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RAC becomes first major breakdown company to launch all-electric patrol van

Award-winning Renault Zoe-based patrol van will be able to fix four out of five RAC breakdowns on the spot

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Report from Mayor of London highlights possible future transport policies - RAC reaction

The RAC's head of roads policy reacts to the report out today

RAC patrols attend highest number of pothole-related breakdowns in three years

RAC patrols attend highest number of pothole-related breakdowns in three years

RAC patrols attended equivalent of 27 breakdowns every day where poor-quality roads were the cause

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Government to pause roll-out of all lane running motorways and consider best way forward - RAC reaction

The RAC's head of roads policy reacts to this morning's major announcement

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December a ‘rotten month’ for petrol car drivers who lost out on £156m as retailers refused to pass on wholesale price savings

Unleaded falls by 2p a litre but RAC data shows price of unleaded should have come down by 12p

The new Korando e-Motion, SsangYong's fully electric crossover

SsangYong Motors UK signs new roadside assistance contract with the RAC

The new deal covers both consumer and fleet customers driving in the UK and 48 countries in mainland Europe

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Drivers not ‘dreaming of a white Christmas’ as driving in bad weather tops concerns

High cost of filling up and risk of more drink-drive cases also on drivers’ minds this year

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Festive getaway could be the busiest in five years with 27m trips planned

Christmas Eve dubbed ‘Frantic Festive Friday’ with estimated 5.3m separate leisure trips by car planned

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RAC gives advice to drivers with arrival of Storm Barra

The RAC advises drivers on coping with the stormy conditions sweeping the UK

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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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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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Nearly two in every 100 vehicles now untaxed - RAC reaction

The RAC reacts to new data published this morning

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