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 …
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 …
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 …
Over the past couple of weeks, it’s been our privilege to spend some time driving both the 2020 Lexus NX 300 F Sport and the 2020 Toyota Corolla XSE. After the miles spent with each one, I’ve learned about each model. One thing that struck me is how close they come in terms of miles …
The addition of a vehicle to your household means more money out of pocket. Hopefully, you did some shopping and found a good deal on a vehicle. Maybe you even budgeted for oil changes, wiper blade replacements, and other necessary maintenance that a vehicle will need during its lifetime. Assuming you’ve got that covered, there are ways to save …
Ethanol fuel has a horrible reputation among serious boaters. But does it deserve this reputation? In reality, how bad is ethanol gas for your boat?
The age of the electric semi fleet is drawing near. However, we aren’t quite there yet. In fact, there are many details concerned with the adaption from the traditional diesel engine to electric trucking. It turns out that the transition from diesel to electric tractors for a cargo fleet is a massive undertaking. Switching from …
If you haven’t been in the market for a new car or truck recently, it’s possible you have missed a big change in how automobile manufacturers are addressing the fuel economy and emissions problem. In addition to SUVs boasting greater fuel economy, start/stop technology is a new standard feature on a growing number of U.S.-produced automobiles. …
Whether you’re buying a truck, an SUV, or a sedan, a car’s fuel economy is one of the most important things to consider. A more fuel-efficient vehicle simply means more savings in the long run. That’s why, according to a new report, the average fuel economy of a car has been rising for over a decade. What the study …
Although the top three best-selling vehicles for 2019 are all trucks, no explanation of fuel economy and MPG is found on heavy duty trucks.
Trucks generally don’t get the best gas mileage. So can keeping your tailgate down reduce drag and improve your fuel-efficiency?
The trucking industry is a vital piece of global economics. How long has this industry been around and what does the future look like?
You probably know most car design features serve a functional purpose. So, how does an automaker decide where to put the gas tank and filler?
Most people don’t consider how gasoline is made. Here’s what unleaded gas is and why it makes a difference when you hit the pumps.
Diesel engines are regard as some of the most durable and reliable mechanical creations ever. What makes these engines last so long?
Pumping your own fuel is commonplace for the majority of Americans. But in these two states, it’s illegal and comes with a hefty fine.
