The Latest Breaking News from RAC

The most common reasons for MOT failures and what they cost to fix

With the cost of living squeeze, the expense of car repairs is unwanted

Wales Online · Apr 3, 2023

Drivers issued warning as emergency alert test to be sent to all phones

The RAC has raised concern that the alert could cause 'panic' for motorists on the road as the Government tests a new warning system

Chronicle Live · Apr 3, 2023

RAC driver warning to anyone filling up diesel cars at petrol stations

The RAC said the overcharging of diesel vehicle owners by retailers is "absolutely shocking"

Liverpool Echo · Mar 31, 2023

Warning issued to all drivers in the UK with diesel cars filling up at petrol stations

At the beginning of March this year, the RAC found that diesel was only 6p more expensive than petrol but there was a 20p a litre gap between the fuels at the forecourts

Daily Mirror · Mar 29, 2023

Over half of UK drivers still confused by Highway Code change

A new survey has shown that more than half of motorists aren't familiar with the ‘hierarchy of road users’ - including when drivers should give pedestrians priority

Nottingham Post · Mar 29, 2023

Forecourt price disparity between petrol and diesel is shocking, says RAC

Wholesale prices for the fuels are now virtually identical yet diesel is being sold for around 17p a litre more on average than petrol, the RAC said.

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2023

Could you charge your EV through the pavement?

The latest innovations aiming to solve the problem of home charging

Evening Standard · Mar 28, 2023

Dogs, rice, and chicken wings: Motorists punished for odd behaviour while driving

Police in Warwickshire launched a crackdown this week on bad behaviour from motorists, revealing a “worrying” trend of drivers watching TV or even films while on the move.

Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2023

Almost 700,000 more drivers face paying £12.50 fee each DAY as ULEZ expands

The motoring group RAC has warned that the expansion will have a ‘massive financial impact on motorists and businesses’, as many will be forced to switch or scrap their vehicles

Daily Mirror · Mar 24, 2023

All the UK places with clean air and low emission zones, and what the rules say

If you drive into any of these locations you may have to pay, and more zones are planned across the country

Wales Online · Mar 24, 2023