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Nissan backs new-vehicle emissions standards – with changes

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Nissan Australia says it supports the government’s new vehicle emissions standards – but with modifications to allow it to continue selling large 4WDs and utes without paying hefty fines. Car makers that meet or exceed these targets are awarded credits which can be traded and sold to other manufacturers that do not meet the targets.

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Real-world fuel efficiency testing figures show some cars perform ‘worse’ than lab ratings

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In our latest batch of results, there is a 44 per cent spread in the gap between the tested cars’ fuel consumption lab results and their on-road performance,” said the AAA’s CEO, Michael Bradley. Just two had on-road fuel consumption that was between 10 and 13 per cent lower than their lab results. “In

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2024 Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series 2.8-litre review

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litres less capacity spread across half the number of cylinders. Comparing the claimed figures from the manufacturer, the four-cylinder LandCruiser is the more efficient of the two. The only caveat I can throw in the V8’s favour is its propensity for modification and possible longevity. litre engine option instead.

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Next BMW M3 to offer choice of straight-six or electric power

Autocar

“That is the key question and it’s not a question that a car manufacturer can answer. So in the beginning, the cars will be heavy because they will be equipped with batteries that allow a long range to avoid range anxiety in environments where charging infrastructure is still not widely spread.”

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First pictures of electric BMW M3, due in 2028

Autocar

That is the key question and its not a question that a car manufacturer can answer. So in the beginning, the cars will be heavy because they will be equipped with batteries that allow a long range to avoid range anxiety in environments where charging infrastructure is still not widely spread.

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