Category Archives: fuel economy

Reverse Decision In Honda Fuel Economy Case

Posted on May 11, 2012 by admin

A court decision to award attorney Heather Peters almost $10,000, over inaccurate fuel economy claims for her 2006 Honda Civic has been reversed by a Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge last Thursday. The case received national attention when Peters opted out of a class action suit to pursue her own small claims case. Peters was awarded reparations in February, but Honda appealed the courts decision and it was reversed by Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Dudley Gray. Gray said that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy ratings are posted so consumers can compare fuel efficiency among vehicles, but the ratings don’t take into account driving conditions and the condition of the vehicle. Continue reading →

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New Fuel Economy Labels

Posted on March 28, 2012 by admin

The US Department of Transportation and the Environmental Protection Agency are upgrading the information found on all 2013 vehicles in an effort to give consumers even more information on fuel economy and emissions. The extra information should help consumers make informed decisions about what vehicle is best for their needs. Continue reading →

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EV Drivers Could See Gas Tax

Posted on February 17, 2012 by admin

Electric Vehicle (EV) drivers in Washington, Oregon and Texas may soon see an extra tax on their vehicles as these states try to introduce legislation that could have EV drivers paying a Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) tax. Currently, taxes on … Continue reading →

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LA Lawyer Wins Suit Against Honda

Posted on February 8, 2012 by admin

A former Los Angeles attorney has won her claim in court, after opting out of a class action law suit against Honda. Under the class action suit, Honda Civic owners could receive up to $100 cash back or $1,000 in … Continue reading →

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Better Fuel Economy Means Higher Automobile Prices

Posted on January 23, 2012 by admin

The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), is speaking out against the governments proposed fuel economy standards, saying it will limit new car sales and make automobiles more expensive for consumers. Automobile manufacturers building high performance vehicles, will have an especially … Continue reading →

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Ford Escape Gets An EcoBoost Engine

Posted on October 5, 2011 by admin

According to an announcement made by Ford earlier this week, the newly designed 2013 Escape crossover vehicle will no longer be offered as a V-6 engine or hybrid powertrain version. Instead the Escape will include only a four cylinder version … Continue reading →

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Detroit Auto Industry Turns To Compact Cars

Posted on May 30, 2011 by admin

It used to be that compact fuel efficient cars were synonymous with the Japanese auto industry, but with the rising price of gas, the American auto industry is shying away from the standard gas guzzling vehicles and moving into the … Continue reading →

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Google Pushes For Driverless Cars In Nevada

Posted on May 11, 2011 by admin

Two years after Google started developing cars that could drive without human intervention, the search engine company is asking the state of Nevada to let them legally operate on the road. Last year, Google announced that their driverless vehicle had … Continue reading →

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2011 New York International Auto Show

Posted on April 26, 2011 by admin

Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com Anyone attending this years New York International Auto Show will notice an excitement in the air that hasn’t been felt the last couple years. Despite bankruptcies, recalls, rising gas prices, earthquakes and tsunamis, automobile … Continue reading →

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Toyota Prius Sales Hit Million Milestone

Posted on April 8, 2011 by admin

It’s been over a decade since Toyota started building their popular hybrid vehicle, the Prius, and since then it has become synonymous with the word hybrid. At a press conference last Wednesday, Toyota announced that the fuel efficient Toyota Prius hybrid recently surpassed one million sales in the U.S. According to Philip Gott, director of automotive solutions at IHS, Toyota has paved the way for hybrid vehicles, and now everyone else is scrambling to catch up.” The Prius is the car of choice for consumers looking for a fuel-efficient vehicle and don’t mind paying a bit more for it. Continue reading →

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