fuel economy
What is the Most Fuel Efficient Minivan?
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Nothing screams “commitment” or “responsibility” louder than a minivan, well, maybe a saggy pair of elastic-waist mom jeans but who’s counting? Love ‘em or loathe ‘em these versatile vehicles are designed to excel at hauling, whether it’s taking a passel of kiddies to soccer practice after school or hauling a load of building material home…
Kia Proposes Lump-Sum Settlement over Misstated MPG
Kia has proposed a settlement for disputes regarding the Korean automaker’s restatement of fuel economy ratings from November 2012.
Mazda Named Most Fuel Efficient Automaker for 3rd Straight Year
Mazda‘s fleet-wide fuel economy and emissions output has taken top honors for the third year in a row.
Ford Offering Start-Stop on ’70 Percent’ of Line by 2017
In an effort to further improve its fuel economy ahead of impending average fuel economy requirements, Ford announced today that it will offer engine start-stop technology across 70 percent of its nameplates by 2017.
November New Car Average Fuel Economy Hits 24.8 MPG
The average fuel economy value of new light-duty vehicles sold in the U.S. during November was 24.8 mpg according to a recent study.
Hyundai Building ‘Diesel’ Engine that Runs on Gasoline
Diesel engines are more efficient than their gasoline counterparts. There are several reasons for this; they burn a more energy-dense fuel, they’re run much higher compression ratios and there are fewer pumping losses since they have no throttle bodies. But what if you could take the best attributes of both powerplant types and combine them…
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG Rated at 23/31 MPG
There was a key piece of information missing when AutoGuide took its first drive of Mercedes new CLA 45 AMG: its estimated gas mileage.
2014 Hyundai Genesis Sedan Gets MPG Downgrade
A smaller number will be showing up on Monroney stickers for the Hyundai Genesis sedan: its official fuel economy rating.
U.S. Car Shoppers Prefer Fuel Efficiency Over Performance: Survey
The American car consumer might be stereotyped as loving brutishly powerful V8 machines, but according to a new survey they actually prefer fuel efficiency over performance.
Daimler Wants “Credit” for Fuel-Economy Improvements
Daimler is petitioning the U.S. government to get more favorable treatment under the new fuel-economy regulations. It wants extra credit for consumption-cutting features like start-stop technology.
Five-Point Inspection: 1997 Toyota Prius
The Toyota Prius is one of the most contentious vehicles available today. On the one hand it rankles automotive enthusiasts like few other cars. They decry its bland styling and lifeless driving experience.
Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Fuel Economy
Modern vehicles are expensive, and it’s not just the gigantic figure on the window sticker that hurts. You have to consider the price of everything else involved with automobile ownership.
Automakers Ahead of Schedule for MPG Standards
With the new fuel standards to hit a nominal average of 54.5 mpg by 2025, automakers are working hard to improve the fuel efficiency across their lineups.
EPA to make MPG Audit Results Public
After fuel economy scandals involving Hyundai, Kia and Ford, the EPA plans to publicly release the results from auditing those claims.
New Car Average Fuel Economy Drops to 24.6 MPG
The average fuel economy of new cars sold in the U.S. last month dropped to 24.6 MPG, down 0.3 MPG from August.
Turbo Engine Market Share to Rise 67 Percent by 2018
Almost a third of new vehicles on dealer lots will be turbocharged by 2018 according to a major supplier of automotive turbochargers.
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 6.2L V8 Rated at 21 MPG
General Motors trucks equipped with the company’s new 6.2-liter EcoTec3 V8 are officially rated to return up to 21 mpg on the highway.
Real World MPG Fuel Economy Database
Although all vehicles roll off of showroom floors with EPA certified fuel efficiency ratings, as the famous saying goes ‘individual results may vary’.
2014 Mercedes CLA 250 Rated 38-MPG Highway
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 has received an impressive 26 MPG city, 38 MPG highway rating from the EPA.
2014 Honda Accord Hybrid Priced From $29,945
Honda just announced pricing for the 2014 Accord Hybrid, which will start a smidgen below the $30,000 mark.
Used Car MPG Window Stickers Available From EPA
The U.S. Department of Energy and the EPA have released a new online tool to print your own window sticker showing off your vehicle’s fuel economy figures.
Next-Gen Prius to Launch ‘New Era’ of Toyota Hybrids
When it comes to hybrids, Toyota is the undisputed king. The Japanese automaker’s ultra-efficient Prius is practically the gold standard when it comes to economical motoring, but just because they’ve been successful over the past 15 years doesn’t mean they’re slowing down.
2015 Toyota Prius to Get 55 MPG, Wireless Charging
Toyota pulled back the covers today at its Hybrid World Tour event in Michigan, giving a small glimpse of advanced fuel-saving technologies currently in development.
Test not to Blame in C-Max Hybrid MPG Scandal: EPA
Following Ford’s decision to restate the fuel efficiency rating of its C-Max hybrid, the EPA is left defending its tests.
