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Average Fuel Economy Of New Cars Sold Hits An All-Time High
Gas prices are going up, up, up, and since the stuff only gets more expensive during warmer months, we doubt prices will slide anytime soon. That may help explain why shoppers are leaning toward more fuel-efficient rides and why the average fuel economy of new vehicles sold in January hit an...
Three-Cylinder Ford EcoBoost Engine Coming To U.S. Lineup
The original Model T that helped elevate Ford Motor Co. [NYSE: F] among the world's top automakers might have had a four-cylinder engine under the hood, but the automaker has... June 2, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson 6
IIHS: High-MPG Small Cars Much Improved In Safety
All the talk likening small cars to sardine cans can finally be retired. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has released new crash-test results and ratings for... May 25, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson 3
Hyundai Takes A Strong Lead In Sales-Weighted Fuel Economy
The 2011 Toyota Prius remains the highest-mileage gasoline non-plug-in vehicle on the U.S. market, at an EPA-rated 51 mpg city, 48 highway, but when you look at... March 1, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson 5
2011 Ford Mustang V-6: 30 MPG Isn't A Stretch
There's no question that the Mustang's new standard engine, a 305-hp, 3.7-liter V-6, is no longer a token price leader, or just a rental or a secretary's car, as the former... January 4, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson
Researchers: Heat From Exhaust Could Be Harnessed For Improved MPG
If you've ever crept along in gridlock and noticed the floor of your car getting a little warm, or 'seen' all the heat energy escaping from a hot exhaust pipe on a cold day... December 29, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson 2
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco: Best Highway MPG Of Any Non-Hybrid
GM just dropped a very pleasant surprise for green-minded shoppers this morning. Up till now we've been anticipating that the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco will return a very... November 11, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson 3
EPA Sticker Rules Tighten, But HD Trucks Still Evade Ratings
If you're shopping for a serious people hauler, and by that, we mean one that can both carry several adults in comfort, as well as tow a boat or a horse trailer—you... September 15, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson
Report: To Keep Safety, Performance, MPG Gains Come At A Price
If we want to keep our vehicles as safe as they are and don't want to sacrifice performance either, improving fuel economy will come at a substantial extra cost per vehicle... June 4, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson 7
Improving Gas Mileage In A Pickup
Trucks are noted for their ability to guzzle gas, especially with prices at the tank rising over the past decade. With their enormous amount of weight and resistance from the... May 3, 2010 by Kelly Smith 1
2010 Chicago Auto Show Preview: 2011 Ford Edge Gets EcoBoost
Ford is on a roll lately, having unveiled its 2011 Fiesta subcompact and 2012 Focus compact. Now the company turns to refreshing its Edge five-seat crossover, both improving... February 2, 2010 by John Voelcker
Volkswagen 1 Liter Concept Photos
The name represents the amount of fuel it takes the car to travel 100 km and nominally equals to 235 mpg. Based on the translation, it seems that Volkswagen might be taking... January 20, 2010 by Veb Ro
2009's Best Green Posts: Urine! Muslims & Ethanol! Prius Perks!
G'wan, admit it. We say, "green car". You think, "Ugh, Toyota Prius," and look away. Oh, but there's so much more! And so much of it is just so darn ... weird. Consider, for... January 4, 2010 by John Voelcker
Raising The Gas Tax: Auto Execs Push An Unpopular Solution
We’ve been here before. The government mandates more fuel-efficient vehicles across the board, yet the American public continues to gravitate toward what’s big and... November 4, 2009 by Bengt Halvorson 7
First Look: 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid
What is it?: Mild hybrid version of the big Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan The basics: Teutonic solidity, impeccable equipment, better fuel economy On sale: This fall Price... September 18, 2009 by John Voelcker
Mercedes-Benz S500 Concept for Frankfurt: Plug-In Hybrid S-Class
The Frankfurt Auto Show this year is all about green cars: highly fuel efficient clean diesels, electric cars, and plug-in hybrids. It's where the German automakers offer up... September 10, 2009 by John Voelcker
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