Mazda Named Most Fuel-Efficient Automaker in US… Again
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named Mazda the most fuel-efficient automaker in the U.S. for the third straight year.
The Japanese automaker has the highest fleet-wide adjusted fuel economy of 29.4 mpg as well as the lowest CO2 emissions at 328. Without offering a hybrid, diesel or electric vehicle in its lineup, Mazda has managed to achieve the highest fuel efficiency of any other mainstream automaker in the industry, according to the EPA. The company attributes its success to SkyActiv technology, a suite of component and engineering technologies that not only help cut vehicle weight but improve engine efficiency without sacrificing driving pleasure.
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That’s not the only award Mazda is taking home this year. The company was also named 2016 Best Car Brand by U.S. News and World Report.
“At Mazda, Driving Matters and so does fuel economy,“ said Jim O’Sullivan, president and CEO, Mazda North American Operations. “Using SKYACTIV Technology, Mazda has been able to achieve class-leading fuel efficiency in nearly every segment it competes in. This achievement verifies that Mazda has evolved to offer what others can’t, vehicles that are of high-quality, great looking, fun-to-drive and fuel efficient.“
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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And that 29.4mpg figure would be higher except that the Mazda2 is no longer sold in the U.S.
All that means is they are not a full line manufacturer. BIG WHOOP.