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Car being topped up with LPG gas.
Car being topped up with LPG gas.
Why are LPG cars no longer popular?
Why are LPG cars no longer popular?
LPG used to be a popular alternative to petrol and diesel. Is its use in cars being phased out?
The NRMA
16 Mar 2026
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A view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge at night, lit up with yellow lights.
The heartbreaking history of Yellow Ribbon Week
The heartbreaking history of Yellow Ribbon Week
National Road Safety Week (NRSW) honours those who have lost their lives on Australia’s roads by campaigning to reduce the number and impact of crashes due to unsafe roads and driving.
The NRMA
8 May 2025
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Blurred side view of a red light rail darting along the tracks.
Sydney Light Rail - what you need to know
Sydney Light Rail - what you need to know
Sydney’s Light Rail network has more than doubled in size over the past five years, offering travel well beyond Sydney’s CBD.
Sam Charlwood
2 May 2025
Ariel view of the New Year's eve Sydney fireworks celebration.
Ariel view of the New Year's eve Sydney fireworks celebration.
Your guide to New Year's Eve 2024 in Sydney
Your guide to New Year's Eve 2024 in Sydney
Navigate New Year's Eve 2024 in Sydney with ease. Find out the best spots to see the fireworks, public transport tips, savings with your My NRMA membership, and must-attend events. Your ultimate guide awaits!
Alexandra Voyage
4 Dec 2024
Two MG electric cars driving on a country road
Two MG electric cars driving on a country road
The savvy Sydney suburbs saving on EVs
The savvy Sydney suburbs saving on EVs
Drivers in outskirts of Australia’s cities turn to EVs to escape the fuel bowser and save money.
Bridie Schmidt
18 Sept 2024
Front view of silver 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 driving along a highway.
Front view of silver 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 driving along a highway.
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 pricing and specs
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 pricing and specs
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 has landed, sporting subtly refreshed styling along with new tech and features.
Bridie Schmidt
18 Sept 2024
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Side view of a man standing in front of his fixer upper buggy smiling.
Outback Links Kiah
Outback Links Kiah
In May 2024, a team of NRMA volunteers visited the small town of Kiah in NSW near Eden, as part of Frontier Service's volunteer Outback Links program.
James Simmons
18 Sept 2024
Rear view of traffic heading toward the Sydney Harbor Bridge.
Rear view of traffic heading toward the Sydney Harbor Bridge.
NSW motorists to heed average speed cameras
NSW motorists to heed average speed cameras
A new trial will assess using average speed cameras in NSW to catch speeding motorists and prevent road fatalities.
Adam Smith
10 Sept 2024
Front view of a white MG4 car parked in a dimly lit driveway.
Front view of a white MG4 car parked in a dimly lit driveway.
Electric vehicle sales hold ground as drivers flock to hybrids  
Electric vehicle sales hold ground as drivers flock to hybrids  
BEV sales down for the month but holding ground year-to-date as hybrid vehicle sales doubled.
Bridie Schmidt
6 Sept 2024
Angled side view of a green VW ID Buzz parked on a mountainside dirt road.
Angled side view of a green VW ID Buzz parked on a mountainside dirt road.
VW reveals pricing for electric answer to iconic Kombi van
VW reveals pricing for electric answer to iconic Kombi van
Volkswagen’s ID Buzz to start from under $80,000 and slated to arrive in early 2025.
Bridie Schmidt
3 Sept 2024

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