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This Christmas, travel to the #PortofDover via main routes only. This avoids causing traffic delays for you and our local residents. See here for more information: https://t.co/ELDeKAgHQm
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#StormDarragh is approaching the UK as we head into the weekend bringing with it very strong winds, particularly in the west, with gusts of potentially up to 90mph⚠🌬
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Red & amber weather warnings have been issued by @metoffice in our area for extremely strong winds tomorrow. ➡️ Only travel if essential ➡️ Disruption is expected ➡️ Stay away from the coastline ➡️ Secure outdoor items if possible #StormDarragh
https://t.co/BBaUVaZ9z0
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A huge congratulations to James for this very well deserved award. An excellent piece of journalism, busting plenty of EV myths for a national title’s readers @jamesfoxall
A second award for James Foxall, named RAC EV Writer of the Year for an extremely comprehensive, detailed and balanced article weighing up all considerations of an electric vehicle buyer. #GOMW24
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Best of luck to our finalists for this year's @gomw_uk EV Journalist of the Year @A1GOY, Dino Buratti of @WhichUK and @jamesfoxall are all in the running, with the winner announced this evening at the RAC Pall Mall @RoyalAutomobile
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The RAC reacts to positive new data from the Road Emulsion Association (REA) @highways_news #potholes
https://t.co/2lEVryB00K
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Christmas at the pumps set to be cheapest since the pandemic, #RACFuelWatch figures show https://t.co/A5gcJtmVPD
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Reforms are needed to bring down the cost of public charging down and ensure EVs are an attractive option for drivers who can’t charge at home, new data from RAC Charge Watch has shown. https://t.co/X0tEz2Y0qA
@RACPress
transportandenergy.com
Reforms are needed to bring down the cost of public charging down and ensure EVs are an attractive option for drivers who can’t charge at home, new data from RAC Charge Watch has shown.
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EV rapid charging prices aren't falling as the networks which build and operate the devices have faced huge increases in some prices they pay for electricity supply:
thetimes.com
The drop in wholesale energy costs has not reached consumers, who are paying 4 per cent more than a year ago and 28 per cent more than two years ago
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If you drink even a little before driving, you risk a lot – your licence, your freedom, even your job. Keep yourself and others safe on the roads this festive season by avoiding alcohol if you’re getting behind the wheel. Don’t take the chance. #DrinkALittleRiskALot
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Today THINK! launches a new campaign highlighting the risks of drinking even a little before driving, and encouraging drivers to go alcohol-free if they're getting behind the wheel this festive season. Find out how to support here: https://t.co/yL2uS5U8RK
#DrinkALittleRiskALot
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Council pothole compensation claims double in a year, RAC data analysis shows https://t.co/NY67OMNq03
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We're pleased to be supporting @THINKgovuk @transportgovuk on this important new campaign: THINK! partners with Heineken to promote drink driving awareness campaign ahead of Christmas
gov.uk
New THINK! campaign encourages drivers to opt for 0% drinks if driving at Christmas.
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With darker evenings here, it's clear from this that drivers are just as frustrated as ever by glare from headlights. Fortunately, work by @NewsfromTRL that we are supporting should help get to the bottom of the issue - and map out a way forward @HayteratLords @CollegeOptomUK
Study to shed light on impact of headlight glare
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Petrol prices remain at three-year low as Reeves refused tax increase https://t.co/tW6mHyEe51 via @ThisIsMoney
thisismoney.co.uk
The average price of petrol at the pump is now 135.2p - a three-year low -after the Chancellor confirmed in the Budget that fuel duty would remain frozen for another 12 months.
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Cost-of-living crisis drives one in five to skip MOT and repairs, RAC finds https://t.co/8VhAFSWIi7
#motortrade #automotive #dealers
am-online.com
New data from the RAC reveals that 20% of UK drivers under 44 have cut costs by skipping legally required MOTs or delaying tyre replacements, raising significant safety concerns.
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Fuel duty freeze will continue into 2025 and 5p cut will stay https://t.co/rTBDjFtHps via @ThisIsMoney
dailymail.co.uk
The price of a full tank of petrol will remain the same following fears drivers would see a 7p-per-litre increase on average after today's Autumn Budget .
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Omoda becomes first Chinese brand to provide RAC roadside assistance
fleetworld.co.uk
Incoming Chinese brand Omoda has partnered with the RAC to provide its new Omoda 5 and E5 petrol and electric SUVs with a full roadside assistance package.
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Don’t book expensive driving tests through reseller sites, warns RAC
theguardian.com
Learners trying to beat backlog can pay up to £195 with brokers who buy up slots and sell them on, according to motoring organisation
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Headlight glare on UK roads to be measured in government-backed project https://t.co/Q6FNVAYtEz via @AutoExpress
autoexpress.co.uk
Real-world testing aims to assess factors causing headlamp dazzle, and generate recommendations for government action
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