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

Climate Change Is Causing More Car Accidents

Global warming is part of the challenges facing humanity. For that reason, efforts to tame the effects of climate change are in high gear. However, as the world waits to see the impact of each of these initiatives, it is evident that climate change has far-reaching effects, including increasing the number of car accidents.

by MotorBiscuit Staff

An air conditioning button and switch panel in an old car

Trends

If You Want Your Gas Car to Be More Environmentally Friendly, Turn off the Air Conditioning

If you have a gas-powered car, you may think reducing your carbon footprint is out of reach. However, just because you don't drive the latest Tesla doesn't mean there aren't things you can do to make a difference. For starters, open a window and turn off the air conditioning.

by MotorBiscuit Staff

An old Budville Trading Company gas station in Budville, New Mexico

Trends

New Mexico Supreme Court Says Gas Stations That Sell Fuel to Intoxicated Drivers Are Liable for Drunk Driving Accidents

In a nation where accidents are a leading cause of death, car safety is more important than ever. The New Mexico Supreme Court recently recognized this as being the case. Their new ruling sets a precedent for businesses to have increased accountability and liability for drunk drivers.

by MotorBiscuit Staff

Gas prices displayed at an Exxon gas station on Capitol HIll in Washington on Monday, March 15, 2021

Trends

Are Gas Prices Affected by the COVID-19 Delta Variant?

In fact, various factors affect the price you pay at the pump, and the government might not have much of an influence over them. But is the COVID-19 Delta variant affecting gas prices?

by MotorBiscuit Staff

Trends

Some of the Best Zero-Turn Lawn Mowers Will Cut Circles Around Your Lawn

Are you in the market for a new zero-turn lawn mower? Find out here the best zero-turn lawn mowers with the potential to smash expectations.

by Erik Sherman

Cars idle in traffic on an expressway to San Francisco, California on June 15, 2021

Trends

Is It Bad for the Environment to Let Your Car Idle?

Emissions are doing more harm to the environment than we realize, but science is slowly revealing the full story. Thankfully, there are ways we can help Mother Nature begin to recover, and many require only a few simple habit changes. Cutting our cars' engines off rather than letting them idle is one of them. Here's why.

by Savannah Keaton

A Honda generator under a yellow umbrella on a trail next to a river

Trends

4 Best Inverter Generators for Camping and Tailgating

When it comes to camper supplies, you can't miss on your checklist is a power source. Whether you're camping or tailgating, you need a generator that will provide enough power for all your devices without running out of fuel too quickly. Here, we will discuss four inverter generators and how they work.

by MotorBiscuit Staff

Trends

Could Changing Your Driving Habits Actually Save You Money on Gas?

Whether you realize it or not, gas can be one of our most budget-consuming expenses of car ownership. It seems like every trip to the gas station comes sooner and sooner, leaving us wondering what we can do to make our cars behave more fuel efficiently, and what driving habit changes we can make.

by Gabrielle DeSantis

A Nissan Leaf EV plugged into an electric charging station in a parking garage

Hybrids & EVs

How Many EV Charging Stations Are There in the U.S?

If you're thinking about buying an EV, you're probably also wondering how easy it will be to keep it charged. EV infrastructure isn't advancing as fast as EV models are rolling off the dealer lots. So, how many EV charging stations are there right now in the U.S.?

by Desiree Homer

Ram 1500 pickup truck at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) on January 15, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan.

Trends

The Most Efficient Car For City Driving Vs. Highway Driving

Different vehicles are most efficient of different roads. You don't want to bring a city car on a road trip. So let's take a look at which vehicles are best for which driving environments.

by Taylor Martin

A yellow Honda e model on display at the Brussels Expo

Hybrids & EVs

Electric Envy: Will America Ever Get the Honda e?

Honda has been one of the more eco-friendly major automakers over the past few years. However, Honda understands that the future is electric, and therefore has been increasing its focus on making EVs. That includes the Honda e, but it remains to be seen if the U.S. will ever receive the EV from overseas.

by MotorBiscuit Staff

The Jeep Grand Wagoneer SUV model parked on a mountain highway

Trucks & SUVs

Not so Grand: Jeep Grand Wagoneer Boasts Shockingly Bad Fuel Economy Ratings

Jeep has a new, bigger, and more luxurious SUV on the way with the Jeep Grand Wagoneer. Along with a high purchase price, this vehicle will also cost owners more at the pump. New numbers show that the 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer boasts shockingly bad fuel economy ratings.

by MotorBiscuit Staff

Hybrids & EVs

Foxconn and Fisker in Talks About Affordable EV Production in Wisconsin

Green Car Reports says that two popular companies, Fisker and Foxconn, also have plans for EV production in Wisconsin. However, some are hesitant to trust Foxconn after its past controversies. Will the supposed collaborative EV ever make it to market?

by MotorBiscuit Staff

A 91-octane label for premium gas on a fuel pump at a gas station in San Ramon, California, in August 2020

Trends

Can All Cars Use Premium Gas?

You'd probably like to know once and for all why all fuel can't simply be equal. Is there a benefit to using premium gas in a car that doesn't need it? Or are you wasting your money paying for higher-priced gasoline?

by MotorBiscuit Staff

Trends

How Many Miles Can a Car Go on Empty?

Trips to the gas station aren't exactly fun, so it's tempting to put off refilling your car. But there are several reasons why it's a bad idea to wait till the last moment to fill up.

by Savannah Keaton

Trends

Nissan Might Be the Most Vegan-Friendly Car Brand Around

Dedicated vegans avoid eating meat and dairy products, and they don't visit zoos. People who embrace an all-plant philosophy also don't wear fur, wool, silk, and leather. However, it's impossible to purchase a car not made with any animal products. But so far, Nissan seems to make the most vegan-friendly cars around.

by Kaanii Powell Cleaver

The 2021 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E pickup truck model driving across a snowy plain as the sun rises over a mountain

Trucks & SUVs

There’s a Reason Why the 2021 Honda Ridgeline Has Worse Fuel Efficiency Than Its Competition

Pickup trucks aren't exactly known for their fuel efficiency. That's why you should think about fuel when considering the total ownership cost of a pickup truck you may buy. Otherwise, like with the Honda Ridgeline model which has numbers that place it at the bottom of the pack, some trucks will wind up costing you extra over time.

by MotorBiscuit Staff

A view through a Lexus car's windshield as a monitor displays the status of the adaptive cruise contro

Trends

Does Cruise Control Waste More Gas?

There are tradeoffs with some advanced safety features. Some have a reputation for glitching; others are expensive to repair. One notable feature — adaptive cruise control — might even negatively affect gas mileage and total ownership costs.

by MotorBiscuit Staff

Trends

How Much Does Using Your Car’s AC Affect the Fuel Economy?

It's summer again, and many people are turning on their air conditioning to stay cool. As expected, your car's air conditioning unit will have an impact on your gas usage and, thus, your fuel economy. Here's a look at just how much gas your car's AC uses and what you can do about it.

by J.L. Seto

A person carrying a red plastic gas can on the side of the road

Trends

Is It True That 1 Ohio Town Outlawed Running Out of Gas?

Every year, tens of thousands of drivers find themselves stranded on the side of the road because they ran out of gas. Maybe they overestimated their gas mileage, or maybe they ignored the low-fuel indicator light. But in one Ohio town, is running out of gas against the law?

by Kaanii Powell Cleaver

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