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Here’s How Auto Makers Are Giving Cars Better Fuel Economy

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 …
A red 2014 Toyota 4Runner SUV getting crash tested for safety

Do SUVs’ Designs Let Them Be More Dangerous?

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 …
A yellow 2021 Toyota Supra 2.0 parked on a racetrack

The EPA Says the 2021 Toyota Supra 2.0 Is Barely More Efficient Than the Six-Cylinder Model

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 …

Sporty Cars That Offer Responsible Fuel Economy

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 …
An image of a Toyota Prius Prime parked outdoors.

Fuel-Efficient Cars That Still Offer an Enjoyable Acceleration

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 …
2-door and 4-door 2021 Broncos

You Can Lead a 2021 Bronco to Petrol, But You Can’t Make it Thirsty

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 …
2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71

The Chevy Tahoe Surprisingly Beats the Toyota 4Runner

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 …
Ford transit like this green passenger van come with both diesel and gasoline engine options

Ford Transit Van: Gasoline vs. Diesel Engine

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 …
large and comfortable interior of the 2020 lexus NX 300 f sport compact luxury crossover SUV

Best Used SUVs To Buy If You Value Fuel Efficiency

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 …

Do Bike Racks Actually Ruin Your Cars Fuel Economy?

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 …
A motorist uses a pump as they re-fuel their car with unleaded petrol

Are Manufacturer Claims for Fuel Economy Accurate?

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 …