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Do Hybrids Save Money? FuelEconomy.gov Site Helps You Decide
Hybrid vehicles cost more upfront than comparable gasoline models, but get better fuel economy. So will you save money in the long run? To make the comparisons easier and more accurate, the FuelEconomy.gov site has launched a new comparison tool that provides a "Years to Payback" number based on...
Gas Mileage Highest Ever For New Cars Sold In January
Well, here's a bit of good news. The sales-weighted average gas mileage for all vehicles sold in the U.S. was the highest it's ever been, reaching 22.9 miles per gallon... February 15, 2012 by John Voelcker 1
2012 Honda Civic Hybrid: Hammer It, How High Is Gas Mileage?
Honda has managed to raise the gas mileage ratings on all of its new 2012 Civic models, including the 2012 Civic Hybrid, which is rated at a combined 44 mpg. In a road test... February 14, 2012 by John Voelcker
New Mileage Rules Encourage Small Cars To Become Big Trucks For Lower MPG
Automakers have long known there's a double standard for gas mileage. Cars have to meet higher goals, trucks have less stringent requirements. And the larger the vehicle, the... January 24, 2012 by John Voelcker 12
2013 Dodge Dart: 40-MPG CAFE Target Hints At EPA Ratings
The 2013 Dodge Dart, which will be fully revealed to the public at next week's Detroit Auto Show, achieved an unadjusted gas-mileage rating of at least 40 mpg, according to... January 5, 2012 by John Voelcker
Top Five Green-Car Stories Of 2011: MPGs, Electric Cars, And More
Yep, it's almost the end of the year, which means reams of roundup stories from all your favorite auto websites. Nope, we're not that different: We've got one too. Here's our... December 22, 2011 by John Voelcker 11
Consumer Watchdog To EPA: Re-Test Hyundai Elantra Gas Mileage
On the record, and even off, auto manufacturers are usually fairly discreet about their competitors. But starting this year, we've heard more open mutterings from several... December 1, 2011 by John Voelcker 7
Third-Row, 7-Seat Family Vehicles With Highest Gas Mileage
We get asked a lot about hybrids with seven seats. The answer is simple: There's only one, the 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. But the question is really more about fuel... November 30, 2011 by John Voelcker
Nissan Boosts Fuel Economy By Redesigning CVT In 2013 Altima
One of the best ways to improve fuel economy is to keep a car's engine operating at its most efficient speed, regardless of how fast the vehicle is traveling. That's the... November 29, 2011 by John Voelcker 1
Will Toyota Prius Hit Gas-Mileage Trifecta: 40, 50 & 60 MPG?
With new corporate average fuel economy rules now taking us to 54.5 mpg by 2025, gas mileage will be the focus of new-car development for years to come. With its 15 years of... November 21, 2011 by John Voelcker 6
To Celebrate 100 Years, Chevy Sells Its One Millionth Cruze
Chevrolet launched its compact Cruze model globally in 2009, followed by the North American launch in 2010 as a 2011 model. Since then, the Cruze has proven to be a home run... November 3, 2011 by Kurt Ernst 2
Who Hates High-Mileage Cars? Your Local Auto Dealers, That's Who
Sometime next month, the EPA and NHTSA will release final draft rules that increase corporate average fuel economy standards to 54.5 mpg by 2025. Most--although not... November 1, 2011 by John Voelcker 7
2012 Chevrolet Sonic LT 1.8-Liter Hatchback: Drive Report
It's autumn, so what better way to highlight the changing leaves than a tomato-soup red Chevy Sonic subcompact? Three weeks ago, we drove our first new Sonic: a high-end 2012... October 31, 2011 by John Voelcker 1
Diesel Cars: Demand Will Increase, Says Diesel Coalition
Given the recent spate of recalls for clean diesel cars, the public might be a little distrustful of the fuel right now. Both Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen have recently... October 26, 2011 by Antony Ingram 13
Mitsubishi Updates MIVEC, Adds Stop-Start For Better MPG
You've gotta hand it to automakers. However tight the noose of emissions regulations and MPG targets gets, the engineers always find a way to wriggle free with ever more... October 21, 2011 by Antony Ingram 1
The Top 10 Highest MPG Cars On Sale Today
If you're in the market for a new car and your top priority is fuel efficiency, what do you buy? With so much to choose from now including gasoline, diesel, natural gas and... October 20, 2011 by Antony Ingram 10
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