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A hand holding an EV battery check device
EV batteries hold up well, but models vary
EV batteries hold up well, but models vary
Largest global EV battery report reveals which EV batteries retain the most capacity after 150,000km, with some models doing better than others.
Bridie Schmidt
4 Sept 2026
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Silver Tesla Model Y seen from rear angle driving on mountain road
August 2026: Tesla Model Y tops sales as EV uptake surges
August 2026: Tesla Model Y tops sales as EV uptake surges
Chinese SUVs are once again the flavour of the month in Australia, comprising six of the top 10 selling models in August.
Sam Charlwood
3 Sept 2026
Mundi Mundi lightfest
Mundi Mundi lightfest
Bringing the outback to life at Mundi Mundi Lightfest
Bringing the outback to life at Mundi Mundi Lightfest
As Broken Hill's streets came alive with dazzling light displays and spectacular drone shows, the NRMA was there helping create memorable experiences for the community and visitors alike.
Open Road
3 Sept 2026
A blue charging cable attached to the side of a gold colour car near the rear light.
A blue charging cable attached to the side of a gold colour car near the rear light.
More than 80 per cent of Aussies would now consider an EV
More than 80 per cent of Aussies would now consider an EV
Despite some reservations around charging, battery life and resale, prospective EV ownership is on the rise in Australia according to new NRMA Insurance research.
Sam Charlwood
2 Sept 2026
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Arm in red sleeve putting fuel in a car seen from rear of car
Fuel costs and supply in Australia: when will fuel prices drop? Your questions answered
Fuel costs and supply in Australia: when will fuel prices drop? Your questions answered
As conflict in the Middle East continues to drive volatility in fuel supply around the world, the NRMA is analysing fuel price news and data every day to give Australian motorists the latest advice on fuel supply and prices.
Open Road
1 Sept 2026
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A smartphone in front of a car
Lexus boss calls for national car-data privacy rules
Lexus boss calls for national car-data privacy rules
Lexus Australia boss Jack Hobbs says Australia needs a more consistent approach to how carmakers collect, store and use customer data, as the NRMA releases a major new report examining connected-car privacy and cyber security.
Alex Inwood
21 Aug 2026
Tasman Road in Gerringong NSW
Tasman Road in Gerringong NSW
We visited Australia’s prettiest street. Here’s what it’s really like
We visited Australia’s prettiest street. Here’s what it’s really like
Tasman Drive in Gerringong, on the NSW South Coast, has gained worldwide popularity over its stunning outlook. What’s it like in reality?
Sam Charlwood
21 Aug 2026
NRMA Can I get fined for driving through amber yellow traffic lights
NRMA Can I get fined for driving through amber yellow traffic lights
Could artificial intelligence control traffic lights?
Could artificial intelligence control traffic lights?
A real-world experiment will turn traffic lights over to AI to see if ‘intelligent’ phasing could help relieve road congestion and eliminate crashes.
Open Road
21 Aug 2026
A montage of a petrol bowser and an EV charger
A montage of a petrol bowser and an EV charger
EV, hybrid or petrol: What offers the best value?
EV, hybrid or petrol: What offers the best value?
Five-year ownership costs reveal how EVs, hybrids and petrol cars balance energy, servicing, insurance, tyres and depreciation to deliver value in different ways for buyers.
Bridie Schmidt
18 Aug 2026
NRMA Best Value Cars 2026
NRMA Best Value Cars 2026
Inaugural Best Value Car Awards revealed
Inaugural Best Value Car Awards revealed
Open Road crunches the numbers to reveal the true cost of buying a car. How does your daily driver stack up?
Open Road
17 Aug 2026

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