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Ethanol in petrol – is it ok for my car?
This is the second blog in our series on Fuels. In the first blog we looked at premium fuels, now we take a look at ethanol in petrol (E10 and E85). Does an ethanol petrol blend affect the performance...
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Diesel – fuel for thought
In the third part of our Fuel series, we look at diesel. Are diesel cars more fuel-efficient? As price-pressured motorists look to get more bang from their buck, sales of diesel light vehicles have...
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LPG – would you convert?
This blog is the final in our series on fuels. We aimed to clear up the confusion about which fuels are the best to use by looking at each one in detail – premium unleaded, E10 and E85, Diesel and...
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Safety of new car manufacturers
Chery J1 ANCAP Crash Test Given recent crash test results from ANCAP (the Australasian New Car Assessment Program), some car buyers might be wary about purchasing vehicle brands being introduced into...
View ArticleUnleaded petrol now to remain past 2012
Update from October 2012: The NSW State Government has changed the E10 requirements again. The phase-out of straight unleaded petrol (ULP) has been abandoned but the mandate that fuel suppliers must...
View ArticleCar Rego stickers abolished
The NSW Government announced that registration labels will not be required on light vehicles (under 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass) from next year. The stickers, which have been a part of life for NSW...
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Safe New World – Crash Avoidance Technologies – ESC
EASY AS ESC: ESC brakes each of the four wheels individually to help control a slide or skid. NRMA has long been involved in ANCAP, which produces safety ratings for new cars, and the Used Car Safety...
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The End of Registration Labels
END OF AN ERA: From 1 January 2013 your registration certificate will not include a label but you will still have to renew your registration each year. From 1 January next year, registration labels...
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Crash Assist Technologies explained – What is Active Cruise Control?
CO-PILOT: The system detects preceding vehicles by means of radar sensors or cameras and adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance in front of your car. Image courtesy of www.audi.com. We all know...
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Crash Assist Technologies explained – Collision Warning and AEBS
GUARDIAN ANGEL: Flashing lights on the dash and an audible warning tell the driver to take action (thanks to Ford for the Forward Collision Warning illustration). Collision Warning Wouldn’t it be great...
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Would you buy an Electric Vehicle?
Would you buy an electric vehicle now or wait? Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular – the Mitsubishi i-MiEV is available to selected customers on a lease-only arrangement (ie...
View ArticlePetrol grades currently available in NSW*
Company Fuel Name Research Octane Number – RON Description 7 Eleven Unleaded 91 91 ULP – Unleaded Petrol Premium unleaded 95 95 Premium Premium unleaded 98 98 Ultra Premium Unleaded E10 93-94 ULP +10%...
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What are the greenest cars?
LEAF: The Nissan Leaf charged from solar electricity is a clear winner What are the greenest cars if you take into account the environmental costs for building the vehicles and for distributing the...
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Would you buy an Electric Vehicle?
Would you buy an electric vehicle now or wait? Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular – the Mitsubishi i-MiEV is available to selected customers on a lease-only arrangement (ie...
View ArticlePetrol grades currently available in NSW*
Company Fuel Name Research Octane Number – RON Description 7 Eleven Unleaded 91 91 ULP – Unleaded Petrol Premium unleaded 95 95 Premium Premium unleaded 98 98 Ultra Premium Unleaded E10 93-94 ULP +10%...
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Safety of new car manufacturers
Chery J1 ANCAP Crash Test Given recent crash test results from ANCAP (the Australasian New Car Assessment Program), some car buyers might be wary about purchasing vehicle brands being introduced into...
View ArticleUnleaded petrol now to remain past 2012
Update from October 2012: The NSW State Government has changed the E10 requirements again. The phase-out of straight unleaded petrol (ULP) has been abandoned but the mandate that fuel suppliers must...
View ArticleCar Rego stickers abolished
The NSW Government announced that registration labels will not be required on light vehicles (under 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass) from next year. The stickers, which have been a part of life for NSW...
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Safe New World – Crash Avoidance Technologies – ESC
EASY AS ESC: ESC brakes each of the four wheels individually to help control a slide or skid. NRMA has long been involved in ANCAP, which produces safety ratings for new cars, and the Used Car Safety...
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The End of Registration Labels
END OF AN ERA: From 1 January 2013 your registration certificate will not include a label but you will still have to renew your registration each year. From 1 January next year, registration labels...
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