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

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SUVs

What Hummer Model Has the Best Fuel Economy?

From the very first Hummer H1 to the all-new GMC Hummer EV, here's a look at which Hummer model has the best fuel economy ratings.

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Trends

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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 …

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Trucks & SUVs

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 …

by Joe Santos

Trends

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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Trucks & SUVs

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 …

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Trends

Why Buy a 2020 Toyota Corolla When You Can Buy a RAV4 Instead?

Toyota offers a car, truck, or SUV for essentially every need. Of these, the 2020 Toyota Corolla is one of the most popular choices in America. But what compels someone to buy a Corolla when they could opt for a 2020 Toyota RAV4 crossover instead? The vehicles are both good choices, but the versatility of …

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Trends

The Most Fuel-Efficient Mercedes-Benz SUVs

Mercedes-Benz is a benchmark of German luxury. From Formula 1 race machines to private school soccer mom mobiles, Mercedes offers intentional design and performance. However, if you’re looking for an SUV that lends luxury and economy, the brand has a list of choices. You may find this list helpful. The following Mercedes SUVs are designed …

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A 2020 Audi A4 on display at an auto show

Sedans

The Most Fuel-Efficient Audi Sedans

Audi is a German car brand with a vast lineup of sedans and SUVs. As with all variety of vehicles, some have better fuel economy than others. According to the EPA data for the entire Audi lineup, these are the most fuel-efficient Audi sedans. So if you are on the hunt for a luxury sedan …

by Jordan Almond

Sedans

These Are the Most Fuel-Efficient Mercedes-Benz Sedans

Mercedes-Benz is a brand known for its luxury, beauty, and performance. But what does the brand have to offer someone looking for a fuel-efficient sedan? Not everyone thinks of a great fuel economy when they think of Mercedes-Benz cars. However, there are a few models in the lineup that offer some pretty good mileage. According …

by Jordan Almond

Trucks & SUVs

The Most Fuel-Efficient Mazda SUVs

Over the past few years, Mazda has stepped up its game when it comes to the overall styling of its lineup. Each model has its own unique sense of upscale luxury and you would hard-pressed to find something you didn’t like in any of them. The best part about Mazda’s model lineup is the SUVs, …

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Trends

The Most Fuel-Efficient Sports Cars

If you’re shopping for a sports car, then you either know exactly which one you want or, if you don’t, then you’re probably juggling some important facts and figures. Do you want front, rear, or all-wheel drive? Do you want one with more than two seats? And, is fuel efficiency important? It probably isn’t, but …

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Trends

The Most Fuel-Efficient Acura SUVs

If you’re shopping for an SUV, then one of Acura’s SUVs might be on your shortlist. And, why not? After all, they are reliable, capable, and are filled with a host of tech-savvy features. But did you know that they are pretty fuel-efficient as well? Over the years, Acura has come up with some handy …

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2019 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 Trail Runner

Trucks & SUVs

The Most Fuel-Efficient Trucks

Aside from SUVs, trucks are among the most popular vehicles among American car buyers. And while most truck buyers will pay the most attention to facts and figures like a truck’s tow rating, payload capacity, and other handy features, one feature that might be overlooked is fuel economy. After all, why would you care about …

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The 2020 Mazda6 driving down a city street with buildings in the background

Trends

The Most Fuel-Efficient Mazda Sedans

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 …

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Trends

What Is Considered ‘Good Gas Mileage?’

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 …

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Sedans

The Most Fuel-Efficient Honda Sedans

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 …

by Joe Santos

a white 2020 Toyota Corolla at speed on a scenic road

Trends

The Most Fuel-Efficient Toyota Sedans

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 …

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Trends

The Most Fuel-Efficient Toyota SUVs

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. …

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A sharp, gray 2020 Honda CR-V Touring model parked in the city.

Trucks & SUVs

The Most Fuel-Efficient Honda SUVs

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, …

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An RV tows a Jeep and outdoors gear while filling up its gas tank

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An RV towing a car refuels at a gas station

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