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January sees pump prices rise once again – but drivers are finally getting a better deal

Drivers are finally being charged a fairer price at the pumps despite petrol and diesel prices edging up again through…

New law change means £200 fine and 6 points for ANY use of hand-held mobile phones at the wheel

Prosecution regulations have been tightened on the use of hand-held mobile phones at the wheel. Police will soon be able…

Petrol hits new record high of 142.94p

The average price of petrol hit a new record high of 142.94p yesterday (Sunday 24 October), exceeding the 142.48p a…

Three battery electric cars sold for every one new diesel car in September

The UK new car market has recorded its weakest September since 1998 ahead of the introduction of the two-plate system…

RAC still getting FIVE TIMES number of breakdown calls due to people running out of fuel

While fuel stations in some parts of the UK are starting to see a return to normal supplies, motoring organisation…

Drivers support wider use of average speed cameras on motorways – despite more than half admitting to breaking the 70mph-limit

More than half of drivers (56%) admit to breaking the speed limit on motorways with a third (34%) of those…

March was the best month for sales of new battery electric cars on record in UK

The UK new car market recorded its first ‘growth’ since August 2020, with 29,280 more units registered during March compared to…

Drivers urged to act now to avoid starting 2021 on a flat note

The RAC is reminding drivers to take steps over Christmas to reduce the chances of starting 2021 with a flat…