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A foggy driver's seat window
How to stop windows from fogging
How to stop windows from fogging
​Car windows becoming foggy can pose a serious safety issue. Here, we share some solutions to fix and prevent the issue.
Open Road
17 Apr 2026
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Person charging an electric car
Buying a second-hand EV in Australia: what you need to know
Buying a second-hand EV in Australia: what you need to know
With petrol and diesel prices continuing to climb, there are a growing number of people considering buying an EV.
Bridie Schmidt
13 Apr 2026
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Police cars on the side of the road
NSW double demerits
NSW double demerits
We advise motorists that double demerits are in place in NSW and ACT for four days from 24 April to 27 April over the ANZAC Day long weekend.
The NRMA
9 Apr 2026
close up of petrol bowser with four fuel pumps
close up of petrol bowser with four fuel pumps
Why is diesel more expensive than petrol in Australia?
Why is diesel more expensive than petrol in Australia?
Diesel is easier to refine than petrol and is vital to Australia’s running, so why did it become so expensive?
Sam Charlwood
9 Apr 2026
A pink piggy-bank sits on an EV's charging plug
A pink piggy-bank sits on an EV's charging plug
Cheapest electric cars in Australia
Cheapest electric cars in Australia
The number of cheap electric cars in Australia is growing, with several models undercutting what used to be the entry price for EV ownership.
Bridie Schmidt
2 Apr 2026
EV on country road map with charging station overlaid
EV on country road map with charging station overlaid
How do I plan for an EV road trip?
How do I plan for an EV road trip?
Find out everything you need to know to plan a road trip in an electric vehicle, including your essential EV road trip kit!
Bridie Schmidt
2 Apr 2026
A blue toy car on some dollar bills next to car keys and a pen
A blue toy car on some dollar bills next to car keys and a pen
Luxury Car Tax: thresholds, changes and loopholes for 2026
Luxury Car Tax: thresholds, changes and loopholes for 2026
The Federal Government has applied significant changes to the Luxury Car Tax under a new Free Trade Agreement with the European Union, including a new threshold for 'zero-emissions vehicles’.
Bridie Schmidt
2 Apr 2026
A blue utility vehicle drives along a dirt road
A blue utility vehicle drives along a dirt road
What electric utes are available in Australia?
What electric utes are available in Australia?
Battery-powered, all-electric utes have big advantages over traditional utes but what’s available, and when?
Bridie Schmidt
2 Apr 2026
A woman in yellow shirt charging at an NRMA EV charger
A woman in yellow shirt charging at an NRMA EV charger
EV charging etiquette
EV charging etiquette
Is it rude to use a public electric vehicle fast charger all the way to 100 per cent? We answer that and more in our guide to EV charging etiquette.
The NRMA
2 Apr 2026
Car paint scratch dent damage repair
Car paint scratch dent damage repair
How to fix scratches, dents and imperfections in your car’s paint
How to fix scratches, dents and imperfections in your car’s paint
A scratch or dent in your car’s paint and body panels is not just unsightly; it can sometimes develop into a larger issue if left unattended.
Open Road
31 Mar 2026

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