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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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AAA Names Fuel Efficient Picks for Commuting

April 7, 2010

Let’s face it – long commutes can take a toll on both your wallet and your sanity. That’s really no surprise, since nationwide, the  average motorist spends approximately 41 minutes a day traveling to and from work – unless you live in Southern California, where you’re more likely to spend about 60 minutes a day [...]

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25 Most Fuel Efficient 2010 SUVs

April 5, 2010

They’re cool. They’re great for hauling stuff. They’re perfect for hauling kids. Plus, they make you feel kind of tall and invincible. But can they do all that and still be fuel efficient?  Take a look for yourself.  Here are the 20 most fuel efficient 2010 SUVs:

Car
City
Hwy
Cost*

Ford Escape Hybrid FWD
4 cyl, 2.5 L, Automatic (variable [...]

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Mazda to Introduce Fuel Efficient Diesel in U.S.

April 3, 2010

Will Mazda be the first Japanese automaker to introduce a clean diesel into the U.S. auto market? Probably. The company announced plans to introduce the midsize in 2012, and thinks it could get as much as 42 miles per gallon. The new diesel engine being used is expected to realize a 20% miles-per-gallon improvement over [...]

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