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Audi launches app to find cheapest fuel

Audi has launched a new fuel finder service across its European Audi A3 range, providing information about the prices and locations of the cheapest fuel stations. Part of the German manufacturer's Audi connect system, Refuelling Stop works by...

NSW government backflips on regular unleaded ban

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 –...

Would you fill your car with alligator fat fuel?

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...

Why running on low fuel is bad for your car

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.

Fuel economy figures ‘wildly inaccurate’: report

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...

Pies and chips used to make biodiesel in Britain

Greenergy – a privately owned company that supplies around 20 percent of Britain’s road fuel – has begun producing biodiesel from food waste. And according to the company’s CEO, pies and chips are the most effective foods for the process.

Petrol prices predicted to rise to $2 per litre

Petrol prices are predicted to rise to all-new levels in NSW in the near future, especially as Middle East oil prices increase. The NRMA calculates the annual fuel bill for the family car could rise by up to $2000, depending on the car and location.

European Commission plans to ban petrol and diesel cars by 2050

The European Commission has announced a new proposal which could see petrol and diesel cars banned in dense city areas in the EU by 2050. The plan hopes to cut overall carbon emissions by as much as 60 percent through implementing a number of shifts...