In the May/June issue of The Open Road we get stuck into the speed zones debate, look at the damage that can be caused by loose items in your car, bring you Part 2 of our 4WD feature on off-road courses, marvel at the wildlife of Kangaroo Island and the wilder life of Hollywood, show you how to stay safe on foreign roads and give you the chance to win a Holden Vectra CDXi worth almost $50,000!

Get your head around our speed zones, learn how to make your car cabin safer, see what becomes of 4WD-owners who dare to venture off-road, go seal-spotting on Kangaroo Island or star-spotting in Hollywood, learn how to stay alive when you drive overseas and enter our competition to win a Holden Vectra CDXi.

Motoring

Signs of the times

“Speed kills”. We’re all familiar with this road safety slogan, but how can motorists stick to the speed limit when they don’t know what it is? NRMA has audited some of Sydney’s main roads and is now working with the RTA to make speed zones clearer and more consistent. Read the May/June issue of The Open Road to see what measures we’re taking. more..

Lethal weapons

Small items like mobile phones may seem harmless enough to leave lying around your car, but in an accident they can hit you with the speed of a bullet and cause serious damage to you and your passengers. In the May/June issue of The Open Road we look at ways to make your car’s cabin safer, as well as how to secure your children properly. more..

On course to go off-road

In the last issue of The Open Road we sent two intrepid Members and their 4WDs on an on-road advanced driver training course. In Part 2 of the story, they’re off again, this time to do some bush bashing on an off-road 4WD course. Did they survive? See the May/June issue of The Open Road to find out!  more...   

Engine Room

• Check out Volvo’s new concept car, designed and engineered by a team of women to cater to the needs of the female market.
• Fuel efficient hybrid cars are steadily growing in popularity, and Toyota and Honda’s new cars take the technology to new heights.
• Ford’s first home grown SUV, the Territory, offers performance, comfort and features to rival Toyota’s Kluger and Holden’s Adventra.
• BMW’s new M5 is still only at concept stage, but it looks set to uphold the previous model’s reputation as a fine sports sedan. 
• Loosening tight wheel nuts is child’s play with the Shentai 12-Volt Auto Impact Wrench. We have two worth $99 each to give away.

Travel

Treasure island

Head to gorgeous Kangaroo Island and you’ll see more than just a bunch of Skippy’s relatives. There are thriving sea lion and seal populations, it’s a playground for whales and dolphins and foodies find it a veritable paradise of fresh flavours. Read more in the May/June issue of The Open Road. more...

Foreign Exchange

Driving overseas can drive you around the bend if you’re not used to people fanging it down the footpath and ignoring the road rules. In the May/June issue of The Open Road we give you our tips on surviving driving abroad. more...

Living it up in La La Land

Beverly Hills may be more glam and downtown LA may get more press, but Hollywood has more history and a host of quirky places to visit, great shopping at outlandish boutiques and the option of star-spotting at Paramount Studios, where you can watch the stars toil over their lines. For glitz and gossip galore, see the May/June issue of The Open Road. more...

Great Escapes

• Win a trip to Uluru and Kings Canyon including outdoor hands-on workshops with renowned photographer Grenville Turner.
• We review historic The Russel Hotel, in Sydney’s Rocks area, the perfect place to escape to the city.  
• We have three Member-only travel offers from Harvey world travel: a free flight to Darwin when booking a 23-day trip with AAT Kings Touring and the Indian Pacific; a free accommodation upgrade when booking a tour of Canada and Alaska with Scenic Tours; an Outback trip with world-renowned photographer, Grenville Turner.