RAC launches drivetime radio campaign for RAC Cars
The RAC is investing in a new drivetime radio advertising campaign to raise awareness of the RAC Cars website.
Government commissioned report proposes new restrictions on novice drivers
The Transport Research Laboratory has today published findings and proposals about novice drivers that could cut accident road casualties by more than 4,000 a year.
‘Ghost brokers’ target young drivers
Police across the UK have today carried out dawn raids cracking down on ‘ghost brokers’ selling fake car insurance policies. A total of 27 people have been arrested following months of investigations by the City of London Police Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department.
RAC predicts further fuel cuts as petrol moves to a new wholesale low
Petrol wholesale price reaches 2013 low Despite the price of both petrol and diesel falling considerably in the past few weeks, the RAC predicts motorists could soon be seeing even lower prices at the pump due to further reductions in the wholesale price of fuel.
Chancellor wants to freeze fuel duty until end of this Parliament
Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne today told Conservative Party conference that he intends to freeze fuel duty until the end of the Parliament.
RAC celebrates the Italian Job at Earls Court
In the spirit of Revival the RAC is giving away a 1965 Mk1 Mini The RAC is launching its stand in the Earls Court Motor Show at Goodwood Revival (13 – 15 September) with a recreation of a classic scene from the 1960’s film The Italian Job and a competition to win a classic Mk1 Mini.
RAC trials universal spare wheel as ‘puncture no spare’ call-outs increase by nearly 50% in a year
With the number of punctures on cars with no spare wheel rising by 44% in the last year, the RAC has begun trialling a universal spare wheel which is designed to speed up the fix time and minimise inconvenience for members.
RAC warns bank holiday drivers against summer motoring meltdown
Figures released by the RAC has shown the hot summer season has taken its toll on UK motorists with nearly half a millions engine failures, more than 100,000 frazzled air con units and a 20% increase on convertible roof faults since the beginning of May.
April to June 2013 traffic increases
Department for Transport provisional statistics show a rise in road traffic for April to June 2013 with traffic increasing by 2.9% to 76.8bn vehicle miles compared to the previous year.
Lib Dems: ban petrol and diesel cars from UK roads by 2040
The Liberal Democrats have unveiled proposals in their 2013 Party Conference agenda to only allow ultra-low carbon vehicles on UK roads by 2040.
Mums set to suffer from predicted pump price surge over summer
Research from RAC shows mums feel most impacted by high fuel cost Mums are most likely to feel the brunt of a predicted sharp increase in the cost of fuel over the summer as world oil prices rise and the pound drops against the dollar, according to the RAC.
Government Command Paper: Action for Roads
The Government today announced the detail of its promised £28bn investment in England’s roads in its Action for Roads – A network for the 21st century – document.
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