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Five Engines That Prove Internal Combustion Isn't Dead Yet

Like it or not, the majority of the world's vehicles are still powered by internal combustion engines, rather than batteries, hydrogen and other alternatives. The good news is that carmakers are still finding ways to improve the good old reciprocating piston engine. Even in the last few years...

November 14, 2012 by Antony Ingram 3

2014 Ford Transit Connect Wagon Unveiled: 7 Seats, 30 MPG

November 13, 2012 4

2013 Honda Civic: Revised Model Debuts At L.A. Auto Show

November 12, 2012 1

On 'Pure' Gasoline, Your Mileage May Vary: What's The Difference?

November 12, 2012 12

Toyota To Get Mazda2-Based Subcompact

Could the next Toyota Yaris be a Mazda2 under the skin? Mazda has announced that its factory in Mexico will begin producing a new Mazda2-based Toyota small car from 2015... November 9, 2012 by Antony Ingram 2

MINI Burns Lots Of Gas In PR-Based Expedition To Nowhere

The MINI brand re-established itself globally by building fuel-efficient cars that, coincidentally, were also surprisingly fun to drive. In fact, when it comes to cars... November 8, 2012 by Kurt Ernst 4

Hyundai-Kia Gas Mileage Fiasco: What Does It Mean For You?

Now the recriminations--and lawsuits--will start. And we expect the focus on real-world gas mileage to increase, following news that Hyundai and Kia will revise gas-mileage... November 7, 2012 by John Voelcker 18

Diesel Hybrids: Why They Don't Make As Much Sense As You Think

Volkswagen's line of TDI diesel cars has passionate fans. Now that the company is launching the 2013 VW Jetta Hybrid, it will likely gain some hybrid advocates too. But... November 6, 2012 by John Voelcker 58

Average sales-weighted fuel economy of purchased new vehicles, Oct 2007 - Oct 2012 (via UMTRI)

Fuel Economy Reaches A Record High, But Why?

The University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute has tracked fuel economy and new car sales since October 2007, and during those five years, we've seen gradual... November 5, 2012 by Richard Read 7

Hyundai, Kia Rapped By EPA Over Misstated MPG Stickers

The EPA has ordered Kia and Hyundai to amend window stickers on 13 models from the 2011, 2012 and 2013 model years after the two companies were found to be misstating the... November 2, 2012 by Antony Ingram 17

2013 Mercedes-Benz A Class: U.S-Bound Premium Compact Driven

Big German automakers used to thrive on producing large, luxurious sedans. Built seemingly to last forever, they were vehicles of aspiration, a cut above volume vehicles from... November 2, 2012 by Antony Ingram 3

Honda's N-One retro minicar - image: Honda Motor Co

Honda Starts Sales Of N-ONE Retro Minicar

If you subscribe to the theory that Honda keeps all its really cool products in its home market of Japan, the announcement that the N-ONE retro-styled minicar has hit the... November 1, 2012 by Kurt Ernst 4

Start-Stop At Highway Speeds? Hella Suggests It's Possible

Good technology, they say, is technology that improves your life without intruding upon it. If that's the case, then the ability of hybrid cars to shut off their engines at... October 31, 2012 by Antony Ingram 3

2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe at Monticello Motor Club

Now, Even Fast Cars Are Avoiding Gas-Guzzler Tax

The 'gas guzzler tax' was set up in the 1980s to penalize cars for achieving under a certain level of fuel efficiency. Strictly speaking, the sales tax penalizes the owners... October 29, 2012 by Antony Ingram 4

Hybrid Or Just High MPG? Which Car Is Right For You?

As cars throughout the automotive spectrum get more efficient, it's an increasing dilemma for buyers looking to improve their gas mileage. Just what should I buy? One of... October 26, 2012 by Antony Ingram 22

2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid, production version road test, San Diego, CA, Jan 2012

Toyota Supports Higher MPG Standards In U.S. But Not Mexico?

Toyota has a reputation among U.S. car buyers for being green and offering fuel-efficient vehicles. But a recent post on the Natural Resources Defense Council blog painted a... October 25, 2012 by John Voelcker 2

2014 Chevy Sonic Dusk: How Upscale Can Subcompact Sedans Go?

Luxury subcompacts are nothing new in Europe, where customers appreciate luxurious features but often need smaller, easier-to-park, cheaper-to-run cars. The idea is less... October 25, 2012 by Antony Ingram 1

Chevy Unveils New, More Fuel-Efficient Small-Block V-8

Sitting under the hood of the next-generation 2014 Chevrolet Corvette, is a next-generation V-8 engine, both more powerful and more efficient than ever. It's said that the... October 25, 2012 by Antony Ingram 4

Continuous electric miles in 2011 Chevrolet Volt range-extended electric car [photo: David Noland]

Onstar Will Let Chevy Volt Owners Share Their Data Again, Soon

Owners of the Chevy Volt range-extended electric car are often pretty technically advanced. Many are conversant not only with auto technology but also with apps and software... October 24, 2012 by John Voelcker 13