Filed under: Government/Legal Experts have already predicted that toughened fuel efficiency standards will lead to cleaner air and help wean the United States from its reliance on foreign oil. Turns out, they could benefit consumer’s wallets too. That’s the conclusion of the Consumers Union and Consumer Federation of America , which briefed reporters on Jan.
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Consumer groups back 54.5 mpg standard as hearings commence
Filed under: Detroit Auto Show , Budget , Sedan , Dodge Dodge just pulled the covers off its new compact sedan, the Dart . We’re impressed. With an official base price of $15,995, the Dart (pardon us, please, just this once) seems to be a bulls eye to the heart of the small car segment in the United States.
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Detroit: 2013 Dodge Dart is half a Chrysler, hAlf a Romeo for $15,995
Filed under: Detroit Auto Show , Sedan , Ford The current Ford Fusion is already capable of taking on the Camry and Accord , but the fact is that the Honda and Toyota mid-size offerings sell better at the dealership. Ford was quick to point out at its press conference that Camry and Accord sales were down 31 percent and 28 percent, respectively, since 2007, with increased competition being a major culprit for the decline. The Fusion has taken a different route, with 2011 serving as the sedan’s best year of sales ever. Ford is hoping to add a whole lot more pressure to the Japanese stalwarts with the addition of the 2013 Fusion .
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Detroit: 2013 Ford Fusion eager to take on Camry, Accord
Filed under: Hybrid , Technology , Acura , Honda , Electric , Diesel Regardless of what we may think of Honda’s current styling direction or the excitement level of its latest models, we have the utmost respect for the automaker’s engineering talent. So, when Honda sets itself a goal to achieve “top-of-industry fuel efficiency in every vehicle class within three years”, it catches our attention. Honda’s so-called Earth Dreams Technology will encompass everything from gasoline and diesel engines to transmissions (including a CVT that will supposedly be both fun to drive and highly fuel efficient) and, of course, hybrids and fully electric vehicles.
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Official: Honda plan calls for best fuel economy in every segment within three years
Set to debut at the North American International Auto Show, the Prius c is a small five-door hatchback with a fuel efficient powertrain.
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Toyota Prius c revealed [video]
Filed under: Hybrid , Sedan , Hyundai , New Car Reviews Decent Fuel Economy, Better Looks, Solid Value The auto show transition seemed to happen in a flash. One year, automakers were jockeying for dealer traffic with high horsepower, rear-wheel-drive retro rides, and the next year, each one of them ushered in a hybrid or electric vehicle. The paradigm shift was a welcome sight for car buyers wanting to shrink their carbon footprint and save money on fuel, but the majority of those products were years from production. Fast-forward to 2011, and the variety of fuel efficient transportation on offer in the industry has improved quite a bit, including this sleekly styled mid-size offering from Hyundai .
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Review: 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid