC’s patrols supporting […]
Barriers to buying revealed
The top 10 barriers named by consumers when considering buying a used car have been revealed in new research for the RAC Dealer Network. Having to travel too far to […]
Parking fines set for record levels
New figures reveal 1.95 million motorists received parking fines from private firms in the first three months of the 2021-22 financial year compared with 497,678 in the first quarter of […]
Drivers dumbfounded by smart motorways
A new survey has found that more than 60% of drivers think smart motorway schemes should be scrapped entirely and the hard shoulder reinstated. The RAC Report on Motoring 2021 […]
