Fuel Efficiency
2014 Chevrolet Malibu Gets Start-Stop As Standard, Revised Interior, Updated Styling
Chevrolet has released details of its latest 2014 Malibu, set to go on sale this fall. Among the changes, the biggest news is that all Malibu models will get stop-start technology on the standard model--shutting down the engine when stopped to conserve fuel. Fitted to a new 2.5-liter gasoline...
2014 Fiat 500L: Under $20,000, On Sale Next Month
If you've owned the retro-style Fiat 500 and subsequently had a family, or maybe always liked its styling but want a car with more space, then the 2014 Fiat 500L is probably... May 27, 2013 by Antony Ingram 2
2014 Chevrolet Impala 2.5-Liter Four-Cylinder: Quick Drive
The new 2014 Chevrolet Impala is a big five-passenger family sedan, the largest one Chevy sells. While it was launched earlier this year with a 303-horsepower 3.6-liter V-6... May 25, 2013 by John Voelcker 8
Summer, Sensibly: Four 2013 Convertibles With Good Gas Mileage
Many things can signify summer--the weather finally being warm enough to ditch those outer layers of clothing; TV ads taking a distinctly more cheery tone; maybe simply... May 24, 2013 by Antony Ingram 4
Gasoline, Diesel, Hybrids And Plug-Ins: The Efficiency Leaders
It's official: Cars really are getting more efficient. Not that there isn't a long way still to go, but virtually every month statistics emerge to suggest the average fuel... May 23, 2013 by Antony Ingram 9
Two-Thirds Of 2020 Vehicles Will Be Four Cylinders, Ford Says
Four-cylinder engines, often equipped with turbochargers, are very much in vogue at the moment. It's unlikely to change any time soon, either, with Ford predicting that two... May 20, 2013 by Antony Ingram 3
Hybrid Cars: Six Important Things Everyone Should Know (But May Not)
Hybrid cars are increasing in popularity all the time in the U.S, but they still make only a small proportion of new vehicle sales, and as such some people still aren't... May 16, 2013 by Antony Ingram 18
Diesel Cars: Six Important Things Everyone Should Know (But May Not)
It's an exciting time for diesel fans in the U.S, with automakers finally waking up to that section of the market that longs for great highway MPG and lots of torque. Most... May 14, 2013 by Antony Ingram 23
![Elio Motors 84 mpg 3-wheeler [Image: Elio Motors]](http://static.hgmsites.net/images/cache/elio-motors-84-mpg-3-wheeler-image-elio-motors_100427025_151x113.jpg "3-Wheeled, 84 MPG Elio Moves A Step Closer To Reality")
3-Wheeled, 84 MPG Elio Moves A Step Closer To Reality
Remember Elio Motors? If you're one of their 17,000 or so Facebook fans it'll be hard to forget, as the company's little green three-wheeled vehicle will be a regular fixture... May 13, 2013 by Antony Ingram 10
GM Engineer Drives 2013 Chevy Cruze Diesel 900 Miles On One Tank
Chevy's Cruze diesel is one of the more significant cars arriving this year. It's not just economical by Chevy's own standards, but at 46 mpg highway it comfortably takes the... May 11, 2013 by Antony Ingram 27
Should EPA Gas-Mileage Ratings Tests Change? What You Need To Know
Your mileage may vary. We've heard it for years, we all know it's true, and yet we put our trust in the EPA's fuel-efficiency ratings as a guide to what kind of gas mileage a... May 10, 2013 by John Voelcker 22
2014 Ford Fiesta Vs. Mitsubishi Mirage: Which Will Have Highest Gas Mileage?
Hybrid and diesel might be winning the gas mileage wars, but gasoline is stepping up its game. We'll shortly see the debut of two new gasoline-powered models that offer the... May 8, 2013 by Antony Ingram 10
2015 VW Golf Sheds Even More Weight With Optional Carbon Roof
Volkswagen has made large strides in most areas with the 2015 Golf, but largest of all is the car's weight reduction. Some models are over 200 pounds lighter than their... May 7, 2013 by Antony Ingram 1
2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: Gas Mileage Test Drive
We weren't big fans of the first Sonata Hybrid when Hyundai launched it for the 2011 model year. But the 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has numerous updates and modifications... May 5, 2013 by John Voelcker 9
Reader Q: 2014 Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid Vs Other Hybrids
With two dozen hybrid models now on the market, and several mass-market plug-in hybrids as well, weighing costs and benefits can get a lot more complicated. Take, for... May 3, 2013 by John Voelcker 66
2013 Dodge Dart Limited: Gas-Mileage Drive Report
The 2013 Dodge Dart has gotten off to a slow start in the market, but it's a vitally important car for Chrysler. The first vehicle based on shared underpinnings from its... April 30, 2013 by John Voelcker 2
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