Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
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Fuel Economy
With rising gas prices, fuel economy has become an essential conversation amongst most people. It's critical to know how to save money while driving your SUV or Crossover while hauling around your family. There are even fuel-efficient trucks and RVs to help you find a way to save money while traveling to your heart's content. There are lists of the most fuel-efficient semi-trucks from a commercial and business standpoint, though they are still gas guzzlers. Ways to save money when it comes to gas have become vital, like having certain AWD vehicles. Then there are questions of premium gas versus regular gas. With the move toward EVs and countries placing bans on gas and diesel car sales, it is becoming more and more challenging to own a gas-powered vehicle and focus on fuel economy. This is why it is essential to know your options for gas milage, including how hybrids can help.
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Car Buying

Trends

Study Reveals Which New Cars Are Resold the Most Within Just One Year of Purchase

There must be a reason people get rid of these cars so quickly, right?

by Doug Sheckler

Published on November 28, 2025 1:08 pm

2 min read

News

Ford and Subaru Both Revamping Dealership Experience

Gone are the salespeople — meet the new brand ambassadors

by Henry Cesari

A car dealership salesman holding his hand out in front of a car covered in a white cloth

Trends

Drivers Answer What Car Dealerships Need to Do Better Now

They’re pushing valuable customers away.

by Sarah Kennedy

Mazda crushed the 2025 IIHS safety rankings, beating Volvo at its own game

It doubled its safety awards while other brands struggled with stricter guidelines

by Henry Cesari

Published on March 17, 2025 1:53 pm

2 min read

Hand holding cell phone depicting use of GPS tracker with blurred parked car in background

Trends

Is it illegal to install a GPS tracker on a car you don’t drive?

Green light/red light scenarios here.

by Sarah Kennedy

A grey Land Rover defender bulletproof car.

Trends

The Truth About Owning a Bulletproof Car

Do you have list of enemies longer than a superhero? Then a bulletproof car might just be a necessity. But is it legal to own one? How much do they cost? Here's our deep dive.

by Andrew Beckford

Coasting in ‘neutral’ actually burns more gas than ‘drive’

Popular Mechanics even tested it, here are the findings

by Henry Cesari

Published on August 29, 2025 10:00 am

2 min read

A set of gauges reveals information like tire pressure and gas mileage, which are connected factors of driving.

Trends

You might be overlooking the cheapest, easiest way to maximize your gas mileage

Sure, slowing down helps. But you might be neglecting a crucial part of keeping your gas mileage tip top.

by Erik Sherman

A gas pump nozzle in the gas tank of a modern SUV

Trends

Premium vs. regular gas: Is the extra cost actually worth it?

Does premium fuel boost MPG and save money? Here's the breakdown

by Henry Cesari

Ramped up EV Production Isn’t Enough to Reverse Climate Change

Climate change is already affecting the world around us. That's precisely why so many people are buying EV models and why so many automakers are scrambling to create their own EVs. That being said, while EVs are a great way to be eco-friendly, they may not be enough to reverse the effects of climate change.

by MotorBiscuit Staff

A car key placed in a vehicle's ignition

Trends

Is It Bad to Turn Your Car off and on a Lot?

Heavy traffic means you'll be idling for long periods of time. The alternative is to turn your engine on and off as needed, but does this wear down your car in terms of maintenance? Here's some insight about that claim and why it's dangerous to leave your vehicle idling for long periods of time.

by MotorBiscuit Staff

The exhaust pipe systems of a diesel car from Cologne, Germany

News

What Countries Have Banned Gas and Diesel Cars?

Governments worldwide have been doing a lot recently to fight climate change. One of the more serious changes has come in the form of bans on the sale of gas or diesel cars, and these bans are becoming more common. Here's a look at the countries that have banned gas and diesel cars.

by MotorBiscuit Staff

2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz sport adventure vehicle parked near a lighthouse

Trucks & SUVs

All-Wheel Drive Gives You the Best 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Fuel Efficiency

With the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz release, more details regarding its specs and features have emerged. In addition to its peculiar attitude and a functional yet unique take on the formula, today, we'll look at the fuel efficiency of the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz.

by Tina Pavlik

A customer pumps premium gas into a BMW at a Chevron station in April 2006 in San Francisco

Trends

Does Premium Gas Damage Regular Cars?

If you expect your sports car to rev like one, you shouldn't put anything else in the tank but premium gas. But what does high-octane fuel do to regular cars?

by Desiree Homer

A red 2017 Chevrolet Colorado parked by water

Trucks & SUVs

Most Fuel-Efficient SUVs and Trucks, According to Consumer Reports

It seems like automakers are announcing a new and more fuel-efficient vehicle every day. But which are the best? Here are the most fuel-efficient SUVs and trucks, according to Consumer Reports.

by Tim Harding

A white 2022 Rivian R1T parked in the sand on a beach

Trucks & SUVs

How Do You Charge a Rivian R1T or R1S EV?

When a new electric car company enters the market, it isn't like the old days when any standard vehicle could fill up at a gas station. Electric cars need chargers, a lot of them.

by Tim Harding

A blue Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro drives through the snow

Trucks & SUVs

What Are the Range and Price for the Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro and Pro S?

As we inch closer to the end of 2021 and into the era of 2022 model year sales, Volkswagen has revealed the new ID.4 AWD Pro and Pro S EPA estimate for range and efficiency, as well as pricing.

by Tim Harding

A orange Futuricum custom electric truck parked outside during the day

Trucks & SUVs

Volvo-based Futuricum Electric Truck Sets Guinness Range World Record

As of June 12, 2021, a Swiss firm called Futuricum built a Volvo-based delivery truck now owns the world record for the longest distance traveled by an electric truck on a single charge.

by Tim Harding

German company Deutsche Post's StreetScooter electric transporter charging stations

Hybrids & EVs

What Is Considered Good Range for an EV?

Interest is growing for electric vehicles as each new model year comes out. However, despite its popularity, people are still hesitant about committing to an EV just yet. What is holding them back? Range anxiety is the main reason people aren't ready for the upgrade to electric power.

by Wendy Johnson

The Rivian R1T sits on a dry lake bed in California

Trucks & SUVs

Can the 2022 Rivian R1T Tow More Than the 2021 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro?

Though there are comparisons being thrown around left and right about the Cybertruck, the Ford F-150 Lightning, and other electric trucks, none are being made to standard gas trucks.

by Tim Harding

An Afghanistan petrol gas pump station near a Taliban attack site

News

Will the Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan Cause a Problem for Gas Prices?

Gas prices fluctuate frequently, and sometimes it might seem like prices are controlled by what time the sun sets. The news might seem just asinine a reason for price increases, but it is, in fact, a legit cause. That's why drivers are thinking about all of the recent news out of Afghanistan regarding the Taliban.

by Victoria Brase

Volkswagen and Nissan EV (electric car) models in Norway

Hybrids & EVs

More Than Half of Norway’s Vehicles in 2020 Were EVs

EVs are on their way to replacing gas-powered vehicles in the U.S. Mainstream carmakers like Volkswagen. However, even with all this innovation, the U.S. is lagging behind the rest of the world. For instance, more than 50% of all vehicles in Norway are EVs. In the U.S., that number is only rated at 2.5%.

by MotorBiscuit Staff

A country lane in the New England area of New Canaan, Connecticut

Trends

10 New England Foliage Drives Straight out of a Postcard

Fall brings cooler temperatures and a beautiful range of colors from leaves changing. It's also the perfect time of year to take advantage of fall drives. Best of all, there are some choice driving spots you can observe on foliage drives in New England. So, enjoy the following New England foliage routes.

by MotorBiscuit Staff

Hybrids & EVs

Getting the Worst Mileage in the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Is a Tough Job

The 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid is a fuel-efficient hybrid crossover. It's so efficient that I had trouble getting bad fuel economy in it.

by Joe Santos

President Joe Biden speaking about climate change at the White House as John Kerry and Kamala Harris stand at his side

News

Biden Tells OPEC to Increase Oil Production to Combat Rising Gas Prices, Despite Comments on the ‘Climate Crisis’

Climate change is a process, but many people are already feeling its effects. However, despite declaring a climate crisis, President Joe Biden ironically also called on OPEC (the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) to increase oil production, and here's why that's not as ridiculous as it seems.

by J.L. Seto

Joe Biden sitting at a white table in a chair dressed in a suit and tie in front of a blue background with engineering sketches of various things, such as road and bridges, wind turbines, etc.

Trends

Biden’s Emission Rules Are Better Than Obama’s, but Environmental Groups Say They’re Not Enough

While finding cars with efficient fuel economy is important to consumers, it's arguably more important to the Democratic party. Environmentalists were generally happy that Biden won the presidential election, but are now concerned if his car emissions policy goes far enough. Here is what you need to know about the new emissions policy.

by MotorBiscuit Staff

Trends

Do Subarus Have an Oil Consumption Problem?

Despite the buzz about problems with excessive oil consumption and even recalls, Subaru fans aren't deterred. However, for anyone who may be newer to Subaru ownership, oil consumption problems might sway the purchasing decision. So, do Subarus really have a problem burning oil, and what do you need to know before buying?

by Desiree Homer

A red 2021 Ford Escape travels on a wet two-lane highway. The Ford Escape hybrid is one of five SUVs with the best gas mileage, according to CarGurus.

Trends

5 SUVs With the Best Gas Mileage and Fuel Costs in 2021, According to CarGurus

We've chosen the five most promising SUVs from CarGurus' "The Best Gas Mileage SUVs of 2021." Some are stylish, some are built for off-roading, but all have one thing in common: They're hybrids. That's right — gas-electric technology isn't just for the Toyota Prius and Honda Civic anymore.

by MotorBiscuit Staff

Cars escaping the Bond Fire near Silverado Canyon in Orange County

Trends

Can You Outdrive a Forest Fire?

Forest fires can be deadly, so it's important to know how to escape one if you live in an area where wildfires are common. Can you outdrive a forest fire? We take a look at whether you can, plus some of the best car safety tips to try to do that.

by MotorBiscuit Staff

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