Driving

Chevrolet Silverado gas mileage has never been a one-number story. Ask three Silverado owners what fuel economy they get, and we may hear three wildly different answers. One driver might squeeze nearly 30 mpg from a modern diesel on the highway, while another watches a…

The Nissan Note has quietly become one of New Zealand’s favourite used-import hatchbacks. It is compact enough for Auckland traffic, practical enough for a weekly supermarket run, and generally inexpensive to keep on the road. Yet one question matters more than almost any other when…

Australia has a funny way of making an ordinary fuel tank feel painfully small. Around town, an 80-litre tank may seem perfectly adequate. Point the bonnet towards the Simpson Desert, the Gibb River Road, Cape York or an isolated cattle station, however, and every missing…

The Vauxhall Adam may be small, stylish and built mainly for city driving, but fuel economy still matters. Whether we already own one or are considering buying a used model, understanding Vauxhall Adam MPG helps us estimate fuel costs, compare engines and avoid expecting laboratory…

The Ford F-150 is built to haul lumber, tow trailers, tackle muddy job sites, and still look perfectly at home outside a grocery store. Fuel economy, however, has never been the first quality associated with a full-size pickup truck. Mention an F-150, and most of…

The Jeep Wrangler was never designed to slip through the air like a polished pebble. It stands tall, wears chunky tires, carries serious four-wheel-drive hardware, and has roughly the aerodynamic subtlety of a garden shed charging into a headwind. Yet fuel economy still matters. Whether…

The Vauxhall Antara is a solid, comfortable SUV with plenty of road presence, a practical cabin and enough muscle for family journeys, motorway trips and light towing. However, fuel economy is rarely the Antara’s strongest selling point. This is not a lightweight crossover that sips…

The Dacia Jogger has carved out a rather unusual corner of the family-car market. It offers up to seven seats, a flexible interior, SUV-inspired styling and a price that does not require us to remortgage the house. Yet practicality is only half the story. For…

The Vauxhall Meriva was never designed to glide through the air like a low-slung sports car. It is tall, practical, spacious and shaped around family life. Yet despite carrying the proportions of a compact MPV, many versions can deliver respectable fuel economy—particularly the later diesel…

The Hyundai i40 has always been something of a quiet achiever. It does not shout for attention like a sports saloon, nor does it wear a premium badge on its nose. Instead, it offers comfort, generous interior space, a large boot, and potentially excellent fuel…

Why Fuel Consumption Matters More Than Ever Let’s be honest—fuel prices feel like a rollercoaster that only goes up. That’s why when we talk about a car like the Kia Rio, fuel consumption isn’t just a spec sheet number—it’s a real-life cost that hits your…