Hello and welcome to the July 2006 issue of the MotorMouth Newsletter

Recently we have noticed increased interest by both the media and consumers of the impact on the environment caused by vehicle greenhouse gases and air pollution emissions. So, if you are in the market for a new vehicle or just curious about the fuel consumption of your current vehicle, we have found a website that can help you to make greener, environmentally friendly choices.

The Australian Government’s Green Vehicle Guide website has recently been upgraded and provides an easy-to-use search function to compare the environmental ratings of carbon dioxide emissions and air pollutants.

The front page allows a quick comparison of up to three vehicle makes (includes all new light vehicles sold in Australia up to 3.5 tonnes) as well as performance ratings and current top selling vehicles. The vehicles are all rated against the international “Euro” standards and are based on testing using standardised, carefully controlled conditions in specialised vehicle emission laboratories.

In addition to emission ratings, the site also provides information on fuel consumption and with everyone firmly focussed on the price at the pump this has to be a key consideration in any vehicle purchase.

The long term cost of what may appear to be a small efficiency advantage of 2L/100km will save a 1500 litres of fuel over the period of 5 years with an average travel of 15,000 km per annum. Apart from saving the owner several thousand dollars (at today’s fuel price!) it will also help to save the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions by over 3.75 tonnes.

The Green Vehicle Guide is updated regularly as new models come onto the market.

I hope you find the information interesting and helpful in allowing you to do your bit for the environment.

Until next month…

Alan Price
Marketing Manager - MotorMouth
apricemotormouth.com.au

This month's winner is Eleanor from Bald Hills in QLD. Eleanor's entry - More than one way to save on a driving holiday "When we plan to go away for a driving holiday, we arrange to leave mid-week when the petrol is cheapest AS WELL as when the roads are quietest. This saves us money at the bowser when we head off and beats the congestion as everyone tries to get out of town away for the weekend." Congratulations Eleanor! Your prize will be sent out to you shortly.

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The average, lowest and the highest Unleaded prices for June 2006 in each city were:

The price leading service stations for Unleaded in each city in June 2006 were:

Brisbane	Service Station Matilda Address corner Boundary Road and Tile Street Suburb Carole Park Average Price for month 126.0
Sydney	Service Station Caltex Address corner Coreen Avenue and Castlereagh Road Suburb Penrith Average Price for month 132.5
Melbourne	Service Station Horizon Address corner Highbury Road and Andrew Street Suburb Mount Waverley Average Price for month 134.2
Adelaide	Service Station Southern Cross Address corner O.G. Road and Yaralin Avenue Suburb Klemzig Average Price for month 133.7
Perth	Service Station Caltex/Woolworths Address corner Armherst Road and Nicholsons Road Suburb Canning Vale Average Price for month 132.5

The average, lowest and the highest Diesel prices for June 2006 in each city were:

The price leading service stations for Diesel in each city in June 2006 were:

Brisbane	Service Station Ampol Address Middle Road Suburb Hillcrest Average Price for month 130.5
Sydney	Service Station Speedway Address corner Meadows Road and Elizabeth Drive Suburb Mt Pritchard Average Price for month 138.2
Melbourne	Service Station Liberty Address Moorooduc Highway Suburb Moorooduc Average Price for month 136.7
Adelaide	Service Station BP Address corner Main North Road and California Street Suburb Nailsworth Average Price for month 137.9
Perth	Service Station BP Address corner Guildford Road and Third Avenue East Suburb Mt Lawley Average Price for month 139.4

The average, lowest and the highest LPG prices for June 2006 in each city were:

The price leading service stations for LPG in each city in June 2006 were:

Brisbane	Service Station Freedom Fuels Address corner Kruger Parade and Henty Drive Suburb Redbank Plains Average Price for month 50.3
Sydney	Service Station Gogas Address corner Forest Road and Frederick Street Suburb Bexley Average Price for month 43.9
Melbourne	Service Station Caltex/Woolworths Address Burwood Highway Suburb Ferntree Gully Average Price for month 47.0
Adelaide	Service Station United Address corner Prospect Road and Audrey Avenue Suburb Blair Athol Average Price for month 49.2
Perth	Service Station BP Address Nicholson Road Suburb Langford Average Price for month 49.8

MotorMouth is committed to helping Australian motorists get a better deal on fuel by providing them with free and easily accessible information on fuel prices.

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