fuel consumption
Do you use more fuel at start-up than idling?
This is one that divides opinion even in the face of reason; do you use more fuel at start up than when you idle your car?
What is the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP)?
The Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure is now in-force in Europe but what is it? Here’s everything you need to know about it.
Myth-Busting: Manual transmissions are more fuel efficient
This one relates to fuel economy with many holding to the belief that a manual is more fuel efficient than the same car with an automatic. So, are manual transmissions more fuel efficient?
Myth-Busting: You should use higher octane fuel…
Higher octane fuel costs more than regular unleaded, but is it worth using 98RON if your car is recommended for 91RON, many say that you should. So, should you?
Myth-Busting: Coasting in neutral can save you fuel?
Coasting in Neutral is claimed to save you fuel, but does it? And, should you rest your hand on a manual gear shifter?
Myth-Busting: Should you fill your tank with fuel in the morning?
Have you ever been told to fill your car with fuel in the morning when it’s cooler, or that hot temperatures will cause your fuel tank to explode?
Myth-Busting: Lowering the windows uses more fuel than air-con?
Another one that every man and their dog will swear is the case, and one way or the other… does rolling down the windows use more fuel than running the air-con?
The ACCC calls for introduction of real-world fuel consumption testing… but has it got it all wrong?
The ACCC is calling for the introduction of real-world fuel consumption testing, but there’s a better way, says the UN.
How is fuel consumption measured and is it accurate?
What is fuel consumption, how is it measured and is it accurate?
Citroen C4 Cactus claims bragging rights as most efficient non-hybrid vehicle on sale in Australia
The Citroen C4 Cactus is on-sale this month and has claimed bragging rights as the country’s most efficient non-hybrid or electric vehicle according to the Government.
Are you being ripped off on claimed fuel consumption? No!
In the wake of #dieselgate there are now reports that consumers are being ripped off with cars that use far more fuel than their claimed fuel consumption.
Honda Civic sets lowest fuel consumption Guinness World Records
A Honda Civic has set a new Guinness World Records title for the lowest fuel consumption for all cars in the 24 contiguous European Union countries, averaging 2.34L/100km over 13,419km.