Fuel Consumption Data

Suspicious claims Claims about fuel consumption data can be the subject of many heated discussions. During such discussions, it is often difficult to determine fact from misinformation. You will stumble upon that car owner claiming that he can squeeze 16 km/l from his...

Fuel Saving Devices – Don’t Be Deceived

Fuel Saving Devices – Don’t Be Deceived. Fuel-saving devices, advertisements of better fuel economy, hints upon hints and suggestions upon suggestions! Don’t sit with your hands in your hair, in despair, about what works and what does not work. So, you saw an...
Idling Your Car Before Driving – Good Or Bad

Idling Your Car Before Driving – Good Or Bad

Idling your car before driving off. Idling one’s car for a few minutes before driving off, is still an unchanging ritual with some vehicle owners. Old habits can stick. The previous generation taught us to warm up our engines by idling it before setting off. But why?...

The Pursuit Of Efficiency

The Pursuit of Efficiency. Vehicle manufacturers go to great lengths to improve the efficiency of their cars. Engines become smaller, yet more powerful, and a lot more fuel-efficient. Many other technologies help to achieve this, especially when we consider today’s...