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Ford Fraud? More Reason to Be Skeptical About New-Car MPG Claims

Source: Time Magazine, Dec 10 2012, 7:03am CST

By now, drivers should know that auto mpg claims can be exaggerated. If you buy a car that’s listed as getting 47 mpg, you might be satisfied with, say, an average of 45 mpg. But 37 mpg? In the grand scheme, 37 mpg i ...

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46 minutes ago

New Chinese gov't subsidies to promote green cars

Source: SINA English  |   May 23 2013, 2:29am CDT

BEIJING, May 23 (Xinhua) -- A new subsidy policy is intended to promote the use of energy-saving automobiles, according to a Thursday report by the China Securities Journal. The previous policy, which expired ...

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7 hours ago

Mitsubishi Mirage Sedan Unveiled, Known as “Attrage” in Thailand; Could Be Headed for the U.S.

Source: Automotive Blogs  |   May 22 2013, 7:49pm CDT

Mitsubishi is promising that the Attrage will have excellent forward visbility, a tight turning radius, and a surprising amount of interior space. The Attrage’s squat face is also expected to help boost fuel economy figures, and paired with a CVT ...

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"Even though these two Ford hybrids are very efficient, this big discrepancy may leave customers disappointed."


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Wheelies: The Luxo-Fisker Lutz Edition

Source: The New York Times  |   May 22 2013, 6:51pm CDT

Larry W. Smith/European Pressphoto Agency VL Automotive – headed by former G.M. executive and vocal car guy Bob Lutz – made a bid with a Chinese parts manufacturer to buy ailing Fisker Automotive. In which we brin ...

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Road test: 2011 Ford Fusion SE

Source: Driving Canada  |   May 22 2013, 3:23pm CDT

Not so long ago, Ford was a truck company. The car side had been left to wither on the vine in favour of the auto-maker pushing Explorers and F-150s. That all changed with the introduction of the Fusion in the ...

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Road test: 2008 Ford Fusion

Source: Driving Canada  |   May 22 2013, 3:23pm CDT

This was my first opportunity to spend time in a basic Ford Fusionwith a four-cylinder engine and a manual transmission. And I waspleasantly surprised by a lot of what this car has to offer, includingexceptionally good ...

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Ford eNews - May 22, 2013

Source: iStockAnalyst  |   May 22 2013, 3:03pm CDT

KBB.com: Ford Fusion is a Best Family Car The all-new Ford Fusion has been named a KBB.com 2013 Best Family Car. With its "eye-catching exterior, Fusion stands out with a variety of powertrains, plus available al ...

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12 hours ago

Get More Miles per Gallon With Simple Fuel-Saving Habits

Source: YubaNet  |   May 22 2013, 2:51pm CDT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. May 22, 2013 - Ready to hit the road this summer? Before you go, the California Energy Commission has some driving tips to help you save fuel. Memorial Day weekend is the traditional kickoff to the summer driving season in California, ...

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Road test: 2001 Hyndai Elantra

Source: Driving Canada  |   May 22 2013, 2:04pm CDT

If it's been a while since you last drove a Hyundai, you may want to check them out again, especially if you're looking for a good buy on a used Elantra. Since its last major redesign in 2001, the Elantra, ...

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2013 Ford Escape Titanium vs. Subaru Forester XT

Source: Truck Trend  |   May 22 2013, 11:46am CDT

Say you've bought into the whole downsized, smaller-footprint lifestyle, but you're just not patient enough to spend eight or nine painful seconds achieving highway speeds. Well, two of our mainstreamers ca ...

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