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

frugal1 — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 23:38:31 +0000

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.

frugal1 — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 04:22:09 +0000

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

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

hlclark — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:54:43 +0000

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.

Explorer gets new Life with Gas Mileage Makeover

hlclark — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 02:37:17 +0000

Ford’s once-popular Explorer may not be ready for the automotive graveyard just yet – it’s getting a second life in 2011 as a more fuel-efficient crossover. Read more about how Ford plans to improve the Explorer, starting with better gas mileage.

Obama Demands Stricter Fuel Requirements for Large Trucks

hlclark — Tue, 25 May 2010 17:41:59 +0000

You know those new fuel efficiency standards for passenger cars and trucks that were recently put into place by the federal government? Well now large trucks will have to follow suit. President Obama recently signed a memorandum that orders the government to have fuel economy guidelines for large trucks in place by July 30, 2011. Read more about it here.

New Tire Promises Better Fuel Efficiency

hlclark — Tue, 18 May 2010 20:49:14 +0000

Continental has developed a new tire that is said to improve fuel economy plus reduce harmful CO2 emissions. And according to Continental, the all season ProContact with EcoPlus Technology provides those benefits without sacrificing performance. Read more here…

Fun, Fuel Efficient, Describe Ford Fiesta

hlclark — Wed, 05 May 2010 15:36:33 +0000

Ford’s new entry into the subcompact vehicle market is earning rave reviews for fun, function and fuel economy. What makes the all-new Fiesta so special? Find out here…

Kia, Hyundai to Offer Fuel-Saving Start-Stop Technology

hlclark — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:30:15 +0000

Hybrids have been using stop-start technology for years, and now Hyundai and Kia are planning to introduce the technology to their gas-engine vehicles within the next two years. Stop-start engine technology turns off gas engines when vehicles come to a stop and then restarts them when drivers touch the accelerators.

According to Timothy White, Hyundai-Kia’s senior powertrain manager, this new feature should provide about a 3 percent increase in fuel economy.

MyFord Touch System Lets Drivers Choose Fuel Efficency

hlclark — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:59:59 +0000

Can choosing smarter routes help you get better fuel mileage? Ford thinks so. The automaker’s MyFord Touch allows drivers to choose the fastest and shortest route or a more fuel-efficient ‘Eco-Route,” all of which are based on historical and real-time traffic data. This feature will be available this summer on the 2011 Edge and 2011 Lincoln MKX and on the 2012 Focus later in the year.

Fuel Efficient Fast Cars?

hlclark — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:20:38 +0000

Love fast cars? And really, who doesn’t love good gas mileage? Well if you’re looking for a combination of the two, you may be in luck. A new crop of cars, including Ford, Chevy, BMW, Volkswagen and Hyundai, seem to be offering both. So take less out of your wallet at the pump and put the pedal to the metal!