For decades, governments have relied on fuel excise to fund the construction and maintenance of roads. Every litre of petrol or diesel purchased contributes a set amount in tax, effectively charging road users in proportion to how much they drive and how inefficient their vehicles are.
Collecting Cars will auction a 1982 Toyota LandCruiser HJ47 Troop Carrier that once belonged to the late Steve Irwin. The long wheelbase 4WD was a familiar sight at Queensland’s Australia Zoo, where it performed duties during Irwin’s conservation work.
