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Junkyard Find: 1987 Chevrolet Sprint ER

The Truth About Cars

It also had an upshift light (located in the lower right corner of the cluster) to remind drivers that fuel economy was more important than brisk acceleration. Even though memories of the gas lines and fuel rationing of 1979 were still vivid by 1987, oil prices crashed hard during the middle 1980s, hitting bottom in 1986.

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Mitsubishi Mirage to Be Discontinued by 2025

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Mitsubishi’s impressive warranty, combined with the excellent fuel economy available from the Mirage’s naturally aspirated 1.2-liter It may be the cheapest car money can buy on our market but it’s aging poorly. The above hasn’t helped sales. Just how long the Mirage will stick around is anybody’s guess.

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Opinion: The Bentley Crash in New York is Scrambling Brains

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Canada border outside of Buffalo, New York. Lower gears are used to help acceleration while higher gears are set up for cruising and maximizing fuel economy. It’s all about keeping your engine in the right rev range the situation, and having more gears helps do that, which can allow for better performance and fuel economy.

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Stellantis says new strategy will eliminate buying emission credits from Tesla

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Stellantis does not want to buy regulatory emissions credits from Tesla any longer, and a new mentality that was recently adopted by the automaker will force the company to put its money and its EV plans where its mouth is. We don’t buy credits, we’re not buying credits, we’re not going to do that,” Kuniskis said.

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2023 Ford Maverick Tremor Review - Shake It Up

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If you’re buying the Maverick Tremor since the relatively small size promises better fuel economy over a midsized or full-sized pickup, you might reconsider your option packages.

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Choosing an Efficient Used Car?

Clean Fleet Report

Fuel efficiency can be a critical factor when buying a used car because of the expense of fuel. Gasoline is the most prevalent form of fuel. Start with your car’s fuel economy rating. Determining a Used Car’s Fuel Efficiency. A lower rating shows high fuel efficiency.

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Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic Sedan 1.5T Touring

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Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience. non-turbo, fuel economy estimates are 30 mpg city/37 highway/37 combined. In both cases, the emissions have been reduced and fuel economy and performance increased compared to the 2021 Civic.

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