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Mustang Takes Challenge, Gets 48.5mpg and 1,457 Bristol Laps on 1 Tank

In brief: The Ford Mustang V6 Has achieved 48.5mpg and completed 1,457 laps around Bristol on a single tank of gas in the self-imposed Mustang 1,000 L... Read More

Posted on Thu, 06/24/2010 - 19:52

Fiat MultiAir Turbo 1.4L Wins Best New Engine of 2010 Award

In brief: The judging panel for the International Engine of the Year Awards has selected the 1.4L MultiAir Turbo from Fiat as the Best New Engine of 2... Read More

Posted on Thu, 06/24/2010 - 19:32

2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Claims Highest MPG in Class

In brief: The EPA ratings for the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid sedan put it above the competition in fuel economy for a luxury sedan and equal to Ford's high-MP... Read More

Posted on Sun, 06/20/2010 - 15:50

New Anti-Idling Technology for Police Cars to Save Fuel

In brief: Ottawa police in Canada installed anti-idling technology in tow patrol cars for a year-long test and found that fuel consumption was reduced... Read More

Posted on Tue, 06/15/2010 - 16:10

IndyCar Series to Switch to 6-Cylinder Engines for 2012

In brief: After last weekend's Indianapolis 500 race, the IZOD IndyCar Series has released a new engine strategy for participants, which will take eff... Read More

Posted on Mon, 06/07/2010 - 23:32

2011 Chevrolet Cruz Priced at $16,995 Base, 40mpg

In brief: General Motors has announced that the 2011 Chevy Cruze large compact will be priced at $16,995 (base, including destination). Vehicle in ... Read More

Posted on Fri, 06/04/2010 - 01:08

2011 Ford Fiesta EPA Certified at 40mpg Hwy

In brief: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has given the 2011 Ford Fiesta a mileage rating of 29mpg city and 40mpg highway, a best in class. ... Read More

Posted on Sun, 05/23/2010 - 00:24

VW's New Polo GTI Lowers Fuel Consumption by 25%

In brief: Volkswagen has introduced a new Polo GTI model equipped with a turbo and supercharging (TSI) engine and 7-speed transmission that lowers fue... Read More

Posted on Mon, 05/10/2010 - 23:07

Hyundai Unveils New Elantra With 1.6L GDI

In brief: Hyundai has unveiled the new Avante (U.S. Elantra) at the Busan Motor Show, featuring a new 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine. ... Read More

Posted on Fri, 04/30/2010 - 04:19

Mitsubishi and Peugeot Collaborate on Compact SUV

In brief: Mitsubishi Motors and PSA Peugeot Citroen have agreed to collaborate on a project for a compact SUV based on the Mitsubishi RVR platform - t... Read More

Posted on Tue, 04/27/2010 - 23:52