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Hybrids Dominate Consumer Reports’ New List of Fuel Economy Leaders

2011 Ford Escape Hybrid Consumer Reports, the venerable source of independent product info, has once again placed hybrid gas-electric vehicles at the top of its list of fuel-efficient models. The firm recommends the top gas-sipper and gas-hog in six different categories—judging not only high MPG, but also based on tough requirements for performance, reliability and safety. The Toyota [...] [...]

Higher CAFE requirements just political shenanigans?

Flex Fuel credits have helped make CAFE a joke If CAFE has failed thus far, why will the future be any different? Why has gas-guzzling been so popular in the US? That’s an easy question, right? Because gas has been so cheap and because there are few laws restricting gas-guzzlers. However, if one wanted to embrace efficiency, what’s the [...] [...]

Tesla proves electric cars make luxurious sense

If rich, why not be green if the Tesla S looks this cool? Model S: Plugged in and beautiful What’s not to love about the idea of electric cars? The quiet, yet powerful elegance of electron-powered cars is intoxicating to almost all that have ever driven such a vehicle. Unfortunately, while electric cars make uber-sense in theory, real [...] [...]

Customer FAQs for Toyota Prius Electric Power Steering (EPS) Pinion Shaft Nut Recall

1.    Which models are involved in the recall?   Toyota is recalling approximately 52,000 2001 – 2003 model year Toyota Prius vehicles sold in the U.S. No other vehicles are involved in this recall.  Visit @Toyota ACCESS to receive your news via e-mail. Update your RSS feed preferences. [...]

Ford Crew Chief Telematics System Can Improve Fuel Economy by Up to 20 Percent Through Better Fleet Management

Users of Ford Crew Chief™ powered by Telogis are improving fuel efficiency for their fleets by up to 20 percent through better management of vehicle diagnostics, location and driver behavior. [...]