The RAC reacts to the Liberal Democrats' 2024 election manifesto
The RAC comments on motoring pledges within the Lib Dems' 2024 election manifesto
RAC comments on the impact of rising oil prices following Russian invasion of Ukraine
RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said: “Both petrol and diesel reached new record levels yesterday. Unleaded is nearly 149.5p a litre and diesel almost 153p.
“Russia’s actions will now push petrol pump prices up to £1.50 very soon. The question then becomes where will this stop and how much can drivers take just as many are using their cars more and returning to workplaces.
“If the oil pr
Transport Committee urges government to plan for new motoring tax - RAC reaction
The RAC's head of roads policy reacts to the report out this morning
RAC reacts to reports the UK Government is considering a scrappage scheme to encourage the take-up of ultra-low emission vehicles
Responding to reports that the UK Government is considering a new scrappage scheme to encourage the take-up of hybrid and electric vehicles, RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes said: “Incentivising the take-up of cleaner vehicle technology might be the game-changing boost the automotive sector needs. Drivers’ concerns about emissions are becoming ever stronger and interest in zero-emission vehi
RAC responds to Transport Committee announcement on road pricing
Responding to the Transport Committee launching a national conversation on road pricing, RAC head of policy Nicholas Lyes said:
“There is no question that the existing fuel duty system is on borrowed time as we move towards electric and other zero emission forms of car travel. It’s therefore clear that business as usual isn’t an option moving forward.
“We know through research that drivers
Statement on reports government is considering ending fuel duty freeze
The RAC's head of roads policy reacts to reports that indicate the government is to consider ending the fuel duty freeze
RAC statement on 'The Unintended Consequences of Freezing Fuel Duty' report
The RAC reacts to a report by Professor David Begg and Greener Journeys calling for an increase in fuel duty to deter people from taking car journeys
RAC on Budget 2017: "Current beleaguered owners of diesel cars can breathe a sigh of relief"
The RAC's Peter Williams reacts to today's Budget announcements - which included the Chancellor ruling out taxes on existing diesel drivers
RAC reacts to rise in number of untaxed vehicles on UK roads - plus loss in tax revenue
The RAC's Nicholas Lyes reacts to new government data out today that shows the Treasury is missing out on tax revenue of up to £107m a year due to a rise in untaxed vehicles
Autumn Statement reaction: Insurance Premium Tax the stealth tax of our time
After a recent double rise in Insurance Premium Tax, this further increase is a slap in the face for motorists
Autumn Statement reaction: Fuel duty freeze
RAC reacts to Chancellor’s decision to continue the freeze on fuel duty in his first Autumn Statement today
RAC reacts to draft Clean Air Zones consultation
The RAC provides initial reaction to the launch of the Government's Clean Air Zones consultation for England
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