Category: Fuel Efficiency

July 17, 2008

Judging Cars Based on the Pollutant Factor

Filed under: Fuel Efficiency, Reports - 17 Jul 2008

During consumers’ current shift from large trucks and sport utility vehicles to cars – and smaller ones at that – gas prices dominate the blame.

But another factor exists in the conscience of many Americans: pollution.

Sure, getting more miles per gallon …

July 12, 2008

Toyota Yaris: Just Keeps Going, and Going, and…

Filed under: Fuel Efficiency, Reviews - 12 Jul 2008

“Users” of Yahoo! Auto recently ranked the 2008 Toyota Yaris as their preferred vehicle.

Of five possible stars, these folks gave the Yaris a 4.5 overall score – in fact, the Yaris attained the same score in all areas, including appearance, …

July 7, 2008

Solar-Powering the Automobile?

Filed under: Fuel Efficiency, Hybrid Cars - 07 Jul 2008

A recent leak from Toyota Motor Corp revealed the Japanese company’s plans to put solar panels on some Prius hybrid vehicles during its next remodeling, expected in 2009.

Solar power in cars? Sure, it’s only to power a portion of the air-conditioning …

July 2, 2008

Feds to Skyrocket Prices of New Cars?

Filed under: Fuel Efficiency, Reports - 02 Jul 2008

Previously this blog discussed the true overall cost of owning a car, everything from initial purchase price to gas to maintenance, repairs and more.

One thing we forgot: ever-changing government regulations.

The Associated Press reported July 1 that a lobbying group …

June 25, 2008

Honda Stays Small to Grow Big

Filed under: Fuel Efficiency, Reports - 25 Jun 2008

Honda LogoIn May 2008, an amazing thing occurred in the automotive industry: the Honda Civic was declared the best-selling vehicle in America.

For eons, it seemed, Ford’s F-Series trucks claimed the throne.

No longer. Consumers have reacted strongly …

June 8, 2008

How to Get the Low-Down on Fuel Efficiency

Filed under: Fuel Efficiency, Hybrid Cars - 08 Jun 2008

Fuel efficiency is one of the hottest topics these days.

Consumers are feeling the financial pinch at the pump, and for a totally different reason, environmentalists want less gas burned.

Regardless of the reason, people need to buy more …

May 2, 2008

Primer for Buying a Fuel-Efficient Car

Filed under: Buying Tips, Fuel Efficiency - 02 May 2008

Fight Gas Prices
Gas prices continue to break records, and stories about global warming are surfacing quickly after Al Gore kick-started the trend.

Many people have decided to fight back by buying fuel-efficient cars.

Are you among them?

Buy To Suit Your …

October 21, 2007

Chrylser is going green with a hybrid division

Filed under: Fuel Efficiency, Hybrid Cars - 21 Oct 2007

Can Chrysler up their game by adding a hybrid division

Everyone is doing their part to preserve the environment, even the auto industry. Although they are dragging their feet for the cause, it seems like they are slowly realizing that they …

August 14, 2007

Fuel efficient vehicles with the cool factor

Filed under: Fuel Efficiency - 14 Aug 2007

With the price of gas what it is lately it’s time to purchase a more fuel efficient vehicle when you purchase something new or used.

For the moment petrol is a necessary evil, however there are many makes and …

August 11, 2007

Use alternative fuel sources to snub big gas companies

Filed under: Fuel Efficiency - 11 Aug 2007

Lets face it, eventually we will have to replace gasoline as the main energy source for our automobiles. Lucky for us there are already options we can utilize to help wean our country off our dependency on oil.

Most …

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