Automakers Outperform EPA Emissions Standards Again
Automakers beat the EPA and NHTSA’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for the fourth year in a row, while average MPG sets record high.
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2015 Ford Mustang Mileage Announced
The 2015 Ford Mustang will be less efficient than the generation it replaces. Or at least that’s true in certain configurations.
2015 Chevrolet Silverado Update to Improve MPGs
General Motors is planning a handful of tweaks and updates for its full-size trucks that will take effect in the 2015 model year.
2014 Corvette Stingray Rated at 28 MPG With Automatic
Stick-shiftable cars are disappearing from even the most enthusiast-driven of vehicles as interest in rowing gears wanes.
Test not to Blame in C-Max Hybrid MPG Scandal: EPA
Following Ford’s decision to restate the fuel efficiency rating of its C-Max hybrid, the EPA is left defending its tests.
Hyundai, Kia Allocate $412M For False MPG Claims
Korean car manufacturers Hyundai and Kia are spending big money to keep customers happy after the EPA discovered overstated fuel economy claims on several of its cars.
Hyundai False MPG Claims Could Prompt Senate Probe
Some might have expected a small riot after news surfaced that Hyundai inflated its mpg claims on more than 1 million recently sold cars, but the media brouhaha was worse than any other backlash — so far.
2013 Ford Explorer Sport Gets EPA Certified 16/22 MPG
Part of the growing “performance SUV” niche, Ford’s EcoBoost-equipped Explorer Sport is now EPA certified with 16 mpg in the city and 22 on the highway.
Ford Focus ST Fuel Economy Released: 32 MPG Highway
When you think of a hatchback with 252 hp and 270 lb-ft of torque, good gas milage is probably far from being in the list of top priorities, but would you complain if it came with the package anyway?
Fuel Efficient Driving Tips: How to Drive Green
Is your car using too much gas? Price for gasoline is getting up there, and if you’re not careful enough while driving, you could be spending a lot more than you have to on fuel. There’s some good and bad news for those looking to get better mileage with each tank. First, the good: it...
Chrysler Reserves Diesel Engines For Large Vehicles
The fuel wars are heating up as automakers search for new ways to squeeze more mileage out of their cars. While some might take this chance to preach doom and gloom for future cars, Chrysler–Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne isn’t ready to call the Road Warrior just yet. Some companies are turning to electric vehicles, others...
EPA May Be Barred From Regulating Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions
A House of Representatives committee introduced a bill that would stop the EPA from regulating greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles from the year 2015 onwards, a key part of a national fuel economy program that is actually favored by many automakers. While the bill was supposedly passed in the interest of keeping vehicle prices...
Hyundai Plans 10-Speed Transmissions, 50 MPG CAFE Rating
At today’s Michigan tech briefing, Hyundai announced plans for new transmissions, including a 10 speed automatic, and ambitious fuel economy targets. Hyundai claimed that a 10 speed automatic would be part of their overall strategy for 2016 through 2020, along with cylinder deactivation. Even more enticing, Hyundai confirmed that a dual clutch transmission would be...
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