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RAC on Channel 5

If you’ve been watching Channel 5, then you may have noticed a trailer for a special two-part documentary starring our own heroes of the road. Updated on 01/02/2012 11:07:15. © RAC breakdown cover and car insurance.

London Low Emission Zone

Van and minibus drivers who travel into London now risk a £500 fine if they do not fully research new London Low Emission Zone regulations that came into force on 3 January 2012. Updated on 16/01/2012 16:46:29. © RAC breakdown cover and car insurance.

How personal experience led to learner drivers being allowed onto the motorway

Road Safety Minister Mike Penning MP has made a big impact at the Department for Transport since he took over as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport following the May 2010 election. Updated on 20/12/2011 14:50:46. © RAC breakdown cover and car insurance.

Drink drive warnings on alcohol

The alcohol industry has a prime opportunity to help reduce the number of drink-drive incidents on UK roads, following an agreement that will see health information printed on 80% of alcohol labels by 2013. Updated on 15/12/2011 10:08:30. © RAC breakdown cover and car insurance.

Tyres to get new information label

From November 2012, all new car tyres are set to get an explanatory information label giving consumers extra data about potential new rubber purchases. Similar to colour-coded environmental labels used on white goods, they are being launched to help show consumers how safe and green tyres are at a glance. Updated on 14/12/2011 15:58:34. © RAC breakdown cover and car insurance.

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Updated on 12/12/2011 15:31:51. © RAC breakdown cover and car insurance.

The changing face of in-car stereos

Ford says CD players in cars will soon be defunct - indeed, it has already deleted the CD multichanger option from many of its new cars. Updated on 29/11/2011 11:28:00. © RAC breakdown cover and car insurance.

RAC Future Car Challenge reigning champions

As preparations begin for the second RAC Future Car Challenge next month, entrants are busy honing the models they hope will take class honours. Updated on 28/10/2011 15:01:02. © RAC breakdown cover and car insurance.

RAC Future Car Challenge to use on-board data loggers

This year's RAC Future Car Challenge, which showcases low energy vehicles in a run between Brighton and London, will use onboard data loggers for all cars to enable exact measurement of total energy used. Updated on 10/10/2011 13:58:56. © RAC breakdown cover and car insurance.

Frankfurt Motor Show - what you need to know

The Frankfurt Motor Show opens its doors this month, which will see dozens of new cars get their world debut. Indeed, analysts are saying there could be more than 100 new cars revealed next week at the big bi-annual motor show – the largest in Europe this year. Updated on 12/09/2011 15:01:57. © RAC breakdown cover and car insurance.

Top 10 essentials for the school run car

Children across the country have been returning to school over the past week, which will have seen many family motors start the daily school run again. Updated on 09/09/2011 15:37:26. © RAC breakdown cover and car insurance.

The rise of the Middle Aged Motor

People are holding onto their cars for longer because of the recession, reveals research from Halfords Autocentres – a trend that is leading to a big rise in popularity of the 'Middle Aged Motor'. Updated on 02/09/2011 14:12:27. © RAC breakdown cover and car insurance.

What is an insurance write-off?

Motorists who have been involved in a vehicle collision can be informed by their insurance company that their car is a 'write-off'. Updated on 01/09/2011 15:38:45. © RAC breakdown cover and car insurance.

5 surprising things your car does in summer

The summer months are hard on cars – they have to battle against baking sun, busy traffic and humid conditions, hopefully without missing a beat on the high-mileage trips they're pressed into. Updated on 22/08/2011 16:12:05. © RAC breakdown cover and car insurance.

Goodwood Festival of Speed

It’s the ultimate British celebration of the automobile. Goodwood Festival of Speed took place over the first weekend in July, in the grounds of the wonderful Goodwood House in East Sussex. Updated on 11/07/2011 12:03:02. © RAC breakdown cover and car insurance.

British Grand Prix preview

The British Grand Prix, held at Silverstone this weekend, is a race every F1 driver loves. The boss of current F1 world championship-leading team Red Bull Racing, Christian Horner, calls it “one of the biggest character tests still left on the calendar” and a gripping 2011 race is guaranteed. Updated on 08/07/2011 11:57:20. © RAC breakdown cover and car insurance.

Drive smarter for the Climate Week

Travel is one of the easiest ways to reduce energy use. From using public transport more to simply improving the way you drive there are lots of ways to cut your carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) and drive down your fuel costs, too. Updated on 11/03/2011 09:15:00. © RAC breakdown cover and car insurance.

RAC Patrol tips for winter driving

With the temperatures plummeting across the whole of the UK and unprecedented snowfall in certain areas of the country a lot of motorists are facing an uphill battle against Updated on 29/11/2010 16:38:33. © RAC breakdown cover and car insurance.

RAC Patrol tips for winter driving

With the temperatures plummeting across the whole of the UK and unprecedented snowfall in certain areas of the country a lot of motorists are facing an uphill battle against the weather. Updated on 29/11/2010 16:38:33. © RAC breakdown cover and car insurance.

Emergency diversion routes

In the past, when significant events or incidents led to closure of sections of motorway or trunk road, traffic was simply directed on to local roads therefore causing drivers to find their own way back onto the strategic road network. This regularly caused congestion on all routes within the area as well as disruption to local businesses and residents. Updated on 19/11/2010 15:56:44. © RAC breakdown cover and car insurance.