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2017 hybrid mid-size sedans: all the entries, plus what's due for 2018
The mid-size sedan was once the default for a majority of U.S. car buyers. While the segment's position has been eroded by the rise of crossover utility vehicles of many sizes, these sedans still remain quite popular. Given the number of options available among hybrid mid-size sedans, that should... read more
New Metric For Car Efficiency: Miles Per Dollar Spent On Energy?
It's downright confusing trying to calculate how much it costs to run green cars, whether it's a 50-mpg Toyota Prius or a highly efficient electric car like the 124-MPGe BMW... read more January 16, 2015 by John Voelcker
2015 Ford Mustang Gas Mileage: EPA Ratings For All Models Released
After much speculation, EPA fuel-economy ratings for the 2015 Ford Mustang have been released. The Mustang is normally more notable for horsepower than fuel efficiency, but... read more September 15, 2014 by Stephen Edelstein
FTC Considers Changes To Rules On Carmaker Claims For Fuel Economy
No one wants to buy a brand-new car, only to find out that its real-world fuel economy doesn't match the numbers on the window sticker. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) may... read more May 6, 2014 by Stephen Edelstein
Why Can't We Buy Cars That Do 60, 70, Or 80 MPG?
The first-generation Honda Insight hybrid, sold from 2000 through 2006, is renowned even today for its ultra-high gas mileage: 52 mpg combined (48 mpg city, 58 mpg highway)... read more April 28, 2014 by Antony Ingram
Gas-Mileage Average For March Vehicle Sales: 25.4 MPG, An All-Time High
As we say goodbye to March, the month has brought some good news: The average fuel economy of new vehicles rose to a new high. According to researchers at the University of... read more April 3, 2014 by Stephen Edelstein
Growth In Mass-Transit Usage Outpaces Increase In Miles Driven In U.S.
A straightforward way to save fuel is to ditch a car for mass transit, and that's what many U.S. drivers are doing. According to recently-published data (pdf) from the... read more March 13, 2014 by Stephen Edelstein
Sulfur In Gasoline To Fall By Two-Thirds In 2017 To Cut Emissions
While automakers work to lower vehicle emissions, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is turning its attention to the fuel that powers those cars. The EPA will... read more March 4, 2014 by Stephen Edelstein
Looking To Buy A Used Diesel Car? Head To Buffalo
Looking for a good deal on a used diesel car? Turns out Buffalo is the best place to go, according to new data from iSeeCars.com. The home of chicken wings and the Bills... read more December 9, 2013 by Stephen Edelstein
![City of Detroit, by jdurchen [Flickr]](https://static.hgmsites.net/images/cache/city-of-detroit-by-jdurchen-flickr_100302031_151x113.jpg "Which City Has The Worst Fuel Economy For All Its Used Cars?")
Which City Has The Worst Fuel Economy For All Its Used Cars?
If you want to buy a used Toyota Prius, don't go shopping for one in Detroit. The Motor City has the worst fuel economy among used cars, according to a new study by... read more November 14, 2013 by Stephen Edelstein
Updated Gas-Mileage Aid: Valve Caps That Change Color With Tire Pressure
Sometimes, little things can make a big difference. Tire pressure can have a significant effect on fuel economy, but checking it generally requires unscrewing a valve cap and... read more November 8, 2013 by Stephen Edelstein
2014 Jeep Cherokee, More Fuel-Efficient Crossover, Now En Route To Dealers
Who knew a small crossover could generate so much buzz? Dealers eagerly awaited shipping of the 2014 Jeep Cherokee, which was delayed several times for last-minute changes to... read more October 23, 2013 by Stephen Edelstein
EPA Offers Gas Mileage Stickers, Embeds For Selling Used Cars
In 2011, the EPA helped make used car buying a little more informative by creating printable gas-mileage window stickers. Now, its effort to help used car buyers get... read more September 13, 2013 by Stephen Edelstein
2014 Nissan Versa Note: Gas Mileage Drive Report
The Nissan Versa is one of the largest "subcompacts" on the market. For 2014, a new hatchback model called the Versa Note joins the all-new sedan launched last year. We spent... read more August 26, 2013 by John Voelcker
Ford's C-Max Mileage Mess: How It Happened And What It Means
Ford spent nine months justifying the 47-mpg fuel-efficiency rating of its new 2013 C-Max Hybrid--before it bowed to public pressure and lowered it to 43 mpg late Thursday... read more August 18, 2013 by John Voelcker
2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid Owners Get Cash As Ford Lowers MPG Rating
For Ford, it's all about "customer satisfaction"--a phrase it's repeated hundreds of times over the past nine months. During that time, it's grappled with the realization... read more August 16, 2013 by John Voelcker
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