Supermarkets and other fuel retailers ripping off motorists to be ‘named and shamed’ Energy Security Secretary Claire Coutinho steps in to stop motorists being ripped off by high prices at the pump Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2023
£1bn fund to expand EV charging network still not open after three years Rishi Sunak unveiled funding pot for expanding charging facilities at motorway services in 2020 but it is not yet accepting bids The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2023
Anger at pothole-plagued local roads hits eight-year high Some 49% of respondents to a poll of 2,583 UK drivers commissioned by the RAC said the condition of local roads was their biggest motoring concern. The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023
Scottish man's fear as his plush new electric car 'started driving itself' A man said he was "kidnapped" by his own runaway electric car. The National (Scotland) · Oct 4, 2023
UK cost of diesel soars as RAC says petrol is ‘overpriced by about 7p a litre’ Diesel up by more than 8p to 163p in September and petrol by 4.5p to 152p amid global oil production cuts The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2023
Drivers hit by surging fuel prices The RAC said the average price of diesel at UK forecourts rose from 154.8p at the start of September to 163.1p by the end of the month. The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023
Vehicle recovery workers to be allowed to display red flashing lights The Department for Transport announced the measure following a long-running campaign by the sector. The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023
Mark Harper launches crackdown on ‘sinister’ 15-minute cities The Cabinet minister announced the Government will review its powers to prevent ‘overzealous use of traffic management measures’. The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023
Councils’ use of DVLA records flagged in ‘misuse of 15-minute cities’ crackdown Transport Secretary Mark Harper made his comments from the main stage of the Tory party conference in Manchester. The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023
Sunak ‘removing the alternatives’ to driving, say walkers and cyclists Newspapers reported that a Plan for Motorists will be unveiled at the upcoming Tory conference in Manchester. The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023
Global inflation fears as oil price rises towards $100 a barrel Rise of 30% since June follows increasing demand in China and production cuts by Russia and Saudi Arabia The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2023
Warning as 20mph speed limits for residential roads rolled out in Wales The RAC warned drivers not to rely on satnavs for the correct speed limit and instead follow the road signs The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023
20mph speed limit for residential roads comes into force in Wales The RAC warned drivers not to rely on satnavs for the correct speed limit and instead follow the road signs. The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2023
Wales is bringing in a 20mph speed limit. Why – and what will happen? While many oppose the new restrictions, the Welsh government says it is the ‘sensible and progressive thing to do’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023 Don’t rely on sat navs when speed limits are lowered, drivers warned The RAC said motorists should ‘pay full attention’ to signs rather than electronic devices after the change is made.
The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023 Drivers warned not to rely on sat navs when Welsh roads switch to 20mph The RAC said motorists should ‘pay full attention’ to signs rather than electronic devices after the change is made.
The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023 New figures ‘confirm worst fears’ about state of roads in England Just 1,123 miles of roads were surfaced in the 2021/22 financial year, according to RAC analysis of Government data
The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2023 Pothole repairs on local roads in England sink to lowest level in five years RAC calls on government to boost council funding as data shows road maintenance dropped by almost a third
The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023 Road maintenance hits four-year low Just 1,123 miles of roads were surfaced in the 2021/22 financial year, according to RAC analysis of Government data.
Autosport · Sep 8, 2023 The rise, fall and revival of Goodwood as it reaches 75 In its heyday, make no mistake, the Goodwood Motor Circuit always occupied a very special place within the burgeoning British motor racing scene. It never hosted a world championship grand prix, but it provided a much-loved stage for the infant British motorsport industry to strut upon.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023 Petrol prices expected to rise as oil cost climbs above $90 a barrel Motorists could be hardest hit after Russia and Saudi Arabia extend cuts to supplies
The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023 Drivers hit by one of the largest monthly fuel price hikes in 23 years There was a 7p per litre increase in the average cost of petrol during the month of August
The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2023 Drivers hit by one of the largest monthly fuel price hikes in 23 years The RAC said the 7p per litre spike in the average cost of petrol in August was the fifth largest monthly increase in that period.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 3, 2023 Expect inflation blip but our plan is working, says Jeremy Hunt Chancellor blames expected rise on fuel price increases but maintains inflation will halve by end of 2023
The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023 Sunak appears to rule out central Government support for Ulez-hit outer London The Prime Minister said the scheme is ‘solely the responsibility of the Labour Party’.