Fuel prices go up by 2p a litre as supermarkets hike their prices over and above the wholesale market increase
Three of four supermarket retailers increase their prices by 3p a litre despite wholesale price only rising by just over a penny a litre
Three of four supermarket retailers increase their prices by 3p a litre despite wholesale price only rising by just over a penny a litre
Combination of far fewer Christmas car trips and colder weather will dramatically increase prospects of drivers experiencing flat battery breakdowns
More than twice as many drivers unhappy about poor signage visibility compared to last year and sharp increase in drivers complaining about roadside litter; RAC sees highest third-quarter percentage of pothole-related breakdowns for five years
28% fewer drivers planning such leisure journeys by car this year; number of trips taken after Christmas Day set to drop dramatically compared to previous years
Fewer than half the number of diesel cars have been sold this year compared to last, figures show
Retailers were able to absorb the November oil price rise as they failed to pass on earlier wholesale savings to drivers
The RAC rolls out an updated version of its Heavy Duty Patrol Van, to provide complete peace of mind to even more drivers
Research coincides with the news that all new RAC breakdown policies now provide support in dealing with garages
Study also highlights a seismic shift in drivers’ desire to use public transport
Virtually static petrol prices last month should give way to pump price cuts of up to 5p per litre within the next two weeks
Majority of drivers believe current 14-year maximum is insufficient, while 40% back the ‘Violet-Grace Law’ amendment
There has also been a rise in drivers making and taking calls illegally, new figures from the Report on Motoring found