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The New South Wales government has backflipped on its decision to ban standard unleaded petrol following criticism that it would increase motorists’ fuel bills. NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell last night confirmed the controversial plan – wh...
The peak automotive industry body in Victoria is calling on the Federal Government to do more to protect independent service stations. The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC) is questioning the current discounting campaigns by supermar...
Petrol station fuel pumps are the dirtiest things we touch in everyday life. A study by Kimberley-Clark Professional in the US found 71 per cent of petrol pump handles were contaminated with germs that were associated with high risk of illness.
According to the latest data released by the Australian Institute of Petroleum (AIP), the price of petrol is at a five-month high, after the average price of petrol rose to $1.458 per litre last week. The price of petrol is set to rise by another one...
Lotus has developed a sports car with a taste for cheese, wine and chocolate. The Lotus Exige 270E Tri-fuel is a new alternative energy concept from the UK-based manufacturer. As the name suggests, the Exige 270E Tri-fuel is capable of running...
The Federal Government has given the new Ford Falcon EcoLPi a big thumbs up after official data shows its running costs are similar to those of a small car. The government’s data rates the average cost of running the new LPG-powered Falcon EcoLP...
Yesterday we asked you if you would drive a car with plastic made from recycled animal carcasses, and today we pose a similar question: would you drive a vehicle powered by fuel made from alligator fat? In the US, alligators are farmed for their s...
According to statistics from the Australian Institute of Petroleum, national average petrol prices are down by 1.4 cents per litre and are predicted to drop a further one to two cents this week. CommSec is encouraging motorists to take advantage of t...
The Royal Automobile Club (RAC) in Western Australia has warned motorists against running cars down to the bottom of the fuel tank, explaining that it can do damage to your car. RAC WA says allowing your fuel tank to run low can cause sediment in...
A report by the The Dog and Lemon Guide has critised the government's fuel consumption ratings attached to new cars. The report says that on the road, cars rarely come near government figures, and use up to two or three litres per 100km more than the...