While the race to make a 30-mpg compact crossover has long passed (there are now seven that do), Ford released the fuel economy numbers for the 2013 Escape with one little surprise: all three of its available engines top the magic 30-mpg mark. It’s enough to make the 2013 Escape nearly the best crossover for [...]
With Earth Day approaching on Sunday, it seems like a good time to celebrate some of the technologies that have given the U.S. auto fleet the best average gas mileage in history:
Much of the technology has been spurred by automakers’ efforts to meet customer demand and tough new fuel economy standards of 39.4 mpg by 2016. The standards, based on the size of a car’s “footprint,” are designed to spread fuel economy technology across a wide range of cars, from subcompacts to Suburbans. So we thought we’d…
The Chrysler Group is recalling 2012 Jeep Compass and 2012 Jeep Patriot SUVs due to faulty fuel tank valves, said the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). About 1,700 of the recalled Jeep sport-utility vehicles have damaged roll-over fuel valves, which may leak during collisions or roll-over accidents, increasing the risk of a fire.
According to the NHTSA, the recalled Jeep Compass and Jeep Patriot SUVs were made from December to January. Chrysler told the Associated Press that it is…
Demand for fuel-efficient cars shot higher in March, as consumers sought relief from climbing gas prices.
The ownership experience of a Porsche is viewed as one of the most sensual in the global sports car market. While the Porsche line-up has expanded to include vehicles like the crossover Cayenne and four-door Panamera, the essence of the German sports car company has remained based on the rear-engined 911 model.Balanced, thrilling handling and the power of flat-6 powerplants makes the brand new Porsche 911 a special, almost angelic icon in the exotic car category. Despite all the unique passion, hi…
With a bevy of new vehicles packed with fuel efficient technology in the pipeline, American automakers are more poised than ever to meet growing demand for better gas mileage.
GEICO’s Morgan Lucas nabs second No. 1 of the season
Morgan LucasPhoto by: NHRA
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (March 10) – If this hot streak in the GEICO/Lucas Oil Top Fuel dragster keeps going, driver Morgan Lucas might pop the question to his girlfriend every week.
Lucas, fresh off his recent engagement to Katie Pallone, ran a career-best 3.766 second pass at 321.88 mph on Saturday at the Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals to capture his second No. 1 qualifier in three races this season.
"It’s been the…
Facing the double whammy of a stressed economy and high gasoline prices, drivers are feeling pain at the pump and in their wallets. When it comes time to buy a replacement car, it is no surprise drivers are placing a priority on fuel efficiency. Fortunately, there is an increasing number of choices that are pushing the boundaries for good fuel economy. The list below highlights the best and worst vehicles in overall fuel economy based on Consumer Reports testing.
In the past year, our testing program a…
Consumers Union, the advocacy arm of Consumer Reports, has submitted public comments supporting increased fuel economy standards for cars starting in 2017.
The standards—supported by automakers as well as regulators in Washington, D.C., and in California—would raise fuel economy targets to 54.5 mpg by 2025, building on standards that reach 39.4 mpg in 2015.
“The proposed target is reasonable and provides excellent value for consumers,” the comments say. “Improving fuel…
NEWS EDITOR GREG MIGLIORE: After driving this hatch and our long-term Fiat 500 Pop back-to-back, I’m convinced the 2012 Hyundai