Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Economy Now #1 Factor In Car-Buying, Consumer Reports Study Says
Historically, when gas prices are relatively stable, fuel efficiency doesn't rank very high on car buyers' lists of priorities. But that seems to have changed recently. A new survey by the Consumer Reports National Research Center found that fuel economy was the leading consideration of 37 percent...
Do Hybrids Save Money? FuelEconomy.gov Site Helps You Decide
Hybrid vehicles cost more upfront than comparable gasoline models, but get better fuel economy. So will you save money in the long run? To make the comparisons easier and... May 18, 2012 by John Voelcker 4
Yes, It's Ethical To Drive A Stick Even If It Gets Lower MPG
Oh, for heaven's sakes. We're all for saving fuel by buying fuel-efficient cars, driving economically, cutting out unnecessary trips, planning ahead, carpooling, and all the... May 16, 2012 by John Voelcker 7
Toyota Gas Mileage: Superb On Hybrids, Subpar On Regular Cars
Ask anyone what company makes the most fuel-efficient car on the market, and they'll likely answer Toyota. That's correct. But Toyota's reputation for fuel economy rests... May 16, 2012 by John Voelcker 3
2013 Mazda CX-5 & 2012 Mazda3: Real-World Gas Mileage Boost From SkyActiv Engine
The trend is clear: To get higher gas mileage, almost all new cars will have smaller, more efficient engines. Mazda says its new line of SkyActiv engines and transmissions... May 15, 2012 by John Voelcker 4
Five Strange Eco-Mods For Getting Maximum MPG
There are several ways to better gas mileage--ensuring your car is in good health, making sure the tires are correctly inflated, getting rid of unnecessary weight, removing... May 11, 2012 by Antony Ingram 3
Ford Expands Production Of Efficient EcoBoost Engines
It's a mark of how heavily Ford has been promoting its range of efficient EcoBoost engines, that the word seems to have been around for decades. In reality, the heavy... May 11, 2012 by Antony Ingram 2
2012 Scion iQ: Best Non-Hybrid Gas Mileage? Not In Real World
Although a very small niche group might see minicars like the Scion iQ and Smart Fortwo as a fashion statement, or as a way to reap special parking or commuting benefits, for... May 11, 2012 by Bengt Halvorson 8
Sales Of Fuel-Efficient Hybrids And Plug-In Electrics Soared In Q1
We already know that April was a great month for Toyota Prius hybrid sales, but it turns out that the first quarter of the year produced stellar sales numbers for hybrids in... May 10, 2012 by John Voelcker 7
Cars That Should Get Diesel Engines In The U.S., Now!
If diesel is your fuel of choice for high gas mileage, then you might be a little disappointed with the limited selection of vehicles available. Certainly, the U.S. lags... May 9, 2012 by Antony Ingram 16
One Fill, 1626 Miles? Meet The Taylors And Their VW Passat Diesel
There are many routes to outstanding fuel efficiency, but it's often diesel that's chosen to demonstrate the highest mpg numbers and longest distances. Mileage experts Helen... May 8, 2012 by Antony Ingram 25
Tips For Checking Your Tires: Improve Gas Mileage, Safety
Round, black, and easily forgettable--that's your average car tire. Often, we don't think about them until we need to change them, whether the tread is wearing low or we get... May 7, 2012 by Antony Ingram 4
Army Diesel-Hybrid Concept: Twice The MPG, Just As Fierce As Humvee
For U.S. armed forces, green is mostly seen these days as accents in beige battlefield camo. But reducing the cost and risk of delivering very expensive diesel fuel in... May 4, 2012 by John Voelcker
Dept Of Unforeseen Effects: High Gas Prices Boost Car Sales
With gas prices high, you'd expect people to buckle down and hang onto their existing cars rather than spending the money to buy new ones, right? Errrrrrr, actually not... May 4, 2012 by John Voelcker
The Cost Of Obesity To Fuel Use? One Billion Gallons A Year
It's not just cars that are getting bigger and heavier--a quick look around the local mall is enough to see that the average person on the street is more portly than their... May 3, 2012 by Antony Ingram 4
2013 Dodge Dart Aero: High-Mileage Version Of New Compact Coming Soon
The eagerly-awaited new 2013 Dodge Dart compact sedan will start arriving at dealerships in June. But the first volley of Darts won't include every model. The model with the... May 1, 2012 by John Voelcker 6
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