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Explorer gets new Life with Gas Mileage Makeover

June 4, 2010

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.

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Obama Demands Stricter Fuel Requirements for Large Trucks

May 25, 2010

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.  [...]

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New Tire Promises Better Fuel Efficiency

May 18, 2010

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…

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Fun, Fuel Efficient, Describe Ford Fiesta

May 5, 2010

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…

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

April 28, 2010

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 [...]

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MyFord Touch System Lets Drivers Choose Fuel Efficency

April 26, 2010

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 [...]

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Fuel Efficient Fast Cars?

April 21, 2010

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 [...]

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Chevy Volt will get 50 mpg in Gas Mode

April 18, 2010

We’ve all been on the edge of our seats awaiting this number: the 2011 Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric car will get 50 mpg when in gas mode. Unlike standard electric cars, the Volt has a gasoline-powered generator that switches on when battery power is depleted. Chevy expects this car to go on sale in November [...]

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9 Fuel Efficiency Myths Debunked

April 14, 2010

As the price of fuel continues to rise, we’re all looking for ways to increase our fuel mileage. Lots of theories abound about how exactly to do that, but many of them simply aren’t true. Here is the truth about some common fuel economy myths.

Leaving your windows down creates an [...]

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Buick Scores with Gas Mileage, Luxury and Affordability

April 12, 2010

Buick is making a strong recovery in the United States, thanks in large part to high gas mileage and luxury, all neatly wrapped up in reasonable prices. And to top it off, the average Buick buyer is getting younger. Read more about the trend here.

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