fuel economy
EPA Announces Intention to Update MPG Labelling Procedures
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In light of today’s announcements by Ford, the EPA has announced that it will update its labelling procedures to keep pace with industry changes.
Ford C-Max Hybrid Fuel Economy Claims to be Revised
Only a month after announcing software tweaks said to improve fuel economy for its C-Max and Fusion hybrid cars, Ford will revise its consumption claims.
Average Fuel Economy of Vehicles Sold in July Ties Record High of 24.8 MPG
The average fuel-economy value of vehicles sold in July was 24.8 mpg, tying the record high previously reached in March, April, and May.
Chevrolet Cruze Diesel Test Nets 816 Miles on a Tank
Something interesting happened this year in the world of domestic compact cars. Chevrolet released a diesel version of its globally-marketed Cruze sedan.
Speeding Can Cut Fuel Efficiency by 30 Percent
We all know that speeding can reduce the fuel economy of your vehicle, but just how much of a difference does it make?
Fuel Economy Claims are Achievable: Results from the 2nd Annual AJAC Eco Run
Fuel economy is increasingly becoming a priority for new car buyers, which is why the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) hosts its annual Eco Run.
Top 10 Most Fuel Efficient Used Cars
Fuel economy is a major purchase consideration for new-vehicle shoppers; in fact it’s the No. 1 thing they look for in a car or truck. Consumers continue to demand ever greater mileage, and so does the federal government. Washington keeps turning up the wick on its Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) regulations. In response to…
Ask AutoGuide No. 11 – Toyota Avalon Hybrid vs. Chevrolet Impala vs. Subaru Outback
It may not be perfect but the United States is a great country. America has her share of problems, both past and present, but for the most part this nation is pretty sweet; when it comes to being awesome we’ve done better than most.
Ask AutoGuide No. 10 – Honda Civic vs. Toyota Corolla vs. Subaru Impreza
The week is drawing to a close and while that can mean several things, most importantly (of course), it’s time for another installment of Ask AutoGuide, the information superhighway’s most exciting semi-regular feature. Beating the competition to market with mildly informative and generally accurate content is the name of the game. Our skilled geniuses are…
Government to add 10K Hybrids, Double Fleet
The Obama Administration will help federal agencies add 10,000 hybrids to their fleets in a move that will save 1 million gallons of fuel per year over the vehicle’s lifespans.
Chevrolet Spark EV EPA Rated with 82-Mile Range
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released official fuel consumption and range ratings for the Chevrolet Spark EV today.
Ford Hybrid Owners Sue Over Disappointing Fuel Economy
Ford’s fuel economy claims are being put to the test, legally, with a new lawsuit having been filed by owners of the brand’s hybrid models in Pennsylvania.
Ask AutoGuide No. 5 – In the Family Way
Last week was a lot like the British ocean liner Lusitania; it got sunk, but this time around it wasn’t the Kaiser’s fault. Instead of falling prey to a German U-Boat it was torpedoed by the New York Auto Show.
Ford Offering $50K in Prizes for Fuel Economy Measuring Apps
While speaking to the media at the 2013 New York Auto Show, Ford Motor Co.’s global marketing chief, Jim Farley, announced that the American automaker is launching a contest to find software and app developers to come up with a method for consumers to measure their fuel economy based on actual driving patterns through their mobile…
2012 Fuel Economy Highest Ever at 23.8 MPG: EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that 2012 showed a significant one year increase of 1.4 mpg in fuel economy across vehicles in America, increasing the average fuel economy to its highest yet – 23.8 mpg.
2013 Nissan Frontier Gets Lower Price, Higher MPG
Along with V8 engines and the manual transmission, compact pickups are on the endangered automotive species list. To fend-off extinction, Nissan has made a few important changes to the 2013 Frontier to lift its sales.
Need Advice Buying Your Next Car? Just “Ask AutoGuide!”
Reading car reviews and comparisons is great, but wouldn’t it be nice if you could just ask an automotive expert what new car to buy? Now you can.
Government Expected to More Closely Monitor Fuel Economy Ratings: EPA
After Hyundai and Kia admitted to its false mileage claims, an EPA engineer expects the government to more closely monitor automakers’ fuel economy ratings.
Hyundai, Kia Customers Happy Despite MPG Malarkey
Hyundai and Kia owners seem willing to forgive and forget the faux fuel consumption numbers reported on vehicles from both makers ranging from the 2011 to 2013 model years.
Average Fuel Economy Rises to 23.8 MPG in 2012
According to University of Michigan researchers, the average fuel economy of new vehicles sold last year rose to 23.8 mpg, an increase of 1.4 mpg compared to the 2011 average of 22.5 mpg.
Top 10 Automotive Stories of 2012
With a heavy heart the staff of AutoGuide.com say goodbye to 2012, along with its triumphs and tragedies. We await the New Year with open arms, and welcome its promise of a better world. According to the Chinese zodiac, 2012 was a year of the dragon, and it proved to be the stuff of legend,…
Hyundai False MPG Claims Could Prompt Senate Probe
Some might have expected a small riot after news surfaced that Hyundai inflated its mpg claims on more than 1 million recently sold cars, but the media brouhaha was worse than any other backlash — so far.
More Automakers May Have to Adjust MPG Claims
Executive and analysts in the automotive industry believe that Hyundai and Kia may not be the only automakers recalling their fuel economy figures.
High-Octane Hijinks: Is Premium Fuel Better Than Regular?
When it’s time to top-off the tank, drivers are confronted with a dizzying variety of choices at the pump. There’s premium gasoline, mid-grade, regular and – depending on where you live – some even offer ultra-high octane, with a rating of 94 or above.
