15 vehicles, including top-sellers, found to consume more fuel and emit higher emissions than claimed in lab tests.

15 vehicles, including top-selling utes, were tested by the Australian Automobile Association (AAA) and found that nine consumed more fuel than claimed in lab tests, with four vehicles exceeding their allowed emissions. The Real-World Testing Program, funded by the federal government, tests vehicles based on European guidelines, raising questions about whether real-world testing results should be disclosed to consumers at the point of sale, as relying on lab tests alone might lead to increased fuel costs.