Cost of using rapid EV chargers ‘stubbornly high’ – report RAC analysis found a fall in wholesale energy prices has not been reflected in the cost of using some of the fastest chargers. The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2024
Pothole compensation claims double in a year – but a tiny number are successful Just 15% of claims made last year resulted in pay-outs The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2024
Pothole compensation claims double in a year RAC research found 20,432 claims were submitted to 18 local authorities with the largest road networks in 2023, compared with 8,327 in 2022. The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2024
Met Office issues yellow warning for snow and rain across 27 Scottish council areas THE Met Office has issued fresh warnings for the majority of Scotland as snow is expected to fall across the country this weekend. The National (Scotland) · Nov 20, 2024
Snow forecast over weekend as Met Office issues fresh warnings Yellow weather warnings are now in place for parts of the UK from Wednesday to Thursday and Saturday to Sunday. Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2024
Sharp rise in breakdowns reported as yellow warnings over snow and ice persist Many vehicle batteries failed on Wednesday morning due to cold weather, the RAC said. Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2024
How to be an ace engineer: Schumacher’s first F1 engineer Trevor Foster In his lengthy motorsport career which has spanned “so many eras”, Trevor Foster has filled almost every conceivable role in racing organisations. Working his way through the ranks from a humble mechanic to becoming a race engineer, he has taken the plunge of running his own single-seater outfit, been a… Autosport · Nov 11, 2024
Are EVs Really More Expensive To Operate Than Gas Cars? We hear these things all the time. Electric vehicles catch fire all of the time (not true.) They pollute the air more than gas vehicles do (not at all.) They’ll leave you stranded when you need them the most (this is exceedingly rare.) Here’s another myth that’s gotten a big… InsideEVs · Nov 4, 2024
Drivers avoiding MOTs and using faulty tyres to save money – survey MOTs check a number of vehicle parts such as lights, seatbelts, tyres and brakes to ensure they meet legal standards. The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2024
Fuel duty: How will Rachel Reeves’s freeze on motorist tax affect you? Rachel Reeves announces fuel duty freeze as motorists spared from Budget tax rises The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2024
Fuel duty frozen as Government maintains 5p cut In her Budget speech to the Commons, Chancellor Rachel Reeves said this is a ‘substantial commitment’. Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2024
From capital gains to NICs: tax changes to look out for in autumn 2024 budget Rachel Reeves will seek to close £40bn Whitehall spending gap with range of potential measures The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2024
The 10 greatest Formula Ford winners There’s no denying that Formula Ford is now past its heyday, but these two are shining examples of how it can still provide the best racing. Autosport · Oct 25, 2024
New Zealand airport bans farewell hugs longer than three minutes A sign at drop-off suggests those looking for ‘fonder farewells’ should use the car park The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2024 Don’t book expensive driving tests through reseller sites, warns RAC Learners trying to beat backlog can pay up to £195 with brokers who buy up slots and sell them on, according to motoring organisation
The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2024 RAC offered me membership that would be ‘free’ – unless I needed breakdown assistance Bizarre arrangement would cost me nothing unless I called out a rescue van, in which case it would be £85 please
Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2024 Teen drivers could be banned from giving lifts to their friends under new proposals The RAC Foundation has sent the proposals to Labour's Lilian Greenwood
Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2024 Where to find the cheapest petrol in London as prices hit three-year low Some pumps in the capital are selling petrol at less than 130p a litre - well below the UK average of 135.7p
The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2024 UK petrol and diesel prices falling at fastest rate this year, says RAC Households paying about £4 less to fill up a family car than a month ago, with further drops expected
The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2024 Best ways to buy and how to complain: what I’ve learned as a consumer champion As I leave my desk after 20 years of tackling readers’ problems, here are my top tips for trouble-free finances
GoodToKnow · Sep 10, 2024 14 surprising ways to spend your Tesco Clubcard vouchers - from restaurants and cinema passes to mini breaks and Disney+ Tesco Clubcard vouchers can help you cut the cost of everything from groceries and travel to days out and cinema tickets
The Guardian - UK · Sep 3, 2024 UK electric car drivers should be charged per mile, say campaigners Rachel Reeves should reform vehicle taxes to fill £5bn ‘black hole’ in revenues, says Campaign for Better Transport
The National (Scotland) · Sep 2, 2024 RAC responds after Scottish rockstar fumes he 'waited 15 hours for tow truck' THE RAC has disputed a Scottish rockstar's story after he claimed the firm had left him stranded on a motorway for 15 hours ...
The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2024 How would a Fuel Duty rise in the Budget affect motorists? Fuel Duty could see a rise soon – but experts say this might not be a bad thing for motorists
Evening Standard · Aug 26, 2024 Bank holiday travel: Drivers warned they face 'meltdown' as millions travel home RAC say 13 million people will travel home from weekends away