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Buick LaCrosse’s Gets a Hybrid, Boosts Gas Mileage by 25%

by frugal1 on February 10, 2011

This article recaps the encouraging improvements in yet another of GM’s cars.   They seem to be adding hybrids to more and more of their line up.

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As an Aside…

by frugal1 on February 10, 2011

A little off our main topic of better gas mileage for you and yours, we want to take a moment and plug our friends at Donor Snap, leaders in providing great web software for non-profit donor management.   We use them at our church, we like them so much.  If you know of a non profit that has membership lists, donors and needs to be more efficient in managing the donations they receive, recommend that they look at DonorSnap.com!  Thanks for listening, now back to gas-mileage….

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by frugal1 on December 30, 2010

Here is a good article on 5 tips to improve your gas mileage in calendar 2011.   Happy New Year!

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Top Fuel-Efficient Small Cars & Family Sedans for 2011…So Far

July 27, 2010

Are you in the market for a new car soon? Then you might want to pay particular attention to these small cars and family sedans. According to the EPA, they’re the most fuel-efficient models for 2011 so far. Please note that not all makes and models have been tested, so other contenders may find their [...]

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Top 8 Fuel-Efficient Minivans for 2010

July 12, 2010

Sure, we might make fun of Minivan Moms, but secretly, we all love the comfort and convenience of these modern vans. Think you might be in the market for one? Here are the top 8 fuel-efficient minivans for 2010:

Car
City
Hwy
Cost*

Mazda 5
4 cyl, 2.3 L, Automatic (S5), Regular
21
27
$1801

Chrysler Town & Country
6 cyl, 4.0 L, Automatic 6-spd, Regular
17
25
$2070

Dodge [...]

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2011 Mercedes-Benz CL Class Boasts Better Fuel Mileage, Less Emissions

July 7, 2010

Due to hit U.S. showrooms this fall, the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL class will have a 15% improvement in fuel economy and a 23% reduction in carbon emissions. It will do all of this with a smaller engine than in the past, yet it will produce more power. Find out how it will accomplish that here.

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Lincoln MKZ Most Fuel-Efficient Luxury Sedan?

June 25, 2010

Think 41 mpg city/36 mpg highway sounds far-fetched for a luxury sedan? Ford doesn’t think so. The company says its new Lincoln MKZ hybrid will reach those numbers, beating out its closest luxury competitors, including the Lexus HS 250h. Read more about it here.

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EPA’s 10 Most Efficient Cars List Shows Some Surprises

June 20, 2010

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently published a new top 10 list of cars with the best fuel economy ratings – but the list is a little surprising.  Some of the top vehicles have been around for years, and in some cases, even decades.

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Chrysler to Invest $300M to Save Jobs, Improve Fuel Efficiency

June 15, 2010

Chrysler is set to announce today that it is investing $300 million in a factory at its Kokomo, Ind., complex. This investment is being made to make a new eight-speed transmission developed by German supplier ZF that will help improve fuel efficiency and preserve about 1,200 jobs. Read more details here.

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How are Gas Prices Determined?

June 11, 2010

With the ever-changing – and sometimes outrageous – price of gasoline, drivers are always looking for ways to increase fuel efficiency while controlling costs at the pump. But how many of us really know how gas prices are determined?
Before looking at the factors that determine gas prices, let’s review some statistics on fuel consumption. According [...]

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