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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.
2014 Corvette Stingray Rated at 28 MPG With Automatic
Stick-shiftable cars are disappearing from even the most enthusiast-driven of vehicles as interest in rowing gears wanes.
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’.
Ford Issues Checks to C-Max Hybrid Owners
Ford has begun mailing checks to C-Max Hybrid owners as compensation for having revised the advertised fuel economy from 47 mpg to 43 mpg.
2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel to Get 27 MPG Combined
When the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel hits dealerships next year it will dominate the segment when it comes to fuel economy, with the brand estimating an incredible 27 MPG combined.
2014 Jeep Cherokee Rated at 31 MPG Highway
The 2014 Jeep Cherokee front-wheel drive model with the base four-cylinder engine has been rated at 22 mpg in the city, 31 mpg on the highway.
EPA Announces Intention to Update MPG Labelling Procedures
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 Downgraded to 43 MPG Combined, Owners to be Compensated
Ford has announced that it is voluntarily lowering fuel economy estimates for the 2013 C-Max Hybrid to 43 mpg combined from 47, and will be issuing compensation to current owners of the C-Max because of this change.
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?
Passat TDI Averages 78 MPG, Sets Guinness Record
Volkswagen announced today that it’s diesel-powered Passat set a new record to fuel economy driving through every state except Alaska and Hawaii.
New Car Average MPG Hits 24.8
Average gas mileage for new-cars has risen to an all-time high in America: 24.8 mpg in May 2013.
Top 10 Cheapest Non-Hybrid Cars That Get 40 MPG Highway
Last week we exposed the cheapest and most fuel minded vehicles on the market. All hybrid vehicles, the list started at the $30,000 mark, with the most affordable being the $19,320 Honda Insight. If you’re looking for a car that is even more affordable than those hybrids, you’ll have to sacrifice some fuel economy. Here’s…
Ford Fiesta ST EPA Rated at 29 MPG Combined
EPA mileage certification for Ford’s tiny Fiesta ST hot hatch has just been released.
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.
2014 Volkswagen Golf Plug-In Hybrid Announced
Volkswagen has announced that it will unveil a plug-in hybrid variant of the 2014 Golf during the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.
Ford ‘Following the Rules’ for EPA Ratings: Exec Says
Ford’s COO Mark Fields says the brand is following EPA rules in certifying its vehicles fuel mileage.
Chevrolet Cruze Diesel Praised for Biodiesel Capability
The National Biodiesel Board is commending Chevrolet for offering the its new diesel-powered Cruze compact sedan with an engine capable of burning B20 blended biodiesel fuel.
Small Turbo Engines Don’t Deliver on Fuel Economy Promises: Consumer Reports
Why would automakers like Honda and Toyota, known for their fuel efficient vehicles, not have already made the switch to smaller-displacement turbocharged engines? The answer, surprisingly, is fuel economy.
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.
