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Choosing the right car

Looking to buy a new car? Here are things to help you take the environment into account as well as your pocket!

Vehicle fuel economy labelling

Check out the fuel economy of the car you’re thinking of buying before taking the plunge.

Myth: Engine size is a guide to fuel consumption

Busting the myth that engine size is a guide to fuel consumption.

Log on to find the "right car"

You can save a lot of money, on both up-front and ongoing fuel costs, if you choose a car for what you usually do, not what you sometimes do.

Look into alternative vehicles

Alternative vehicles like hybrids and electrics are becoming more common. They are better for the environment than conventional vehicles, typically emitting much less greenhouse gases and almost no pollutants.

Facts about vehicle emissions

Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas responsible for climate change. About 40 per cent of our carbon dioxide emissions come from transport, mainly private cars.

Consider using biofuels

Biofuels are fuels produced from biological material such as plants and animal fat. On a lifecycle basis, they emit less greenhouse gases than fossil fuels when used to fuel your car.

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