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Going on a Road Trip? Here’s How to Calculate Your Fuel Costs

Spring is around the corner and if you’re planning to go on an epic road trip with your friends or family, then you might want to know how to calculate your fuel costs. Of course, it’s much easier to just get in your car and hit the open road, but calculating your fuel costs for …
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Can You Drink a 2021 Toyota Mirai’s Expelled Water?

When most people hear the words “car accident,” they visualize crumpled metal, broken glass, and tow trucks. No sane person would think of a car wetting itself. At least, not until recently.  The Toyota Mirai runs on hydrogen, a newer innovation in eco-friendly vehicles. Their only byproduct is water. The technology and design are undoubtedly …
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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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Does Cold Weather Affect Your Car’s Fuel Economy?

Winter is here and as the temperature outside drops, it’s easy to want to stay inside your house and bundle up. But unfortunately, you can’t do that all the time since, like most people, you need to work and run your errands, which means driving around for extended periods of time. But can the winter …
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The 2021 Nissan Armada Is Still Missing a Vital Feature

The 2021 Nissan Armada got some refreshing updates. In fact, people who love this large family SUV are likely happy to discover that it didn’t lose its naturally aspirated V8 engine. In addition, the new Nissan Armada gets more power than its previous model. But this three-row Nissan SUV is still missing a vital feature. …
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Europe Is Killing Internal Combustion Engines for Commercial Vehicles

Ask not for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for the production of internal combustion engines in Europe. More specifically, the end date for commercial vehicle sales of internal combustion engines has been set. A combination of electric, hydrogen, and clean fuel technology will be phased in to replace the traditional petroleum-based engines.  2040 Deadline …
A person grabs a pump nozzle at a Shell gas station in Brooklyn on April 9, 2020.

Are You Guilty of Believing These Fuel Economy Myths?

Cars help people get around, and they need fuel to do that. While there are some tricks you can use to improve your vehicle’s fuel economy, there are also many fuel economy myths. They revolve around the kind of fuel you use, how to start your car, which transmission is better, and more. When the …
2020 Chevrolet Silverado Diesel

Modified Trucks Cause a Truly Shocking Amount of Pollution

It’s not terribly hard to understand why trucks have traditionally gotten terrible gas mileage. They’re big, heavy, and use big engines to make the kind of power needed for towing. Compared to a more aerodynamic sedan with a smaller engine, the typical truck is at a huge disadvantage for fuel economy. Then again, most people …
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 …

The Most Fuel-Efficient Audi SUVs

Whether you like German luxury vehicles or not, you have to admit that Audi has been on its game in the past decade or so. The automaker went from producing cars that are more likely to end up at your local repair shop to producing cars that are more likely to end up on the …
Blue 2021 TLX A-Spec

The Most Fuel-Efficient Acura Sedans

When shopping for a luxury sedan, there are many features to pay close attention to. For example, you may need to decide whether or not you want navigation and the premium sound system, or maybe even the head-up display. Interior and exterior colors are important, too, but if you’re going to use the car for …
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The Most Fuel-Efficient Ford SUVs

The burgeoning SUV market is filled with stalwarts like the Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander. But if you would rather buy from an American brand, then you might be looking into either a Ford or Chevy product. Fortunately, if you go with the latter, you’ll be delighted that Ford’s SUV models are filled with tech-savvy …