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6 December 2021 11:19

Upwards of 50% more electric cars sold this year compared to last

Sales of EVs continue to buck the overall new car sales trend

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3 December 2021 00:01

Retailers take drivers for a ride by hiking petrol prices another 3p in November while wholesale prices fall

Drivers losing out to the tune of £5.5m a day based on current prices

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30 November 2021 10:42

Nearly two in every 100 vehicles now untaxed - RAC reaction

The RAC reacts to new data published this morning

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30 November 2021 00:01

Petrol and diesel price cut must come this week after further drop in wholesale costs

Average retailer margin stands at 19p a litre for petrol and 15p for diesel – making unleaded 12p a litre too expensive and diesel 10p too dear

RAC records worst third quarter for pothole breakdowns in 15 years

29 November 2021 00:01

RAC records worst third quarter for pothole breakdowns in 15 years

Poor state of local roads is also still the number-one driving issue, RAC research shows

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26 November 2021 12:10

RAC issues urgent warning to drivers as Storm Arwen arrives

The RAC advises drivers ahead of the arrival of Storm Arwen

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22 November 2021 13:25

RAC reacts to government EV charging commitment for new buildings

The RAC's director of EVs responds to today's announcement

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