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Motor traffic down 19% in the year to September 2020 - RAC comment

The RAC comments on new data out today showing how vehicle miles fell as a result of the pandemic

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Fuel prices static despite sharp rise in the price of oil adding $10 to a barrel

Retailers were able to absorb the November oil price rise as they failed to pass on earlier wholesale savings to drivers

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RAC evolves its all-in-one patrol van to handle even more breakdowns

The RAC rolls out an updated version of its Heavy Duty Patrol Van, to provide complete peace of mind to even more drivers

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Government data confirms first lockdown led to a rise in speeding

The RAC reacts to new figures released this morning

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Sales of new petrol and diesel cars to end by 2030 - RAC reaction

The RAC reacts to to the announcement that new petrol and diesel cars will no longer be sold from 2030

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Chancellor considering options for a national road pricing scheme - drivers' views

The RAC's head of roads policy points to research highlighting drivers' views on the idea of road pricing

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Sale of petrol and diesel cars to be brought forward - RAC reaction

The RAC reacts to reports that new petrol and diesel cars will no longer be sold from 2030

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Majority of drivers left stumped by ‘garage speak’

Research coincides with the news that all new RAC breakdown policies now provide support in dealing with garages

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Government announces £175m for cycling and walking - RAC reaction

The RAC reacts to the new funds for walking and cycling announced today

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Pandemic makes having access to a car more important than ever

Study also highlights a seismic shift in drivers’ desire to use public transport

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Drivers in line for fuel price cut as low oil demand pushes prices down

​Virtually static petrol prices last month should give way to pump price cuts of up to 5p per litre within the next two weeks

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Largest fall in motor traffic since records began in 1994 - RAC comment

The RAC's Nicholas Lyes comments on the new data out this morning

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