Drivers hit by sky-high airport drop-off fees as two-thirds put up prices post-pandemic
The UK’s two busiest airports, London Heathrow and Gatwick have introduced drop-off fees
Drivers set to embark on more than 12m leisure trips over last bank holiday for most this side of Christmas
More than three million separate leisure trips by car to and from the West Country forecast
RAC responds to DfT's plans for the rollout of self-driving vehicles
RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes said: “While self-driving cars offer the potential to make our roads safer and increase mobility for those who can’t currently drive, the jump from driver assistance to fully autonomous remains fraught with risks, so it is welcome news the Government is backing ambitious targets with more funding. RAC research also shows drivers like to be in control of their
More than one-in-four drivers risk their safety by driving abroad non-stop for five hours or more
Safety warning: more than a quarter of drivers who have taken their own cars abroad to the continent have driven non-stop for five or more hours, a new RAC European Breakdown study found. And one-in-10 have done so for upwards of 10 hours.
RAC issues breakdown and travel advice to drivers as further extremely hot weather is forecast
RAC Breakdown spokesman Simon Williams said: “As we’re about to endure another period of extreme hot weather, we’re urging drivers to ensure their cars are as ready as possible for the high temperatures. Breakdowns increase in heatwave conditions, so drivers should try to minimise the risk by checking their car’s coolant is between the minimum and maximum markers. They should also check the oil is
Average petrol price falls too slowly despite a 9p reduction in July
RAC says wholesale cost of unleaded now back to early May price which means a litre should be around 167p, not 183p
UK languishes near bottom of list of European countries which have acted to ease the burden of high fuel prices
UK ranks 12th out of 13 European countries when it comes to tax cuts to reduce the cost of petrol and diesel
Independent forecourts leading on fairer pump prices, RAC analysis shows
RAC continues to urge all retailers to fairly reflect wholesale price of fuel
New data shows number of electric vehicles per public chargepoint is increasing - RAC reaction
The RAC reacts to new data out today
Busiest summer school holiday getaway for years expected this weekend
Drivers urged to check their vehicles or risk making the summer even more expensive
Extreme heat likely to trigger big increase in number of breakdowns; drivers urged to keep safe
More than 1,000 extra daily breakdowns expected – up to 20% more than normal for mid-July - as drivers are warned of risks of breaking down in the heat
RAC warns drivers not to become a ‘breakdown statistic’ by failing to carry out basic checks before setting off
Fewer than a fifth of drivers routinely check over their cars before setting out; National Check Your Car Day to help drivers enjoy trouble-free trips this summer
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