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2010 Gas Mileage Ratings Released, Hybrids Take Top Slots

2010 Gas Mileage Ratings Released, Hybrids Take Top Slots

Gasoline may be averaging around $2.50 a gallon right now, but gas mileage remains an important factor in choosing a new car. Now the EPA has released 2010 fuel efficiency figures for all new cars and trucks sold in the U.S. Hybrids from Ford, Honda, Lexus, Mazda, Mercury, Nissan, and Toyota...

October 16, 2009 by 
 
2010 BMW ActiveHybrid X6

Preview: 2010 BMW ActiveHybrid X6

We've known for a while that BMW would launch its first hybrid this year, and now we know when: The 2010 BMW ActiveHybrid X6 will reach dealers this December. We'll be... October 12, 2009 by 


 
2010 Hyundai Accent

Cheap and Green: 2009 Hyundai Accent vs 2009 Nissan Versa

Between car loans, trade-ins, and special promotional incentives, most people rarely write a large check for their new car purchase. But what you can get for $10,000? What's... October 9, 2009 by  1


 
2011 Chevrolet Volt

MPG Follies, Or, Why Electric Cars Can't Get 367 MPG. Sheesh.

One of our most popular posts in August was a piece that broke down how General Motors projected a fuel efficiency of 230 miles per gallon in the city for its 2011 Chevrolet... October 2, 2009 by  6


 
2010 Nissan Altima leak

Preview: 2010 Nissan Altima

What is it?: Sporty Nissan midsize coupe and sedan, with hybrid available in sedan only The basics: Always slightly sportier and more stylish than the competition, the... September 30, 2009 by 


 
gas pump

August U.S. Light-Vehicle Sales Hit Highest MPG Since $4 Gasoline

Thanks to the strong financial incentives offered by the Cash-For-Clunkers program, the average gas mileage of new vehicles sold in the U.S. during August reached a record... September 29, 2009 by 


 
2010 Hyundai Elantra

2010 Hyundai Elantra Blue: Higher MPG, Just $25 More

The 2010 Hyundai Elantra is the latest iteration of a compact car known for frugality and low price. This year, Hyundai has boosted the mileage, raising the standard... September 21, 2009 by  1


 
2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid

First Look: 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid

• What is it?: The first-ever hybrid version of the big Mercedes-Benz sedan • The basics: All the S-Class virtues, much better gas mileage • On sale: This fall •... September 18, 2009 by  2


 
Audi A3 TDI clean diesel - European model

2010 Audi A3 TDI Priced at $30K, $8K Over 2010 VW Golf TDI

As of November, you'll have two choices if you want a compact five-door hatchback with a clean diesel engine. One is the brand-new 2010 Audi A3 TDI, which was just given a... September 3, 2009 by  3


 
2010 Mazda MazdaSpeed3

2010 MazdaSpeed3: Sporty Green Sizzle, Zoom-Zoom Style

Once in awhile, High Gear Media editors get lucky. Last Thursday, our own Bengt Halvorson managed to snag a drive in the 2010 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 before any other reporter... August 25, 2009 by 


 
2010 Ford Transit Connect - media event in NYC, May 2009

2010 Ford Transit Connect Small Delivery Van Selling Well

Today seems to be Ford day; this morning's e-mail included a news release on the early sales success of the 2010 Ford Transit Connect small delivery van, just while we're in... August 17, 2009 by 


 
General Motors' mysterious 230 logo

How Does The 2011 Chevy Volt Get 230 MPG? By Making Assumptions

UPDATE: GM confirms that the 2011 Chevrolet Volt will get 230 mpg city, and a composite fuel economy (city and highway) of more than 100 mpg according to draft regulations... August 11, 2009 by  26


 
2010 Subaru Outback PZEV

Keep It Green: Add A Little PZEV To That Subaru!

Like CVT, which stands for continuously-variable transmission, PZEV is one of those acronyms floating around the auto world that mean nothing to most car buyers. It stands... July 27, 2009 by  5


 
Bullitts wheel weights, by Flickr user Nude Spider Monkey

Green Groups Ask EPA To Ban Lead Wheel Weights

A coalition of environmental groups is pushing to ban lead wheel weights, citing the toxic effects of lead dust from weights that drop off on roads and streets and are then... June 2, 2009 by  2


 

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