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8 June 2020 13:01

RAC reacts to reports the UK Government is considering a scrappage scheme to encourage the take-up of ultra-low emission vehicles

Responding to reports that the UK Government is considering a new scrappage scheme to encourage the take-up of hybrid and electric vehicles, RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes said: “Incentivising the take-up of cleaner vehicle technology might be the game-changing boost the automotive sector needs. Drivers’ concerns about emissions are becoming ever stronger and interest in zero-emission vehi

5 June 2020 10:05

Majority shun the chance to drive to see family and friends despite new lockdown rules in England

Few drivers are keen on using the car for reunion trips this weekend, research suggests

4 June 2020 00:00

Fuel price rises on the horizon after further falls in May

The price of unleaded petrol fell again in May but drivers should be braced for the start of price rises

2 June 2020 00:10

Lockdown speeders: drivers exploit coronavirus restrictions to speed excessively

New data analysed by the RAC throws a light on the behaviours of some drivers during the coronavirus lockdown

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22 May 2020 00:00

Quietest Spring bank holiday on the roads in at least seven years expected

Research suggests the vast majority of drivers remain very cautious about heading further afield for recreation this weekend

16 May 2020 08:29

Nearly half of drivers of drivers are planning a leisure trip this weekend – but most are staying local

Research suggest most drivers are planning to stay local this weekend

11 May 2020 11:23

Supermarkets cut price of unleaded petrol to less than £1 per litre - RAC reaction

The RAC reacts to the news petrol is now being sold at supermarkets for less than £1 per litre, the first time since early 2016

9 May 2020 17:29

Transport secretary announces £2bn for active travel - RAC reaction

The RAC's head of roads policy reflects on today's announcement on funding for active travel

8 May 2020 00:01

RAC data confirms car use is rising despite the lockdown

Figures show a steady increase breakdowns and average miles driven per day since the lockdown, while more than a third of drivers say they are using their vehicles more for food shopping as well as trips to DIY stores

6 May 2020 09:27

Cost of refuelling a car at lowest level in four years after oil price plummets

The average cost of filling up a car with unleaded petrol has dropped to its lowest level since May 2016, as a result of the historic oil price falls caused by the coronavirus outbreak, data from RAC Fuel Watch shows

1 May 2020 00:01

Pothole-related breakdowns jump in first three months of 2020

RAC patrols rescued more motorists whose vehicles may have fallen victim to potholes in the first three months of 2020 than during the same period last year.

29 April 2020 17:28

Monday's vehicle traffic at highest weekday level since lockdown began - RAC reaction

RAC Insurance data backs up official figures that show motor vehicle traffic is rising

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