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JUNE 13, 2014

Ford Motor Company is lowering the fuel economy ratings for its 2013- and 2014-model year hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles, as well as most 2014-model year Fiestas. Ford said it had identified an error with fuel economy ratings on the vehicles and notified the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy Economy Ford Plug-in 218

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OCTOBER 29, 2013

EcoBoost-powered Fiesta sub-compact, arriving at dealers later this year, at 45 mpg (5.2 The fuel economy rating outperforms some competitors’ diesels and hybrids on the highway driving cycle. This also makes the Fiesta the only car in its class that produces more than 120 horsepower (89 kW) and achieves 45 mpg on the highway.

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MPG EPA Fuel Economy Honda Insight 199

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OCTOBER 15, 2010

liter V6 engine in the Ford 2011 F-150 full-size pickup (earlier post) is projected to deliver best-in-class 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway in 4x2 configuration, pending EPA certification. liter V8 is projected to deliver 15 mpg city and 21 mpg highway in 4x2 configuration, pending EPA certification. The all-new 3.7-liter

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APRIL 4, 2012

The Altima ranked as the second best-selling car in the US in 2011; the redesigned 2013 Altima Sedan goes on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in July at a starting MSRP of $21,500. liter engine option has a targeted fuel economy of 27 mpg city / 38 mpg highway / 31 mpg combined (8.7, L/100 km, respectively).

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MPG 2013 Nissan Fuel Economy 230

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JUNE 10, 2013

Audi has now announced pricing and fuel economy figures for the 2014 A6, A7 and Q5 TDI models, expected to begin arriving at US dealers in late Summer 2013. EPA estimated fuel economy figures for the clean diesel introductions are as follows: Audi MY 2014 US diesel lineup. 24 mpg 6.34 38 mpg 6.19 29 mpg 8.11

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Fuel Economy Audi 2014 Diesel 199

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JULY 23, 2019

These changes increase Accent’s EPA estimated fuel economy to 33 mpg city, 41 highway, 36 combined, up considerably from the 28 city, 38 highway, 32 combined mpg rating with last year’s 1.6-liter Pricing of 2020 Accent SE starts at $15,195 and all of the upgraded models will arrive in dealer showrooms this summer.

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MPG 2020 Engine Fuel Economy 220

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MARCH 25, 2015

Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 EGHR improves engine warm up and assures consistent fuel economy performance in cold weather. It is due in Chevrolet dealer showrooms in spring 2016.

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Fuel Economy Malibu Hybrid MPG Volt 150

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NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Hyundai Motor America and Kia Motors America will reduce their fuel economy (mpg) ratings for a number of 2011-13 model year models in showrooms after EPA testing found discrepancies between agency results and data submitted by the company. The Sonata Hybrid will see a reduction of 1 mpg. City FE (mpg). Hwy FE (mpg).

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy Kia 231

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APRIL 2, 2019

Estimated highway fuel economy is 40 mpg US (5.88 Both the LE and XLE grades are equipped with navigation hardware; the customer simply needs to buy the accessory SD card through a Toyota dealer to activate navigation capability. The vehicle gets its high appetite for fun and low appetite for fuel from a 1.5-liter

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New York 2020 MPG Toyota 255

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MAY 22, 2014

liter ECOTEC engine, an addition that improves the vehicle’s city fuel economy by nearly 5%, or one mile per gallon. Impala with stop/start yields an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 22 mpg city (10.7 l/100 km), 31 mpg (7.6 l/100 km) for the highway and 25 mpg (9.4 engine with stop/start, and a premium 3.6L

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Fuel Economy 2015 Chevrolet Economy 210

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MARCH 8, 2018

The all-new 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, unveiled in January at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit ( earlier post ) will offer improved EPA-estimated fuel economy for the model: 30 mpg city (7.8 L/100km) and 40 mpg (5.88 L/100km) highway, for a combined 34 mpg (6.91

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Fuel Economy 2019 Economy Fuel 199

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AUGUST 27, 2009

The US Cash for Clunkers program (CARS) ended Tuesday night with 690,114 dealer transaction submitted worth $2,877.9 The average fuel economy of the vehicles traded in was 15.8 mpg and the average fuel economy of vehicles purchased is 24.9 mpg: a 58% improvement.

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Cash For Clunkers Fuel Economy Jeep Honda 247

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OCTOBER 2, 2011

To support growing consumer interest in alternative-fuel vehicles, American Honda is expanding its network of US dealers which are qualified to sell and service the Civic Natural Gas to retail customers—expanding sales to 200 dealers in 35 states. Compared to the previous model, city fuel economy is up by 12.5%

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Honda 2012 Gas Dealers 231

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

Expected to begin arriving at US dealers in late November 2009, the 50-state certified A3 TDI delivers 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100km) highway cycle fuel economy—the highest highway fuel economy in the luxury car category, according to US Environmental Protection Agency estimates. Earlier post.) L/100 km (50.0 Earlier post.).

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OCTOBER 31, 2012

mpg gas mileage rules are still causing headaches for dealers. The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) continues to oppose the ruling, and hopes that newly introduced legislation will lead to a re-think in 2017. The 2025 Corporate Average Fuel Economy.

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Dealers Gas Fuel Economy MPG 128

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FEBRUARY 5, 2009

REV, a Vancouver, Canada company that converts Ford fleet vehicles into highway capable battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles ( earlier post ), has become the first Hymotion plug-in conversion kit dealer in Canada. It is now offering the Hymotion L5 plug-in conversion system for Toyota Prius owners in BC.

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Kits Prius Conversion Canada 150

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JANUARY 11, 2015

The Range Rover Td6 and Range Rover Sport Td6 SUVs will deliver 25 mpg (9.4 l/100 km) combined, a 32% improvement over the supercharged V6, and reach a high of 28 mpg (8.4 Preliminary fuel economy figures for the Range Rover Sport and Range Rover are 22 mpg (city), 28 mpg (highway) and 25 mpg (combined) (10.7,

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Land Rover Fuel Economy MPG Diesel 150

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MAY 24, 2013

mpg US) averaged over all drives. l/100 km (84 mpg US). mpg US) for the PHEV, with accompanying CO 2 emissions (combined) of 71 g/km. In this case, gear selection always assures the best possible balance of longitudinal dynamics, acoustics and fuel economy. l/100 km (53.4 l/100 km (75.9 The primary drive source is the 3.0L

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Porsche MPG Hybrid PHEV 273

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JANUARY 20, 2014

In Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation launched the completely redesigned Voxy minivan through Netz dealers, and the completely redesigned Noah minivan through Toyota Corolla dealers; hybrid models are scheduled for release on 14 February. km/L (56 mpg US , 4.2 km/L (38 mpg US , 6.25 Noah G (hybrid model with options).

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Minivan Japan Hybrid Toyota 236

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DECEMBER 12, 2011

The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco with eAssit ( earlier post ) will be the first model of the new 2013 Malibu lineup to reach dealer showrooms in North America, starting in the first quarter of 2012. Along with specific aerodynamic enhancements, it achieves 12% greater highway fuel economy than current models equipped with the 2.4L

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Chevrolet MPG 2012 Fuel Economy 225

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MARCH 22, 2014

liter MultiAir2 four-cylinder engine which produces 184 horsepower (137 kW), 173 lb-ft (235 N·m) of torque, with estimated fuel economy of 35 mpg highway. The benefits of the advanced-technology transmission are numerous, including the estimated highway fuel economy of 35 mpg when coupled with the 2.4-liter

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Chrysler Fuel Economy 2015 Economy 259

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OCTOBER 26, 2009

In the Crown Victoria, the proof of concept powertrain conversion systems improve fuel economy from 80%-200% from the base 4.6L V8: from 14 mpg to up to 43 mpg, depending on vehicle use. The company will deliver these powertrain kits to a dealer network to be established.

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AUGUST 15, 2017

The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox offers an EPA-certified 39 mpg (6.03 GM expects that number to top the segment in highway fuel economy, with greater highway mileage than the 2017 Toyota RAV4 hybrid (30 mpg) and Nissan Rogue hybrid (35 mpg FWD). Tax, title, license and dealer fees extra. turbo-diesel engine.

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MPG Diesel EPA Exhaust 150

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Chevrolet will offer a small number—initially approximately 500 through California dealers—MY 2016 Silverado pickup trucks equipped with eAssist mild-hybrid technology. As a result, Chevrolet can deliver a low-volume, affordably priced hybrid pickup that delivers uncompromised capability and up to 13% better fuel economy in city driving.

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Fuel Economy Silverado Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid 150

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JUNE 11, 2011

Mazda began taking pre-orders for the facelifted Mazda Demio (known overseas as the Mazda2) at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealers throughout Japan; the sales launch is scheduled for 30 June. will achieve fuel economy of 30 km/L (71 mpg US, 3.33 km/L (59 mpg US, 4 L/100km) on the newer JC08 test cycle.

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Mazda Japan Engine Price 199

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JANUARY 19, 2012

You'd think that if President Obama, two government agencies, and 13 of the world's largest carmakers supported a set of new regulations to improve gas mileage, they might be popular with auto dealers too. At a Tuesday public hearing on the proposed joint NHTSA-EPA standards for fuel economy in 2017-2025 vehicles, the National Auto Dealers.

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Dealers Affordable MPG Obama 90

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APRIL 17, 2012

It's not news that new, higher fuel-economy standards will raise the cost of future cars in real dollars. Now a new study, funded by the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), suggests that those increases will prevent up to 7 million buyers from affording new cars in 2025.

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Dealers Standards MPG Fuel Economy 97

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NOVEMBER 7, 2014

The 2015 Civic Hybrid launches at Honda dealers nationwide on November 5 with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) starting at $24,735. The 2015 Civic Natural Gas goes on sale at Honda dealers in 37 states beginning on 19 November with an MSRP starting at $26,740. With an EPA rating of 44/47/45 mpg city/highway/combined (5.3/5/5.2

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Civic Hybrid 2015 Gas Hybrid 231

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JANUARY 21, 2013

The 2014 Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle, rated by the EPA at 115 MPGe1 in all electric mode went on-sale at select New York and California Honda dealers on 15 January 15 with an MSRP of $39,780 and a monthly lease price of $429. Earlier post.).

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New York Plug-in Honda Plug 273

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JUNE 21, 2017

turbo engine option is available in dealers now, while the 2.0L turbo engine option hits dealer lots later this month. Fuel economy. Lower weight makes a difference in fuel economy, and the 2018 Equinox delivers EPA ratings of 32 mpg and 29 mpg highway, respectively, for the standard 1.5L turbo and 2.0L

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2018 MPG Fuel Economy Dealers 170

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OCTOBER 25, 2016

liter engine offers an increase of 16 hp and 21 lb-ft of torque compared to the previous generation A3 1.8T, along with EPA-estimated combined cycle fuel economy of 29 mpg (8.1 l/100km), compared to an EPA-rated 27 mpg (8.7 Prices exclude destination charge ($950), taxes, title, options, and dealer charges. This new 2.0-liter

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Fuel Economy 2017 Audi Economy 150

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AUGUST 31, 2020

The Yaris Cross will be available through Toyota dealers nationwide from 31 August. Furthermore, the hybrid variant achieves world-class, top-level fuel economy for its class (2WD, 30.8 mpg US) that surpasses what is the typical performance of an SUV. As with the Yaris, the all-new Yaris Cross adopts the TNGA platform (GA-B).

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Toyota SUV Japan Fuel Economy 221

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OCTOBER 26, 2010

is launching the new Nissan Fuga Hybrid luxury sedan in Japan; the vehicle goes on sale 2 November at Nissan dealers nationwide in Japan. The new Nissan Fuga Hybrid achieves fuel economy of 19.0 mpg US, 5.3 Nissan Motor Co., The Fuga hybrid is equipped with a Li-ion battery pack.

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Japan Nissan Hybrid Fuel Economy 225

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JUNE 26, 2013

(FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, introduced the Subaru XV Hybrid—Subaru’s first hybrid—which goes on sale today at Subaru dealers throughout Japan. Fuel economy in the JC08 cycle is 20.0 km/liter (47 mpg US, 5.0 Subaru XV Hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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Japan Hybrid Fuel Economy Gasoline-Electric 186

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JULY 5, 2017

The defect leads to lower fuel economy, non EPA-compliant emissions levels, and costly and frequent vehicle repairs, the complaint charges. This reduces the truck's fuel economy, according to the complaint.

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Fuel Economy Chrysler Diesel Emissions 170

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JANUARY 29, 2024

The all-new 2024 Toyota Tacoma is starting to land on dealers’ lots, but the EPA hasn’t released fuel economy figures for the truck. The Canadians estimated that the six-speed manual transmission-equipped Tacoma returns 18/23/20 mpg city/highway/combined, while variants with the eight-speed automatic return 19/25/21.

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Fuel Economy Economy Toyota Fuel 104

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JUNE 11, 2014

In an event combining a first-customer ceremony and a media drive, Tustin (California) Hyundai’s Dealer Principal, John Patterson, handed over the keys to Hyundai’s first mass-produced Tucson Fuel Cell crossover ( earlier post ) to Timothy Bush, the first Hyundai Fuel Cell customer, with Hyundai executives in attendance. Click to enlarge.

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