Cars used for fuel economy records are most often diesels, or hybrids, but here’s one with a conventional gas car. […]
Archive : Fuel efficiency
To lower fuel consumption, Ferrari downsizes like every other manufacturer
If we look at the evolution of the Ferrari V8, in the last thirty years, we’ve seen this engine growing […]
The Volkswagen Polo gets new engines to regain its fuel economy leadership
Volkswagen will unveil a slightly restyled Polo at the upcoming motor show in Geneva. There are new LED front lights, […]
Chrysler 200 comes standard with nine speeds transmission
This Chrysler was one of the most important new offering at the Detroit show. It’s a nice looking midsize sedan, […]
New Stop & Start system from Bosch is a great leap forward
Hybrids are really incredible. They have to be experienced: their gas engine is switched off so often! Stop & Start […]
BMW M3 gets faster and greener with a downsized turbocharged engine
Every car has to get greener. The big cars like the small ones, and sports cars too. Enter the new […]
2982 miles in 24 hours: what a good diesel can do, the Opel Astra CDTI
Quite regularly, there are electric car drivers trying to make records. They lay out a very precise road map, where […]
Gasoline Peugeot 208 gets close to diesel fuel economy
Diesel is known and much appreciated by European motorists for great fuel economy, but gasoline engines are getting better and […]
Ford Focus EcoBoost record drive, 1000 miles on one tank
Drivers looking to set a range record usually do it with a diesel, or an electric, but Knut Wilthil (left) […]
Volkswagen’s thinking about a cheaper XL1
Few doubt that the Volkswagen XL1 is a technological wonder, with its only flaw being its huge pricetag. Well, Volkswagen […]
By default, the Volkswagen e-up! is the most energy-efficient car on the market
All the world knows that the most fuel-efficient car is the Volkswagen XL1. But the German plug-in hybrid wonder is […]
In Europe, the Opel Insignia (Buick Regal) is the most fuel-efficient in its class
The Buick Regal started life as the Opel Insignia, a successful European sedan. It won the European Car of the […]