In the July/August issue of The Open Road we feature five hot island holiday destinations, suggest some good buys for second-hand family cars, give you a money-saving guide to car care and reveal why your headlights are lifesavers — even in daytime. We also give NRMA Members the chance to win a car and seven holidays!
In the July/August issue of The Open Road we take you island hopping for a burst of mid-winter sunshine, review six second-hand family cars and give NRMA’s position on daytime running lights. There’s also an eye-opening look at the dangerous driving practices of young adults, a dunce’s guide to car care, a preview of the new Cross-City Tunnel and the second part of our NSW Best-Kept Secrets guide. Plus, we have a Subaru Liberty GX and seven holidays up for grabs!
Why shiver your way through winter when you can flit off to a tropical island where the mercury never drops below 20 degrees? Even if you can only wrangle a few days off work, islands like Fiji, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Brampton and Lord Howe are handy for a dose of mid-winter sun and fun. Strap on your snorkel and see the July/August issue of The Open Road for details.
In Part 2 of our NSW Best-Kept Secrets guide, readers of The Open Road contribute a few secrets of their own. There are picturesque picnic spots, cool cultural attractions, underrated historical sites, natural wonders, special places to stay and of course, somebody’s favourite pie shop! We spill the beans in the July/August issue of The Open Road.
NRMA research has found that more than half of all collisions in daylight are partly due to drivers not seeing each other in time to avoid an accident. NRMA therefore believes dedicated Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) are the way of the future. For all the facts see the July/August issue of The Open Road. more...
What do you do when the trusty family car chucks in the towel and you can’t afford to buy a new one? You head into second-hand land, of course. To make sure you don’t buy fool’s gold, check out our guide to six of the best second-hand family cars. more...
If you think looking after your car means dropping it off to the mechanic when it stops working, then this is the car care guide for you. Learning how to give your car some regular TLC not only makes for safer driving, it can also save you time and money. more...
Does Australian culture encourage dangerous driving among young people? This is one of the questions that will be addressed in a new research partnership between NRMA, the University of Western Sydney and the Australian Research Council. In the July/August issue of The Open Road we interview researcher Dr Sarah Redshaw and a group of drivers between 20 and 21 for an inside perspective.
Work has begun on the Cross City Tunnel, which will connect Kings Cross to Darling Harbour. It promises to ease traffic congestion in the CBD and is due for completion in 2005. See the July/August issue of The Open Road for details on how construction will affect traffic in the coming months.
Sticking to the speed limit and wearing a seatbelt doesn’t necessarily make you a safe driver. If you flick through radio stations, talk on your mobile phone, or scoff your lunch between changing gears, your chances of causing a crash are significantly higher. We present new NRMA research in the July/August issue of The Open Road. more...
Review: The Open Road reviews four new vehicles
The Mitsubishi TL Magna is sporting some major styling changes, the Holden Statesman & Caprice have been thoroughly revamped, the BMW 760Li is ready to take on the world’s top luxury cars, and the Lexus RX330 is a new entry to the 4WD market.
Get your entry in by August 31 and you'll be in the running to win a stylish Subaru Liberty GX sedan, worth more than $29,990 including on-road costs, courtesy of NRMA Batteries. Turn to page 28 in the July/August issue of The Open Road for details.
