On the changes announced in the Budget to Vehicle Excise Duty, RAC chief engineer David Bizley said: “Today’s budget announcement on Vehicle Excise Duty marks a return to the days when road tax was collected and used to fund improvements in the road network. As new cars become more efficient, VED was always destined to bring in less and less money for the Treasury.
The RAC's Simon Williams provides an update from our patrols on the hottest day of the year so far.
The RAC's Simon Williams reports on the increase in breakdowns experienced as a result of the hot weather.
The RAC saw a major increase in the number of hot weather-related breakdowns yesterday (Tuesday). Faults with cooling systems were up 102%, including an 82% rise in blown cylinder head gaskets.
RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams responds to news that HMRC will be introducing a new dye and roadside checking service to cut down on illegal use of red diesel.
The RAC's David Bizley responds to the latest national road casualty statistics, out today.
RAC chief engineer David Bizley said: “These figures will make for disappointing reading by the Government, road safety professionals and the general public; it does appear that the days of annual reductions in road casualties now appear to be well and truly over.
The RAC's Pete Williams offers advice to motorists planning their trip to this weekend's Glastonbury Festival
The RAC's Pete Williams comments on the 2014 road casualty statistics for Scotland, released today.
RAC head of external affairs Pete Williams said: “The increase in the numbers of people killed or seriously injured in Scotland will focus transport minds, but the longer term outlook in Scotland is reasonably positive.
The RAC comments on today's drug-driving story from the IAM.
RAC spokesman Simon Williams said: “The paper counterpart has been a feature of the UK driving licence for many years, so it’s to be expected that there will be a bedding-in period as motorists adjust to using the new digital system for sharing their licence information with a car hire company or employer.
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