There’s potential for the Government’s net-zero transport ambitions to be derailed if higher electricity prices put drivers off from switching to an electric model, said RAC EV spokesperson Simon Williams. The 34p per kilowatt hour Energy Price Guarantee will significantly cushion the impact of rising energy prices affecting drivers of electric cars. “From … [Read more...]
Tradelines 7 September
Kia UK Limited has extended its long-running roadside assistance partnership with the RAC, to the end of 2023. Every new Kia sold – including the multi award-winning all-new Sportage and fully-electric EV6 – is covered by Kia Roadside Assistance, a fully comprehensive roadside service delivered by the RAC that gives drivers complete peace of mind, whether … [Read more...]
Drivers still short-changed on fuel, says RAC
Despite a further 12p (12.31p) coming off the price of the average price of petrol last month – the largest monthly drop on record – pump prices remain a long way off what the RAC believes are fair given current wholesale fuel costs, new RAC Fuel Watch analysis shows. The average price of a litre of unleaded is now under 170p (169.8p) for the first time … [Read more...]
Newslines 26 August
Britain’s dog lovers spend more than £4,000 per year on their pet, but just half safely secure their dog on every car journey, says Skoda. However, just 51% said they always correctly secured their dog while driving, with 14% only doing it some of the time and 9% admitting that they have never secured their dog safely in the car. An estimated 12.5m leisure … [Read more...]
Brits risking accidents as more drive abroad
More than a quarter of drivers (27%) who have taken their own cars abroad to continental Europe have driven non-stop for five or more hours, with one-in-10 having done so for upwards of seven hours, putting their safety and that of their passengers and other road users at risk, said RAC European Breakdown. The research, conducted among 2,500 UK drivers of … [Read more...]
Tradelines 10 August
ATS Euromaster has seen the requirement for its mobile tyre service increase rapidly over the last two years. The tyre and maintenance provider said the pandemic, which saw a rise in home delivery, as a contributory factor for soaring fleet demand and ATS Euromaster attends 9,000 jobs a month on average. The Car Wash Association has written to the … [Read more...]
Newslines 8 August
The RAC wants the Government to do a u-turn on ending the plug -in car grant. The incentive was ended this spring to encourage motorists to choose pure evs but after a disastrous summer of new car sales RAC EV spokesperson Simon Williams said, “ With high fuel prices and the overall cost of living continuing to bite, drivers are increasingly looking to … [Read more...]
Newslines 25 July
The eagerly awaited Autolink networking event organised by the Welsh Automotive Forum will be held on 27 September at Cardiff City Stadium, Leckwith. It brings together key suppliers and automotive component makers, potential investors and specialists with a session of presentations, opportunities to discuss ventures and see the latest products created for … [Read more...]
Holiday crawl begins this week
Huge jams are possible on UK roads at the end of this week as the summer getaway begins in unprecedented heat, says the RAC. Parts of the M4 in South Wales, the M5 in the West Country, M25 around London and the main roads to North Wales, the Lake District and popular coastal spots are expected to be the worst. The RAC is urging every driver to check their … [Read more...]
Price cuts not being passed onto motorists
Fractional falls of under a penny a litre in the average price of both petrol and diesel over the course of a week when wholesale prices have plummeted are an irremovable stain on major retailers' reputations, said RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams. "It's frightening to think this is going on under the nose of the Competition and Markets Authority. … [Read more...]
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