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rac. co. uk > drive > news > fuel-news > diesel-drops-record-17p-a-litre-in-june

Diesel drops by record 17p a litre in June, while petrol falls 8p

5+ hour, 27+ min ago  (453+ words) RAC senior policy officer At the start of June diesel averaged 183. 75p but by the end it had tumbled 16. 6p to 167. 14p, exceeding the previous largest drop in a calendar month by almost 5p (4. 69p). This was the 12p (11. 92p) drop in May 2023 almost a year after…...

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rac. co. uk > drive > car-reviews > mazda > 6e > 6e

Mazda 6e Review 2026: Prices, specs and verdict

16+ hour, 21+ min ago  (1888+ words) The Mazda 6e is the Japanese brand's second attempt at a mass-market electric car. It's pitched against the best EVs in the executive class, which means it rivals the Tesla Model 3, Volkswagen ID. 7, and Polestar 2. A fresh take on the popular Mazda…...

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rac. co. uk > drive > news > motoring-news > RAC-mobile-mechanic-of-the-year-2026

Portsmouth's Jack Halstead named as RAC Mobile Mechanic of the Year

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (717+ words) A vehicle service and repair technician who has been with the RAC for just two years has won the prestigious "RAC Mobile Mechanic of the Year" award. Jack Halstead, 30, from Portsmouth, has 14 years" of experience working on cars, but it…...

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rac. co. uk > drive > news > motoring-news > 10000-drivers-caught-driving-unroadworthy-vehicles-last-year

More than 10, 000 drivers caught driving unroadworthy vehicles last year

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (531+ words) PR & Public Affairs Officer Following a Freedom of Information request to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), the RAC found that a total of 10, 054 penalty point endorsements were given to motorists in Great Britain in 2025 for driving vehicles with…...

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rac. co. uk > drive > car-reviews > porsche > 911 > 911

Porsche 911 Review 2026: Prices, specs & verdict

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (1855+ words) The Porsche 911 is easily the most recognisable sports car shape on the market. It's no wonder, with over 60 years of heritage and a gently evolved look over the decades. The 911 is so long-lived because of its immense popularity with enthusiasts,…...

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rac. co. uk > drive > car-reviews > extended-tests > citroen > citroen-ec5-aircross-long-term-review

Citroen e-C5 Aircross long term test review 2026

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (662+ words) Spec: Citroen e-C5 Aircross Plus Comfort Range| Price: from "36, 705 ("38, 370 as tested) | Mileage: 904 | Test miles per k Wh: 4. 0 | Report date: 30th June 2026 New cars go through loads of lab-based tests before they reach the showroom, but few assessments are as tough as family…...

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rac. co. uk > drive > advice > know-how > uk-heatwaves

UK heatwaves - data and advice

2+ day, 19+ hour ago  (809+ words) UK heatwaves are becoming more frequent, bringing prolonged periods of higher temperatures " which can seriously impact drivers. Hot weather can cause vehicles to overheat and result in dehydration for the person behind the wheel. In this driving in the UK…...

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rac. co. uk > drive > news > motoring-news > fleets-could-cut-fuel-costs-through-smarter-driver-data

Fleets could cut fuel costs by up to 15% through smarter driver data

1+ week, 5+ hour ago  (522+ words) With fuel continuing to rank among the largest operating costs for UK fleets, the RAC is urging businesses to focus on a frequently overlooked opportunity for immediate savings: driver behaviour powered by smarter use of telematics data. Using this data,…...

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rac. co. uk > drive > news > motoring-news > driving-test-backlog

Driving test backlog set to last until autumn 2027

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (472+ words) Britain's ongoing driving test backlog is set to continue until next autumn, after the Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, told a select committee average waiting times for a test in May were 22 weeks. The figures from the Driver and Vehicle Standards…...

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rac. co. uk > drive > news > fuel-news > iran-conflict-steer-drivers-towards-electric-vehicles

High fuel prices from Iran conflict steer three-in-10 drivers towards EVs

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (614+ words) Half of drivers (52%) say they've reduced the amount they're driving because of the war, with 14% doing so significantly. And once again it's younger drivers who are much more likely to be doing so " of this group, 68% have cut down on…...

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