2017 Fuel Efficiency Standards Still Unclear
1 Dec 2010, 06:42 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The wave of new fuel efficiency regulations which has hit the US automotive market this year will not be the last, as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US government...
ABT Tunes VW's Small Engine Range
29 Oct 2010, 14:40 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / ABT is a Bavarian Tuner probably best known for producing performance modifications that not only increase the performance but also improve fuel consumption. Kits like the ones made for the Mk 5 Gol...
MINI One D and Cooper D Exempted from London Congestion Charge
28 Oct 2010, 10:39 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The British division of MINI announced today that two of its models comply with London’s new Greener Vehicle Discount scheme. This means the MINI One D and MINI Cooper D Hatch models will be e...
2011 Porsche Cayenne Range Comes with Better Fuel Economy
28 Oct 2010, 05:58 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / German manufacturer Porsche announced today that it has managed to achieve significant fuel savings in all its new-generation Cayenne models. The news comes after Porsche revealed it plans to offer,...
Porsche to Trim Fuel Consumption with Each Model Year
27 Oct 2010, 12:30 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / For the past month or so, we noticed a change in the way German manufacturer Porsche prepares its plans for the future. Whatever those plans may be, Porsche aims to implement changes at a line-up le...
Manufacturers Cautious about New EPA Standard
27 Oct 2010, 05:05 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Earlier this week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the release of US' first-proposal for fuel efficiency standards destined for heavy-duty trucks and buses. According to...
Improved Fuel Efficiency for Mazda CX-9
25 Oct 2010, 10:29 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Mazda CX-9 will now benefit form upgrades to the engine, making it more fuel efficient. Consequently, the combined fuel consumption of the Mazda’s big SUV is now just 11.3 liters per 100 k...
Google Testing Autonomous Cars
11 Oct 2010, 06:46 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Autonomous cars have been one of the engineers’ dreams for a long time and it seems that the story is on its way to becoming a reality. The source of this transition is a rather unexpected one...
Honda Jazz Hybrid More Details and Photos Released
27 Sep 2010, 20:52 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / With just a few days left before the 2010 Paris Auto Show kicks off, Japanese manufacturer Honda released further details regarding the company’s Jazz Hybrid model. The hatchback uses the IMA ...
Wheels and Tires Can Reduce CO2 Emissions By 15%
22 Sep 2010, 12:18 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Swedish truck manufacturer Volvo Trucks and tire maker Michelin have recently conducted a large-scale test that showed just how much wheel alignment, tire pressure and rolling resistance affect fuel...
Toyota Avensis Proves Fuel Efficiency in Marathon Test
21 Sep 2010, 07:32 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Toyota Avensis has been put to test in the eighth annual ALD Automotive/TOTAL Eco 10 MPG Marathon, as the Avensis 2.0 D-4D diesel returned an average 74.35 mpg (3.16 l/100km), which is almost 40 per...
Lexus CT 200h Delivers Under 100g/km of CO2
13 Sep 2010, 09:48 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The British division of the Lexus brand announced today preliminary figures for the UK version of the CT 200h, the company’s new small luxury hybrid car. According to the manufacturer, the CT ...
Hypermiling Techniques
31 Aug 2010, 06:56 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Caught in between hybrids, plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles, car buyers seem to have forgotten that even in a regular ICE-powered car (internal combustion engine), a few driving skills can help...
Bosch Start/Stop Systems for Auto Trannys
31 Jul 2010, 11:00 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / One of the most acclaimed innovations of the past few years, the start/stop technology, is quickly adopted by manufacturers given its obvious advantages. Up until now, however, most such systems hav...
2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Gets EPA Certification
16 Jun 2010, 13:29 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / American carmaker Ford announced today that its Lincoln division has strong reasons for celebration, as the company’s first hybrid had just received an EPA-certified 41 mpg rating in the city ...
Most Vehicles Have At Least One Under Inflated Tire, Survey Finds
7 Jun 2010, 09:47 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / A recent study conducted by the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) in the United States revealed that most drivers fail to properly maintain their tires, putting themselves at risk. In fact, 55 ...
Ford Fiesta Powershift Receives 40 mpg EPA Highway Rating
17 May 2010, 06:50 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Ford’s new 2011 Fiesta is offering consumers a top level fuel economy figure, as the vehicle has received an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certified 40 mpg rating, being the most fuel ...
Weight, Fuel Consumption, Future of Cars. The Electric Apocalypse...
3 May 2010, 09:52 UTC · By: Charles Darveight / ... This communist effort to "somehow" reduce car CO2 emissions in every part of the world - for which the whole planet is now trying to take part in - is hilarious, ridiculous and totally...
VW to Showcase Eco Technologies at the 2010 Hannover Messe
15 Apr 2010, 14:02 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / Volkswagen will showcase at the Hannover Messe, beginning on Monday, over 30 exhibits under the “Think Blue” slogan, representing the systematic implementation of its sustainability stra...
2011 Lotus Elise Certified for 149g of CO2/km
9 Apr 2010, 06:45 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / British manufacturer Lotus announced yesterday it has received certification for its 2011 Lotus Elise model, as the car was found to release only 149 g of CO2 for every km traveled. The new figure r...