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Supermarkets cut 2p a litre off fuel price

Supermarkets cut 2p a litre off fuel price

​Asda and Tesco have today announced 2p a litre reductions in the price of both petrol and diesel which takes a litre down to 126.7p and 133.7p respectively.

New car sales roar to a six-year high

New car sales roar to a six-year high

​The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has today announced that new car sales are up 10.8% on the 2012 figures, the best annual total since the pre-recession year of 2007.

RAC urges motorists not to start the working year on a flat

RAC urges motorists not to start the working year on a flat

​With vehicles lying idle during the Christmas festivities and the continuing stormy weather causing problems for motorists, the RAC predicts this Thursday (Jan 2) will be one of the busiest mornings of the year for breakdowns as millions of people return to work.

Millions ‘driving home for Christmas’ urged to plan ahead

Millions ‘driving home for Christmas’ urged to plan ahead

​More than 13m vehicles are expected to hit the country’s major roads on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day as they make their way to family and friends for the festive break, according to research from the RAC*.

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