Americans Think Fords Have Bad Fuel Economy
16 Nov 2011, 09:51 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Ford might have replaced V8 with turbocharged V6s in some of their pickups and recently introduced the Focus Electric, but they still have some way to go before a very serious issue is addressed. Ac...
US Gasoline Demand Drops to New Low in July
26 Aug 2011, 08:20 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / It might be the economy or it might be the summer heat to blame, but whatever the case, Americans are doing less miles than ever before. This fact can also be clearly seen in the drop off in demand ...
New Audi 1.8 TFSI Engine: 170 HP and 5.7L/100Km
5 Aug 2011, 10:29 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The brand with four rings today released details regarding its completely revised 1.8 TFSI engine, which will be fitted in the updated Audi A5 family. The turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline unit co...
2012 Ford Explorer Gets 2.0L EcoBoost Engine With 28 MPG Highway
28 Jul 2011, 07:19 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / American manufacturer Ford is on top of its game these days, as it’s reportedly the maker of the most fuel-efficient seven-passenger SUV on the market. We are talking here about the automaker&...
The Microcar Market Preparing for Boom by 2013
5 Jul 2011, 09:21 UTC · By: Dragos Serban / The growing market for microcars is expecting a boom by 2013, as forecasts, indicate that 30 manufacturers including seven of the top 10 global vehicle carmakers, are expected to have an important r...
Smart Regulator for 2012 Kawasaki KLX125 and D-Tracker
1 Jun 2011, 08:31 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Not long ago (in mid-May to be specific), Kawasaki was announcing its revised motocross range for 2012, introducing the first motocross machines to ever make use of dual injectors: the KX250F and KX...
Continental Unveils ContiEcoContact 5 Tire
31 May 2011, 13:21 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Developed with Europe’s leading car manufacturers, the new ContiEcoContact 5 looks to set new standards in terms of the environment and safety. A specially developed compound and optimized tre...
Volvo Trucks Reduces Fuel Consumption With New Rear Axle
10 May 2011, 09:02 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Swedish manufacturer Volvo Trucks is taking a step forward in reducing fuel costs in heavy long-haul transports, with the use of a new rear axle that reportedly cuts fuel consumption by up to two pe...
Superchips Remaps Ford S-Max 2.0 Ecoboost Engine
10 May 2011, 06:02 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / It's great when an already potent engine receives an aftermarket dose of extra muscle - this is exactly the case of the Ford S-Max's 2.0-liter 203 hp Ecoboost unit, which has been gifted w...
Mercedes Brag of Having Best Engine, KERS in F1
27 Apr 2011, 12:32 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Many have argued prior to the 2011 Formula 1 season that Red Bull Racing would be practically unbeatable in the series had they put their hands on a Mercedes Benz V8 this year. From the looks of it ...
Renault V8 Helps Increase F1 Downforce
7 Apr 2011, 08:38 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Although their Formula 1-prepared V8s are certainly no match to Ferrari and Mercedes when it comes to power, Renault can easily brag that its units have more to gain than its rivals in the new aerod...
Simoncelli Admits Fuel Issues with His Honda
1 Apr 2011, 07:14 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Gresini Honda's Marco Simoncelli enjoyed a good start of the season this year, after qualifying 4th and finishing 5th in the Qatar GP. That, in addition to his good performances in testing this...
AA DriveTech Launches New Fuel-Saving Course for Fleet Customers
24 Mar 2011, 12:38 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Despite the fact the the British Chancellor cut fuel duties yesterday, the average cost of fuel in the country should stay above £6 per gallon, so the average business is facing difficult cond...
Start stop technology. The oil crisis. Geneva.
25 Feb 2011, 15:39 UTC · By: Charles Darveight / The oil crisis looms over us menacingly yet again, one blown out of proportion by social rebellions perfect for filling even more the pockets of filthy rich sitting on crude wells or those of stock ...
2012 Infiniti M Hybrid Official EPA Figures Announced
5 Feb 2011, 12:25 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The North American division of Infiniti today announced official EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) fuel economy figures for its first production hybrid performance luxury sedan, namely the all-n...
Official Fuel Consumption Figures Explained
17 Dec 2010, 15:49 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / We all know that the official fuel consumption figures indicated by carmakers around the world are difficult, if not impossible, to reach in real-world conditions. Many have tried, nobody has manage...
Fuel Saving Tips and Tricks For 2016
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Alex Oagana / Nowadays, almost every car owner is becoming the main character in a joke about Scottish ingenuity in preserving the amount of money spent. Since the main factor when trying to save the money you sp...
2010 Ford Fusion Highlights: More Power, Enhanced Fuel Economy
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Even if it's scheduled for release in 2010, American carmaker Ford has already started marketing the future model of Fusion, an upgraded version which is said to provide more power mixed with b...
Fuoss 01 Lightweight Trackcar to Be Priced 29,000 Euros
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Fuoss 01 is a lightweight trackbar especially addressed to regular roads which will reach “mass-production” in January with an estimated price of 29,000 euros. In case you're wonder...
Nissan Prepares 2009 Versa, Cheapest Car in USA
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / With the global economic crisis forcing auto manufacturers to concentrate on fuel-efficient engines, there's no wonder than worldwide carmakers prepare less-powerful version of their models pro...