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Ford Fusion Now America’s Most Fuel Efficient Mid-Size Sedan

I just knew that this was coming some day soon. The Ford Fusion has been named the United States' most fuel-efficient mid-sized sedan. And yes, this is for both the hybrid Ford Fusion and the conventional gasoline Ford Fusion models. The four-cylinder Ford Fusion S is now certified at 34 mpg ...

Ten Gas Saving Tips from Ford

According to a recent survey conducted by AAA, more Americans will go on family vacations and other getaways over this 2007 Memorial Day weekend than last year. The travel authority also forecasts that more people will travel by car over this Memorial Day weekend than a year ago: 32.1 million ...

Is LPG Better For The Enviroment?

The debate about the affect that car pollution is having on the environment is a major taking point in the press and with governments now being pressured into trying to alter our driving habits would a move to LPG be beneficial to the environment? The simple answer is yes!! Carbon Dioxide is ...

Guide For Improving Fuel Economy

By Guest Writer Lisa Ziegler Improving your car's fuel economy can save you about $200 up to $1,500 in fuel costs every year, according to fueleconomy.gov. Not only that, improving fuel economy or just by saving gas contributes to reduce the carbon monoxide and other harmful exhaust emissions entering the air, ...

RL Polk Says 10.5 Million Alternative Fuel Autos on Roads Today

According to 2006 sales data from R.L. Polk and Co., there are 10.5 million "Alternative Fuel Autos" on the roads today. And according to automakers, we're all discovering the alternatives--2006 sales of "alternative fuel autos" are exceeding the automakers' expectations by fifty percent. Currently manufacturers are offering 60 models of Alternative ...

Quantum Awarded Contract to Develop Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:QTWW) was awarded a $2.1 million contract by California's South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) to develop and demonstrate plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Quantum will develop, manufacture, and deploy 20 Ford Escape PHEVs for demonstration in Southern California. Under this contract, Quantum will ...

EPA Tested Product Promises Improved Mileage and Reduced Emissions for Combustion Engines

VERTEX Inc. has recently announced a new product called the ECONOmizer Fuel Recovery Systemâ„¢, substantially improves mileage on gas and diesel powered engines ranging from passenger vehicles to commercial rigs. In June 2006, VERTEX Inc. began its quest to deliver the first warranty-friendly, mileage improving retrofit that possessed the necessary quality ...

Fuel Saving Tips for Upcoming Holiday Travel

As the upcoming holiday travel months approach, Continental Warranty, one of the nation's leading consumer-direct extended auto warranty companies, announces the addition of "Fuel Saving Tips" to its resource center on their website. Ever-vacillating gas prices mean SUVs and trucks take the brunt when traveling, yet drivers with any size ...

Transducer Technologies Receives Funding from Chevron Technology Ventures for Hydrogen Quality Sensor Development

Transducer Technologies Inc., a Silicon Valley startup company making nanoelectronic sensors for industrial applications, has announced that it has entered a joint development with Chevron Technology Ventures LLC (CTV). The three year funding award by CTV will be used to develop a novel line of small, low cost sensors capable ...

Farmers Insurance Announces Hybrid Vehicle Discount

If you own a hybrid vehicle and you live in Kansas, then you're in luck; you now can get a discount on your auto insurance from the Farmers Insurance Group of Companies. Farmer's Insurance is the first U.S. insurer to offer an insurance discount to customers who own a hybrid ...

Fuel Economy Most Important to New Car Buyers

According to a recent Consumer Reports report, fuel economy is the best incentive when it comes to selling cars. Consumers are more concerned about buying a vehicle that gets better fuel economy than they are about other features or incentives being offered. This is evidenced by the fact that cars ...

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March 20th 2012
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New WiFi Entertainment System Coming in Mercedes-Benz Vehicles

Mercedes-Benz owners can now equip their vehicles with Autonet Mobile's Wi-Fi entertainment system, allowing passengers to bring their iPads, laptops and other Wi-Fi-enabled devices into the vehicle for safe online access while on the road. The new Mercedes-Benz In-Vehicle Hot Spot, powered by Autonet Mobile, is an accessory available for ...
March 15th 2012
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TrueCar.com Releases Performance Scorecards for Auto Manufacturers and Brands

TrueCar.com, the authority in new car pricing, trends and forecasting released its Performance Scorecards for automotive manufacturers and brands. The Performance Scorecards grade each manufacturer and brand on eight different measurements including pricing, sales, incentives, customer loyalty, market share and days in inventory. Below are the highest and lowest manufacturer ...
March 14th 2012
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Poll: Gas Prices Are Too Damn High

According to a 2011 poll commissioned by Generation Opportunity, 61 percent of young adults rated energy dependency among the top three national security issues facing the United States, along with national debt and indebtedness to foreign powers. In the same poll, 70 percent of young adults indicated they would increase ...
March 12th 2012
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Auto Sales Continue to Rise but Car Insurance Rates Don’t

There's some good news on the auto front: Drivers who chose to squeeze a few more years out of their vehicles during the tough economy are starting to upgrade. According to Autodata, February 2012 auto sales were at their highest annual rate since March 2008. New cars usually mean new car ...
March 8th 2012
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Jeep Partners With the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy

Jeep® has partnered with the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy (JRLA), an open enrollment public charter high school in Detroit, to develop a multi phased development program to expose students to programs and events designed to enrich and develop their educational path. Elements of the partnership include a mentoring program between Jeep ...

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