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How To Make A Semi Much More Efficient: Cummins 'SuperTruck'

Consider this: The average semi truck is actually quite economical. No, really. A typical long-haul truck averages between 5.5 and 6.5 mpg. But it's also really, really heavy--up to 80,000 pounds, for a fully-loaded trailer. That's around 36 tons, which puts some perspective on how hard each of...

March 25, 2013 by Antony Ingram 18

2014 Kia Forte Sedan: Pricing And Gas Mileage Details

March 21, 2013

Gaming The EPA Gas-Mileage Tests: Well, Europeans Are Worse...

March 18, 2013 7

Volkswagen Wants 60 MPG Fleet Average In Europe By 2020

March 6, 2013 1

Downside Of More Diesels: Rising Depreciation?

Diesel cars are quite appealing to some drivers, and it isn't hard to see why. The current choice of diesel vehicles may not be that varied, but those available mix good... March 4, 2013 by Antony Ingram 12

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

Ford C-Max Does Not Beat Prius V Wagon In Real-World Use

We've written quite a lot about the gas mileage of Ford's two new 2013 hybrid models, the C-Max and Fusion hybrids. That's because a lot of shoppers and buyers have been... March 3, 2013 by John Voelcker 37

2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid, test drive, Catskill Mountains, NY, Mar 2013

2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid: Quick Winter Gas Mileage Test

The 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid is the second of Ford's two hybrid models, both all-new for 2013. The Fusion Hybrid, unlike the C-Max Hybrid compact hatchback, is a four-door... March 2, 2013 by John Voelcker 13

Breast-Beating Over EPA Mileage Labels: Will Ratings Change?

Obviously, fuel economy will be an increasingly big deal in years to come. The gas-mileage ratings of new cars and trucks must double (and then some) between last year and... February 28, 2013 by John Voelcker 12

2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid, Catskill Mountains, NY, Oct 2012

Ford C-Max & Fusion Hybrid Gas Mileage Lawsuits Combined

When journalists and buyers alike found they were struggling to hit Ford's gas mileage claims for the Fusion and C-Max hybrids, we knew it wouldn't take long for the... February 28, 2013 by Antony Ingram 14

Hyundai Will Settle Overstated Gas Mileage Lawsuits

Last November, Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia found themselves in hot, and rather deep water. An EPA investigation found each manufacturer had overstated its gas mileage... February 27, 2013 by Antony Ingram 9

2013 Nissan Sentra, short test drive, Los Angeles, Feb 2013

2013 Nissan Sentra Quick Highway Fuel-Economy Test Drive

We hadn't driven a 2013 Nissan Sentra, the all-new compact sedan, until last week. And our drive was hardly representative, since we spent the bulk of it in the peculiar... February 25, 2013 by John Voelcker 3

Comparing Subcompact Cars: Is Newer Better And More Fuel-Efficient?

The choice of subcompact cars on the market has never been better. Not just better in terms of numbers either, but in quality, reliability, safety, equipment and every other... February 19, 2013 by Antony Ingram

2014 Mazda 6 Advanced Package: How Much Better MPG With i-ELOOP?

The quest toward better gas mileage and incremental gains isn't relegated just to engine and transmission improvements, or to aerodynamics or weight reduction. Even when... February 13, 2013 by Bengt Halvorson 1

Most Efficient AWD Cars: Beat The Snow, And The Gas Pump

When a weather system dumps an uncommon amount of snow in your part of the world, thoughts often turn to how you might get about in it. Provided you've not got a seven-foot... February 12, 2013 by Antony Ingram 1

1981 Alpina BMW 3-Series built for Shell Kilometer Marathon

Aerodynamics Matter: The 88 MPG, 1981 Alpina BMW

The Detroit Auto Show last month marked the debut of the a car with the lowest coefficient of drag of any production car--just 0.23. That car was the Mercedes-Benz CLA, a... February 8, 2013 by Antony Ingram 7

2014 Ford Fiesta: EcoBoost (European version)

Do Small Turbo Engines Really Give Better Gas Mileage?

Back in November, we asked whether tinier, turbocharged engines were really the best way to get good gas mileage. Our assertion was that with the latest generation of small... February 6, 2013 by Antony Ingram 13

2013 Chevrolet Spark, road test, January 2013

Tiny Chevy Spark Minicar Lures Younger, Newer Buyers

Who'da thunk it? Young buyers may love Camaros and Mustangs, but when it comes to smaller cars, American brands have traditionally played second best to imports. But the... February 5, 2013 by Antony Ingram 3

Honda CR-Z hybrid car on an autocross course [Image: Flickr user NoWin]

Which Hybrids Get Good Mileage Even If You Hot-Rod?

We're always interested to hear what sort of cars our readers drive. We're even more interested to hear what gas mileage you're all getting from those cars. Testing a car for... February 5, 2013 by Antony Ingram 20

Gas Mileage Of New Cars Sold In Jan: 24.5 MPG, Highest Ever

Every month, the University of Michigan sends out its weighted average of the gas mileage of all new cars sold the previous month. And for January, the news is good. The new... February 4, 2013 by John Voelcker 4