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[Autoblog] The Fusion hybrid is obviously NOT the most fuel efficient midsize sedan in America, the Prius is. According to the fuel economy guide, they are both the same class of vehicle and they are obviously both sedans, so how is this not obvious?

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[The Business Insider] Volkswagen Preps For A Diesel Revolution: I can't speak for the Prius but I’d love for you to buy a TDI because you are going to get all the pieces that I spoke of, plus when you buy a Volkswagen TDI you’ll get carefree maintenance, so your maintenance is paid for the first 3 years, 36000 miles. You’ll also receive ESC, which is the electronic stability control and that is very good from a safety standpoint.

[Toytown Germany - Munich feed] Importing a hybrid car from the U.S. to Germany: I wouldn't count on the Germans slipping up, in Europe there is a Type Approval sheet for every new car sold, the most obvious items that are to be changed would be the exterior lamps but it won't stop there and you will have to get a Vollgutachten as the car meets different safety regulations and emission standards, there is no way to know exactly what will be expected of you here as even on German cars if the tyres that are listed in the original documentation aren't fitted it will fail the TÜV, so it's not just a case of stick some new lights on the car and off you go, the best source of information being Toyota Germany, Dekra, TÜV-Rheinland and the ADAC. Otherwise you may end up with an expensive surprise, especially new vehicles as the Euro Type Approval sheets list all details of the car's spec.

[drive blog] drive blog: Falcon's bigger engine makes it surprisingly ...: If your new Mini has a diesel particlate filter you need to get the engine good and hot, (a fast drive for a minimum of twenty minutes is sufficient) at the very least once a week, preferably twice, don't "baby" the engine as careful, low load driving or repeated short trips where the engine never gets hot enough are the worst thing for it as the engine and exhuast system needs to get properly hot on a regular basis to ensure the regeration / burn-off of the soot trapped in the DPF is done properly and on a very regular basis. Enjoy it mate.

[Honda Reports] Honda Insight Review: Bargain Hybrid - Honda Reports: This is a nice touch that some cars with type of transmission lack, and it helps optimize every bit of power from the tiny engine.Like most Hondas, the Insight is nimble and light on its feet. But the steering mechanism somehow feels springy and artificial, probably because it's boosted by an electric motor to reduce fuel consumption, rather than a traditional hydraulic pump that runs off the engine.Altering Driver BehaviorThe Honda Insight has a couple of features that help save fuel by changing driving habits.Pressing a big green "Econ" button to the left of the steering wheel boosts fuel economy by limiting the air-conditioning and heating functions and expanding the conditions under which the gasoline engine shuts down.Throttle response is also reduced to thwart lead-foots from wasting fuel with overly aggressive acceleration.

[Car Advice | News Blog] Toyota Prius Review & Road Test : Car Advice | News Blog: With the help of a smooth CVT (continuously variable transmission) fuel economy are respectable, but not quite as impressive as those touted in the brochure with a week's driving (consisting of one or two passengers, ....

[Autoblog Green] First Drive: 2010 Toyota Prius puts up BIG numbers ”” Autoblog Green: The time it takes to adapt to the revised interior is emblematic of the new Prius experience. It's the same oddly shaped hybrid that almost two million buyers love, but it gets better mileage, looks sharper and is packing more technological whiz-bangery than any vehicle this simple to drive has the right to.

[Car Advice | News Blog] Toyota Camry Hybrid more details revealed : Car Advice | News Blog: But about the way it works on freeway, I believe in previous comment in CA, users of prius had pointed out in high speed, prius relies on petrol engine so it is not really saving fuel. I'm all for fuel efficiency (my previous Car was an 07 Jazz VTi manual - regularly got 5.7 l/100k average) but the Camry is a very boring car and with an auto it's less efficient than a manual.

Straightline: The Toyota Tundra, BMW X5, Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Toyota Corolla, Mercedes ML, BMW X3, BMW Z4, BMW X6, Toyota Matrix, Honda Civic, Honda Pilot, Honda Odyssey, Mercedes GL, Mercedes R-Class, Mitsubishi Eclipse, Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Endeavor, Toyota Sienna, Acura RDX, Acura TL, Honda CR-V, Honda Element, Nissan Altima, Nissan Maxima, Nissan Frontier, Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Armada, Infiniti QX56, Nissan Titan, Nissan Xterra, Nissan Quest, Toyota Tacoma, Toyota Avalon, Toyota Sequoia, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Santa Fe, Subaru Tribeca, Subaru Legacy, Mazda 6 and soon the Toyota Prius are all built in the land of the free and the home of the brave.

[Car Advice | News Blog] Holden Sportwagon to enter Global Green Challenge : Car Advice ...: Just for the record Audi A6 3.0 petrol 7.2 L/100km and more power and weight and bigger in size and the BMW 530i 6.8 L/100km. ...

Straightline: Mercedes AMG and BMW M products are not mainstream offerings either, just like V series. Cadillace is not looking to move 100,000 of these cars, but they do want to win customers who are looking for a high performance sedan and are not necessarily concerned about the fuel economy aspect.

[drive blog] drive blog: Do you really care about fuel economy?: If they do the rumoured 3.0 direct-injection V6, it should provide better performance than the turbo-4 Falcon, although the Falcon is likely to save more weight, so it could even out. Where Holden could get a big boost is if they also go with direct-injection in the 3.6, as per the new Camaro and Cadillac CTS, as it pumps out around 225kW and 370Nm.

[Consumer Reports Cars Blog] 2011 Chevrolet Volt: Fuel economy estimated at 230 mpg city ...: The electromagnetic fields generated by the Volt would most resemble those generated by electric power lines, which have no proven link to cancer. Additionally, the occupants of the car would presumably be shielded by the underbody and firewall of the car from any fields generated by the motor and power conversion electronics.

Straightline: Its true the European market offers better cars that we in the U.S. cannot get or buy made from FORD and GM, and the lack of quality that you are now starting to see from so called American made cars is getting there, but i think its too late for the BIG 3. There really isnt any American cars anyways most of the parts and products are from another country anyways so if you have the money to buy another car buy what you want and read the reviews and data after all this guy writing the column like a month ago bashed the American autos anyways so, why is he sad and why does he care, he probably has a BMW anyways.

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