Petrol stations have ‘taken drivers for a ride’ during October
Fuel retailers have been criticised after petrol prices remained unchanged in October despite a drop in wholesale costs.
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Drivers urged to check headlights as nights draw in
Motorists are being urged to check their headlights as evening commutes get darker thanks to the clock change.
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To save lives don’t put the clocks back this year, says IAM RoadSmart
With the clocks going back this Sunday (28 October) IAM RoadSmart has again called to scrap the practice this year, and switch to a daylight saving system to cut the number of young children injured in road crashes on their way home from school over the winter months.
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Highway Code will change to protect cyclists and pedestrians
Changes will be made to the Highway Code in a bid to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians, the government has announced today.
Calls for new safety guidance after roadside mechanic deaths
Breakdown companies are calling for new guidance to protect roadside patrols after three mechanics were killed in 12 months.
Jeremy Clarkson’s message to car enthusiasts: “Enjoy it while it lasts”
If we are to believe Jeremy Clarkson, dark times are ahead for petrolheads and car enthusiasts around the world, as continued advances in battery technology and self-driving car technology will fundamentally change the way we all use cars.
More than half of UK drivers don’t recognise the roundabout sign
A survey conducted by the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, found that many drivers have a real lack of awareness of the rules of the road, putting themselves and others in danger.
Get ready for winter with these helpful tips
The long nights are drawing in and the temperatures are steadily dropping, which means it’s time to start preparing your car for winter.
Petrol stations urged to slash prices by 2p per litre
Fuel retailers have been urged to reduce fuel prices after a drop in oil prices and a strengthening in the value of the pound.
Pothole plague causes twice as many breakdowns as 12 years ago
Potholes continue to plague motorists, as the RAC’s breakdown statistics suggest that the scarred streets are causing twice as many mechanical failures than they did 12 years ago.
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Young drivers motoring costs hit ‘worryingly high’ levels
The cost of motoring for young drivers has risen to more than £2,400 a year, thanks to rising insurance and fuel prices. (more…)
Fuel duty to be frozen for a ninth year in a row
Fuel duty will remain frozen for another year despite calls to increase the tax, the Prime Minister has confirmed.
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90% part-worn tyre retailers sell dangerous illegal tyres
90% retailers of ‘part-worn’ tyres have sold illegal and unsafe tyres to unsuspecting motorists, according to a long-running investigation.
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