Is Australia Succeeding at Cutting Emissions? Posted on April 9, 2019 If there is a scandal that have caught the imagination of environmentalists and the shady deals that are responsible for muddling up figures on cutting emissions, it would be the VW emissions scandal. Presently, the Australian government is holed up in discussions with the petroleum industry to create emission standards for all new vehicles. Unfortunately […]
Do Motorists Care About Petrol Prices in 2019? Posted on March 4, 2019 The majority of cars sold in the Australian market are powerful fuel guzzlers. This is an indication that petrol prices are not a major factor when buying vehicles. However, a study done in 2017 suggests that the price of petrol is still one of the major reasons why car owners visit a particular service station […]
What is Fueling the Rise in Car Ownership in Australia? Posted on December 22, 2018 Despite employment growth being flat, new car sales in Australia are at record highs. It looks like Australians still need to buy a car no matter the economic conditions. It is amazing that with its population, Australia is still among the top ten car ownership countries in the world. 1. Australians Love Cars According to […]
How to Increase Your Car’s Fuel Mileage: Part 2 Posted on December 3, 2018 How to Improve Your Driving Habits to Increase Mileage 1. Use cruise control Cruise control is especially important when you are driving on the highway. It helps you to maintain constant speed thereby saving you a lot of fuel consumption. Remember that every time you press the acceleration pedal or the braking pedal you will […]
How to Increase Your Car’s Fuel Mileage: Part 1 Posted on November 30, 2018 Fuel prices will continue to rise, and thus the best way to spend your money is to figure out a way to increase the mileage per dollar. Below are a couple of creative things you can do to improve your car’s efficiency and spend less money on petrol. What to Do to the Car to […]
29 Ways to How to Save Money on Your Car’s Petrol Posted on November 9, 2018 The most significant operating expense for your car is petrol. You will significantly reduce your spending if you can track and minimise the cost of fueling your vehicle. Below are a few tips that can help you go a long way in saving fuel cost. 1. See the manual for your car’s octane level Most […]
What are the Benefits of Premium Gasoline or Petrol? Posted on November 6, 2018 Premium fuel (gasoline or petrol) is also known as high octane fuel. The more the compression, the higher the energy that will be needed to combust the fuel. High octane fuel is primarily used on high-performance engines such as turbocharged cars because the fuel does not burn prematurely, although many car owners choose high octane […]
Top 11 Life-Changing Father’s Day Gifts by GOFAR Posted on August 8, 2018 With Father’s Day coming up in Australia, what you don’t want to do is get your dad another tie he’ll just fling into his wardrobe and forget about. Choosing gifts for men can be such a drag with the end result often being a bunch of uninspiring and instantly forgettable money wasters. What you need is […]
How Fuel Efficient is the Honda CR-V vs Other SUVs? Posted on August 7, 2018 Some cars have better gas mileage than others and the brand new Honda CR-V holds great promise as the most fuel efficient SUV for the less polluted future. So, if you’re after improving your gas mileage, this latest SUV offering from Honda might be your thing. Green credentials aside, as part of Honda’s product-led revival, […]
8 Brilliant Yet Simple Gifts For Men by GOFAR Posted on August 4, 2018 Another Father’s Day in Australia is getting closer and your Dad already has more than enough socks, ties and sports biographies. What special gift to buy for that special person in your life? No idea. Thinking of asking him? Well, he’ll probably say he needs nothing or that he’s not picky. Been there before. That’s […]