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Original Technorati articles tagged “mpg”

• in Autos
  2013 Mazda3 SKYACTIV-G: The Amazing Mileage Miser
  The overall age of the personal fleet of automobiles is the oldest it has been since records have been kept
  by theedje / on Dec 20, 2012
• in Film
  "Senna" Bestowed MPG's Best Of The Year Dean Batchelor Award
  The highest award gearheads could bestow on a work of art and/or communication dedicated to motor culture.
  by theedje / on Dec 15, 2011
• in Autos
  After Washing, Please Shove Your Prius Up Your Arse
  How one of Earth's friendliest cars has the least friendly owners
  by msgiro / on Jul 12, 2011

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “mpg”

 

• Elio moves to make $6,800, 84-mpg three-wheeler more real

  
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  Filed under: MPG , On Two Wheels Tell a hip-hop fan youve got a vehicle with three-wheel motion and theyll think of low-riders, 64 Impalas and hydraulics. Michigan-based Elio Motors has another idea, and the Detroit News says its a few beats closer to reality. Elio, which a few months ago made news when ...
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• Honda Accord Gas Mileage: 1978 – 2013

  
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  The Accord first rolled off a boat onto American shores in 1976 and earned a reputation for overall value and good gas mileage. The Accord grew quickly in popularity to become one of America’s best-selling cars. Honda’s legendary reputation for providing exceptional quality at a reasonable price took it to the top ...
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• New Car Review: 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

  
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  The original idea behind the crossover SUV was to get people from huge trucks to carlike sport-utes...eliminate some of the bulk and achieve some efficiencies in both packaging and fuel economy. For the most part, its worked. But theres one thing the Suburbans and Tahoes and Expeditions whetted an appetite for thats ...
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• Just In and Just Fabulous

  
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  As I was writing a blog post on a different topic, I hopped over to the Just In section and saw some MPG Sport pieces that are so fabulous, I had to stop what I was doing and share with you all! When shopping for activewear, I have a few rules to keep me focused. My favorite pieces have to be: 1. Functional. ...
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• New Car Review: Lexus GX460

  
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  15 years as a professional TireKicker (automotive journalist) and there are still things to learn. When I got the Lexus GX460 for a week, I thought it was a spectacularly dumb design for one thing...the tailgate. The window would open upward, but the whole assembly didnt swing up and the gate below the window wouldnt ...
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• Official: Consumer Federation says Americans ready for stricter fuel economy standards

  
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  Filed under: MPG , Legislation and Policy , USA Americans are moving past the days of screaming eagles and big pick-ups. Thats what the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) says, and it has the survey results to prove it. The CFAs 30-page "progress report" (PDF) indicates that folks are ready to embrace ...
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• Report: Ford increasing Lincoln MKX Hybrid production mix to 30%

  
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  Filed under: Hybrid , Manufacturing/Plants , MPG , Lincoln Demand for the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is strong enough that Ford will change the production mix from 20 percent to 30 percent hybrids for the 2014 model year. Its part of an overall MKZs comeback, which saw sales increase in April sales now that the ...
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• 2014 Toyota Tundra Buy or Wait – CAFE Regulations

  
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  With new 2014 Toyota Tundra coming out this fall, the question on a lot of journalists minds is will consumers by now or wait until the 2016 CAFE regulations start kicking in. This could be a tricky question for some consumers and could have unforeseen ramifications within the industry. What should a truck ...
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• New Car Review: 2013 BMW X1

  
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  Comes a point when a crossover becomes so carlike that the term "crossover", much less "small SUV", no longer really fits. The BMW X1 is at that point. With low ground clearance, this really is more a station wagon than anything else, though BMW likely wont be happy I said that. The good news is, its a very good ...
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• Road Tested: 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid

  
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  Since its introduction, Toyota’s Prius has strived to be many things to many drivers – from fleet workhorse for taxi operators, to buck-stretching commuter car for normal working slobs, to eco status symbol for the planet-savvy or those who just aspire to be. Now, with the Plug-in Hybrid model, the Prius aspires ...
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• MPG Rising: When Regulations Drive Up Prices—And Consumers Don’t Mind

  
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  If there’s one thing Americans would seem to hate more than regulations, it’s regulations that directly result in them spending more money out of pocket. So why are so many consumers fans of new government-mandated automobile mileage standards that do just that? Last summer, a study commissioned by an auto ...
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• New Car Review: 2013 Volvo S60 T6 R-Design

  
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  The phrase “Mid-size Volvo sedan” no doubt causes some eyes to glaze over, especially for those who think they know what Volvo’s all about. But the key is to ask “Which mid-size Volvo sedan?” Yes, they’re all called the S60, but that car comes in three different turbocharged flavors these days: The T5, a ...
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• New Car Review: 2013 Lexus RX 450h

  
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  You have to give Lexus credit. They were early to the party (first, in fact) when it came to putting hybrid power in luxury vehicles, opening up a market among buyers who had extra money to spend. They started 8 years ago with a hybrid version of the RX crossover (it was the 400h then). There have been changes along ...
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• 2012 Toyota Prius – 700 Miles of Misery

  
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  I have a strong, preexisting bias against the Toyota Prius, not necessarily for the “greenie” mindset often held by its smug owners or the insect-like styling. I can certainly love an ugly car if it aims to please, the BMW 1-series being the strongest example. No, it’s because the Prius stands as an example of ...
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• New Car Review: 2014 Mazda CX-5 Skyactiv

  
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  Big changesrarely happen in year two of a new vehicle. But Mazda’s not known for coloringwithin the lines and, frankly, it can’t afford to hold good stuff back for themid-cycle refresh three or four years down the road. It needs your attentionnow. And if the 2014 Mazda CX-5 doesn’t get that attention, it’ll be ...
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• 2014 Ford Fusion Engine And Equipment Changes Revealed

  
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  The 2014 Ford Fusion has not yet been released, but Ford has let slip some details changes to from the 2013 model, including new colors and a new engine. The recently confirmed availability of the 1.5-liter EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine , which is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. This will replace the ...
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• GM Aiming To Cut Chevy Volt Cost By $10,000

  
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  By most measures, the Chevy Volt has proven to be a successful and clever plug-in hybrid vehicle in every regard save cost. At $40,000, it is still quite an expensive car even with the $7,500 Federal tax credit. CEO Dan Akerson knows this, and says that GM is seeking to slash the Volt’s price by as much as $10,000. ...
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• Needy Jelly Babies

  
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  Two years ago I took my son along to Maker Faire UK in Newcastle (which is where I grew up). This year the whole family came along. Whilst I queued with the kids for the ‘laser caper’[1] my wife went along to a talk by Clive from the Raspberry Pi Team. I can’t blame her for wanting to find out about stuff ...
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• Toyota Tundra Best Fuel Economy – A/C or Windows Down

  
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  An ongoing discussion it seems on virtually every automotive website has to do with whether you get better MPG with the A/C on or windows rolled down during the summer. Research finally has a definitive answer for full-size truck owners. What is the better fuel economy strategy when it is hot – A/C or windows ...
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• Office Space: Power Merger Downtown: It takes a lot to make...

  
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  It takes a lot to make the Downtown office space market intriguing, but this aint bad: two of the largest property-holders are joining forces as Brookfield Office Properties acquires MPG Office Trust. Theyll form something called DTLA Holdings , which will end up controlling both companies Downtown buildings, ...
  3 weeks ago

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