Gas Mileage
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Ford is reportedly considering green powertrains for future Mustang models.
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Why Gas Mileage In Canada Is Very Different
Your mileage may vary from the published estimates, as all drivers know. But it turns out it may vary more in Canada, whose fuel-efficiency ratings are higher than those from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for an identical car. That's because the Canadian authorities use a two-cycle...
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Is The 2015 Honda Fit Sedan India's Just-Launched Honda City?
We know what the all-new 2015 Honda Fit hatchback will look like; that car was unveiled in Japan last July, and then went on sale in September there. But have we now seen what the sedan model of the 2015 Fit will look like as well? Yesterday, Honda Cars India unveiled the latest version of the...
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2013 Honda Civic EX Automatic: Gas Mileage Advice To Reader
Sometimes we get letters from readers asking for advice, or criticizing our reports on gas mileage. We're always happy to hear their experiences--but a bit of perspective is sometimes needed. Reader Marcus Witte recently sent us the following note (we've edited it slightly for clarity): Your review...
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2015 Lincoln MKC Compact Crossover Pioneers New EcoBoost Engine: Live Photos
The 2015 Lincoln MKC compact crossover will debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
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2014 Honda Civic HF Rated At 35 MPG, Up From 33 MPG Last Year
A new CVT gives the 2014 Honda Civic HF impressive fuel economy.
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The new 2015 Honda Fit will have a combined EPA gas mileage rating of 36 mpg, according to Honda officials. That's the second-highest rating for any five-door subcompact hatchback, and notably improves on the current 2013 Fit's highest rating of 31 mpg. MORE: 2015 Honda Fit - preview In a company media preview held two days ago at Honda's global research and development center in Togichi, Japan, the rating was announced by the company's executive in charge of product and brand strategy for automobiles, Toshihiko Nonaka. The 36-mpg Fit model will use a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine and...
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2014 Mazda 3: How Does It Drive With i-ELOOP?
Mazda’s most recently redesigned models all feature the SkyActiv badge—corresponding to a suite of engines, transmissions, body structures, and other core components engineered around the idea of maintaining a responsive, sporty driving feel while making major improvements in fuel...
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U.S. Drivers Have Fewer Cars, Drive Them Less, Use Less Gas: Study
New-vehicle ownership, vehicle miles driven, and fuel consumption peaked in the mid-2000s, according to a study by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.
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2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid: Is It Hybrid Enough To Matter?
Last year, we drove a prototype Infiniti JX Hybrid, as it was then called (it's now in production as the 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid). At that point, we wondered whether its mild-hybrid system would be "hybrid enough" to compete against the Lexus RX 450h that spawned the hybrid crossover segment two...
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Which City Has The Worst Fuel Economy For All Its Used Cars?
See where you shouldn't go if you want a fuel-efficient used car.
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Updated Gas-Mileage Aid: Valve Caps That Change Color With Tire Pressure
A startup with an improved design hopes to broaden the appeal of these gas-mileage aids.
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Even conventional gasoline cars--no plugs, no hybrids, no turbos--can be green. And we've long been looking forward to the debut of the 2014 Mazda 3, an all-new generation of the compact hatchback and sedan that have always been among the more rewarding cars to drive in the segment. With Mazda's new SkyActiv engine and design technology, we expected the new 2014 Mazda3 to be among the most fuel-efficient (non-hybrid) compacts on the market. Previous drives in two earlier Mazda vehicles that use new SkyActiv powertrains--a CX-5 and an earlier 2012 Mazda 3--showed us that unlike high-rated cars...
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Will Small 48-Volt Lithium-Ion Battery Boost Start-Stop In U.S. Cars?
Johnson Controls hopes its new compact lithium-ion battery pack will jump start the mass-adoption of start-stop systems.
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2014 Mazda 3: First Drive
The 2014 Mazda 3 is the one of the more eagerly-awaited compact cars hereabouts, and now we've had a chance to spend 90 minutes behind the wheel. During a recent test drive that brought together Best Car To Buy 2014 finalists, every High Gear Media editor got a chance to drive a variety of vehicles...
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2014 Ford Fiesta EcoBoost Priced, 45 MPG Highway Too
Ever since Mitsubishi revealed its gas-sipping Mirage was capable of 40 mpg combined, we've awaited the figures for Ford's 1.0-liter EcoBoost Fiesta with interest. That wait is now at an end, with Ford's customer website and the EPA's FuelEconomy.gov website both confirming the three-cylinder...
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2014 Fiat 500L: Gas Mileage Test Of New Tall Wagon
There aren't many cars like the 2014 Fiat 500L on the market today. It's a tall wagon, not a crossover, because all-wheel drive isn't available. And it shares only a name and an engine with the much smaller Fiat 500 minicar that reintroduced the Fiat name to the U.S. market after a long hiatus...
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2014 Jeep Cherokee, More Fuel-Efficient Crossover, Now En Route To Dealers
The 2014 Jeep Cherokee returns significantly better fuel economy than the Liberty it replaces.
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One of the most popular motor industry trends in recent years has been that of 'downsizing' engines--reducing capacity even in larger vehicles to improve fuel efficiency, while usually adding a turbocharger to make up for lost power. It's why Ford can now sell a 1.0-liter engine in the U.S. in its Fiesta, Chevy and Dodge use turbocharged 1.4-liters as their range-toppers in the Cruze and Dart, and why the concept of a 2.0-liter unit in a Ford Fusion is no longer the recipe for white-knuckle freeway merging. Toyota looks set to buck this trend however, according to Automotive News. Koei Saga...
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2014 Mitsubishi Mirage: 40-MPG Minicar Gas Mileage Test
Do you miss your old three-cylinder Geo Metro? If so, Mitsubishi has a new car just for you. The 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage five-door hatchback minicar has the highest fuel-economy rating of any non-hybrid on the market. The EPA rates it at 40 mpg combined (37 mpg city, 44 mpg highway) when fitted with...
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Lexus CT 200h Compact Hybrid Faces New Mercedes, Audi Competitors
As luxury brands expand their efforts to sell more fuel-efficient cars, Lexus will join Audi and Mercedes-Benz in offering a range of compact models in years to come. Reports say that the Lexus CT compact hybrid hatchback will likely be offered in a variety of body styles--including a four-door...
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2014 Chevrolet Malibu Start-Stop System: How It Works (And Why It Has 2 Batteries)
The 2014 Chevrolet Malibu's 2.5-liter engine matches the pricier Malibu Eco's hybrid drivetrain for fuel economy.
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Complex CAFE Math: Gas Mileage Higher Than Predicted, Lower Than Needed
Fuel economy averages are exceeding analysts' expectations, but still aren't meeting set goals.
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Five Things To Know About Gas Mileage That Will Save You Money
Gas mileage has gotten far more important in new-car choices over the last 10 years, and that's not likely to change. But not everyone really understands automobile efficiency--or how to maximize their mileage--and which tactics will really save them money. Here's our cheat sheet. (1) Your driving...
John Voelcker