Official fuel economy figures
Doc Diesel takes us ‘Back To Basics’ as he explores fuel economy figures and how accurate they really are
Author: Doctor Diesel
Probably motoring's equivalent of Geoff Boycott! He hates factual inaccuracy and avoidance of the fundamental facts of anything. Cars are meant to fulfil a purpose of getting from A-to-B, hopefully enjoyably, comfortably, and elegantly, not to serve as mobile communications and entertainment centres!
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