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More Reason to Be Skeptical About New-Car MPG Claims
By now, drivers should know that auto mpg claims can be exaggerated. If you buy a car that’s listed as getting 47 mpg, you might be satisfied with, say, an average of 45 mpg. But 37 mpg?
Why Brand Loyalty Is Fading Among Car Buyers
In generations past, there were Ford families, and there were Chevy families. Switching allegiances was akin to converting to a new religion, or voting for the Democrats after being raised in a stalwart GOP household. The truth …
Relief at the Pump Is Here: Biggest Drop in Gas Prices in Years
Around the country over the past week, gas prices have been dropping nearly 2¢ per day, on average. At this pace, by next summer, gas will be free!
Smaller Cars, Better Mileage: Hot Auto Trends Now – and For Years to Come
How the New MPG Standards Will Affect Drivers, Automakers, Car Dealerships & More
This week, the Obama administration finalized new-car fuel economy rules that’ll nearly double the mpg standards for cars and light trucks by 2025. The new “CAFE” (corporate average fuel economy) standards mandate that automakers …
Yet Again, High Gas Prices Boost Sales of Small, Fuel-Efficient Cars
August 2012 is shaping up as another strong month for car sales, with the total number of new vehicles sold up nearly 19% compared to the same time last year. But some categories of vehicles are experiencing hotter sales than …
Despite Recent Spike, Gas Prices Are Supposed to Drop Again Soon
It wasn’t supposed to play out this way. After gas prices plunged in spring, the forecasts called for a continued drop in prices at the pump, with sub-$3 gas around the country likely by Thanksgiving. Thanks mainly to spiking gas …
Last Gasp for the Stick Shift?
Sales of new manual-transmission cars are up significantly this year, on pace to hit the highest rate of stick shifts sold since 2006. That news must put smiles on the faces of the dwindling breed of drivers who prefer stick …
Can an Aluminum Truck Really Be Considered ‘Ford Tough’?
Ford’s F series truck, America’s best-selling vehicle for three decades running, has been successful largely because of its reputation for strength and durability. As the ads have said over and over, the truck is famously built …
Drivers Have Embraced Small Cars – Will Minicars Be Next?
Given the popularity of small SUVs and subcompacts like the Chevy Sonic, today’s drivers appear to be buying the idea that downsizing can equate to an upgraded ride. Now that smaller vehicles are viewed as acceptable—smart, …
Honda’s New Electric Car Comes with a Nifty Perk: Free Insurance
The Honda Fit EV gets the equivalent of 118 mpg, a rating that leads all electric cars widely available to the public. Drivers who lease an electrified version of the award-winning Fit may be even more intrigued with another …
