#FuelEconomyClaims

The Environmental Protection Agency’s real-world tests for fuel economy could mean test-track audits.

Fuel mileage claims may be getting more accurate if the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has its way.

We’ve all heard the ads about cars getting 40 MPG, but that doesn’t mean you can ever expect to average such lofty fuel economy.

Hyundai is backpedalling after reporting exaggerated fuel economy claims on one of its newest models. 

Ford has begun mailing checks to C-Max Hybrid owners as compensation for having revised the advertised fuel economy from 47 mpg to 43 mpg.

In light of today’s announcements by Ford, the EPA has announced that it will update its labelling procedures to keep pace with industry changes.

Ford has announced that it is voluntarily lowering fuel economy estimates for the 2013 C-Max Hybrid to 43 mpg combined from 47, and will be issuing compensation to current owners of the C-Max because of this change.