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5 October 2021 11:37

Three battery electric cars sold for every one new diesel car in September

The RAC's Sarah Winward-Kotecha reacts to the new car sales figures out today

1 October 2021 17:28

RAC - fuel delivery situation improving, but not right across the country

The RAC's fuel spokesman comments on the current situation at UK forecourts

27 September 2021 13:02

Statement regarding fuel deliveries and the impact on drivers

Commenting on the current situation regarding fuel deliveries in the UK, RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said:
“While there’s no shortage of fuel at refineries, panic buying over the weekend means every forecourt in the country needs to re-stock at the same time which puts unbelievable pressure on the supply chain. We urge the Government to do everything in its power to plug the gaps in the s

26 August 2021 10:46

Drink-driving casualty figures released today - RAC reaction

The RAC reacts to new figures released today

5 July 2021 11:11

Sales of new electric cars jump 50% in just one month - RAC reaction

The RAC reacts to new data showing a further rise in new electric car sales in the UK

17 June 2021 12:15

Councils outside London to have new road enforcement powers from December - RAC comment

From December, councils outside London and Cardiff will be allowed to enforce moving traffic offences

4 June 2021 11:26

RAC comment on May new car sales figures

Sales of new cars were down 14.7% last month compared with May 2019, new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders reveal, but plug-in vehicles are taking an increasing share of the new car market.
RAC spokesman Simon Williams said: “May was a very significant month for the sale of battery electric cars as the 13,120 sold took the total number registered since 2010 past the 25

24 May 2021 12:24

Ofgem investment to enable 1,800 more ultra-rapid charge points - RAC statement

The RAC reacts to the new funding electric charging funding announcement from Ofgem

21 May 2021 00:10

RAC reaction to Ofgem study on electric car affordability

The RAC's data insight spokesman comments on a report by Ofgem published today

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19 May 2021 00:10

Public Accounts Committee report on ending the sale of petrol and diesel cars - RAC reaction

The RAC's head of policy comments on the PAC report out today

13 May 2021 17:43

Vehicle licensing data shows rise in SORNs and motorcycle sales during the pandemic - RAC statement

The RAC's data insight spokesman reacts to new official data showing a sharp rise in new motorcycle registrations, and sales of new electric vehicles

5 May 2021 11:30

New electric car sales figures from SMMT - RAC reaction

The RAC's reacts to the new data from the SMMT released today

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