Britain now has more vehicles on its roads than ever before. The total fleet rose by 1.4% to 42,549,649 vehicles in 2025, according to new Motorparc data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The number of cars in use rose by more than half a million – or 1.4% – to 36,676,185, marking the fourth consecutive year of growth and the second … [Read more...]
Easter getaway warning by RAC
Drivers are committed to making the most of the upcoming four-day Easter bank holiday despite sharply rising fuel prices. About 21m leisure journeys planned, according to a new study of drivers’ getaway plans by the RAC. With over a million more trips planned than last year, this Easter weekend is set to be the busiest on the roads since 2022 – which was … [Read more...]
The challenges facing UK’s fully automated roads
Highway engineers say the UK road network must be modernised and improved if it is to cope with Government plans for fully automated vehicles. The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation has called for a balanced and pragmatic approach to automated vehicle regulation that supports safety, sustainability and the effective operation of the UK’s … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 December
The RAC is expecting a record 37.5 million getaway journeys home for Christmas to be made this year in the run up to the big day. It's predicting the busiest Saturday getaway of any year since we first started recording drivers’ festive plans, with Christmas Eve likely to see the highest volumes of leisure traffic since COVID. Latest figures show Transport … [Read more...]
Where to avoid ‘Mad Friday’ and ‘Standstill Saturday’
Lease Car has issued a warning to drivers where to avoid when commuting home for Christmas. December is an exceptionally busy month for traffic, with certain motorways and A roads predictably seeing heavier traffic than others, meaning drivers face lengthy delays and disruption to their travel. LeaseCar’s analysis aims to help Britons successfully drive … [Read more...]
Menai Bridge closure is symptom of UK under investment
Responding to the announcement that the Menai Suspension Bridge will have to be temporarily closed for urgent repairs, Josh Fenton Policy Manager – Trade, Customs and Borders says this shows the precarious state of the UK’s infrastructure: “The temporary closure of the Menai Suspension Bridge highlights the fragility of the UK’s ageing infrastructure and … [Read more...]
Cardiff must rule out a commuter tax, says opponent
Cardiff Council must rule out a commuter tax which it has discussed since 2023, said a prominent Welsh Tory. Andrew RT Davies has called for Cardiff Council to rule out a “commuter tax” after Cardiff MS Jenny Rathbone last week suggested that one way to “encourage” more people to use trains was to introduce congestion charging and said that Cardiff … [Read more...]
Britain’s roads are safe but slowest in Europe
As drivers head off on road trips this upcoming Bank Holiday, a new study by LeaseCar has revealed a stark contrast in the performance of the UK's road network. While the UK boasts some of the safest roads in Europe, its drivers are contending with some of the continent's most severe traffic congestion, leading to an overall ranking of 18th out of the … [Read more...]
17.6m leisure journeys this weekend
A massive 17.6m leisure journeys are expected to take place by car this August bank holiday with drivers in England and Wales eager to enjoy the last long weekend before Christmas. The RAC expects traffic to build from Friday to Saturday with 3m getaway trips likely to take place this Friday 22 August, rising to 3.4m on Saturday 23 August. A further 2.4m … [Read more...]
Glastonbury glitches and how to avoid them
Clutch and brake issues and EVs running out of charge were the top reasons for a breakdown at last year’s Glastonbury Festival, according to breakdown data from the RAC. As thousands prepare to hit the road for the 53rd Worthy Farm extravaganza this week, the RAC is warning all drivers to check their clutch, brakes and oil before setting off, and EV drivers … [Read more...]
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