News
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![Spending watchdog highlights north-south divide for EV chargepoint rollout]()
Spending watchdog highlights north-south divide for EV chargepoint rollout
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![Number of young drivers illegally using phones behind the wheel reaches eight-year-high]()
Number of young drivers illegally using phones behind the wheel reaches eight-year-high
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![More than 1.3m EVs on the road in the UK]()
More than 1.3m EVs on the road in the UK
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![Met Office issues rare red wind warning as Storm Darragh approaches]()
Met Office issues rare red wind warning as Storm Darragh approaches
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![Mercedes to develop solar paint that could revolutionise electric vehicles]()
Mercedes to develop solar paint that could revolutionise electric vehicles
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![Christmas at the pumps set to be cheapest since the pandemic]()
Christmas at the pumps set to be cheapest since the pandemic
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![Reduction in road casualties in last 12 months – but ‘concerning’ statistics for e-scooters]()
Reduction in road casualties in last 12 months – but ‘concerning’ statistics for e-scooters
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![Price of public rapid EV charging remains high as charging networks build for the future and face elevated charges]()
Price of public rapid EV charging remains high as charging networks build for the future and face elevated charges
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![THINK! launches new drink driving awareness campaign ahead of Christmas season]()
THINK! launches new drink driving awareness campaign ahead of Christmas season
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![Storm Bert set to cause travel disruption this weekend with heavy rain and snow forecast]()
Storm Bert set to cause travel disruption this weekend with heavy rain and snow forecast
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![Council pothole compensation claims double in a year]()
Council pothole compensation claims double in a year
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![RAC warns not to get caught out by scammers fraudulently using its brand to steal personal details]()
RAC warns not to get caught out by scammers fraudulently using its brand to steal personal details
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![Welsh driver with over 200 penalty points still holds a valid driving licence]()
Welsh driver with over 200 penalty points still holds a valid driving licence
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![Half of Gen Z drivers give their car nicknames - what's the most popular?]()
Half of Gen Z drivers give their car nicknames - what's the most popular?
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![What are the uninsured driving hotspots in the UK? Top 15 postcodes revealed]()
What are the uninsured driving hotspots in the UK? Top 15 postcodes revealed
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![RAC trials HVO to run seven of its HQ-based recovery trucks]()
RAC trials HVO to run seven of its HQ-based recovery trucks
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![Drivers charged more than £4 million by accident over last year at Dartford Crossing]()
Drivers charged more than £4 million by accident over last year at Dartford Crossing
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![MP calls for new Roadworks Bill to fine utility firms for causing gridlock with roadworks]()
MP calls for new Roadworks Bill to fine utility firms for causing gridlock with roadworks
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![Fuel still at three-year low despite brief oil price jump in October]()
Fuel still at three-year low despite brief oil price jump in October
Advice and guides
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![RAC Pothole Index – statistics and data for UK roads]()
RAC Pothole Index – statistics and data for UK roads
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![Using mobile phones while driving – data, facts and figures]()
Using mobile phones while driving – data, facts and figures
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![Cheapest cars to insure for new drivers 2024 - Top 10]()
Cheapest cars to insure for new drivers 2024 - Top 10
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![Compound car insurance – your expert guide]()
Compound car insurance – your expert guide
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![What is a HPI Check?]()
What is a HPI Check?
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![The top 10 most popular cars in the UK]()
The top 10 most popular cars in the UK
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![Wheel alignment cost - your complete guide]()
Wheel alignment cost - your complete guide
Saving money
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![Cheapest cars to insure for new drivers 2024 - Top 10]()
Cheapest cars to insure for new drivers 2024 - Top 10
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![Car sharing – a useful guide to help you save money]()
Car sharing – a useful guide to help you save money
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![Money saving winter driving tips – the ultimate guide]()
Money saving winter driving tips – the ultimate guide
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![Car depreciation: six ways you’re wiping the value off your car]()
Car depreciation: six ways you’re wiping the value off your car
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![How much does it cost to learn to drive?]()
How much does it cost to learn to drive?
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![How to reduce new-driver car insurance costs]()
How to reduce new-driver car insurance costs
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![Money-saving MOT tips – your complete guide]()
Money-saving MOT tips – your complete guide
Electric cars
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![Are electric cars cheaper to insure?]()
Are electric cars cheaper to insure?
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![How to drive an EV]()
How to drive an EV
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![Electric vehicle range – how far can I drive in an EV?]()
Electric vehicle range – how far can I drive in an EV?
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![14 ways to get the most out of your electric range and charge]()
14 ways to get the most out of your electric range and charge
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![Electric car charging prices at public chargers]()
Electric car charging prices at public chargers
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![How long do electric car batteries last? EV battery recycling]()
How long do electric car batteries last? EV battery recycling
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![Electric car charging – how it works and how much it costs]()
Electric car charging – how it works and how much it costs
Travel
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![Driving in Europe checklist]()
Driving in Europe checklist
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![The top 10 best road trips in Europe]()
The top 10 best road trips in Europe
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![International Driving Permit: how to get one and where you need it]()
International Driving Permit: how to get one and where you need it
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![10 lesser-known French road rules you’ll need to follow on your trip]()
10 lesser-known French road rules you’ll need to follow on your trip
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![Driving abroad in 2024? Be prepared, take out European Breakdown Cover]()
Driving abroad in 2024? Be prepared, take out European Breakdown Cover
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![The best places to stop and visit on a European road trip]()
The best places to stop and visit on a European road trip
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![Don’t invalidate your car insurance: 10 things you need to know when driving in Europe]()
Don’t invalidate your car insurance: 10 things you need to know when driving in Europe
Car maintenance
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![Car dashboard symbols and meanings – warning lights guide]()
Car dashboard symbols and meanings – warning lights guide
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![How to jump start a car in 10 steps (with video)]()
How to jump start a car in 10 steps (with video)
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![12 essential car maintenance checks you should definitely be doing]()
12 essential car maintenance checks you should definitely be doing
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![MOT checklist and comprehensive guide]()
MOT checklist and comprehensive guide
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![20 ways to make your car last longer]()
20 ways to make your car last longer
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![Car depreciation: six ways you’re wiping the value off your car]()
Car depreciation: six ways you’re wiping the value off your car
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![The ultimate guide to car parts and what they do - with pictures]()
The ultimate guide to car parts and what they do - with pictures
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