fuel economy
Do I Really Need Premium Gas?
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Cost is often the first thing that comes to mind when motorists think of gasoline. Many will drive halfway across town to save a couple cents per gallon. Additionally, purchasing regular-grade fuel to save money can be an exercise in false economy, especially if your vehicle is designed for premium gas.
2019 Acura RDX Pricing and Fuel Economy Announced
Luxury SUV has a lot of value.
Study Claims Car Shoppers Don’t Care About Swelling Fuel Prices
$4 is the tipping point for some.
Fuel Economy Figures for 2.0L Jeep Wrangler JL Released
Is it worth it?
2018 Mazda6 EPA Fuel Economy Figures Released
Sacrificing mpg for performance.
2019 Volkswagen Jetta Returns 40 MPG on the Highway
Not quite best-in-class though.
2018 Jeep Wrangler V6 Fuel Economy Revealed by EPA
There’s a new eight-speed automatic.
Feds Pushed to Introduce Heavy Duty Pickup MPG Ratings
Automakers may have to publish MPG figures for heavy duty pickup trucks.
Average Fuel Economy Stays Consistent in May
The average fuel economy of new vehicles sold in May was 25.3 mpg.
How Will EPA Budget Cuts Affect Emissions Testing?
The EPA’s funding might be cut by more than 30 percent.
California Ignores Trump, Moves Forward with Emissions Targets
The state has approved standards that the White House still wants to review.
Feds Grant Automakers Repreive from Steep Penalties for Missed MPG Targets
The feds are pushing back steep penalties for automakers that don’t meet fuel economy standards.
EPA Moves to Lock in 2025 Emissions Standards
The Obama administration is pushing to lock in fuel efficiency standards before the Trump administration takes over in January.
Average Fuel Economy Back on the Rise in July
The average sales-weighted fuel economy of new vehicles sold went up to 25.4 mpg in July.
EPA Gives Up on 54.5-MPG CAFE Standard
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has abandoned the 54.5-mpg CAFE Standard.
Feds to Double Fines for Missing MPG Targets
Automakers aren’t happy about larger NHTSA fines.
Average Fuel Economy Takes Slight Dip in June
The average fuel economy of new vehicles sold in June dropped slightly to 25.3 mpg.
Changes to Fuel Economy Tests Cause MPG Drop in Many Vehicles
The changes should mean fuel economy ratings are more accurate to real-world conditions.
Why Turbocharged Cars Don’t Live Up To the MPG Hype and What Mazda is Doing About It
Turbo cars rarely get the as-advertised fuel economy figures. Here’s why.
Light is Right: How GM is Slashing Weight from its Cars
We sat down with GM insiders to see how it is working to lighten its entire product range to increase fuel efficiency.
GM Overstated Fuel Economy Could Impact to 2M Vehicles
GM could have overstated fuel economy figures in two-million vehicles.
Average U.S. Fuel Economy Flat this Year: Report
Efficiency matters, but drivers don’t always go for the most economical option when purchasing a new vehicle. The latest average fuel-economy figures for new vehicles sold in the U.S. last month are out and they’re essentially unchanged from January.
2016 Chevrolet Cruze Returns up to 35 MPG Combined
Official fuel economy figures for the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze have been announced.
US Average Fuel Economy Improves in January
The average sales-weighted fuel economy in the U.S. increased in January 2016 after months of decline.
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