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10 Myths About Fuel Economy
Here’s some information you may not know about fuel economy.
US Average Fuel Economy Continues to Fall
The average fuel economy of all new cars sold in the U.S. continued to fall through November, landing at 25 mpg.
Compact Cars Now as Fuel Efficient as Large Motorcycles
Compact cars are getting more and more fuel efficient.
Most Drivers Get Better MPG than EPA Estimates: Study
That MPG figure on your vehicle sticker might not be as accurate as you think.
Mazda Seeks 50 Percent Better Fuel Economy by 2020
Mazda is working with a new ignition process in hopes of improving the fuel efficiency of its gasoline engines by 50 percent.
Lamborghini Huracan Returns Better MPG than Camaro ZL1
Some Lamborghini Huracan owners may not care about fuel economy, but they might be pleasantly surprised with what they get.
Are Naturally Aspirated Engines Going Away?
In the race to improve efficiency and cut emissions, more and more automakers are turning to forced induction as a way of increasing fuel economy without sacrificing drivability.
Why is My Gas Mileage so Bad?
Is your vehicle not living up to the promises made on its window sticker? Do your real-world miles per gallon look like the prices on a fast-food value menu? If fuel economy is falling short here are some possible culprits and a few solutions to maximize your MPG.
The AJAC 2015 Eco Run Starts Today
The annual Eco-Run is once again underway, put on by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC).
Average Fuel Economy Falls in February
The average fuel economy of light vehicles sold in the United States dipped to 25.1 mpg in February, falling by 0.2 month-over-month.
Top 10 Worst Vehicles for the Environment
Newton’s third law says that for every action, there is a reaction. You might have seen the list of the 10 greenest cars of 2015 on AutoGuide.com earlier this week. While Newton’s third law doesn’t exactly apply here, you get the idea.
Average Fuel Economy Up 0.3 MPG in January
The average fuel economy of all vehicles sold in the U.S. climbed by 0.3 mpg in January over the previous month.
Aluminum Turbos Save Weight, Money
Weight is the mortal enemy of performance and efficiency. One of the most effective ways of increasing a vehicle’s fuel economy and improving its driving dynamics is to cut unnecessary mass. Every component is fair game for optimization, including turbochargers.
Continental Develops Fuel-Saving Electrical System
Modern vehicles feature electrical systems that operate on 12 volts. This has pretty much been the industry standard since about the mid-1950s. But engineers at Continental are working to really step things up.
MPG Most Influential Factor in Car Buying
Gas prices may be dropping, but fuel economy is still king when it comes to deciding which vehicle to purchase.
Ford Might Use More CVTs
Ford is examining the possibility of using more continuously variable transmissions in its vehicles to boost fuel economy.
2015 Corvette Z06 Begins Shipping to Dealers
The most powerful car to ever wear a Chevrolet badge shipped from the factory in Bowling Green, Ky.
2015 Corvette Z06 Gas Mileage Released
The next great American supercar makes 650 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque and as you probably guessed, goes through gulps of gasoline.
Hyundai and Kia Aim For 25 percent Better Fuel Economy by 2020
You can’t knock the hustle of Hyundai and Kia, just days after the Korean automakers were forced to pay an unprecedented amount of money for false MPG reports, the duo have announced that they’re looking to improve their fuel numbers substantially.
Hyundai, Kia to pay $350 Million Over False MPG Claims
It will cost Hyundai and Kia more than $350 million to settle the government’s two-year investigation into the inflated fuel-economy ratings of some 1.2 million vehicles.
EPA Makes BMW Correct MINI Fuel-Economy Figures
Hyundai and Ford aren’t the only manufacturers that have been forced to revise their fuel-economy scores. Now BMW is joining this hall of shame.
Real-World CAFE Performance Exceeds NHTSA Targets
Corporate Average Fuel Economy, CAFE for short, is a series of regulations designed to improve the efficiency of vehicles sold in the United States. Automakers will be required to average 54.5 miles per gallon by the year 2025.
US Average Fuel Economy Reaches Record High: EPA
The U.S. has reached an all-time high in average fuel economy with Mazda claiming the highest number among major automakers.
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