The RAC reacts to the Liberal Democrats' 2024 election manifesto
The RAC comments on motoring pledges within the Lib Dems' 2024 election manifesto
The RAC comments on motoring pledges within the Lib Dems' 2024 election manifesto
Drivers having Direct Debits cancelled by DVLA increases by nearly 10%
RAC data analysis reveals clear correlation between fuel prices and inflation
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
The RAC's head of roads policy reacts to the report out this morning
Petrol duty revenue reaches 30-year low in May at just £251m; duty on diesel down by £1.4bn in April and May versus 2019
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
Drivers favour keeping fuel duty at the current rate and investing more in local roads, RAC research shows
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
The RAC's head of roads policy reacts to reports that indicate the government is to consider ending the fuel duty freeze
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
The RAC's Peter Williams reacts to today's Budget announcements - which included the Chancellor ruling out taxes on existing diesel drivers
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
The vast majority of drivers buying new cars from 1 April will end up paying significantly more in car tax than they would do if they had bought the same vehicle just a day earlier, new figures from the RAC show.
Four in 10 motorists think the Chancellor will raise IPT again in the Budget
After a recent double rise in Insurance Premium Tax, this further increase is a slap in the face for motorists
RAC reacts to Chancellor’s decision to continue the freeze on fuel duty in his first Autumn Statement today
The RAC is calling on the Chancellor to play fair with motorists in tomorrow's Autumn Statement
The RAC provides initial reaction to the launch of the Government's Clean Air Zones consultation for England
RAC fears evasion has played a part in increased loss of revenue from vehicle excise duty shown in DVLA's annual report and accounts published on 19 July 2016