The RAC is warning to drivers to expect a hike in unleaded petrol prices on the forecourt in the coming days. It’s largely a result of Storm Harvey in the southern United States which has knocked out production sites and led to a global shortage. The price of a litre of petrol could rise by up to 4p per litre, which would take the average price of the … [Read more...]
Changing trends in travel highlighted, says RAC
The National Travel Survey gives us an eye-opening view on the long-term changing trends in travel across the UK, says the RAC, “The number of young people learning to drive is clearly decreasing, with the main reasons given for this being a lack of interest in driving and the cost,” said an RAC roads policy spokesman. “ While the cost of learning to … [Read more...]
More vehicles damaged by potholes, says RAC
Pothole pollution is getting worse on our roads. The quality of the UK’s roads may be worsening according to data from the RAC’s Pothole Index which shows there has been a 31% increase in pothole-related faults attended by its patrols in the second quarter of 2017 compared to the same period last year. Between April and June RAC patrols went … [Read more...]
Newslines 29 July
More young people are applying for provisional licences but fewer going on to get full licences, says the RAC after looking at DVLA data. There has been a 13% decline in tests taken over the previous 12 months but it’s a massive 29% down since 2007. The Wales economic committee wants priority given to easing congestion to ensure better bus … [Read more...]
Run for the sun begins this weekend
The end of school term will spark the traditional Great British summer holiday getaway this weekend with 8.7m heading away from Friday through to Sunday. Data from RAC Traffic Watch shows the peak of the weekend’s travel will be on Saturday 22 July with 3.4m heavily laden vehicles making a dash for it. Friday will see 2.5m cars vie for road space with … [Read more...]
Newslines 8 July
The new 1.2 litre Fiat Panda City Cross is the latest addition to the Panda family, with two-wheel-drive and urban crossover looks, all for a city car price of £12,995. The 69hp Panda City Cross is a true urban crossover with an off-road look, at an affordable price building on the style of the Panda Cross 4x4, using body-coloured front and rear bumper … [Read more...]
Government EV plans are short of range, says RAC
Drivers will be let down by Government proposals outlined to Parliament this morning, according to the RAC. Reacting to announcements made as part of today's Queen's Speech at the Houses of Parliament, RAC chief engineer David Bizley said, “While more electric vehicle charging points are welcome, the proposals are rather unambitious and do not include … [Read more...]
Pump prices fall as holidays approach
Fuel price cuts have been announced by filling station owners and it's particularly good news for diesel drivers. RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said, “This is excellent news for motorists just as summer has finally arrived. It should now encourage every other retailer to follow suit and lead to a much-needed ‘price cut’ chain reaction across the … [Read more...]
Newslines 5 June
Audi will introduce two advanced new Q SUVs and three e-tron battery electric vehicles while also replacing five ‘core’ models over the next few years. There will be new model generations in five core series, expansion of SUV family, extensive electrification and technology for driverless city cars ready for an initial small series by 2021. The average … [Read more...]
Potholes filling more RAC call-out slots
Despite mild and comparatively dry winter conditions the RAC attended 63% more pothole-related breakdowns in the first quarter of 2017 than they did over the same period in in 2016. In total the RAC dealt with more than 6,500 breakdown jobs between January and March 2017 that were likely to be attributable to poor road surfaces – such as broken … [Read more...]
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