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GM To Offer Not One, But Two, Smaller Pickups: El Camino Too?

GM To Offer Not One, But Two, Smaller Pickups: El Camino Too?

Usually Ford and GM follow the same playbook for their pickup trucks. But in pursuit of higher fuel economy goals, the two may diverge in years to come. While Ford is fitting more fuel-efficient EcoBoost turbocharged V-6 engines to its pickup trucks, it has no plans to offer any pickup smaller than...

December 6, 2012 by  10
 
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek, upstate New York, Dec 2012

2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek: First Drive

Every auto journalist has biases; ours is a predisposition to Subarus, of which we've owned four. So we were eager to test the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek, a new model this... December 5, 2012 by  10


 
2011 Volkswagen Nils concept live photos, 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show

Five Things Carmakers Will Never Do That Would Boost Gas Mileage

The auto industry gets plenty of attention for its environmental impact, but it's clear to see that fuel efficiency has made huge strides even in the last five years. It... December 3, 2012 by  48


 
2014 Ford Fiesta: EcoBoost (European version)

2014 Ford Fiesta EcoBoost Prototype: First Drive

Three-cylinder cars are increasing common in Europe, but aside from the Smart ForTwo, they’re a rarity in the U.S. That’ll change next fall, when the 2014 Ford... December 3, 2012 by  8


 
2014 Mazda Mazda6

2014 Mazda Mazda6: VW TDI Models To Get A Clean-Diesel Rival

Mazda is pushing ahead with its plans to offer a clean-diesel four-cylinder engine that could prove to be a strong rival to the TDI four in some Volkswagen and Audi products... November 30, 2012 by  6


 
Tire testing at the National Tire Research Center in Virginia

GM: Tire Tech Key To Fuel Efficiency, Invests $5 Million

As your only point of contact with the road, it's no surprise that tires are important. Not just for performance, handling and safety, but gas mileage too--and General Motors... November 27, 2012 by  2


 
2014 Ford Fiesta

2014 Ford Fiesta Updates: Styling, Interior, MyFordTouch, And EcoBoost

Along with the new, ultra-fuel-efficient 2014 Ford Fiesta with the 1.0-liter EcoBoost three-cylinder engine, Ford's subcompact gets a number of other changes for the 2014... November 26, 2012 by  2


 
Audi A2 Concept, Frankfurt Motor Show, September 2011

Audi Plans 200 MPG-Plus High-Tech Small Car

In mainland Europe, where gas mileage is measured in liters used per 100 kilometers (l/100km), a 'three liter car' doesn't usually refer to engine capacity. Instead, it means... November 26, 2012 by  2


 
Honda demonstrates Green Wave technology - Japan, 11/2012

Honda Demonstrates 'Green Wave' Tech Designed To Ease Traffic

Have you noticed how much poorly synchronized lights—or traffic that's trying to go faster than the lights permit—can add to congestion? A new system in the works... November 21, 2012 by  2


 
2013 Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost live photos

Getting Good Gas Mileage Is Hard; Will Tinier Engines Really Help?

How small is too small, when it comes to engines? Those of the "no replacement for displacement" school of thought might be thinking more about performance than they are gas... November 21, 2012 by  44


 
2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid, Los Angeles, August 2012

Ford Hybrids' Fuel Economy Failing To Live Up To EPA Ratings?

This is starting to look not so good. It appears that two new hybrid cars from Ford--the 2013 C-Max Hybrid hatchback and the 2013 Fusion Hybrid sedan--may not deliver... November 20, 2012 by  201


 
2011 Toyota Corolla

2013 Toyota Corolla Continues Unchanged, New Model Next Year

While the Honda Civic is just about to enjoy a mid-cycle refresh, Toyota's Corolla is reaching the end of its current life, and new model is expected next year. Until then... November 20, 2012 by 


 
1951 Crosley Wagon [photo by Chequered Flag International]

Green Cars Of The Past: 1951 Crosley Wagon

Being an antique auto historian and appraiser is the greatest job I've ever had. I get to drive all sorts of cars that I've admired from afar, but never actually had a chance... November 19, 2012 by  4


 
2014 Ford Fiesta

2014 Ford Fiesta: EcoBoost 1.0-Liter, 3-Cylinder Engine For Subcompact

It's been on sale in Europe for months, and now it's coming to the U.S.: the smallest engine sold by a U.S. automaker in decades. The 2014 Ford Fiesta that goes on sale next... November 19, 2012 by  5


 
Honda Fit engineering mule - previewing future 1.5 DI engine and CVT - Tochigi, Japan, 11/2012

Next-Gen 2015 Honda Fit Getting More Efficient DI Engine, CVT

If you shop strictly by the EPA numbers today, the 2013 Honda Fit probably won't be among the top subcompacts you cross-shop. The current Fit's federal ratings, of 28 mpg... November 16, 2012 by 


 
2013 Chrysler 200 Sedan

Chrysler, Toyota Now United In Shunning Mexican Fuel Standards

While automakers selling cars in North America have been happy to accept the 2025 Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards, the same can't be said for similar plans in... November 15, 2012 by 


 
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