Tireless volunteer for the National Parks Association (NPA), Peter Vaughan was recognised for his years of volunteer work at this week´s 2008 NRMA Helping People Awards®.

Two volunteers from Sydney´s northwest were recognised for their tireless efforts in the community at this week´s 2008 NRMA Motoring & Services´ Helping People Awards®.

NRMA Motoring & Services has welcomed reports that the State Government will review ways to fast-track the building of commuter car parks to help solve Sydney´s chronic parking problem at train stations.

The NRMA has today welcomed the State Government´s announcement of a cashless Harbour Bridge but is urging toll operators to do more to make electronic tags more attractive to motorists.

Time is running out for local government and community organisations to apply for their share of $100,000 in NRMA Motoring & Services road safety grants.

NRMA Motoring & Services President Alan Evans today invited Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to tour some of NSW´s worst highways with him and learn more about the need for funding.

NRMA is calling on government to get serious about improved Park-and-Ride facilities.

Australian motorists are getting ripped off with petrol prices falling nowhere near as much as the oil industry´s self-declared benchmark ? the Singapore Mogas -according to data released by the NRMA.

NRMA Motoring & Services local Director Wendy Machin and NRMA President Alan Evans want planned works on the Pacific Highway to be brought forward in the interests of motorists' safety and saving lives.

NRMA Motoring & Services will teach hundreds of people how to survive on the road at the Fatherhood Festival in Bangalow this Sunday 7 September, delivering to families interactive multi-media education about road safety.

NRMA Motoring & Services is calling for vehicle owners in the Central Coast to get rid of their used car batteries next Saturday 13 September as part of a campaign to support the environment and help local disadvantaged youth.

NRMA Director Coral Taylor is calling on the RTA to use fluorescent yellow-green for school zone signs.

Eastern Creek Raceway will come alive today with more than 2200 students to race self-designed and self-built billycarts as part of a joint initiative between NRMA and the Department of Education and Training.

NRMA will hold senior driver road safety presentations at Concord over the next months.

More than 50 NRMA volunteers recently spent a busy day at the Haven Education Centre in Terrigal.

As Olympic Games fever sweeps the nation, more than 150 long-term NRMA Members will be thinking gold of a different kind.

The NRMA is pleased the State Government has adopted many of its proposals for fixing traffic congestion on the Spit Bridge and wants the changes introduced without delay.

NRMA Motoring & Services will teach hundreds of people how to survive on the road at the Central Coast Convoy for Kids in Gosford this Sunday 10 August, delivering to residents interactive multi-media education about road safety.

NRMA demands action against oil companies charging more for petrol in western NSW.

The NRMA has today written to the Petrol Commissioner and demanded he take action against oil companies for charging almost 20 cents per litre more for petrol on some parts of the North Coast in comparison to Sydney.

The traditional family getaway has been significantly affected by petrol prices with families choosing to holiday closer to home and spend less, according to NRMA Motoring & Services´ first-ever Travel Habits survey. 

NRMA RoadZone moved into Canberra today to tackle life-saving, road safety issues at Harrison Primary School.

NRMA Motoring & Services will teach hundreds of people how to survive on the road and provide businesses with ideas on effective vehicle management at the National Truck and Commercial Vehicle Expo this week at Sydney Showground.

NRMA's Darlington Beach Holiday Park named Best of the Best NSW Holiday/Resort Park and Best Resort/Holiday Park.

An analysis of 97 days worth of petrol prices has found average prices in Perth are two cents per litre cheaper than Sydney.

NRMA Motoring & Services has expanded its investment in the travel and holidays industry with the acquisition of Value Tours Australia.

NRMA is offering $100,000 worth of Community Road Safety Grants in 2008.

NRMA Motoring & Services are helping the NSW Meals On Wheels Association to stay on the road with free fuel to help offset recent fuel price rises.

Tough decisions made by the Federal Government today could see Australia replace its fossil-fuel technology with electric cars generated by renewable, clean energy sources within years, according to the Jamison Report.

Balancing petrol price increases brought about by the Federal Government´s Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme with adjustments in the fuel excise is critical to protect Australian families from further hardship and damage to the nation's economy.

Families who enjoy a holiday at any one of five NRMA Holiday Parks in NSW or Queensland will receive a $50 fuel voucher to help them combat rising fuel costs and drive their holiday dollar further.

Australia's automotive industry should be forced to meet the same compulsory fuel consumption standards as its counterparts in Japan and the European Union.

The Princes Highway needs a further $1 billion injection in funding NRMA President and South Coast director Alan Evans said today. 

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd should use his G8 visit to drum up international support for tougher regulations against speculators forcing up the price of oil.

Young motorists heading to the snow for their first road trip without their parents are being urged not to drive home early in the morning if they have been drinking the night before.

NRMA continues expanding its travel wholesale operations by acquiring Creative Cruising.

NRMA Director Graham Blight is calling on local NRMA Members to come along and "have their say" at the Wagga Wagga Local Motorists' Forum.  

NRMA Motoring & Services is calling on the state and local government to get serious about Park and Ride facilities in Liverpool to help get more South-West Sydney commuters on public transport.

NRMA Motoring & Services will join Cronulla Rotary for a unique driver education program targeted towards Year 11 students at Cronulla High School tomorrow.

Staff & students at Terrigal's The Haven Education Centre are thrilled with computers donated by NRMA's Gosford Call Centre.

The full weight of the law must punish those who shine laser pointers in motorists' eyes.

The RTA must keep residents of Macksvile informed about their plans for the Macksville Pacific Highway Bypass.

NRMA Motoring & Services is encouraging motorists to take extra care this ski season when driving in snowy conditions to avoid being involved in a crash.

NRMA Motoring & Services Director Geoff Toovey will officially open Artarmon NRMA MotorServe car servicing business next Monday.

One hundred NRMA Motoring & Services BusinessWise clients will converge on Eastern Creek International Raceway this Thursday at Australia´s first ever business-use vehicles show. 

NRMA's touring Mobile Member Centre will bring road safety education and a range of travel and lifestyle ideas to Casino this week at Primex field days.

Lake George will have a new attraction for drivers travelling along the Federal Highway this long weekend. 

NRMA Motoring & Services local Director Gary Punch has welcomed the State Government´s injection of $51 million in funding for Liverpool roads including $25 million for Cowpasture Road.

NRMA Motoring & Services local Director Gary Punch has welcomed the State Government´s injection of $10 million in funding to complete the Mamre Road M4 Motorway overpass duplication.  

NRMA Motoring & Services Director Kyle Loades has welcomed the State Government´s commitment of a record $114 million for Central Coast road spending.

The Hunter has missed out on vital roads funding in today's State Budget, with only $2 million of new funding pledged by the Iemma Government. 

Two more vehicles costing less than $30,000 have received a five-star ANCAP rating.

The NRMA is demanding The NSW Government upgrade the Northern Beaches corridor, with specific attention to the section of Spit Road to Military Road (Spit to Neutral Bay network) and the Pittwater Road, Mona Vale to Balgowlah network.

Tomorrow´s Budget commitment of a combined $613 million in funding from the Federal and State Governments will help improve the safety of the highway. 

The NSW Government needs to include the upgrade of Victoria Road in tomorrow´s State Budget after new research showed more than two-thirds of the community supports more bus lanes and the duplication of Iron Cove Bridge.

The NRMA is urging NSW Treasurer Michael Costa to ensure regional and rural roads are funded in this year´s State Budget after they were all but ignored in the Federal Government´s budget last month.

NRMA Motoring & Services is calling on the State Government to match the Federal Government´s promise of $300 million in funding towards the M4 Extension and to commence improvements immediately. 

The Newcastle Inner City by-pass, upgrade of Swansea Bridge and fast-tracking of the Glendale Interchange are key projects the NSW Government must address in its Budget this week.

NRMA Motoring & Services Deputy President Michael Tynan is calling on the State government to take action in tomorrow´s State Budget following recent F6 extension research.

The critical Brisbane Waters Drive overpass is among a number of critical road projects the State Government needs to fund in this week´s budget.

NRMA's touring Mobile Member Centre will bring road safety education and a range of travel and lifestyle ideas to Nowra this week at the Shoalhaven Motor-Lifestyle Expo.

NRMA's touring Mobile Member Centre will bring road safety education to Endeavour High School this Wednesday at the Rotary U Turn the Wheel Program.

Almost 25% of businesses's staff have lost drivers license under the demerit system.

NRMA RoadZone moved into Brookvale this week to tackle life-saving, road safety issues at Brookvale Public School.

The 2008 Youth and Road Trauma Forum concluded yesterday in Sydney where more than 12,000 students from 110 high schools across NSW heard from surgeons, emergency services personnel and crash victims about the harsh reality of car crashes.

The Princes Highway has been drastically underfunded once again by the Federal Budget, NRMA President and South Coast director Alan Evans said today. 

The Federal Budget includes funding to enable progress on the Ballina, Alstonville and Buladelah bypasses, NRMA Director Wendy Machin said today. 

Federal Budget increases road funding in NSW/ACT by more than 15 per cent in 2008-09.

More than 12,000 students from 110 high schools across NSW and ACT will experience the harsh reality of a car crash.

It's all about recognising volunteers next week as the nation celebrates National Volunteer Week, dedicated to some five million volunteers nationally.

Today's crackdown by the Petrol Commissioner on Coles shows the benefits of having a full-time Petrol Commissioner, but more powers may be needed if he is to make the industry fairer and more transparent.

New funding in the ACT Government budget for some of the territory´s more congested and dangerous roads is welcomed news for motorists.

NRMA Motoring & Services is expanding its Safer Driving Schools program on the South Coast, opening a new school at Wollongong.

NRMA Motoring & Services supports CHOICE magazine´s findings that some car dealerships are not fulfilling customer expectation when it comes to car servicing.

Australia´s peak motoring organisation, the Australian Automobile Association (AAA), has welcomed today´s Federal Government announcement, confirming Federal funding of $17 million over four years for an innovative new national driver training program, keys2drive.

Many outstanding nominations have been received.

Mobile Member Centre will bring road safety education + travel and lifestyle ideas to Tocal Field Days.

Driver Mentor Program helps Coffs Harbour's migrant learner drivers to get their license.

Mobile Member Centre will bring road safety education + travel and lifestyle ideas to Coonamble's Show.

BusinessWise Members outline their 2020 infrastructure & transport energy vision.

NRMA Motoring & Services today officially opened its brand new NRMA MotorServe car servicing centre in Kotara. 

NRMA´s touring Mobile Member Centre will bring road safety education and a range of travel and lifestyle ideas to Port Macquarie on Wednesday 23 April at the NRMA´s Gold Member Road Show.

NRMA's touring Mobile Member Centre will bring road safety education and a range of travel and lifestyle ideas to Cobar from Friday 18 April at the community´s annual Cobar Show.

The forum covered crash prevention, road rules, safe driving tips, vehicle and pedestrian safety and older drivers' physical fitness.

NRMA is holding Years Ahead presentations for seniors who have previously missed out.

NRMA RoadZone is in Newcastle this week tackling life-saving, road safety issues.

Reforms to the licensing system for older drivers in will ensure a fairer deal for over 85s.

NSW & ACT high school students can win driving lessons and other great prizes.

Those buying a used car are prepared to spend more on newer, fuel efficient models.

Help teach learner drivers the skills they need to stay safe behind the wheel.

More can be done to improve occupant protection in utilities sold in Australia.

Mr David Lumb has been appointed to the position of Executive General Manager, Group Communications, with NRMA Motoring & Services.

NRMA Motoring & Services has brought its Safer Driving Schools program to Campbelltown and the surrounding regions to help arm learner drivers with the skills they need to stay safe behind the wheel. 

NRMA RoadZone moved into Campsie this week to tackle life-saving, road safety issues at Campsie Public School.

NRMA Motoring & Services' new Price Gap analysis has found a number of recent instances where the price increase of petrol was at least 10 per cent higher than the increase in the industry benchmark price.

Male drivers report the most crashes and near misses as a result of being distracted behind the wheel, according to new research by NRMA Motoring & Services.

NRMA Motoring & Services will provide a daily price gap on its website between prices at the bowser and what it believes prices should be to protect motorists from being ripped off again.

Volunteers who go out of their way to help others have a chance to be recognised and rewarded through the NRMA Motoring & Services´ Helping People Awards launched this week.

The newest recruit to the NRMA Board, Coral Taylor, is warning motorists using Epping Road that traffic conditions could be chaotic when the bus lane is introduced today.

Australian motor sport legend Coral Taylor has been appointed to fill the vacant position on the NRMA Motoring & Services´ Board, NRMA President Alan Evans said today.

A 50 cent price hike on the Eastern Distributor and Cross City Tunnel on the same day will leave motorists feeling like they are part of an April Fools Day joke.

Public transport will be a viable option for residents of Glenfield, Edmonson Park and Leppington following the NSW Government´s announcement of 1,650 Park & Ride spaces at the new train stations.

The NRMA has fired another salvo to get a fairer petrol deal for motorists with an inside story on Australia´s petrol industry in this month´s The Open Road magazine.

Some of our most practical road safety solutions don´t involve building multi-billion motorways but practical, simple solutions, NRMA Group CEO Tony Stuart will tell the Australian Road Safety Summit today. 

NRMA Director and swimming legend Dawn Fraser is urging grandparents to make sure their grandchildren are placed in the proper child restraints in the car.

Motorists are avoiding some of Sydney's busiest train stations & driving to work because of a lack of parking facilities.

Changes to Victoria Rd and the Iron Cove Bridge will make bus travel easier without gridlocking motorists.

The appointment of Australia's Petrol Commissioner is a good first step towards achieving fairer petrol prices in Australia.

Be wary of expensive fuel saving devices that may not deliver the promised results.

NRMA Travel's exclusive ANZAC Member tour to Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand has been expanded by 25 places.

NRMA's touring Mobile Member Centre will bring road safety education and a range of travel and lifestyle ideas to Bega from Friday 15 February at the community´s annual Bega Show.

NRMA's touring Mobile Member Centre will bring road safety education and a range of travel and lifestyle ideas to Nowra from tomorrow at the Nowra Show.

NRMA Motoring & Services has brought its Safer Driving Schools program to the Southern Highlands and Goulburn to help arm learner drivers with the skills they need to stay safe behind the wheel. 

NRMA Motoring & Services will bring its automotive expertise to Artarmon with a new car servicing business called NRMA MotorServe.

Completing the F6 would help Sydney's road network, traffic congestion, road safety, environment & motorists.

Shell has announced a global net profit of almost $A36 billion - the largest in the UK's history.

The temperature inside a parked car can be at least 30ºC to 40ºC warmer than outside. 

This must come at the same time as a Petrol Commissioner with the power to catch, shame and punish.

The ACCC's position on petrol price gouging is growing stronger by the day.

Hyde Park will be teeming with activity tomorrow with Australia´s largest annual display of vintage, veteran and classic vehicles expected to attract over half a million visitors.

NRMA Motoring & Services has brought its Safer Driving Schools program to the South Coast, opening a new school at Narooma.

NRMA's Safer Driving Schools program comes to Moruya on the South Coast. 

RMA Motoring & Services has brought its Safer Driving Schools program to the South Coast, opening a new school at Ulladulla.

Mazda's CX-7 medium 4WD has scored a maximum rating by ANCAP.

The NRMA does not support the introduction of S-plates for senior drivers.

NRMA Motoring & Services has expanded into New Zealand with the purchase of Thrifty New Zealand, the Novotel Hotel Palmerston North and Adventureworld New Zealand.

Blacktown kids are having a ball learning about road safety in a fun and interactive way these school holidays at NRMA's hi-tech, road safety exhibition in town until 27 January at the Westpoint Shopping Centre.

Angry motorists will be stuck in single lanes of traffic on Epping Road while the new $7.5 million cycleway will provide a dream run for 25 cyclists who use the road each day.

Hitting back with heavy fines is the only way to pull them in line says NRMA's Alan Evans.