Many vehicle owners in NSW ask us about the Fund Levy. They wonder if greenslips.com.au calculator prices include the Fund Levy. Here we set out levy amounts for each vehicle type and geographical region and what the levy pays for. Read More
Choosing a sustainable car is not as easy as it sounds. It all depends on how you define sustainability. A new European program, Green NCAP, compares common brands of cars for their lifetime environmental impact. It looks at the best and worst cases, with some surprising results. Read More
In February 2020, we wrote a 2-part series questioning whether self-driving cars were just a fantasy. Automakers have spent billions to make the dream come true, but have still achieved only partial automation. Unfortunately, most motorists don’t understand the difference between self-driving and partial automation – and that’s the danger. Read More
If you’re yearning for an off-road motorbike, you’re in good company. Australians bought nearly 20% more new off-road bikes in 2021 than in 2020. They see off-road bikes as a good way to increase their fitness and mental health and to experience the countryside. While it’s still early days for electric motorbikes, two Australian companies are ready for the ride. Read More
Do you need a green slip for your ute? In June 2022, there were 4 utes in Australia’s new vehicle sales top 10. First and third were the ever popular Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger. In fact, light commercials now have 24% of the market, compared to passenger cars with only 19%. Find out the cost of green slips for utes. Read More
There aren’t too many rewards for driving safely. The best the NSW government can offer is a half price drivers licence – but only with a spotless record for 5 years. Fines for bad driving continue to fill government coffers. Rather than habitually punish bad driving, isn’t it time to reward good driving? Insurtech may help us do that. Read More
A recent US study found turning SUVs, pickups and vans are far more likely than turning cars to hit pedestrians and kill them. In August 2022, there were 11 SUVs and 4 utes in the Australian top 20 of new car sales. Does this mean it’s becoming more dangerous to be a pedestrian? Read More
Most motorists who renew registration online can get $15 off popular passes to NSW national parks. Save money and enjoy exploring the natural world in your state. Read More
The Federal Government wants 30% of all new car sales in Australia to be electric by 2030. It may be an ambitious goal. Currently, only 1.6% of new cars sold here are electric, compared to 4.2% in the rest of the world. Now that fuel prices are high, can you save money by buying an EV? Read More
One of our top 20 blogs asked: Is it safer to drive an automatic or a manual car? It was a good question then, but now automatics have become the standard. Is there still a place for the gearstick and clutch or will automatics replace manuals completely? Read More
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