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RMI calls on Government to provide clarity on future trade with EU for automotive retailers
“It is vital that the government agrees a Brexit deal with the EU. If it cannot, then prices will rise as a result of the import tariffs that will be paid on vehicles and parts. It is in everyone’s interests that a future trade deal between the UK and EU removes these tariffs,” said RMI Chairman Peter Johnson, speaking at this year’s 106th Retail
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UK Auto gives reality check on ‘no deal’ Brexit
With fewer than 20 days to go before the UK is due to leave the EU, the British automotive industry is today urging an end to dangerous talk of ‘no deal’ and for all sides to focus energies on an orderly withdrawal to safeguard jobs and the sector’s long-term survival. The call comes as the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)
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New £50m funding from government & industry accelerates automotive’s bid to reach zero carbon
The combined award of £25.4m, provided by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and delivered by Innovate UK, will support the development of three projects. The total value of the funding will be at least £50m given industry contributions for the following projects:
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17 minutes to spot a broken down vehicle in a live lane of All Lane Running motorway
The AA has discovered a report written by Highways England that highlights how long it takes to identify vehicle broken down in a live lane of an All Lane Running (ALR) motorway when Stationery Vehicle Detection (SVD) systems are not in place.
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Young driver and passenger deaths ‘swept under the carpet’
Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has called for the issue of deaths of young people in car crashes to be given equal attention to knife crime and drugs in government plans.
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RAC says drivers should feel angry as price of petrol only reduces slightly
While the average price of petrol and diesel on the UK’s forecourts fell slightly in August retailers failed to fully pass on big savings in the wholesale price of unleaded to drivers, data from RAC Fuel Watch* has found.
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EU automotive leaders unite to say “no” to ‘no deal’ Brexit
With just over one month to go before the UK is due to leave the EU, the European automotive industry today made a united call for the UK and the EU to avoid a ‘no deal’ Brexit. The lead organisations representing vehicle and parts manufacturers across the EU, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) and European Association of
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BVRLA welcomes Labour support for fleets to drive EV uptake
The BVRLA welcomes the Labour Party’s commitment to accelerating the uptake of electric vehicles and is particularly pleased to see the important role of fleets being acknowledged.
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Oil price spike - what does it mean for UK drivers?
RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said: “There was an inevitable initial panic-driven surge in the oil price on Monday morning, but the situation then cooled. While the wholesale prices of both petrol and diesel look set to increase by 3p a litre, this doesn’t necessarily mean higher prices at the pumps because retailers only just began to pass on
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Drink drive accidents increase between 1.00pm and 4.00pm on Sunday
With rugby fans across the UK gearing up for the first home games of the Rugby World Cup - Ireland vs Scotland and England vs Tonga – on Sunday 22 September, insurethebox, the UK pioneer of telematics-based car insurance is offering some sobering advice for young drivers heading to the pub or gatherings with friends to watch the games. The 9 hour
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PM accelerates towards greener travel with new £300 million investment
The government will provide £125 million, which will be supported by industry co-investment of up to £175 million to support exciting new technologies including flying urban taxis, electric passenger planes and even freight-carrying drones.
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PRA welcomes the prospect of budget fuel duty cuts
“The PRA has welcomed hints carried by national media that the Treasury may be considering fuel duty cuts in the upcoming Autumn Budget”, said Brian Madderson, Chairman of the Petrol Retailers Association (PRA).
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UK Government to host free automotive technology commercialisation
Automotive technology companies looking to support the government’s road to zero strategy through the development and manufacture of low carbon vehicle technology will have the opportunity to receive new levels of advice, insight and support from leading industry experts at LCV2019.
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PRA highlights increase in forecourt crime in meeting with Police Chief
“The PRA is pleased to see that forecourt crime is now back on the police’s agenda, following a productive meeting with Chief Constable Simon Cole of the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC)”, said Brian Madderson, Chairman of the Petrol Retailers Association (PRA).
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IAM RoadSmart says control of hands-free mobile phone ‘long overdue’
IAM RoadSmart says control of hands-free mobile phone ‘long overdue’ – but enforcement will be near impossible without new tech and more police
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Tougher restrictions to tackle driving while using a mobile phone AA comments
“Reinforcing education, such as government Think! advertising on drink drive or seatbelts, has been shown to work if the messaging is consistent over time. Roadside checks by TRL found that, when there was an advertising campaign or discussion over new legislation, the observed incidence of drivers using a hand-held mobile phone dropped.
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RAC comments on Transport Committee's report on mobile phones
RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes said: “We welcome the committee’s report and its acknowledgement of the dangers of using a handheld mobile when driving. Many lives are needlessly lost by drivers having handheld phone conversations, texting and looking at, or even posting on social media when behind the wheel.
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Highways England geared up to help motorists this bank holiday
Highways England will remove the roadworks by early Friday morning (23 August) to help people get away on bank holiday journeys with as little disruption from roadworks as possible.
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NFDA welcomes electric car charging funds boost
“It is positive to see that the Government has announced additional funds for chargepoints on residential streets”, said Sue Robinson, Director of the National franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), which represents franchised car and commercial vehicle retailers in the UK.
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8 in 10 UK airports increase pick-up and drop-off fees in 2019
With the holiday season in full flow the RAC can reveal that eight in 10 (82%) of the UK’s 22 busiest airports* have increased their short-term charges for picking up and dropping off passengers by car since last year**.
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July sees return to rising pump prices … and more could be on the way
After a month of falling fuel prices in June, July saw both petrol and diesel rise once again as the pound lost 3% on the dollar, data from RAC Fuel Watch* reveals.
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Introduction of graduated driving licences must be accelerated
IAM RoadSmart maintains that Graduated Driving Licences must spearhead a comprehensive series of changes to save then lives of young drivers, as another set of disappointing statistics emerge from today’s (25 July) government road casualty announcement.
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RoSPA leading calls for road safety targets in England
The latest road safety statistics for Great Britain demonstrate that there is a real need for dedicated targets in England, according to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).
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DVSA report confirms high risk of low emission zone failures
The latest findings from the DVSA’s ‘2018 Vehicle Emissions Testing Programme’1 highlight the threat to air quality improvements in ultra-low emission zones (ULEZs) from poor vehicle emissions from some Euro 6 cars.
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GEM calls for big council cut backs… of foliage obscuring road signs
BREAKDOWN AND road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist is calling on local authorities to tackle the present menace of road signs obscured by foliage.
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