2007 Media releases
The NRMA will continue to keep the heat on the State and Federal Governments until the Princes Highway is upgraded, President Alan Evans vowed today.
NRMA Motoring & Services and North Sydney Council will give North Sydney seniors free car checks this Sunday 1 July as part of an NRMA Pitt Stop Campaign designed to keep seniors safe on the road.
NRMA Motoring & Services Deputy President, Michael Tynan, has welcomed yesterday’s $238.5 million Budget announcement for Southern Sydney and Illawarra roads.
The NSW Government’s record Roads Budget will make the NSW economy more competitive and make regional roads safer, NRMA Director Gary Punch said today.
This year's State Budget allocation of $119 million to upgrade the Princes Highway has been welcomed by NRMA Motoring & Services President Alan Evans.
NRMA Motoring & Services Director Wendy Machin today welcomed funding of $404 million in the State Budget to continue upgrading the Pacific Highway.
NRMA Motoring & Services Director, Graham Blight, today welcomed the $2.6 billion Budget announcement for country NSW roads but was disappointed that some areas of NSW had been left out.
11 women complete NRMA's JUMPSTART Automotive for Women scholarship course.
Motorists are urging the ACCC to crack the whip when investigating petrol prices.
NRMA's Youth and Road Trauma Forum received high honours last night with an Achievement of the Year Award from the NSW Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.
The cost of running some of Australia's most popular family sedans has jumped by almost 40 per cent in just five years.
Australia's car manufacturers continue to provide increased safety features in their vehicles, with all Australian-made large cars now achieving a 4-star rating out of 5 under the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP).
St Pius X Primary students will learn about road safety in a fun and interactive way tomorrow, 13 June at NRMA’s hi-tech, road safety exhibition in town until 20 July at the Macquarie Regional Library.
In a bid to educate learner drivers on the Mid North Coast about road safety, NRMA Motoring & Services today officially opened its first Safer Driving School in the region.
Black cars are more likely to be involved in a crash, according to new research linking road safety and vehicle colour.
Motorists in Newcastle and the Hunter need to be patient while waiting for NRMA roadside assistance, with regional flooding and an increase in demand for help causing significant delays.
ACCC Chairman Graeme Samuel needs to accept the Prime Minister’s offer of more powers for the sake of all Australian motorists.
NRMA Motoring & Services presented St Peter's Catholic College in Tuggerah with first place for its amazing performance of Gough Whitlam's dismissal in last night's NRMA-supported OxyGen Rock Eisteddfod Challenge® Newcastle final.
NRMA Motoring & Services congratulates Toronto High School for its winning performance inspired by Edvard Munch's famous painting 'The Scream' in the RAW® Division of last night's NRMA-supported OxyGen Rock Eisteddfod Challenge® Newcastle final.
NRMA's touring MMC will bring road safety education to Nowra at the Shoalhaven Motor and Lifestyle Expo.
NRMA RoadZone moves into Narrabri tomorrow to tackle life-saving, road safety issues at Narrabri Public School.
Two victims of crime will have a little bit of kindness passed their way this week and receive a restored car from graduates of the NRMA Motoring & Services' sponsored Hand Brake Turn automotive course.
A pre-emptive statement by Caltex pleading to Australian motorists to stop picking on them in the lead up to the June long weekend proves that the oil giant is ripping families off.
"The announcement by Prime Minister John Howard to commit $10 million towards a feasibility study for the Bells Line Expressway is great news for communities in the state’s central west and western Sydney.
What better way to learn about how to stay safe on country roads than in a fun and relaxed environment? NRMA's touring Mobile Member Centre will bring road safety education to Cowra this weekend at the NRMA-sponsored, Cowra Motors Home Expo.
Increasing the risk of getting caught is the only way to deter drivers from re-offending.
NRMA Motoring & Services is expanding its business operations to provide motorists with a new choice in car servicing, officially launching its first ever car service centre today in Sydney’s west.
In a bid to educate young drivers on the Central Coast about road safety, NRMA Motoring & Services is today opening a Safer Driving School in Gosford.
NRMA's touring Mobile Member Centre will bring road safety education to Morisset for the first time ever this Sunday 20 May at Morisset’s annual Community Festival.
St Philomena School students will learn about road safety at NRMA's hi-tech, road safety exhibition.
Students from Bathurst High School will use their creative flair to promote road safety with their performance tonight at the NRMA-supported OxyGen Rock Eisteddfod Challenge® at the Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre.
NRMA Motoring & Services will open its first ever Canberra car servicing centre in Greenway, Tuggeranong, with a staff of 12 and capacity to handle up to 40 cars a day.
In a bid to educate young drivers about road safety in the Wauchope region, NRMA Motoring & Services has opened a Safer Driver School in Wauchope.
ACT motorists will benefit from the Federal Government’s upgrade of Constitution Avenue and a new overpass at the Russell roundabout, NRMA President Alan Evans said today.
Communities and local economies along the Pacific Highway will benefit from the Australian Government’s record $22.3 billion commitment to land transport funding under Auslink 2.
Regional communities should expect to receive badly needed funding for major highways and local roads following the Australian Government’s record $22.3 billion commitment to land transport funding under Auslink 2.
Motorists traveling in the Hunter region will benefit from the Australian Government’s record $22.3 billion commitment to land transport funding under Auslink 2.
In a bid to educate young drivers about road safety in the Wagga region, NRMA Motoring & Services will open a Safer Driver School in Wagga early next month.
The Australian Government’s $22.3 billion commitment to land transport funding under Auslink II will help ensure that the nation’s road network can continue to support motorists and the economy.
The Australian Government’s $22.3 billion commitment to land transport funding under Auslink II will help ensure that the nation’s road network can continue to support motorists and the economy.
More than 10,000 high school students will experience the reality of a car crash at Australia’s largest Youth and Road Trauma Forum to be held by NRMA Motoring & Services and Westmead Hospital at Acer Arena in Homebush from today.
Northern beaches motorists disappointed with widening of Spit Bridge abandoned.
NRMA’s touring Mobile Member Centre will bring road safety education to Bourke for the first time ever and celebrate its 100th event today at Simmo’s Outback Auto Care.
NRMA Motoring & Services has today welcomed the decision by the NSW Government to make the Sydney Harbour Tunnel cashless.
NRMA Motoring & Services has sent two young women employees to represent the company at the United Nation’s World Youth Assembly for Road Safety.
Motorists are being urged to drive carefully and be cautious of patrons around pubs and hotels on ANZAC Day.
NRMA Motoring & Services has today welcomed the decision by Transport Minister John Hargreaves to shelve the planned Belconnen bus way, additional bus lanes and light rail in Canberra.
Motorists in Sydney will now be able to find the cheapest E10 blended fuel on the NRMA Petrol Watch website.
Survey reveals almost 3,000 unsuspecting motorists have bought a second-hand car privately with an outstanding debt on it.
More than half of Sydney's business fleets spend up to 4 hours longer weekly in traffic.
The NSW Court of Appeal has unanimously overturned a 2006 Supreme Court judgment in the matter of Nicholas Whitlam v National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited.
The Federal Government's announcement of $345 million in blackspot funding will help fix the most dangerous sections of our roads and save lives
Personal alcohol breathalysers now available from NRMA Motoring & Services.
For the second year running, NRMA Motoring & Services has made driving this Easter weekend a safer journey for travellers by supporting Driver Reviver Stations North of Sydney with its state-of-the-art Mobile Member Centre.
NRMA Motoring & Services has launched a handy Tourist Drive feature on its Travel Planner to allow families to plan for their perfect touring holiday in time for the Easter break.
NRMA Motoring & Services has welcomed the re-appointment of Eric Roozendaal to the Roads portfolio.
NRMA Motoring & Services will join over 600 businesses and community groups to support the World Wide Fund for Nature’s (WWF) Earth Hour initiative by turning its lights off this Saturday night.
Greater penalties are needed to punish repeat offenders who drive unlicensed and put the lives of others at risk.
NRMA Motoring & Services is asking all sides of politics to remember the roads in the Hunter in the lead-up to the State election.
NRMA Motoring & Services Board Director Dawn Fraser has sought leave of absence from the Board, NRMA President Alan Evans said today.
Local candidates on the state’s Far North Coast must outline their plans for upgrading the Pacific Highway.
NRMA Motoring & Services has renewed its commitment to the long-term future of holiday parks after announcing it will purchase the Ocean Park Holiday Park in Umina.
NRMA Motoring & Services has renewed its commitment to the long-term future of holiday parks after announcing it will purchase the Darlington Beach Holiday Park north of Coffs Harbour.
Country motorists driving to Sydney or the coast for a holiday will be able to enjoy affordable holiday accommodation following NRMA's purchase of three new parks from the Ocean Blue Group.
NRMA Motoring & Services has renewed its commitment to the long-term future of holiday parks after announcing it will purchase the Parklea Village Holiday Park.
NRMA has purchased three new holiday parks at Ocean Beach, Darlington Beach and Parklea.
The Princes Highway must be made part of the Federal Government's Auslink network.
NRMA Motoring & Services and Volvo Trucks will join forces this weekend to educate thousands of local Milton, Ulladulla and Thirlmere residents about how to survive on NSW roads.
NRMA Motoring & Services is growing its stable of quality holiday parks and has agreed to purchase the Merimbula Beach Holiday Park on the NSW south coast.
NRMA Motoring & Services is asking both sides of politics to remember the roads in southern NSW in the lead-up to the State election in March.
NRMA has identified eight major roads across NSW needing urgent attention.
NRMA Motoring & Services is offering schools across Sydney a chance to win $5,000 through Rock Eisteddfod Challenge® in a bid to improve road safety awareness in young people.
Practical lessons in road safety plus access to as much road safety information as possible.
NRMA Insurance and NRMA Motoring & Services have joined forces warning parents of the dangers of ignoring traffic restrictions in school zones.
After a steady 8 year decline in Member demand, revenue & profit, NRMA M&S is withdrawing from the vehicle inspection market.
Oil companies are making gigantic profits at the expense of motorists here and around the world.
NRMA RoadZone tackles lifesaving, road safety issues at schools throughout Sydney this term.
The 22nd anniversary of Australia’s largest annual display of vintage, veteran and classic vehicles, is expected to attract over half a million visitors during Australia Day celebrations at Hyde Park today.
As the summer sun begins to scorch NRMA Motoring & Services warns parents and carers to be aware of the dangers of children being locked in a car during the summer heat.
Plans by the RTA to cut the speed limit on the Princes Highway at Heathcote to 50km/h will reduce the highway to the speed of a suburban street.
NRMA Motoring & Services has grown its travel and holiday business by acquiring a majority shareholding in travel wholesaler, Adventure World.
A number of initiatives announced by the NSW Government today will help keep young drivers safe however there are serious concerns around passenger restrictions.
Sixteen years after State Coroner Kevin Waller called for the Pacific Highway to be fully upgraded almost two thirds has yet to be completed.
In a bid to educate young drivers about road safety, NRMA Motoring & Services will be opening a number of Safer Driver Schools throughout Sydney.
NRMA Motoring & Services today congratulated the University of New South Wales Solar Racing Team, (UNSW) for its world record-breaking 4000km run from Perth to Sydney using a completely solar-powered vehicle.
The Lane Cove Tunnel operators appear to be making the same critical mistakes as the Cross City Tunnel by neglecting to run a comprehensive public education campaign for motorists in the lead-up to its opening.
Young people are being asked to use their imagination to dream up the perfect alcohol-free summer party as part of a competition by NRMA Motoring & Services’ Free2go program.
Offering incentives to motorists to take up alternative fuels and fuel-efficient vehicles will help Australia become less reliant on fossil fuels.
NRMA Motoring & Services is calling on the NSW Government to introduce zero demerit points for all red P-platers.
Replacing the narrow rail bridge over Gannons Rd and widening the road to four lanes will save St George and Sutherland Shire residents from sitting in lengthy traffic delays.