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Motoring

Getaway gridlock: RAC predicts record 29m festive trips before the 25th as the country drives home for Christmas

An estimated 29.3m Christmas getaway journeys will be made by drivers to see friends and family in the run-up to the 25th

By Motoring News Aggregator, 6 months16 December 2024 ago

Number of young drivers illegally using phones behind the wheel reaches eight-year-high

Figures from the RAC’s 2024 Report on Motoring show half (55%) of drivers under 25 admitted to making and receiving voice calls behind the wheel.

By Motoring News Aggregator, 6 months11 December 2024 ago

All the key car tax changes coming in for 2025

A series of new taxes are set to be brought in that will affect petrol, diesel and electric vehicles.

By Motoring News Aggregator, 6 months10 December 2024 ago

Strong Winds and Heavy Rain Set to Hit UK as Storm Darragh Named

The UK is bracing for a battering from Storm Darragh, with strong winds and heavy rain expected to sweep across the country.

By Motoring News Aggregator, 6 months5 December 2024 ago

Pothole compensation claims more than double in a year

The largest increase in claims was by Surrey council which rose from 734 to 3,418 and Gloucestershire local authority saw the highest amount of refusals on claims by 98%.

By Motoring News Aggregator, 7 months21 November 2024 ago

Ministers meet auto industry over EV mandate

Ministers have met automotive leaders to discuss sales quotas for electric vehicles (EVs).

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By Motoring News Aggregator, 7 months21 November 2024 ago

How to prepare your car for driving on snow

As we approach winter, our roads will become a lot more dangerous with snow expected to fall in certain parts of the UK.

By Motoring News Aggregator, 7 months19 November 2024 ago

Haynes Motor Museum Announces Inaugural Classic Car Show

Haynes Motor Museum in Sparkford, Somerset, is thrilled to announce its own signature classic car show, The John Haynes Classic, taking place on Sunday, 7th September 2025. 

By SWVaux Staff, 7 months14 November 2024 ago

Fuel still at three-year low despite brief oil price jump in October

Despite a brief spike in the cost of oil due to tensions in the Middle East in early October, fuel prices remain at a three-year low, new data from RAC Fuel Watch* shows.

By Motoring News Aggregator, 7 months6 November 2024 ago

Drivers avoiding MOTs and using faulty tyres to save money – survey

A fifth (20%) of drivers aged under 44 admit to breaking the law by using faulty tyres or avoiding an MOT, a new survey suggests.

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By Motoring News Aggregator, 7 months4 November 2024 ago

How do average speed cameras work and are they effective?

Motoring experts have suggested that drivers should expect to see more average speed cameras on the roads in the years ahead.

By Motoring News Aggregator, 9 months24 September 2024 ago

More than a fifth of MOTs were failed last year

Some 9.9 million out of the 43.7 million tests conducted in 2023 were unsuccessful, according to analysis of Government figures by motoring research charity the RAC Foundation.

By SWVaux Staff, 9 months18 September 2024 ago

Tampering with speed limiters could lead to ‘serious consequences’ for UK drivers

Drivers in the UK could face ‘serious consequences’ if they tamper with new vehicle speed limiters – according to a leading car parts distributor.

By Motoring News Aggregator, 9 months13 September 2024 ago

Thousands Expected to Join Wales-Wide Protest Against 20mph Limit

A major protest is set to take place across Wales on September 17th to mark the first anniversary of the controversial introduction of a 20mph speed limit on most residential roads. Organisers have announced plans for a convoy of vehicles to travel throughout the country, finally gartering in a rally at the Senedd.

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By SWVaux Staff, 9 months5 September 2024 ago

Drivers warned to prepare for fuel duty rise

The RAC issued the alert after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said there was a £22 billion “black hole” in the public finances.

By Motoring News Aggregator, 10 months28 August 2024 ago

Young drivers filming themselves behind the wheel for social media – survey

Some 31% of UK motorists aged 18-26 admitted to the behaviour in a poll commissioned by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart.

By Motoring News Aggregator, 10 months27 August 2024 ago

How to stay safe when driving in hot weather

As this week sees a heatwave that will swelter the UK, driving a vehicle in a hotter climate may also differ your driving style.

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By Motoring News Aggregator, 11 months30 July 2024 ago

Welsh Government Announces Revisions to Nationwide 20mph Speed Limit Policy

In a move to refine its recently implemented 20mph speed limit across Wales, the Welsh Government has unveiled a series of adjustments following a period of public consultation.

By SWVaux Staff, 11 months16 July 2024 ago

Welsh Drivers Hit With £1.3 Million in Fines for Breaking 20mph Speed Limits

A significant number of Welsh motorists have been hit with fines exceeding £1.28 million for exceeding the newly implemented 20mph speed limit.

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By Motoring News Aggregator, 11 months9 July 2024 ago

Private parking sector publishes ‘watered down’ code of conduct

Private parking companies have been accused of introducing a “watered down” code of conduct.

By Motoring News Aggregator, 12 months27 June 2024 ago

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