Media releases 2018

RAC has released the 2018 Used Car Safety Ratings guide, which shows your choice of second hand car could mean the difference between walking away from a crash or having life-changing injuries.

Perth is now home to one of the world’s first driverless, on-demand vehicles, after the official unveiling of the RAC Intellicar earlier today.

BetterLabs Pty Ltd has launched a $3 million seed fund to support founders in overcoming the hurdle of working to validate their product and business model, prior to accelerating towards their profitable growth.

Following Perth’s highest August rainfall in more than five decades, new RAC storm claims data reveals a $4 million increase in claim payouts across the winter months compared to last year.

RAC has announced current Group CEO Terry Agnew will step down from his role in late March 2019 and Rob Slocombe, RAC Chief Operating Officer since September 2014, will be appointed Group CEO from that time.

RAC has announced a new naming rights partnership — RAC Arena — commencing from 1 September 2018.

Saturday 11 August officially marks 15 years since the first lifesaving RAC Rescue Helicopter took flight, providing the only vital 24/7 emergency search and rescue service in Western Australia.

RAC’s Community Education team will take a trip to Albany next week to educate students about staying safe on the roads.

RAC is urging Western Australians to take precautions around their homes this winter, after a spike in house fires last month devastated properties, causing more than $1.2 million in damage.

Lower interest rates and competitive purchase pricing have seen new car ownership become more affordable, according to the results of RAC’s 2018 Vehicle Operating Costs survey, released today.