The RAC estimates that up to 32 million leisure trips will be taken by car over the May Day and Coronation Bank holidays.
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Interest in new electric cars slumps, figures show
Buyer interest in new electric cars has slumped by nearly two-thirds since the start of last year, new figures have suggested.
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More speed camera enforcement to police new 20mph default speed limit in Wales
Additional funds are being allocated to increased speed camera enforcement, to ensure compliance with the new default 20mph speed limit in built-up areas in Wales.
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Car thefts on the rise – but police only investigate 1 in 4 crimes
Shocking new statistics have been released that show that police across England and Wales are only investigating less than one in four car thefts.
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Is this the end for smart motorways in the UK?
It has been reported that the £3bn project to introduce new smart motorways across the UK has been halted due to serious concerns over safety.
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Drivers warned about new ‘stealth’ speed camera vans
Drivers are being warned about a new generation of ‘stealth’ speed camera vans, which could be rolled out across the UK in the near future.
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Fuel prices fall for fifth straight month, but diesel still seriously overpriced
Fuel prices fell for the fifth straight month in March with another penny coming off petrol and 4p off diesel, according to data from RAC Fuel Watch.
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New Vauxhall Mokka Black special edition launched
Vauxhall has launched a special edition variant of its award-winning Mokka.
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Welsh Government delays pavement parking consultation
The Welsh Government has delayed a consultation on pavement parking, which was due to take place this year.
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Wholesale diesel now same price as petrol yet 17p gap on forecourts remains
The wholesale price of diesel is now on a par with petrol yet diesel is still being sold for 17.5p a litre more on average at forecourts across the UK, data from RAC Fuel Watch reveals.
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‘Top Gear’ filming halted after Flintoff’s crash
The making of the hugely popular BBC car show “Top Gear” has been halted following a crash during filming in December that left Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff with serious injuries.
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Drivers may face charges for using M4 and A470
Drivers could be charged to use Wales’ trunk roads under landmark climate change legislation.
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What does the Spring Budget 2023 mean for drivers?
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has revealed his Spring Budget – and two key policies are set to impact drivers across Britain.
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National Highways announces gantry competition winner
Organised by National Highways in conjunction with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), the new gantry design competition winner has been unveiled.
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An increasing number of drivers missing vehicle tax payments
There has been an increase in the number of drivers having their vehicle tax Direct Debits cancelled by DVLA after payments couldn’t be taken due to a lack of funds, figures analysed by the RAC show following a Freedom of Information request.
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Drivers leasing new electric cars ‘overcharged’ by hundreds of pounds each month
Drivers leasing new electric cars are being overcharged by hundreds of pounds each month, according to a report.
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Price of diesel falls below 170p per litre for first time since March 2022
The average price of a litre of diesel has fallen below 170p for the first time in 11 months.
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The average price paid for motor insurance rose by 8% in the final months of 2022
The average price paid for motor insurance jumped by 8% in the last three months of 2022, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI).
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Drivers hit by rise in fuel prices
Drivers are being hit by rising fuel prices after an increase in oil costs.
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Vauxhall not going to ‘overplay’ its heritage when creating new EVs
Vauxhall won’t create “retro cars’ and isn’t keen on ‘overplaying” its heritage, according to the firm’s design boss.
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