Posted in Budget-friendly, car shopping, Commuting, Compact cars on Aug 31st, 2012
The 2013 Nissan Sentra has been revealed, and the new model seems ready to compete where the outgoing one couldn’t. The new Sentra will get 40-mpg highway in the gas-sipping-special FE+ model and 39-mpg highway in other models. The 2013 Sentra’s fuel economy comes thanks to a new 1.8-liter engine with 130-hp and an upgraded […]
Posted in Cars For Commuting, Compact cars on Jul 20th, 2012
The 2013 Chevy Spark will get 37 miles to the gallon. If that doesn’t sound impressive to you, it’s because it isn’t. The Spark is a tiny car, powered by a super tiny engine, so why doesn’t it match the larger Chevy Cruze and Sonic in mpgs? The Sonic has received an official EPA rating […]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jul 18th, 2012
The 2013 Ford Fusion will have Ford’s Auto-Stop-Start system when it goes on sale this year. The stop-start system turns off the Fusion’s engine whenever the vehicle is stopped at a red light or in traffic so that it doesn’t waste gas idling. The Auto-Start-Stop feature will cost just $295 on the Fusion and will […]
Posted in car shopping, Compact cars on Apr 30th, 2012
Aerodynamics play a big part in a vehicle’s fuel economy. Tricks like moon disks and even custom bodywork are popular in hypermiling communities dedicated to squeezing out every last MPG from a car. Dodge has released a statement saying that the Aero package on the 2013 Dodge Dart will help the car get 41-mpg on […]
Posted in Automotive on Sep 27th, 2011
For all of those American buyers looking for the supreme bargain car, there’s a new choice showing up on American lots. The 2012 Kia Rio five-door subcompact is likely to turn heads, not just for its efficient engineering, but for another low price tag that could help Kia dominate this segment. Kia Motors announced September […]
Posted in Automotive on Aug 1st, 2011
Fans of modern car design can get a look at what Korean auto maker Hyundai is planning for next year by perusing pre-sale information on the Hyundai Veloster, a coup-style car with mpg, style and lot more for the modern buyer. Although not all information is available yet on the Veloster, this vehicle, which will […]
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