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

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 different picture. Noting that Toyota was suing to stop the implementation of fuel-economy rules in Mexico that duplicate...

October 25, 2012 by  2
 
BMW M3 M Performance exhaust

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  3


 
2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Gets EPA Rated At 45 MPG All-Round

At one time, if you wanted a green, luxury sedan with great gas mileage, you only had a handful of cars to choose from from automakers like Lexus, Infiniti, BMW, and... October 16, 2012 by  3


 
2013 Chevrolet Spark

2013 Chevrolet Spark So Popular, GM Boosts Imports

There was a time, not so long ago, when most Americans would laugh at the idea of buying a car just a bit longer than 12 feet. But now one minicar--the 2013 Chevrolet... October 15, 2012 by  2


 
2013 Chevrolet Volt, Catskill Mountains, Oct 2012

2013 Chevrolet Volt: Gas Mileage, Electric Range Test

It had been almost two years since we'd driven a Chevrolet Volt range-extended electric car, and the new 2013 model has been slightly modified to boost its electric range. We... October 11, 2012 by  52


 
2013 Chevrolet Malibu

2013 Chevrolet Malibu: Gas Mileage Choices For Mid-Size Sedan

Chevrolet is fielding a three-pronged gas mileage attack on the market with the 2013 Malibu, ditching V-6 options and concentrating on fuel-efficient fours instead. New to... October 11, 2012 by  2


 
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  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  2


 
The carbon fiber tub of the upcoming Ferrari F70

Ferrari Shares Chassis Secrets Of New Hybrid Supercar

In the world of high gas prices and tough gas mileage standards, even exotic supercar manufacturers are having to think about ways to make their cars leaner, meaner, and... October 8, 2012 by  1


 
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  11


 
2013 Dodge Dart

IIHS: 2013 Dodge Dart Named A Top Safety Pick

In the automotive world, nothing says a car is more safe than a 5-Star crash test rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and a Top Safety... October 5, 2012 by 


 
2013 Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion (European model), 2012 Paris Motor Show

VW: Americans Won't Pay More For Gas-Saving Extras

Last week, at the 2012 Paris Auto Show, Volkswagen unveiled its all-new 2014 Golf family, including the highly-efficient VW Golf BlueMotion diesel. A car, which as Volkswagen... October 3, 2012 by  11


 
2013 Nissan Sentra

2013 Nissan Sentra Prices To Start At $16,770

It’s been just under a month since Nissan quietly released gas mileage figures for its all-new 2013 Sentra compact sedan. Now Nissan has announced pricing for this... October 2, 2012 by  1


 
MINI Rocketman Concept MkII

Confirmed: U.S. Mini Will Soon Get 3-Cylinder Engine Option

At last week’s Paris Auto Show, BMW unveiled the Concept Active Tourer, a compact plug-in hybrid wagon powered by a combination of battery power and a 3-cylinder... October 1, 2012 by  4


 
2013 Chevrolet Spark

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  10


 
Henrik Fisker, CEO & founder, Fisker Automotive, at 2012 Fisker Karma event, Los Angeles, Feb 2012

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  16


 
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