The Truth About Cars

MAY 13, 2024

You don’t buy a large sedan to blow people’s doors off – and if you did, you’d be buying a Stellantis product with the letters SRT affixed somewhere. You buy something like the Crown for comfortable cruising with a spacious cabin. The Crown’s fuel-economy numbers are listed at 29 mpg city/32 mpg highway/30 mpg combined.

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Toyota MPG Buy Fuel Economy 105

The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Very few people head into car shopping with the intent of buying something bland and boring, I’d imagine. The line that comes to mind here is the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid is the car to buy when you don’t want to buy a car. This is not a car for drivers. It’s a damned good mixer, too. It’s boring.

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Toyota Hybrid Cars Buy 105

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Used Priuses, especially the Generation 2 that were made from 2004 to 2009 are becoming a bargain to buy, especially for the MPG and features you get in return. It was time to buy our first car. I was nervous as this was the first time that I was buying a car, so the experience was new to me. Very practical.

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2004 Prius Cheap 2009 409

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 4, 2013

Startups making small, economical vehicles come and go, but one company offering a high-efficiency vehicle has big plans, buying a former General Motors assembly plant. Elio Motors is the company behind a three-wheeled car capable of 84 mpg highway, on nothing more complicated than gasoline.

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Three Wheeled MPG GM General Motors 166

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 20, 2011

If you're in the market for a new car and your top priority is fuel efficiency, what do you buy? With so much to choose from now including gasoline, diesel, natural gas and electric cars on the market as well as a range-extended electric vehicle and hybrids galore, the options are bewildering.

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MPG Gasoline-Electric Sale Cars 151

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Elio Motors, which has been struggling since 2009 to build its own ultra-cheap, small, fuel-efficient, three-wheeled car, announced Thursday that it will source an engine from a major automaker. Previously, the company planned to build its own 3-cylinder engine with up to 55 horsepower for its projected 84-mpg three-wheeler.

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Building Engine Motor Motors 136

Green Car Reports

MAY 21, 2012

But you won't be able to buy one in North America. We drive a lot of cars here, most of them perfectly competent subcompact or compact sedans that return 30 mpg or better. The Volkswagen Up is a small, simple, very modern hatchback minicar that's fun to drive, keeps up with U.S. traffic, and returns 40 to 60 miles per gallon.

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MPG North America Cars Buy 134

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 3, 2024

The high cost of new cars is often bemoaned by consumers and keyboard warriors such as us alike. The car handles better than one would expect. On a MPG basis, fuel economy is excellent. While the MPG numbers are great, the range stunk, presumably due to a small fuel tank. Sticker prices are high these days, no doubt.

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Nissan MPG Fuel Economy Price 105

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Not all green cars are hybrids, diesels, or plug-ins. And with new fuel economy regulations now set through 2025, all cars are going to get more efficient--gasoline cars first and foremost. That breaks down.

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Green Cars 2013 Nissan Green 161

The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

To be sure, the Prius is no sports car. liter four-cylinder/electric motor pairing – 194 horsepower now for front-wheel drive models like my test car, and 139 lb-ft of torque for all models – erases the pokiness of the past and brings the car up to date. mpg -- and the computer wasn't reset when I picked up the car.

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Prius Toyota Fuel Economy Las Vegas 111

Green Car Reports

APRIL 14, 2015

When it comes to getting the highest fuel efficiency, there''s something to be said about buying the smallest car possible, and driving it with care. That alone can yield impressive savings when trading down from a bigger car--and without making the jump to a hybrid. Green 40 mpg minicar'

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MPG Prius Cars Ford 60

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Fuel efficiency can be a critical factor when buying a used car because of the expense of fuel. About 75% of the Canadian population uses gas cars. The other preferred and well-known variety is flex-fuel or ethanol-gasoline blends in the used car segment. Start with your car’s fuel economy rating.

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Cars Fuel Gas Diesel 85

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Choosing the right car is a significant decision that can impact your daily life. Whether you’re a first-time car buyer or looking to upgrade, the process can be overwhelming, given the multitude of options available in the market. Some dealerships have an extensive used car inventory , offering various options at varying prices.

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Cars Fuel Price Buy 75

Green Car Reports

JUNE 24, 2011

The new car buying process can be quite the task in today’s market. This is especially true with the growing numbers of hybrid and electric cars added to the pool of choices.

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MPG Green Cars Buy 108

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 24, 2024

But perhaps not when you’re milling around pothole-laden streets or trying to hustle the car up to highway speeds. However, the resulting MPG victory will typically come down to who is doing the driving. Without all-wheel drive, the Toyota nabs 27 city/35 highway whereas the Honda manages 28 mpg city/34 mpg highway.

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Honda Toyota North America MPG 111

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

A new analysis by the NGO Transport & Environment (T&E) concludes that diesel cars emit more CO 2 than equivalent cars on a full lifecycle basis—i.e., According to the T&E analysis, an average diesel car produces emits 3.65 mpg US) and 7.1 mpg US), respectively. l/100 km (37.3 l/100 km (33.1

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Gasoline Diesel CO2 Cars 220

Green Car Reports

APRIL 28, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: How the Chevrolet Volt really works, Tesla seeks workers for a second California facility, and why we can''t buy cars that get 60, 70, or 80 mpg. All this and more on Green Car Reports. See how their second.'

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Volt Chevrolet Green Cars MPG 153

Baua Electric

JUNE 12, 2024

While the latest Prius is rather attractive, the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid hits the 50-mpg mark in a discreet package that doesn’t scream, “I have a hybrid.” Here’s what you need to know after Green Car Reports spent a morning driving a 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid prototype around Montreal.

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Civic Hybrid Fuel Economy Honda Prius 52

Green Car Reports

APRIL 25, 2012

Thinking of buying a hybrid? That's great--you'll not only reduce your gas bills, but you'll be polluting less too, and likely have a car that holds its value as gas prices rise. If you're coming from a non-hybrid though, it may take a little time to make the most of your new Prius, Civic Hybrid or similar.

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Civic Hybrid Hybrid MPG Prius 145

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 26, 2012

As cars throughout the automotive spectrum get more efficient, it's an increasing dilemma for buyers looking to improve their gas mileage. Just what should I buy? One of those fancy hybrids, or a regular, fuel-efficient car?

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Hybrid MPG Cars Buy 121

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Road testing by Consumer Reports has found the fuel economy on the 2013 Fusion Hybrid sedan and new C-Max Hybrid falling far short below Ford (and EPA) triple 47 mpg (5.0 47 mpg for city, highway and combined—for both vehicles. Consumer Reports found the Fusion Hybrid delivered 39 mpg (6.0 l/100 km) figures—i.e.,

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Fusion EPA Ford MPG 244

The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 29, 2023

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. EPA ratings for a non-Tremor AWD Maverick - remember, same powertrain - are 22 mpg city, 28 mpg highway, and 24mpg combined. How significant?

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Ford MPG EPA Escape 98

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Elio Motors’ tiny three-wheeled, 84-mpg vehicle already has a significant following, but before Elio can turn those fans into buyers, it needs to secure a place to build it.

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Motor Motors Motoring Louisiana 145

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

For many people, the purchase of a fuel efficient car is usually made to save money on driving, as the cost of being a car owner rises further and further. That being the case, why buy an expensive car in the first place, potentially taking years longer to pay off the fuel savings?

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Cheap MPG Fuel Cars 113

Green Car Reports

MARCH 17, 2018

Which CEO actually admitted that underestimating electric cars was probably unwise? What did Ford reveal about its plans, finally, for new hybrid and plug-in electric cars? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending on Friday, March 16, 2018.

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Ford Hybrid Parts MPG 62

Green Car Reports

JULY 7, 2015

Today, see BMW's hydrogen fuel-cell prototypes, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick's reported enthusiasm for Tesla autonomous cars, and the average fuel economy achieved by new cars and trucks in the U.S. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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BMW Hydrogen MPG Fuel Economy 60

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

If you want to buy a used Toyota Prius, don''t go shopping for one in Detroit. The Motor City has the worst fuel economy among used cars, according to a new study by iSeeCars.com, as reported by WardsAuto. percent of used cars in metro Detroit get 22.5 mpg or less. The study found that 71.2 Minneapolis-St. percent.'

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Fuel Economy Economy Minneapolis Detroit 105

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 26, 2022

Going for the MPG. Memories fade over time, but the day you buy your first electric vehicle will stay with you, maybe forever. Mark & Annette : Mark’s job requires a fair amount of travel, so we wanted a car with exceptionally good gas mileage and range. We began the car search in January 2022. Story by John Faulkner.

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Prius Toyota Plug-in Gas-Electric 82

The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

But their bread is buttered with their bread-and-butter smaller cars, much like the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek seen here. & That’s why I’m thinking that a car like the Crosstrek is an ideal choice for a dad to buy. An unexpected road trip yielded indicated highway numbers closer to 38 mpg than the EPA’s 33 mpg highway rating.

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MPG Commuter Cars Fuel Economy Cars 105

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 6, 2012

No longer is Volkswagen's Jetta sedan all about diesel engines--it's the hybrid which now wears that car's high-mileage crown. German dealers have just started taking orders for the car, and American dealers should also now be taking deposits, with the Hybrid set to arrive in U.S. With an EPA-rated 45 mpg.

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Hybrid 2013 Buy Dealers 121

Green Car Reports

JUNE 25, 2014

Depending on who you speak to, electric power is either the death-knell for motor sport or the best thing since sliced bread Racing cars, some people will tell you, need to make a noise. And one must get oily while maintaining those cars, and worn-out parts will be replaced with regularity. CHECK OUT: Cheapest MPG You Can Buy.'

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MPG Buy Electric Electrical 152

Green Car Reports

JUNE 20, 2017

"I want a fuel-efficient car, but I live in a snowy area, and won't buy one without all-wheel drive; what's the best?" Whether or not you agree that AWD is a must-have in wintry climes, the selection of cars with high fuel economy and AWD is limited. DON'T MISS: 2014 BMW 328d xDrive: 40-MPG Diesel Sport Wagon.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPG 99

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 17, 2023

Must Have Car Features for College Students Help for Picking Your Ride Wisely This article may contain affiliate links. College life for students often marks the start of newfound liberty and self-reliance, which commonly includes owning a car for the first time. Let’s examine some of these vital car features.

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Cars Connect Connected Prius 67

Green Car Reports

JULY 18, 2012

With continued uncertainty about gas prices, more Americans than ever are buying smaller, more efficient cars.

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Plug-in Sale MPG 2012 99

The Truth About Cars

JULY 24, 2023

For most car enthusiasts, a Ford Mustang without a V8 under the hood is sacrilege. Depending on how you option your car, you get either two separate digital screens or a one-piece curved glass screen with the gauges in front of the driver (duh) and the infotainment stuff angled towards said driver. liter turbocharged four-cylinder.

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Cheap Ford Exhaust Available 98

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2014

The app will display actual mpg for all trips; detect fill-ups; and track local gas prices. Finally, Automatic can help you locate your parked car. Ford’s powerful in-car technology makes working with Ford highly valuable for us. Automatic will launch additional connected-car enhancements in the coming months.

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Connect Connected Ford F-150 250

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 30, 2022

Car modifications are a mystery to many car owners. The same way crypto is for some people, but still a lot of us buy Dogecoin and enjoy having benefits from that. Why don’t we look at car modifications and try to understand them too? . Different cars invite different modifications.

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Cars Fuel Economy IDEA Economy 81