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4 August 2021 00:01

Nine straight months of petrol price rises piles yet more misery onto drivers

July saw the biggest monthly rise in the price of petrol since January 2021

31 July 2021 00:01

Seven-in-10 drivers would like lower motorway speed limits in wet weather

Most would like to see the standard 70mph speed limit on motorways reduced in wet weather to improve road safety and encourage better driving habits, RAC research has found.*

21 July 2021 00:01

More than 11 million leisure trips by car as schools in England and Wales break up for summer

Ongoing international travel restrictions mean a ‘perfect storm’ on the UK’s roads is developing as millions travel by car for a well-earned break

19 July 2021 00:00

Charging ahead: RAC and British Gas team up on home EV charger installation and specialist electricity tariff

The RAC and British Gas have joined forces to make it easier and more affordable for drivers to make the switch to an electric car

16 July 2021 00:00

RAC forecasts ‘unprecedented summer’ on the UK’s roads

Well-earned break – or well-deserved breakdown? Drivers urged to get their cars 'road ready' to avoid unnecessary breakdowns this summer

5 July 2021 11:11

Sales of new electric cars jump 50% in just one month - RAC reaction

The RAC reacts to new data showing a further rise in new electric car sales in the UK

3 July 2021 00:00

Petrol price at highest point in nearly eight years after yet another month of increases

Petrol is now at its highest price for nearly eight years after eight straight months of increases at the pumps, data from RAC Fuel Watch* reveals.

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