Green Car Congress

JANUARY 16, 2018

Both the GHG emissions and fuel economy standards rely on footprint to determine vehicle GHG and fuel economy targets. ft 2 (2.4%); cars increased 1 ft 2 (2.1%); minivans/vans increased 1.0 Since MY 2008, market share has shifted towards car SUVs and truck SUVs, and away from cars, pickups, and minivans/vans. ft 2 (-0.4%).

Fuel Economy 261

Fuel Economy Economy EPA Fuel 261

The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

However, standard hybrids actually outperformed every other group with 26 percent fewer problems than vehicles wholly reliant on gasoline. But it also left your author wondering why standard hybrids weren’t seeing the same number of problems. SUVs, crossovers, and minivans were next.

Automobile 111

Automobile Toyota Hybrid Kia 111

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Asian brands, led by Lexus, Toyota, and Mazda, in that order, continue to be the best for new car reliability in CR’s survey, which is the largest of its kind. Three European brands, Audi, BMW, and Mini, round out the top 10. Audi and BMW both declined from last year. —Jake Fisher. Chrysler drops seven spots to number 24.

Dodge 207

Dodge Chrysler Yukon Buick 207

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2014

The Trends report has been published annually since 1975 and covers all passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, minivans, and all but the largest pickup trucks and vans. Car SUVs (SUVs that must meet car GHG and fuel economy standards) and truck SUVs had the highest annual improvement from MY 2012 to MY 2013 of 1.1 mpg, respectively.

Fuel Economy 230

Fuel Economy MPG Economy EPA 230