Fuel Efficiency
House Bill Demands Safety, Jobs Analysis Of Gas-Mileage Rules
Politics is at best a messy and adversarial process. Add in a presidential election and the currently polarized political mood, and anything at all done by government is usually exploited for political gain--by one side or another, often by both from different stances. Which seems a good lens to...
Making A Small French Car Do 138 MPG? Easy, In 1981
It's no surprise that some of the most economical cars that have gone on sale have also been some of the most aerodynamic--the two go hand-in-hand. Light weight helps too... September 13, 2012 by Antony Ingram 1
Point Of View: Gas Taxes Are Better Than Fuel Economy Rules--Discuss
With the announcement of final rules for corporate average fuel efficiency of 54.5 mpg by 2025, the NHTSA and EPA have done two things. The agencies have given carmakers both... September 13, 2012 by John Voelcker 23
2013 Smart ForTwo: Strong Enough To Wear A Full-Size SUV As A Hat
You either like the 2013 Smart ForTwo minicar, or you don't. Few are ambivalent to a shape and a concept so divisive as the Smart, but U.S. sales would suggest that rather... September 13, 2012 by Antony Ingram 13
GM May Kill Two-Mode Hybrid Pickups, SUVs: Report
"We can't provide you with any information related to future product technologies or timing." That's the standard response from carmakers--in this case, from Kevin Kelly... September 11, 2012 by John Voelcker 5
Classic Mini Voted Greatest British Car Ever
If you were to compile a list of the greatest American cars ever, it's unlikely you'd find many gas sippers near the top. But in Europe, where small cars rule and gas has... September 10, 2012 by Antony Ingram
New Rating System: Most Performance For Least Fuel Use
Many people buy cars because they deliver good gas mileage, with the EPA as an impartial arbiter of fuel efficiency ratings. Many other people buy cars because they're fast... September 10, 2012 by John Voelcker 8
Ford May Sell EcoBoost Racer: Most Economical Sports Car Ever?
Sports cars aren't typically known for their high gas mileage, and racing cars even less so. But Ford's EcoBoost-powered single-seater is a little different, and following... September 10, 2012 by Antony Ingram 4
Chevy's Gone Green: Spark, Sonic, Cruze, Volt Get Highest Sales Yet
Chevrolet is definitely going green--or at least, its customers are, as GM announces best-ever monthly sales of its four most gas-sipping models. Helping to reach sales 10... September 6, 2012 by Antony Ingram 3
Europe's Ford Fusion Gets 1.0 EcoBoost: How Small Is Too Small?
We've driven it in the Focus. We're going to get it in the Fiesta. We've even seen it attacking one of the world's meanest race tracks. It is of course Ford's 1.0-liter... September 6, 2012 by Antony Ingram 6
2014 Volkswagen Golf Revealed In Full Before Paris Show
Volkswagen has sold over 29 million Golfs since its original European launch in 1974. That gives you some idea of how important a new model is to the company--and the buying... September 5, 2012 by Antony Ingram
Fast, Frugal, Fun: Ford 1.0 EcoBoost Laps Nurburgring In Race Car
If a race car powered by a 1.0-liter, three-cylinder engine sounds like a cure for insomnia to you, then think again. When the tiny engine in question is Ford's high-tech... September 4, 2012 by Antony Ingram
2013 Nissan Sentra Compact Sedan Unveiled: 34 MPG Combined
On Friday, just before the Labor Day weekend started, Nissan quietly released details of the much-needed update to its Sentra compact sedan. Last redesigned some six years... September 4, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 4
What Will New 2025 CAFE Standards Mean For YOU?
Yesterday, we revealed the news that the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for 2025 have been confirmed after a long political battle. Essentially, the... August 29, 2012 by Antony Ingram 6
2014 Mazda Mazda6: Four Cylinders Or Nothing
Mazda’s completely redesigned Mazda6 midsize sedan is set to make its official debut at this week’s Moscow Motor Show, but the Japanese automaker has released... August 28, 2012 by Kurt Ernst 2
The Joy Of Daily Driving A Gas-Sipper
One of the great things about living in a free country is having the luxury of a choice of products and services. We may not always agree with someone's choice of car, but at... August 23, 2012 by Antony Ingram 7
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