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What Is a Vehicle Monroney Sticker?

Every new car has a vehicle Monroney sticker. If you’ve ever heard someone talking about cars and they say something like “check the Monroney,” you may wonder what the heck that means. You’ll see them grace many a window if you are buying a new car and shopping models. What is a Monroney decal and …
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The EPA Claims the 2021 Porsche Taycan Has More Range

Fuel-efficiency, or rather, energy-efficiency claims are important consumer concerns, especially for those buying EVs. And compared to some of its rivals—especially Tesla’s models—the Porsche Taycan didn’t fare as well in EPA testing. However, for the 2021 model year, it appears the Taycan has found some extra range. But has it? The EPA has new estimates …
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Your Brakes Might Be Worse for the Environment Than Your Exhaust

Depending on which state you live in, you may have been subjected to the state vehicle inspection process. States like California and New York measure the emissions output from your exhaust, much to the chagrin of those of us who like to modify our cars and truck for performance. While keeping our environment clear by …
A silver 2021 Honda HR-V EX-L drives on an ocean-side road

This Honda SUV Can Struggle To Meet Its EPA Fuel-Efficiency Claims

There are a number of fuel-efficient vehicles available in Honda dealerships, including some SUVs (well, crossovers). But just because a vehicle has a good EPA fuel economy rating, that doesn’t mean it can easily achieve it in the real world. Such is the case with the Honda HR-V. The Honda HR-V is an inconsistently-efficient SUV …
A gray 2021 Honda CR-V Touring

These Honda SUVs Really Do Match Their EPA Fuel-Efficiency Claims

Even though they’re crossovers, not body-on-frame SUVs, Honda’s ‘SUV’ lineup includes some fairly fuel-efficient models. At least, that’s what their EPA ratings claim. But vehicles don’t always meet those claims in the real world. However, sometimes they can match or even exceed them. And some of those vehicles are Honda SUVs. Why is it hard …
A red 2014 Toyota 4Runner SUV getting crash tested for safety

Do SUVs’ Designs Let Them Be More Dangerous?

Airbags aren’t the only things bolstering car safety nowadays. Backup cameras have been mandatory for several years now. And advanced driver-assistance features like blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise controls are rapidly becoming common-place. However, as safe as modern passenger cars are, IIHS studies suggest trucks and SUVs continue to demonstrate some worrying safety issues. And …
A yellow 2021 Toyota Supra 2.0 parked on a racetrack

The EPA Says the 2021 Toyota Supra 2.0 Is Barely More Efficient Than the Six-Cylinder Model

Whether you prefer the six-cylinder or the four-cylinder Supra, Toyota’s sports car is a worthy performance contender. However, the 2021 model’s power bump comes with an efficiency penalty. Until now, the 2021 Toyota Supra 2.0’s official EPA fuel economy figures were unknown. But they’ve finally been released, and they’re not quite as good as you …

Trump to Revoke California’s Fuel Economy Independence

For decades, California has led the country in setting tough automotive emissions standards. Now, the New York Times reports that the Trump administration is poised to revoke the state’s right to set its own fuel economy standards. Overturning California’s fuel economy waver is supposedly justified by the administration because it feels no entity should impose …