Consumerist
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cash for clunkers
Top Ten New Cars, Trade-Ins From Cash For Clunkers
With Cash for Clunkers mostly over, Consumer Reports looks at the most popular new cars and the most popular clunkers that were traded in. More » -
gas prices
Beware The "MPG Illusion" When Comparing Fuel Efficiency
Sure, switching from a gas guzzler to a highly efficient (and probably much smaller) car is best for the environment, but it's not a realistic solution for large families or people who can't afford it. But don't let the fact that you can't buy a 40 mpg car turn you off of a trade up in efficiency anyway. A couple of economists have pointed out that "using 'miles per gallon' as a measure of fuel efficiency leads people to undervalue the benefits of replacing the most inefficient automobiles." Their point: if you're driving a gas guzzler, even a small improvement in fuel efficiency can generate significant savings. More » -
cars
General Motors Says New Fuel Requirements Will Add $6,000 To Price Of Cars
Bob Lutz, GM's vice president and product chief, told reporters this week that new federal guidelines that require 35mpg fuel efficiency by 2020 (yes, more than a decade from now) are so stringent that it will end up costing an average of $6,000 more per vehicle. "That cost will have to be passed on to consumers," he then threatened. We can't help but feel sorry for GM. After all, this whole "better fuel efficiency" topic was only brought up, what, like two or three months ago? And GM only has twelve years to find cost-effective (we'd say "innovative" but don't want to put too much pressure on such a backwards, fearful company) ways to lighten cars and improve engines. More » -
cars
Top 12 Most Gas Saving Cars
Consumer Reports tested some new compacts and a sporty car and found twelve cars with the most fuel efficiency. Some of them even bring in numbers close to what the best hybrids can offer.
Rank / Car / MPG (overall / city / highway)
12. Mini Cooper S 30 / 22 / 38
11. Mazda3 30 / 21/ 42
10. Kia Rio5 SX 30 / 23 / 36
9. Hyundai Accent GS 30 / 23 / 36
8. Honda Civic EX 31 / 22 / 40
7. Honda Fit automatic, base 32 / 22 / 43
6. Toyota Yaris automatic, base 33 / 23 / 44
5. Honda Fit Sport 34 / 26 / 39
4 .Toyota Yaris, base 34 / 26 / 42
3. Toyota Camry Hybrid CVT 34 / 28 / 41
2. Honda Civic Hybrid CVT 37 / 26 / 47
1. Toyota Prius CVT 44 / 35 / 50(Photo: Getty)
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automobiles
Congress Strikes Deal To Match China's Fuel Efficiency Standards By 2020
Congress will require American automakers to achieve fleet-wide fuel efficiency of 35 miles per gallon by 2020. The deal struck late last night by Congressional negotiators and hailed as "an historic advancement," would put America on the slow track towards meeting the same efficiency standards that Europe, China, and most of the developed world already enjoy. More » -
fuel efficiency
New Honda Accord Diesel Gets Nearly 63 Miles Per Gallon
Fuel-economy mavens take note. Honda recently showed off an alternative to hybrid cars at a Sacramento car show: a diesel-powered Accord that is scheduled to hit the American market in 2010. Unlike a hybrid, the diesel promises more power, but it still gets a whopping 62.8 mpg. More » -
news from the swamp
Want To Drive In The HOV Lane Without Passengers? The EPA Has A Rule For You
The EPA has proposed a rule that would allow drivers of fuel-efficient vehicles to use the high occupancy vehicle lanes without bringing along those pesky carpoolers. Most states require at least two occupants for a vehicle to travel in the HOV lane. More »
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