Real-world fuel use shows popular Australian new cars drastically exceed claims

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The Australian Automobile Association (AAA) has released real-world fuel efficiency data for multiple popular vehicles, revealing that some couldn’t match their official fuel economy claims, while others beat them. The testing showed disparities in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions compared to manufacturer claims, with some vehicles exceeding limits for emissions. The AAA is responsible for managing the program, which aims to test over 200 cars, utes and vans over four years.

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