News By Topic: Fuel Economy

2015 Toyota Prius c --Highest Fuel Economy of Any Vehicle Without a Plug

Nov 20, 2014

53 MPG City / 50 MPG Combined in Toyota’s Most Affordable Hybrid Distinctive Youthful Design Appeals to All Ages Aggressive, Sportier Look With LED Headlights and Newly Designed Taillights Upgraded Interiors and Available Technology Features Sized Like A Subcompact Outside, a Larger Compact Inside Available With T ... Continue reading

Citroen Improves Berlingo Fuel Efficiency for 2015

Nov 14, 2014

Effective from November production, Citroën has further improved the fuel efficiency and reduced the CO2 emissions of the Berlingo – the brand’s best-selling LCV model. The versions benefiting from these latest improvements are the Berlingo X, LX and Enterprise vans equipped with the HDi 75 diesel engine a ... Continue reading

Growing Consumer Demand For Options and Flexibility Can Accelerate E85 Sales

Nov 13, 2014

There are opportunities to grow the E85 market — but only if prices remain significantly below those of regular grade gasoline and the automobile industry continues to produce flex-fuel vehicles at historic rates, according to a new report released today by the Fuels Institute. Depending upon the likelihood of var ... Continue reading

Will Many Drivers Exercise Tesla's 3-Month Lease Exchange?

Nov 13, 2014

"when" drivers look to escape luxury leases in Tesla's price range. Most Tesla Lease Exchanges Will Happen In First 4-8 Months Under Tesla's new program, lessees have the option to return their Model S within the first three months if they are unsatisfied. Scot Hall from Swapalease.com believes many will take advantage ... Continue reading

2015 Yukon Denali Gains Eight Gears, Improved Highway Fuel Economy

Nov 7, 2014

Updated model also includes wireless device charging, 4G connectivity DETROIT -- November 7, 2014; Thanks to the addition of an all-new 8-speed automatic transmission, the updated 2015 GMC Yukon Denali and Yukon XL Denali models now lead several competitors in horsepower, torque and highway fuel economy ratings. Both t ... Continue reading

First Drives: 2015 Volkswagen Passat Sedan and Variant (EURO)

Nov 4, 2014

First Drives: 2015 Volkswagen Passat Sedan and Varient (EURO) ... Continue reading

Hyundai Resolves U.S. EPA Investigation Of 2012 Fuel Economy Ratings Restatement

Nov 3, 2014

Automaker's New Fuel Economy Testing Program Approved by EPA in October 2012 FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 3, 2014 -- Hyundai today announced that it has entered into an agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) to resolve the government's investigation of i ... Continue reading

Ford Unleashes Three New EcoBoost Expeditions at SEMA

Oct 31, 2014

New 2015 Ford Expedition reaches the next level of comfort and capability with three customized versions set to be on display at the annual SEMA show in Las Vegas From a 405-horsepower beast to a sophisticated ride with custom amenities and a winter warrior, the industry’s hottest builders took their inspiration f ... Continue reading

PACE Awards recognize GKN's new generation of intelligent driveline technologies

Oct 31, 2014

GKN has been named as a finalist in the Automotive News 2015 PACE Awards for two new fuel savings technologies. A panel of independent industry judges have shortlisted an innovative two-speed eAxle for hybrid and electric vehicles as well as an all-wheel drive disconnect system for small cars. GKN Driveline's Senior Vi ... Continue reading

Next-Generation Chevrolet Volt Features All-New Voltec Propulsion System for More Efficiency

Oct 29, 2014

When the next-generation Chevrolet Volt debuts at the North American International Auto Show in January, it will feature an all-new Voltec extended range electric vehicle (EREV) propulsion system substantially developed from Volt owners including data collected on their driving behaviors. The Voltec system includes the ... Continue reading

The Nissan e-NV200's Newest Challenge

Oct 29, 2014

A leading building and building services engineering group is the latest UK business to accept Nissan’s ‘£2 Challenge’; putting the groundbreaking e-NV200 through its paces to show just how much fleet operators and business van users can expect to get from the 100% electric workhorse for just a couple ... Continue reading

2015 BMW X5 PHEV Efficient Dynamics Innovations

Oct 26, 2014

It resulted in the development of technologies to reach three goals: reduction of energy demand, a dynamic power train and intelligent energy management. Since 2007, those technologies and all new measures are bundled under the flag of the Efficient Dynamics strategy. And the results are noticeable: between the mid nin ... Continue reading

EPA Requiring BMW to Correct Fuel Economy Labels for Four Mini Cooper Vehicles

Oct 22, 2014

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is revising estimates for four 2014 BMW Mini Cooper vehicles to ensure consumers are given accurate fuel economy values. The EPA performed a fuel economy audit on the BMW Mini Cooper and obtained values that differed from those BMW submitted to EPA for certification. With ... Continue reading

Six Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell vehicles arrive for first UK customers

Oct 22, 2014

Arrival follows £11m government and industry funding to support hydrogen transport ix35 Fuel Cell is world’s first series-production Fuel Cell car Demonstrates Hyundai’s commitment to sustainable fuel technologies HIGH WYCOMBE -- October 21, 2014: The first ix35 Fuel Cell customer vehicles have arrived in ... Continue reading

Ford Race Team Swaps Speed for Smooth Driving to Triumph in Hypermile Marathon

Oct 22, 2014

Formula Ford racing drivers improve on their Ford Fiesta ST’s official fuel economy figures by almost 60 per cent in 2014 MPG Marathon The pair squeeze over 75 mpg from the same engine that they race at over 150 mph Annual MPG Marathon takes 26 entrants on a 300-mile route to reward hypermilers using the least fue ... Continue reading