There are three-wheelers that bridge the gap between two-wheeled motorcycles and small cars. The Polaris Slingshot and other trikes are up to the task.
Certain older cars could achieve 50 mpg without hybrid powertrains or electric components. But the reason for their great gas mileage also made them less safe than modern cars.
The most powerful versions of the Bentley Flying Spur and Dodge Challenger SRT boast gas-guzzling horsepower that laughs in the face of fuel economy and $4-a-gallon gas.
Drop those torque wrenches, grab a tire pressure gauge, and make room for emptying the trunk. Here are three ways to improve fuel economy that don't require a Haynes manual.