Petrol price falls to lowest level in nearly five years
Analysis of RAC Fuel Watch data has shown that a litre of unleaded petrol now averages 131.91p.
Read more here.
As car sizes have increased over the past few years, it's no surprise that the majority of car drivers need wider bays.
In an article for the RAC, Barney Cotton discusses the statistics around SUVs and the modern dilemma of parking.
Read more here.
One in six drivers has bought counterfeit car parts in the UK
Would you know how to tell your online purchase is real or fake? Shockingly, 45% of motorists who purchased fake parts, only found out when the part failed and their garage notified them. After a police raid on a self-storage unit in Gloucestershire, the RAC has outlined how to tell if the car parts you are buying are fake or not.
Read more here. Further guidance can also be found here.
80% of drivers concerned about headlights
With the onset of driving in dark conditions for longer in Winter, as well as a government-commissioned report into glare from headlights, an RAC survey found headlight glare causing a fair bit of concern amongst drivers. Read more here.
Road casualties in Great Britain fall slightly in 2024
According to new data released by the Department for Transport (DfT), the number of people who were killed or injured on roads across Great Britain has continued its long-term decline in 2024. Read more here.
