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2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata fuel economy improves 25% versus outgoing model

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The 2016 Mazda MX-5 achieves an EPA-estimated 27 mpg city/34 mpg highway/30 mpg combined (8.7/6.9/7.8 At the same time, the 2016 MX-5 has gained Mazda’s torquey SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter l/100 km) when equipped with the standard SKYACTIV-MT six-speed manual transmission and an EPA-estimated 27 mpg city/36 mpg highway/30 mpg combined (8.7/6.5/7.8

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2016 Ford Explorer SUV replaces 2.0L EcoBoost with new 2.3L EcoBoost unit; more power and torque, same fuel economy expected

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The new 2016 Ford Explorer SUV is making its global debut today at Los Angeles Auto Show with a new available 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder it replaces, with no compromise in fuel economy anticipated. liter EcoBoost four-cylinder available for the current model. EcoBoost but with expected same fuel consumption.

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2016 Mazda CX-9 shows 32% improvement in EPA-estimated fuel economy over predecessor; SKYACTIV-G 2.5 turbo

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Mazda North American Operations released EPA-estimated fuel economy figures for its all-new 2016 Mazda CX-9. Like Mazda’s entire lineup of 2016 cars and crossovers, the 2016 CX-9 has adopted efficient, lightweight SKYACTIV Technology. At the heart of the 2016 CX-9 is its new SKYACTIV-G 2.5T SKYACTIV-G 2.5T

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New 2016 Nissan LEAF with available 30 kWh pack for 107-mile range

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Nissan introduced the 2016 all-electric LEAF with an available 30 kWh battery that provides an EPA-estimated range of 107 miles (172 km)—a 27% increase over the previous 24 kWH battery. The 2016 Nissan LEAF offers a number of charging options. The new battery is just one of several enhancements for the 2016 LEAF.

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Gen 3 Ecodiesel in 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel delivers 480 lb-ft, leading fuel economy

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liter V-6 EcoDiesel is also expected to lead the segment on fuel economy. The 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel is available in all models and configurations, including a first-time offering in the Ram Rebel. Pricing and fuel economy ratings will be announced closer to the truck’s on-sale date. The all-new third-generation 3.0-liter

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An MPGuino Fuel-Economy Computer with a Retro Look

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I thought briefly about purchasing a car that got better gas mileage, but it made sense first to see how much fuel economy I could eek out from the aging econobox I am now driving: a 1991 Toyota Corolla. The unit also includes a vintage VDO oil-pressure gauge, used to show instantaneous fuel economy in units of miles-per-gallon divided by 10.

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Honda includes stop-start system in new 2016 Honda Pilot for improved fuel economy, new 9-speed

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Honda gave the all-new 2016 Honda Pilot SUV its global premiere at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show. The 2016 Pilot, launching at Honda dealerships nationwide this summer, is the third generation of Honda’s three-row midsize SUV to be designed, developed and manufactured in the US. The 2016 Pilot features a new 3.5-liter,