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09/03/2026

Came across this RAC article about new rules in French cities the other day. If you’re taking your own car over there, you’ll now need the right emissions sticker or you could get hit with a fine. It’s not something you can sort when you arrive either, it needs doing before you go.

Worth checking before you set off so you don’t get caught out halfway through your trip.

Everything you need to know about 'Crit'Air' clean air stickers. Where Crit'Air stickers are used, how to get one and what happens if you don't have one.

05/03/2026

Spotted this RAC article and it doesn’t surprise me one bit. Breakdowns caused by poor roads are up 15%, and we’re seeing it ourselves.

It only takes one bad hit to do some real damage, especially with the state of the roads after all the wet weather last month. If your car feels different after a bump, don’t ignore it.

Worth a read.

RAC patrols attended an average of 71 breakdowns a day because of potholed roads, up from 62 in 2024

02/03/2026

The government is consulting on introducing stricter penalties for motoring offences to assist police in identifying offenders and improving road safety. Proposals include the introduction of penalty points and vehicle seizure for driving without a valid MOT, failing to identify a vehicle keeper, an...

28/02/2026

Northern Ireland is set to become the first part of the UK to roll out a graduated driving licence scheme aimed at improving safety among young and inexperienced drivers.

26/02/2026

We’ve seen cars after drivers have taken on standing water and come off worse for it.

If you come across big puddles or flooded roads, don’t chance it. It’s often deeper than it looks and even 10cm can be enough to cause problems.

Read our simple guide to help you stay safe and avoid costly damage.

Worried about driving with wet roads and flooding. Learn how to drive safely in standing water and protect your car from costly flood damage.

25/02/2026

Drivers in the UK can now check fuel prices at every petrol station nationwide thanks to a new Government initiative designed to make costs more transparent.

22/02/2026

45% of those living in towns and cities have experienced some form of vehicle crime compared to just 15% in rural areas

20/02/2026

Research from the RAC’s 2025 Report on Motoring found that UK motorists support robust action to tackle the problem of drink-driving.

17/02/2026

A fault affecting speed cameras across England’s road network has wrongly prosecuted thousands of drivers since 2021

12/02/2026

We profile all of the eight cars and SUVs in contention for the UK Car of the Year 2026 Award – including the Renault 5 E-Tech and Audi A6.

09/02/2026

The Government's new Road Safety Strategy could bring in radical changes to road laws