2016 Honda Civic Pricing and Fuel Economy Ratings Released
When the 2016 Civic sedan debuted in LA, Honda touted it as bigger, lighter, and more efficient than ever, though the automaker didn’t specify how much more efficient it was—until now. Today, Honda released official pricing info and EPA fuel economy ratings for the 2016 Civic sedan. The big takeaway? As expected, all but one […]
2016 Honda Odyssey Pricing and Fuel Economy Numbers Revealed
Today Honda released the official pricing details and fuel efficiency estimates for the new 2016 Odyssey minivan, which carries a Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price of $29,275. That price applies to the base LX trim, and does not include the $880 destination fee. That’s $300 more than the outgoing 2015 Honda Odyssey LX. All other trims […]
Changes to EPA’s Fuel Economy Test to Curtail MPG Accuracy Disputes
Whether or not you own one of the vehicles whose MPG estimates have come under fire, you’re probably aware of the increased legal disputes surrounding the accuracy of certain automakers’ fuel efficiency labels. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is also aware of these disputes and has been meeting with automakers to determine the cause of […]
2015 Jeep Renegade Fuel Economy Announced: 22/31/25 MPG
We’re still waiting for the brand new 2015 Jeep Renegade to start arriving in dealerships very soon, but in the time being, we’ve been getting bits of information trickling in. Just last month, Jeep announced its pricing structure for the all-new small SUV, and now the EPA has confirmed the 2015 Jeep Renegade’s fuel economy […]
New 2015 F-150 Commercial Touts Fuel Economy…Kinda
Ford kicked off the New Year with a barrage of ads flaunting its newly-released 2015 F-150 pickup, but it was notably hesitant to tout its EcoBoost-powered model having the highest EPA-estimated fuel economy of any full-size, petrol-powered pickup. Not so with the latest spot, entitled “Keep Going,” which goes so far as to mention the […]
2016 Honda HR-V Fuel Economy Ratings Revealed
Back in November of last year when Honda debuted the 2016 HR-V at the LA Auto Show, the Japanese automaker claimed that the all-new crossover SUV would boast “class-leading fuel economy ratings.” Today, the company made good on its promise, as official 2016 Honda HR-V fuel economy ratings released by the EPA confirmed that the […]
Dodge Announces 2015 Charger SRT Hellcat Fuel Economy
The age-old question, “Which came first: the chicken or the egg?” still plagues mankind today, but we do know the answer to “Which came first: the Challenger SRT Hellcat or the Charger SRT Hellcat?” It was the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat that was unveiled to the public first, and thus it has garnered much […]
First US Fuel Economy Index Decline Observed in Four Years
For the first time in more than four years, the US fuel economy index has actually declined. This means that the average fuel economy rating of new light vehicles here in the US remarkably dropped. The decline was minuscule, of course—just 0.1% down year-over-year—but at a time when automakers are seemingly doing everything they can […]
2015 Ford F-150 Fuel Economy Figures Revealed
And now, ladies and gentlemen, the moment you’ve all been waiting for: the revelation of 2015 Ford F-150 fuel economy figures. As could be expected, the newer and lighter F-150 has the highest EPA-estimated fuel economy of any full-size, gas-powered pickup on the market, with the 2.7-liter EcoBoost®-equipped 4×2 model pulling in 19 city mpg, […]
Toyota Mirai’s Fuel Economy Likely to Be Around 60 MPGe
Toyota’s been in the news a lot in the last couple of days, as details trickle out regarding its Mirai hydrogen fuel cell vehicle. Here’s what we know: Toyota wants this vehicle to be a pioneer of the fuel cell vehicle industry, the vehicle will come with the ability to power your home (at least […]
DOE Confirms 2015 Corvette Z06 Fuel Economy
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has posted the 2015 Corvette Z06 fuel economy figures on its website. The performance-infused Corvette manages 23 mpg on the highway and 13 mpg in the city, for a combined fuel economy rating of 16 mpg. The decent fuel economy of the 2015 Corvette Z06 is thanks in part […]
Full 2015 Mustang Fuel Economy Figures Released
Back in August, we got an early peak at what to expect as far as fuel economy goes for the new 2015 Ford Mustang. The EPA has released its final estimates for the new Mustang, and it seems that this year’s model actually has slightly poorer fuel economy than that of the outgoing model. Here’s […]
2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Fuel Economy Announced
Our jaws dropped when Chrysler Group told us that the all-new Challenger Hellcat model would lay down 707 horsepower. Then they dropped even farther when we learned that it could do a quarter mile in 11.2 seconds. And now that the official 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat fuel economy has been announced, our mouths are […]
2015 GMC Canyon, 2015 Chevy Colorado Fuel Economy Announced
Today, General Motors released figures for both the 2015 GMC Canyon and the 2015 Chevy Colorado fuel economy. Both models will boast segment-leading efficiency numbers, confirmed by the EPA. To be exact, the pickups will carry highway fuel economies that range from 3 to 5 mpg better than direct competitors. The V6 engine, which generates […]
Chevrolet Announces 2015 City Express Fuel Economy
Chevrolet yesterday announced the all-new 2015 City Express fuel economy numbers, estimated by the EPA. The small and efficient cargo van gets an impressive 24 mpg in the city and an even more impressive 26 mpg on the highway, for a combined 25 mpg rating. Powered by a 2.0-liter dual-overhead cam inline-four-cylinder engine that is […]
Ford Changes Fuel Economy Ratings for 2013-2014 Models
Ford has announced that they will be lowering the official fuel economy ratings for the 2013-14 Ford Fusion Hybrid and Energi, the C-Max Hybrid and Energi, the 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, and four versions (base automatic, base manual, SFE automatic, SFE manual) of the 2014 Ford Fiesta. As such, more than 200,000 vehicle owners will […]
2015 Chrysler 200 Fuel Economy Rated at 36 MPG Highway
Say goodbye to the old Chrysler 200—the 2015 is here to take its place with more features and better fuel economy than ever before. A combination of stylish elegance and unadulterated power, the all-new 200 will provide Chrysler customers with more luxury than they could want, all at a low price. “With fuel economy ratings […]
Consumer Reports Lists 2014 Models with Best and Worst Fuel Economy
Consumer Reports has unveiled its list of the 2014 models with best and worst fuel economy, ranking vehicles by segment. Rather than simply create a list that accounts for every vehicle available on the road, Consumer Reports bears in mind consumers with categorical needs and does the diligence. Not surprisingly, most of the segment-toppers are […]