Australian Automobile Association

How much fuel do cars really consume on Australian roads? AAA has tested on 70 vehicles has found 52 consume up to 32 per cent more fuel in real-world conditions than their manufacturers found in mandated lab tests. Before you even go to the car yard, you can use our Real-World Test Program results to get a realistic idea about real-world running costs, as well as data about vehicles’ carbon and noxious emissions. Check out all 70 results at realworld.org.au/results

Are cars over-promising on fuel use and emissions? New AAA Real-World tests show information given to consumers from mandatory laboratory tests don’t always reflect life in the real world. Of the twelve cars tested in the latest round, results showed they consumed various results of fuel consumption being between -8% to 32% difference than lab results. We now have seventy different car results published - see how these vehicles performed in real-world testing at realworld.org.au/results

Does your car consume more fuel than advertised? Discover the truth with the Australian Automobile Association’s Real-World Testing Program, which reveals how manufacturers' lab results compare to real-world performance on Australian roads. Recently awarded the 2024 Empowering Cleaner Choice innovation award, this program provides invaluable insights that help users make informed choices, save money, and protect the planet. AANT proudly supports this initiative to help our members reduce motoring costs and transition to cleaner vehicles. Find out more here https://lnkd.in/gqjRGmxw Simon Matthias Edon Bell Stephanie Rousset #AANT #Cleanerchoice #Cleanervehicles #Reducemotoringcosts #Realworldtesting #Australianroads #Fuelconsumption

We are glad to announce the Australian Automobile Association's Real-World Testing program has gained global recognition by being named the winner of the Federation Internationale de I'Automobile Region II's annual Innovation award. The program tests fuel consumption and emissions of vehicles in Australian road conditions, as distinct from lab testing used by car manufacturers. FIA said the program was providing users with “unprecedented information enabling them to make more informed choices, save money and better protect the planet’’ realworld.org.au

According to the AAA’s Transport Affordability Index, these capital cities increased up to $461 in the three months to June 30 compared the previous quarter. The index examines all cost of transport including fuel, insurance, car loans car maintenance and public transport. Among capital cities, only Hobart saw a decline in costs due to cuts in public transport fares. Get the details at https://ow.ly/nhMk50TGkkr

The AAA has launched a brand-new website! Explore our interactive reports on Road Safety, Transport Affordability, and Electric Vehicle Index. Stay informed with the latest in Advocacy, Policy, and News. And don’t forget—The AAA is the nation’s only authorised IDP dealer. Applying for your International Driving Permit and CPD Carnet has never been easier! Visit us now at aaa.asn.au

According to the AAA’s Transport Affordability Index, these regional centres increased up to $703 in the three months to June 30 compared the previous quarter. The index examines all cost of transport including fuel, insurance, car loans car maintenance and public transport. Get the details at https://ow.ly/TXSK50TGkk7

We’re enjoying watching Daily Telegraph cartoonist Warren Brown reenacting the first car journey from London to Australia in his 100-year-old Bean car. Having completed the European leg of their epic journey, Warren, his team, and the Bean are on a boat from Greece to Egypt by to prepare for their next stage. The AAA helped Warren organise his International Driving Permit and his carnet, which allows the vehicle to cross international borders. If you are travelling overseas, we can help you too. The AAA is the nation’s only official seller of these documents. For more information: https://lnkd.in/gJehn3aU

Due to cost of living, Adelaide families are doing it tough. According to the AAA’s Transport Affordability Index, a typical Adelaide family spends $23,739 a year on transport – up $461 in the three months to June 30 compared the previous quarter. Although a typical Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, and Perth family spends more on their total cost of transport, Adelaide had the biggest increase among other capital cities. The index examines all costs of transport including fuel, insurance, car loans car maintenance and public transport. Get the details at https://ow.ly/ZzvO50TwNff

Today, RACV welcomed the announcement from the Victorian Government that it will allocate funding to resurfacing roads – with the majority to be spent on regional roads.   In our recent My Country Road survey, potholes were identified as the top safety concern.   More details below in this feature story from Shannon Deery in the Herald Sun. Liz Carey James Williams Phil Turnbull Jeff Ames Eleanor Colonico Kate Goggins Louise Steinfort Melissa H. Jacinta Allan   https://lnkd.in/gGZrpaec