Fuel Efficiency

 
Fuel Economy Now #1 Factor In Car-Buying, Consumer Reports Study Says

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...

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2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid

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  4


 
2006 Mazda Miata

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  7


 
2012 Toyota Corolla 4-door Sedan Auto S (Natl) Angular Front Exterior View

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  3


 
2013 Mazda CX-5 road test, Catskill Mountains, NY, April 2012

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  4


 
Experimental 1972 Honda 600 modified for fuel efficiency, from eBay

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  3


 
2013 Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost live photos

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  2


 
2012 Scion iQ  -  Driven, April 2012

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  8


 
2012 Toyota Prius V

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  7


 
2013 Porsche Cayenne Diesel, 2012 New York Auto Show

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  16


 
John and Helen Taylor achieve 1,626 miles on a tank of Diesel in a VW Passat TDI

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  25


 
New Tires

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  4


 
U.S. Army Fuel Efficient Demonstrator (FED) Bravo concept diesel hybrid-electric vehicle, April 2012

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 


 
Honda Dealership

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 


 
Erwin Wurm's Fat Car

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  4


 
2013 Dodge Dart test drive, Austin, Texas, April 2012

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  6


 

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