Tips, news and autopart reviews

You are browsing the archives of petrol.

Holden is recalling more than 9000 petrol-powered 2010 JG Cruze models after identifying a problem with the fuel feed hose that may cause a fuel leak.

A total of 9098 vehicles with the 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine have been targeted by the recall in Australia.
The official recall notice reads:
“In some instances, the fuel feed hose may not [...]

If you had told scientists just a few decades ago that the first hydrogen powered car would be out pretty early into the 21st Century, then I very much doubt that they would have believed you. After all, the idea is that this technology uses one of our most available and copious resources to essentially [...]

After months of anticipation and countless spy photos, Mini has taken the wraps off its latest creation – the Countryman.
Using Mini’s first all-wheel-drive system, ALL4 combines with the Countryman’s 4m length to provide a vehicle capable of multiple terrain changes.
The four-door, four-seater Mini will be available with a variety of three petrol and two diesel [...]

Opel has today released a number of sketches and renderings of its upcoming Opel Antera-based Flextreme GT/E Concept car.
Powered by GM’s Voltec petrol/electric hybrid system, the Flextreme GT/E boasts a smooth, streamlined look that helps it achieve a low drag coefficient of just 0.22Cd. The tall, sloping tail and flat, enclosed underbody will help keep [...]

Full Throttle in a couple of Lamborghini Gallado LP560-4’s from Sant’Agata Bolognese to the Italian Alps, and back.
Model Tested:
2009 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4: 5.2-litre, V10, petrol, six-speed, sequential e-gear system with shift paddles
Looks, V10 engine and sound, speed and handling…everything
I can’t afford one
CarAdvice Rating:
Words by Anthony Crawford Photography by Jan Glovac
It’s by [...]
Original article [...]