The RAC Media Centre

18 May 2022 10:03

UK petrol and diesel prices hit new records - RAC reaction

The RAC reacts to new figures showing prices have again reached new highs

16 May 2022 09:58

Diesel price hits new all-time high - RAC reaction

The RAC reacts to the news that diesel prices have hit a new all-time record high

12 May 2022 10:35

Smart motorway action plan second year progress report published - RAC reaction

The RAC reacts to the publication of a progress report on improving safety on smart motorways

5 May 2022 00:01

April brings an end to cycle of pump price rises

But dip in the sterling-to-dollar exchange rate starts to make wholesale fuel more expensive

29 April 2022 14:12

RAC and Renault partnership triumphs at international customer service awards

The RAC and Renault have been named winners at the global CCA 2022 Excellence Awards

29 April 2022 00:01

Drivers planning an estimated 16.8m leisure trips this May Day bank holiday

The RAC expects bank holiday Monday to see the largest number of individual leisure journeys

27 April 2022 10:46

RAC reacts to suggestion MOTs could take place every two years

25 April 2022 17:18

Vnuk motor insurance law to be removed - RAC reaction

Commenting on the successful passage of a Bill in Parliament today that will remove the so-called ‘Vnuk’ motor insurance law, RAC Insurance spokesperson Simon Williams said:
“We welcome legislative changes that will scrap the controversial Vnuk requirement. Insisting people take out compulsory insurance for all manner of vehicles such as ride-on lawn mowers, quad bikes and golf buggies used on

22 April 2022 00:01

Drivers ‘see red’ when they’re kept waiting on green for more than three seconds

64% have been left waiting on green for over 10 seconds – more than enough time for Usain Bolt to run the 100m

20 April 2022 17:15

Government's plans for changes to the Highway Code to permit 'self-driving' cars - RAC reaction

Responding to the Government's announcement on changes to the Highway Code to pave the way for automated driving technology in cars, RAC head of policy Nicholas Lyes said:
“Automated vehicle technology has the potential to make our roads safer by eradicating driver-induced errors – a cause of a great many collisions – and could also make lengthier trips a more enjoyable and less tiring experien

11 April 2022 00:01

Busiest Easter bank holiday on the roads in years predicted with drivers planning more than 21m leisure trips

RAC patrols share their top tips on avoiding a breakdown this coming weekend

7 April 2022 12:36

Drivers planning nearly 21m leisure trips as most schools break up for Easter

RAC reminds drivers of importance of pre-drive checks to avoid a breakdown

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