July was another bad month for drivers with petrol and diesel going up by 3p a litre
The average price of petrol and diesel rose for the second consecutive month, adding nearly £2 to a fill up, according to RAC Fuel Watch data for July.*
Fuel duty revenue down £2.4bn in April and May
The coronavirus lockdown has left a massive whole in the Treasury's coffers from lost fuel duty revenue with income down by £2.4bn (£2,416m) in April and May compared to the same time last year, according to the RAC's analysis of new HM Revenue and Customs data.
PM kickstarts £2 billion cycling and walking revolution – AA comments
Commenting on the £2 billion cycling initiative announced by the Prime Minister this evening1, Edmund King, AA president, says; "As a third of drivers said they would cycle, walk or run more after lockdown these proposals should be broadly welcomed to improve safety for all road users.
Proposed changes to the Highway Code - reaction
Commenting on proposed changes to the Highway Code that are now out for consultation, RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes said:
PRA reacts to Chancellor's announcement
The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) has welcomed the package of measures to stimulate the economy announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak.
Drivers get a 'shock to the system' as June ends three straight months of falling fuel prices
After three months of falling pump prices in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic the average cost of fuel shot up in June with a litre of unleaded increasing by nearly 4p from 107.11p to 110.85p (3.74p), new RAC Fuel Watch data reveals.*
Cycle lane road signs and markings – Tips from IAM RoadSmart as new enforcement powers are given to local councils
New powers have been granted to local councils to enforce cycle lanes – but do you know your road markings? Ignorance of the law is no defence, so with new bicycle facilities popping up all over our towns and cities at the moment, as cycling is encouraged to ease pressure on public transport during the Coronavirus pandemic, it is now more important
Don't leave your road safety to chance, get your MOT done promptly says IAM RoadSmart
Get your MOT done as soon as you can to avoid leaving your safety to chance, is the message from the UK's largest independent road safety charity, as a new poll indicates one in seven people plan to make full use of the six-month Coronavirus (COVID-19) MOT extension.
Majority shun the chance to drive to see family and friends despite new lockdown rules in England
Despite this weekend being the first in England when groups of up to six family members or friends are allowed to meet up following the easing of the coronavirus lockdown, very few plan on making such trips by car, RAC research has found.*
Lockdown speeders: drivers exploit coronavirus restrictions to speed excessively
'Lockdown speeding' has become a very unwelcome by-product of the Government's fight against coronavirus with 20 police forces catching their worst offenders at speeds in excess of 100mph, according to data analysed by the RAC as part of a freedom of information (FOI) request to all British police forces*.
Risk of 1.1 million unroadworthy vehicles returning to the highways
New research by the nation’s largest MOT tester reveals that almost 1.1 million unroadworthy vehicles are set to return to the UK’s streets as the lockdown begins to ease and people increasingly take to their cars1.
Congestion Charge increases – AA reaction
Commenting on the increases to Congestion Charges announced today*, Edmund King, AA president, said: "Even though TfL were between a rock and a hard place in terms of finances, these hikes are taking the charges from a 'congestion' charge to a 'taxation' charge. Traffic at weekends and in the evenings is at its lowest ebb and hence this is no
Now is not the time to reintroduce charges in London, says BVRLA
The BVRLA has expressed bemusement at the decision to reintroduce and raise the capital’s emission zone charges, at a time when businesses and families are facing unprecedented levels of financial hardship.
Supermarkets cut price of unleaded petrol to less than £1 per litre - RAC reaction
Reacting to the news that supermarkets, starting with Morrisons, are cutting fuel prices, RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said:
Cost of refuelling a car at lowest level in four years after oil price plummets
The average cost of filling up a car with unleaded petrol has dropped to its lowest level since May 2016, as a result of the historic oil price falls caused by the coronavirus outbreak, data from RAC Fuel Watch shows*.
Kwik Fit celebrates the heroes keeping the UK rolling with tyre giveaway
Kwik Fit, the UK’s largest automotive servicing and repair company, has launched a campaign to recognise the community heroes who are helping to keep the nation rolling during the coronavirus crisis. The company has kept its centres open to support those who need to make essential journeys and as a result, the Kwik Fit staff have seen at first hand
Seat to conduct covid testing on its 15,000 employees to allow return to work
SEAT is to carry out PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) tests on its 15,000 employees to allow return to work, with limited production restarting on the 27th April.
Fixter, online car maintenance service provider, offers tips on how to keep your car hygienic during lockdown
Fixter, the UK’s first end-to-end online car maintenance service provider, is offering expert advice on its website - www.fixter.co.uk - to help all car users keep their vehicles hygienic during the ongoing lockdown.
One fifth will use car less after lockdown lifted
One fifth of drivers say they will use their cars less once the lockdown is over, according to a new AA survey, ‘Life after lockdown’.
Lockdown speeders: more drivers seen breaking the limit
Nearly half of people have witnessed an increase in drivers breaking the speed limit during the government lockdown, according to research carried out by the RAC.
EVs and public charging network keep key workers moving in midst of pandemic
A survey by Zap-Map in partnership with the REA has found that EVs and the public charging network are vital for essential travel and keeping ‘key workers’ on the move during the COVID-19 pandemic.
MG Motor fights coronavirus by donating 30,000 face masks to hospitals in the UK & Ireland
MG Motor has continued its support for the fight against coronavirus by supplying PPE face masks to hospitals in the UK and Ireland. The donation, which is one part of MG’s contribution to the international effort, will benefit hospitals in Birmingham, South Wales, Dublin and Cork.
Third of drivers say having access to a car is more important during the coronavirus pandemic
A third of drivers say having access to a car is more important than ever following the coronavirus outbreak, while one-in-10 have actually stopped driving completely since the Government began an enforced lockdown, according to new research from the RAC.*
Free AA breakdown service for NHS workers continues as lockdown extended
Following the Government’s announcement that the UK lockdown will be extended for a further three weeks, the AA is reminding all NHS workers that they can still get help if their car breaks down during the ongoing Coronavirus crisis.
Cracking down on excessive speeding must be a priority say IAM RoadSmart
IAM RoadSmart is praising police forces for continuing to focus on those who risk their own and other people's lives by breaking speed limits on roads in the UK during the Coronavirus lockdown.