Compact Cars Now as Fuel Efficient as Large Motorcycles

Compact cars are getting more and more fuel efficient.

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Most Drivers Get Better MPG Than EPA Estimates: Study

That MPG figure on your vehicle sticker might not be as accurate as you think.

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Mazda Seeks 50 Percent Better Fuel Economy by 2020

Mazda is working with a new ignition process in hopes of improving the fuel efficiency of its gasoline engines by 50 percent.

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Lamborghini Huracan Returns Better MPG Than Camaro ZL1

Some  Lamborghini Huracan owners may not care about fuel economy, but they might be pleasantly surprised with what they get.

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Are Naturally Aspirated Engines Going Away?

In the race to improve efficiency and cut emissions, more and more automakers are turning to forced induction as a way of increasing fuel economy without sacrificing drivability.

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Why is My Gas Mileage so Bad?

Is your vehicle not living up to the promises made on its window sticker? Do your real-world miles per gallon look like the prices on a fast-food value menu? If fuel economy is falling short here are some possible culprits and a few solutions to maximize your MPG.

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The AJAC 2015 Eco Run Starts Today
The annual Eco-Run is once again underway, put on by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC).
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Average Fuel Economy Falls in February

The average fuel economy of light vehicles sold in the United States dipped to 25.1 mpg in February, falling by 0.2 month-over-month. 

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Top 10 Worst Vehicles for the Environment

Newton’s third law says that for every action, there is a reaction. You might have seen the list of the 10 greenest cars of 2015 on AutoGuide.com earlier this week. While Newton’s third law doesn’t exactly apply here, you get the idea.

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Average Fuel Economy Up 0.3 MPG in January

The average fuel economy of all vehicles sold in the U.S. climbed by 0.3 mpg in January over the previous month. 

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Aluminum Turbos Save Weight, Money

Weight is the mortal enemy of performance and efficiency. One of the most effective ways of increasing a vehicle’s fuel economy and improving its driving dynamics is to cut unnecessary mass. Every component is fair game for optimization, including turbochargers.

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Continental Develops Fuel-Saving Electrical System

Modern vehicles feature electrical systems that operate on 12 volts. This has pretty much been the industry standard since about the mid-1950s. But engineers at Continental are working to really step things up.

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MPG Most Influential Factor in Car Buying

Gas prices may be dropping, but fuel economy is still king when it comes to deciding which vehicle to purchase.

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Ford Might Use More CVTs

Ford is examining the possibility of using more continuously variable transmissions in its vehicles to boost fuel economy.

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2015 Corvette Z06 Begins Shipping to Dealers

The most powerful car to ever wear a Chevrolet badge shipped from the factory in Bowling Green, Ky.

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