If you’re shopping for a new car, then Mazda is a great way to go. The brand has revamped its whole model lineup over the past few years and is now more known for its sophisticated styling that further complements its upscale build quality. In some ways, you can now have your cake and eat …
A vehicle’s gas mileage is arguable the most important figure to look at when it comes to measuring how efficient any vehicle is. For example, if a car gets “good gas mileage,” then it has a fuel-efficient engine, but if it gets “bad gas mileage,” then its engine is not very sufficient. There’s more to …
When it comes to shopping for the right sedan, fuel efficiency is typically very important. Sure, you have weigh out all of your options and make sure that you’re getting all of the technological features, passenger space, and cargo volume you need. However, being able to get the most miles on a tank of gas …
When shopping for a sedan, it’s important to make sure that you have all your boxes checked. Does it have enough room for all of your friends and family? Does it have all of the features that you need? And, most importantly, how fuel-efficient is it? Luckily, Toyota has a few very fuel-efficient sedans to …
If you’re shopping for an SUV, then chances are that you checked out what Toyota has to offer. And why not? Toyota has always been known for making some of the most reliable and practical vehicles on the planet and the current lineup is filled with all kinds of great entrants in their respective segments. …
Finding the right SUV can be tricky as there are so many factors to consider. How many seats does it have? What kind of towing power does it have? Is it off-road capable? However, one other important factor is fuel economy. Sure, it could be the last factor that any SUV shopper might think about, …
Many adventurers across the U.S. have a great love of RVing. It’s a great way to save money on travel because you’ve got accommodations and transportation covered. And with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, it presents a safer solution for social distancing. Pack for your trip, stock the RV, and you’re ready to go. The one challenge …
Because pandemic lockdowns have eliminated the use of beachfront hotels and resorts, many families have turned to a more traditional form of vacation; the camper. However, the costs of maintaining an RV, especially as new regulations force manufacturers to modify their engines, can cause unwanted stress when you are supposed to be relaxing. The less-than-stellar fuel economy of RVs …
The Toyota Avalon is the brand’s largest and most luxurious sedan in the lineup. As consumers become more focused on fuel-efficiency however, larger cars seem to be dwindling away. After all, the larger the vehicle, the less efficient it will be, right? But Toyota is known for its innovation and won’t let its Avalon go down without …
We don’t always expect our sports cars to have the best fuel economy. In fact, chances are if you care about fuel economy you might opt for something that’s altogether electric. In modern times, we’ve laid to rest the idea that large displacement motors are the only way to get impressive power, and starting introducing …
Over the past couple of weeks, it’s been our privilege to spend some time driving both the 2020 Lexus NX 300 F Sport and the 2020 Toyota Corolla XSE. After the miles spent with each one, I’ve learned about each model. One thing that struck me is how close they come in terms of miles …
A few years ago, Lexus released the NX. We had the chance to spend some time in a 2020 Lexus NX 300 F Sport this week so see how the compact luxury crossover SUV handles. Overall, it presents a nice sleek picture. Ours was an amazing metallic orange color that Lexus calls ‘Cadmium Orange.’ We, …
When you’re making a list of what you want from your next car, chances are you car a lot about fuel economy. Whether you want something responsible or with an impressive range, the average consumer cares about their gas mileage. Obviously, for sports car fanatics, that isn’t always the case, but that isn’t the point …
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 …
The 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe is a three-row SUV with a fuel efficient engine. Will this be your next used car?
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 …
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For most people, owning one car is enough. While the average driver uses their vehicle for a daily commute to work or even just around town, chances are there are a mixture of things that you need to balance when it comes to what you are looking for in a car. Unless you are just …
For most of us, the idea of optimizing fuel efficiency typically means getting something boring like a Toyota Prius. We equate high-performance cars with speed and cars with a good fuel economy to being slow and unsatisfying acceleration. That doesn’t always have to be the case, especially because many manufacturers have been ditching larger, naturally-aspirated …
The Ford F-150 Raptor’s newest threat, the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX, is finally here. Although it’s dropped the ‘Rebel’ tag, the new pickup truck is ready to take the Hellcat engine off-road. But potential owners may have to bring a few extra fuel cans with them. Estimating the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX’s MPG rating As …
Stopping at the gas station can be a total drag on our day, and considering the current COVID-19 situation it seems like we are avoiding stopping for gas as much as possible. Refueling our car is one of the biggest expenses we have as a car owner, and we can go through hundreds if not …
The all-new Ford Bronco family embodies freedom. It doesn’t need the open road, it will make its own pass through the mountains. Ford claims class-leading ground coverage, the “toughness of an F-series and the spirit of a Mustang.” The video clips by Jimmy Chin are breathtaking and it’s easy to get all emotionally involved with …
What the 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV is to the Chevy Silverado pickup truck, the 2020 Toyota 4Runner SUV is to the Toyota Tacoma pickup. They are closely related to their truck siblings in both style and capability. The 2020 Tahoe is definitely a larger SUV than the 2020 4Runner. Plus the Tahoe’s only engine option …
In terms of the cargo van, Ford dominates the market. The Ford Transit is the most popular choice for commercial fleet vans. One of the reasons it is such a leading choice is for the options that are available. Of these options is the choice between a diesel engine and a gasoline engine. What makes …
Typically car shoppers value fuel economy over most things. However, Mazda improved the CX-5 by decreasing its fuel economy.
Buying an SUV doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice a decent fuel economy. In fact, there are some used SUVs on the market that you can buy for less than the original MSPR, and still get good fuel economy. It seems like the models of used SUV on the market are endless, and it can …
If you’ve ever seen a car or SUV with a roof-mounted bike rack, you’ve probably thought to yourself something along the lines of ‘wow, that’s probably not aerodynamic’ or by extension questioned how it affects the vehicle’s fuel economy. There are, of course, other ways to mount your bike to your car, such as on …
To keep your car in the best condition, it’s important to drive it regularly. Those in rural areas or who have long commutes to work spend a lot of time inside their cars. Drivers in these situations typically want a car that’s good on gas. You can find any model’s fuel economy ratings on the …
Freedom is knowing you can go where you want to when you want to. An off-roading vehicle can satisfy a taste for freedom by taking you into the unknown. If you’re looking for an all terrain vehicle with a wild side and a need for speed, consider the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk. It is …
