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

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

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

30 March 2022 17:10

Government dismisses calls for fairer pricing at public electric car chargepoints – RAC reaction

The RAC reacts to the Government's response to a parliamentary question on electric vehicle charging

25 March 2022 16:46

Government announces new electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure strategy - RAC reaction

The RAC reacts to the strategy launched today

23 March 2022 13:23

RAC reaction to Spring Statement announcement that fuel duty will be cut

The RAC's Nicholas Lyes responds to the announcement that fuel duty will be cut by 5p per litre until March 2023

3 March 2022 09:40

Which? survey on electric vehicle reliability - RAC responds

The RAC responds to claims made following a poll of drivers on vehicle reliability

24 February 2022 11:12

RAC comments on the impact of rising oil prices following Russian invasion of Ukraine

RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said: “Both petrol and diesel reached new record levels yesterday. Unleaded is nearly 149.5p a litre and diesel almost 153p.
“Russia’s actions will now push petrol pump prices up to £1.50 very soon. The question then becomes where will this stop and how much can drivers take just as many are using their cars more and returning to workplaces.
“If the oil pr

18 February 2022 11:27

RAC update on Storm Eunice

The RAC's director of central operations comments on the current conditions

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