Fuel Efficiency
2012 Toyota Yaris LE Subcompact Hatchback: Drive Report
It was quite small and very, very red. This weekend's test car, a 2012 Toyota Yaris LE three-door liftback, attracted far more attention than we expected. Pedestrians and other drivers turned their heads. Even our New York City garage attendant mumbled, unprompted, "Muy bonita, muy, muy bonita!" as...
2013 Smart ForTwo Facelift: Will It Help Sales?
It's hard to believe, but the current Smart ForTwo has been soldiering on in the U.S. North American market for five years now. Mercedes-Benz offshoot Smart has never enjoyed... February 1, 2012 by Antony Ingram 5
2012 Toyota Prius Vs 2012 Toyota Camry: Economy Or Speed?
If you've been following over the last few weeks, you'll have seen us pitch two cars from particular manufacturers against each other. While there are often clear differences... February 1, 2012 by Antony Ingram 6
Are Diesel Cars Less Relevant Than Ever In The U.S?
Spend time in any European city, and you'll quickly become used to two sounds. One, is the constant buzz from thousands of mopeds, by far the quickest way of navigating the... February 1, 2012 by Antony Ingram 13
Variations On Cheaper Hybrid Tech To Help MPG, Efficiency
The market for gasoline-electric hybrids and electric cars is expected to grow over the next few years, but they aren't the only energy-efficient vehicles expected to become... January 31, 2012 by Antony Ingram 2
Buick eAssist Smartphone App Makes A Game Out Of Saving Fuel
Want to get the next generation of drivers thinking green, long before they get behind the wheel? Buick has come up with an innovative and fun app for Android and iPhone... January 30, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
Ford's 1.0-Liter EcoBoost: Focus For Europe, Fiesta For U.S.
Ford launched the latest engine in its expanding EcoBoost family at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, back in September. At only one-liter in capacity, it's the smallest EcoBoost... January 30, 2012 by Antony Ingram 6
Variable Supercharger Blends Fuel Economy, Performance: Video
Contrary to popular belief, not all of us who love speed embrace gas-guzzling V-8s. Many of us can’t wait for the day when affordable performance cars come in... January 27, 2012 by Kurt Ernst 6
GM To Add 'EcoLogic' Tag To New Cars, Shows Green Lifecycle
It's all very well selling a car on the back of low emissions or great fuel economy, but how do you know if its been environmentally unfriendly to make? Or whether it'll all... January 27, 2012 by Antony Ingram
Volkswagen Up Five-Door Minicar: Forbidden Fruit
The regular Volkswagen Up minicar, revealed in full at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, is already a favorite "forbidden fruit" of ours. What's not to like? It's a well-built... January 25, 2012 by Antony Ingram 1
2012 Honda Fit Vs 2012 Honda Insight Hybrid: High Gas Mileage Battle
If you're in the market for a fuel efficient vehicle your choice is better than ever. Virtually every manufacturer now offers a high-mpg vehicle, but Honda could lay claim to... January 25, 2012 by Antony Ingram 17
New Mileage Rules Encourage Small Cars To Become Big Trucks For Lower MPG
Automakers have long known there's a double standard for gas mileage. Cars have to meet higher goals, trucks have less stringent requirements. And the larger the vehicle, the... January 24, 2012 by John Voelcker 12
To Idle Or Not To Idle? What's Best For Car, Gas Mileage?
There are two kinds of traffic, neither of which is particularly pleasant. The first is moving traffic. It's slow, tedious, and something many of us are unable to avoid on... January 24, 2012 by Antony Ingram 3
A Little Math Lesson: Are Used Cars Greener Than Hybrids?
It's a common question: Which is greener, continuing to drive my old car or buying a new, more fuel-efficient one? As with many such questions, the answer is: It depends. But... January 23, 2012 by John Voelcker 1
Car Dealers Fight Higher MPG Rules, Again, Over Affordability
You'd think that if President Obama, two government agencies, and 13 of the world's largest carmakers supported a set of new regulations to improve gas mileage, they might be... January 19, 2012 by John Voelcker 4
40-MPG Battle: Elantra Beats Focus To 2012 Car Of The Year
Last year, the 2011 Chevrolet Volt struck a winning blow for green vehicles everywhere by taking the 2011 North American Car Of The Year (NACOTY) title. This year, another... January 16, 2012 by Antony Ingram 3
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