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Kat Wong and Tess Ikonomou

Choice at the heart of new fuel standards for motorists

Fuel efficiency standards should end Australia's reputation as a dumping ground for dirty cars. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Australians will have more options for cleaner and cheaper cars under a proposal that will align the nation with most other major economies.

Fuel efficiency standards unveiled at the weekend are expected to save new car owners about $1000 a year from 2028 and end Australia's reputation as a dumping ground for dirty cars.

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