RAC: 16 essential items for your car in snow
The RAC urges UK drivers to pack 16 essential items and drive with caution as snow and ice cause hazardous conditions. Be prepared for winter breakdowns.
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16 essential items for your car in UK snow
The RAC issues vital winter driving advice as snow and ice sweep the UK. Discover the 16 essential items to keep in your car and crucial safety tips for treacherous roads.
Drivers face £1,000 fines for incorrect car defrosting
Highway experts warn that incorrectly defrosting your car on a public road could lead to a £1,000 fine. Learn the legal and safe methods to avoid penalties and stay safe this winter.
RAC's 2026 list of cheapest cars for new drivers to insure
The RAC has named the most affordable new cars to insure for 2026. Discover the top 10 models and expert tips to slash your premium costs as a new driver.
Cheapest Cars to Insure for New Drivers in 2026
New drivers can slash insurance costs by choosing the right vehicle. The RAC's 2026 list highlights the most affordable models to insure, with tips to reduce premiums.
Drivers risk £1,000 fine for incorrect car defrosting
Highway experts warn that leaving your engine running to defrost your car could lead to a £1,000 fine. Learn the legal and safe methods to de-ice your vehicle this winter.
Snow on Your Car Could Land You a Huge Fine
UK drivers are being warned to fully clear snow and ice from their vehicles or face significant penalties. The RAC explains the legal requirements to stay safe and avoid fines this winter.
Snow on your car could land you a huge fine, RAC warns
UK drivers are being urged to fully clear snow and ice from their vehicles or face substantial penalties. The RAC explains the legal requirements to stay safe and avoid fines this winter.
Hybrid Cars Three Times More Deadly, Data Shows
New analysis reveals drivers are three times more likely to die in a hybrid car crash than a petrol one. Road safety experts call for an urgent investigation into the alarming trend.
M2 Crash Closes Motorway on Busy Christmas Eve
A serious crash has closed the M2 in Kent westbound, causing major delays on one of the year's busiest travel days. Get the latest traffic updates and alternative route advice here.
Christmas traffic peak as 24 million cars hit UK roads
The AA predicts 24 million cars on UK roads as festive getaway traffic competes with commuters. Delays expected with wet weather and flood warnings in place. Plan your journey.
3.1m festive journeys expected on Monday
Drivers urged to take extra care as millions hit the roads for the Christmas getaway. Wet, misty conditions and commuter traffic create a perfect storm. Plan ahead and allow extra time.
Christmas travel chaos hits ferry ports and trains
Thousands face Christmas travel chaos with long Dover ferry queues and major train cancellations. RAC warns of record 37.5m leisure trips. Plan your journey now.
Christmas Traffic Warning: Record 24.4m Cars Expected
UK faces its busiest Christmas on record with 24.4 million car trips forecast for Friday. Plan ahead for severe congestion on roads and rail disruption.
Fuel retailers accused of not passing on oil price savings
UK drivers have been overcharged by £5bn since 2022 as petrol stations fail to reflect falling wholesale oil costs. Find out why pump prices remain stubbornly high.
Historic 'Three Norths' Alignment Leaves England
A rare alignment of true, magnetic, and grid north has left England after a three-year journey. Experts call it a 'once-in-a-lifetime' event that may not recur for centuries.
AA and RAC target £5bn valuations for London listings
The AA and RAC, Britain's roadside giants, are each pursuing £5bn valuations via potential sales or London stock market flotations. Explore the financial drivers behind this major market move.
RAC's 1-item trick to stop windscreen frost
The RAC advises drivers to use a simple item to prevent frosty windscreens this winter. Discover the easy maintenance tip that could save you time on cold mornings.
10-Second Car Windscreen Defogging Button Hack Revealed
Frustrated by a foggy windscreen? The RAC and a motoring expert reveal a simple button combination to clear it in seconds and a shaving foam hack to prevent it.
RAC: Use Toothpaste to Fix Foggy Car Headlights This Winter
The RAC recommends a simple, cost-effective method using everyday toothpaste to restore cloudy headlights this December. Avoid fines and stay safe on dark winter roads with this DIY hack.
Stop Leaving This Item in Your Car to Avoid Condensation
Drivers can prevent annoying windscreen condensation this November by removing a simple, everyday item from their vehicles, according to motoring experts and the RAC.
Hollie McRae's rally debut ends in crash
Hollie McRae, daughter of rally legend Colin McRae, retires from her racing debut after a crash in the Mini Challenge. Read the full story of the emotional day.
UK Cold Weather Warning: Snow and Ice Ahead
A severe cold weather alert is in force across parts of the UK, with snow, ice, and widespread frosts expected. The UK Health Security Agency and Met Office issue warnings. Stay informed and prepare for hazardous travel conditions.
ATO staff ordered to declare gender identity in diversity survey
The Australian Taxation Office faces backlash after mandating staff to disclose personal diversity details including gender identity and sexuality in what critics call 'invasive workplace surveillance' under the Albanese government.
Modern Car Headlights Creating Dangerous Glare on UK Roads
New research reveals how increasingly powerful LED headlights are creating dangerous glare for drivers, with nine in ten UK motorists reporting being dazzled regularly. Discover why this safety issue is worsening and what needs to change.
Modern car headlights dangerously dazzling UK drivers
New RAC research reveals 9 in 10 drivers report being regularly dazzled by modern vehicle headlights, raising serious road safety concerns across the UK.
Modern Car Headlights Too Bright? UK Safety Review Demanded
Millions of UK motorists are struggling with dangerously bright headlights, prompting calls for government action and new safety standards to prevent glare-related accidents on British roads.
Car repair delays double as government departments pass blame
Exclusive RAC investigation reveals shocking delays in vehicle repairs, with drivers waiting up to five weeks as government departments pass responsibility.
Three UK Motorway Hotspots to Avoid This Week
Essential travel warning issued for M25, M5 and M6 as major roadworks and breakdowns threaten hours of delays - plan your journey now to avoid being stuck in traffic misery.
Petrol crisis: Drivers face £369 fuel bill shock
UK drivers are being hammered by soaring petrol costs with average annual fuel bills set to skyrocket by £369. Experts reveal when prices might finally fall and how to save money at the pumps.
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