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THRIVE has reported on RAC in 4 stories between October 2026 and November 2026, most often in Market & Business. Every story links to its own sources.
Latest on RAC
Driving automotive innovation: RAC achieves IMI Approved Centre statusThe RAC's national training centre in Walsall has been awarded IMI Approved Centre status by the Institute of the Motor Industry, after an assessment of its training rooms, workshops, tools and machinery. The accreditation covers training and CPD for the RAC's breakdown patrols and Mobile Mechanics, and the RAC says it will help it recruit and keep technicians as vehicle technology grows more complex. The press release is published below as supplied.
RAC named ‘Innovative Employer of the Year’ at Employer Excellence AwardsThe RAC has won Innovative Employer of the Year at the Employer Excellence Awards 2026. It says Call Sign, its monthly internal podcast for breakdown patrols and RAC Mobile Mechanics, was pivotal to the award, alongside more investment in learning, development and wellbeing support, and that 90% of its people would recommend it as a place to work. The press release is published below as supplied.
Changan Deepal S05 Ultra PHEV launches in UK from £32,990The plug-in hybrid SUV comes in Pro and Max trims alongside the all-electric Deepal S05 and S07. Changan quotes up to 62 miles of WLTP electric range and 47g/km CO2 from an 18.4kWh battery.
Government scraps planning permission for cross-pavement EV chargingMinisters say removing the planning requirement cuts installation costs by up to £300 for drivers without driveways, though council authorisation is still needed. Two consultations on charging access for renters and chargers in new buildings were also announced.