RAC response to 2015 Summer Budget: changes to Vehicle Excise Duty (VED)
The RAC's David Bizley responds to changes to Vehicle Excise Duty announced in the Chancellor's 2015 Summer Budget
RAC response to 2015 Summer Budget: the fuel duty freeze
The RAC's David Bizley responds to the Chancellor's announcement on a continued freeze on fuel duty.
RAC response to Summer Budget 2015
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.
Hot weather update from RAC patrols - Wednesday 2 July 2015
The RAC's Simon Williams provides an update from our patrols on the hottest day of the year so far.
RAC reports sharp increase in hot weather breakdowns
The RAC's Simon Williams reports on the increase in breakdowns experienced as a result of the hot weather.
RAC reports sharp increase in hot weather breakdowns
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.
New dye a 'major step forward in the battle against fuel fraudsters'
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.
RAC comment on 2014 road casualty statistics - "A new national strategy on road safety cannot come soon enough"
The RAC's David Bizley responds to the latest national road casualty statistics, out today.
Comment on 2014 road casualty statistics published this morning - "A new national strategy on road safety cannot come soon enough"
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.
RAC advice to motorists travelling to this weekend's Glastonbury Festival
The RAC's Pete Williams offers advice to motorists planning their trip to this weekend's Glastonbury Festival
RAC comments on provisional Scottish casualty figures for 2014
The RAC's Pete Williams comments on the 2014 road casualty statistics for Scotland, released today.
RAC comment on Scottish casualty figures for 2014
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.
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