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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 speed to save gas can be judged a success. And it's a technology that could even be seen in regular cars soon, says Wards...

October 31, 2012 by Antony Ingram 3

Now, Even Fast Cars Are Avoiding Gas-Guzzler Tax

October 29, 2012 4

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

October 26, 2012 22

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

October 25, 2012 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

Southern California traffic - by flickr user David R. Blume

Want Better Gas Mileage? Rethink Your Daily Commute

If you live in a large city, work in a 9-5 job, and drive to the office, it’s probable that you end up spending at least some of your daily commute stuck in traffic... October 24, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 5

2012 Volkswagen Up minicar (German model), road test, Catskill Mountains, NY, May 2012

Volkswagen Confirms Up Minicar Will Get 2-Cylinder Diesel Engine

Last year, Fiat's 875cc, twin-cylinder turbocharged engine won the 'International Engine of the Year' award, seeing off competition from Ferrari, BMW and Audi, among others... October 24, 2012 by Antony Ingram

Michelin Pilot Super Sport tire fitted to the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta

'Green Tires' Popularity Increasing, Grip Improving Too

If you drive a hybrid or plug-in vehicle, chances are you're already familiar with 'green tires'. Also known as low rolling resistance tires, they're becoming an increasingly... October 18, 2012 by Antony Ingram 5

2013 Chevrolet Spark minicar, New York City, Aug 2012

Ultimate Guide To Gas-Sipping Minicars On Sale In The U.S.

Which side are you on? Bigger is better? Or perhaps 'No replacement for displacement'? Or do you think more along the lines of 'small is beautiful' and 'good things come in... October 17, 2012 by Antony Ingram

Even Better Gas Mileage For Plug-In Hybrids? Look To Heat Recovery

When compared with traditional gasoline cars, plug-in hybrids, like the 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid and the 2013 Chevrolet Volt are already capable of astonishing gas... October 17, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 3

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

Small Car Sales Soar As Gas Prices Rise

It happens every time gas prices spike, and it's happening again: Small-car sales are soaring. In fact, the total of 2.1 million compact and subcompact cars sold over the... October 11, 2012 by John Voelcker 2

Obesity Vs. Fuel Economy: Infographic (Allstate insurance)

Gas Mileage Improvements Offset By Rising Obesity: Infographic

Cars might be getting lighter and ever more efficient in an attempt to reduce emissions and improve gas mileage, but according to Allstate insurance, there’s one factor... October 9, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 2

2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco Quick Drive and Live Photos

Active Shutter Grille Vents: How They Help Improve MPG

Over the past few years, more automakers than ever have started to promote something called active shutter grille vents. Essentially a way to boost fuel economy at higher... October 8, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 11

Do Americans Finally Love Small Cars? Sales Data Says Yes

America has never been too fond of small cars. Big spaces and cheap gas has always encouraged larger vehicles, but a lack of genuinely talented small cars to choose from has... October 4, 2012 by Antony Ingram 1

2014 Volkswagen Golf Preview: Lighter, Larger, More Efficient

The new, seventh-generation Volkswagen Golf was unveiled early last month in Berlin, but more models were added to the lineup at last week's Paris Auto Show. And while... October 3, 2012 by John Voelcker 5

2013 Chevy Spark Proves Popular With Non-GM Customers

When General Motors launched the Chevrolet Volt back in 2010, the plug-in hybrid increased GM’s market share by bringing customers to the brand who would have never... October 1, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 10

2012 Fisker Karma Owners Average 150 MPG, Company Says

The same day Consumer Reports released its devastating review of the 2012 Fisker Karma, the makers of the range-extended electric luxury sedan put out their own press... September 26, 2012 by John Voelcker 16