SUVs still selling, but more eyes on better fuel efficiency.: An article from: Mississippi Business Journal

SUVs still selling, but more eyes on better fuel efficiency.: An article from: Mississippi Business Journal

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Title: SUVs still selling, but more eyes on better fuel efficiency.
Author: Lynn Lofton
Publication: Mississippi Business Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 27, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 28 Issue: 9 Page: 1(2)

Distributed by Thomson Gale

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Is there a website that gives you MPG Rating of Cars from the 1950′S 1960′S and 1970′S?

Question by John: Is there a website that gives you MPG Rating of Cars from the 1950′S 1960′S and 1970′S
I can find MPG Ratings for all the cars made after 1981 but that is the earliest I wish i could find the MPG Data for the Muscle Cars from that time ( Stock ) that is anybody know of any site

Best answer:

Answer by D
No, because there were no published ratings for cars at that time. If you read old review in Popular Mechanics or Popular Science, they usually showed the mileage the car got as they tested it.

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Can someone give me a list of old cars from the 90′s that got 40 mpg or better? ?

Question by Alex E: Can someone give me a list of old cars from the 90′s that got 40 mpg or better
Looking for a fuel efficient first car. I know in the 90′s they had cars that got 40 mpg or better. The only problem is that i don’t know which ones they were. Can someone please give me a list of fuel efficient old cars thanks.

Best answer:

Answer by gbreadmann
- Geo Metro – 53 mpg if you can find the xfi models
- Suzuki Swift (same as geo metro, made at the same factory in Ontario)
- Honda Civic
- Volkswagen (new) Beetle
- Ford Festiva
- Ford Aspire

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A Good Performance From Car Insurance

A Good Performance From Car Insurance

Everyone has an idea of the type of car they’d ideally like. You’ve probably plotted out exactly which car, or cars, you’d buy if your numbers came up on the Lottery. Maybe you stand and gape in open-mouthed admiration and envy as someone drives past in your dream car.

But what would be the true cost of your dream car Obviously if you’re a Lottery winner, money would be no object, but if you’ve scrimped, saved and sold your grandma to buy the luxury sports car you’ve coveted, you may not have all that much to spare on hidden costs.

What hidden costs I hear you cry. Well, aside from the obvious road tax and MOT costs, there’s car insurance – a legal requirement – and repair bills which will be inevitable on some cars. Add to that any ‘performance’ extras such as filter kits, injection systems and even racing style in-car accessories (if that’s your thing), and the costs can easily mount up. There’s a lot to take into account when planning a car purchase.

Before you decide you definitely want that sports car, do some research into the insurance and other details. Try and find out what the most common faults on your chosen model are, and how much they typically cost to fix in your area. Repair costs are one of the things an insurance underwriter will take into account when deciding what to charge you for cover.

It’s almost a given that any high performance vehicle will be in a high motor insurance group. The Subaru Impreza, the Lancer, the Evo and most other popular sports cars are group 20, the highest insurance group possible. If you are under 30 years of age, you’ll be classed in the high-risk group for a performance car, and will pay more for your premiums than someone even 2 years older. Luckily there are companies who offer cheap car insurance for performance cars; it’s just a matter of shopping around.

As well as insurance and repairs, check the emissions to find out the possible cost of your road tax. For cars registered after 1st March 2001, the cost of tax is calculated by the engine emissions, which can easily be found on the manufacturers website, or ask at the local dealership. To give you an idea, the new Subaru Impreza STi has emissions of 243 g/km, which means the road tax on one of these will work out at £300 for the year, or £165 per 6 months. Doesn’t sound like a huge amount, but when you have to pay it all in one go it can be quite a hardship.

And then there’s the thing that a lot of people seem to forget when purchasing a high-performance vehicle – the fuel consumption. Traditionally, the bigger the engine the more thirsty it is. And of course, the more powerful the engine the more fuel needed to run it. Sticking with the Subaru as an example, the urban fuel consumption is a mere 20.5 mpg, compared to a smaller model like the Peugeot 206 with an impressive 65.7 mpg.

The point is, all these things should be taken into account before going ahead with a purchase. There’s no point in spending a large amount for a car you can’t afford to move off your driveway. Lawn ornaments are much cheaper.

New Cars From Pontiac In 2009

New Cars From Pontiac In 2009

It’s been confirmed that Pontiac will be selling the G3 5-door hatchback in 2009. The vehicle is based on the Chevrolet Aveo5 (also known as the Daewoo Kalos in Korea). The sedan version of the G3 was sold in Mexico previously and also sold in Canada as a 5-door hatch that was called the G3 Wave.

The G3 will be mechanically identical to the Aveo, using a 1.6 liter 4 cylinder engine along with a 4-speed automatic / 5-speed manual transmission. Features will include GM’s OnStar system, AC, airbags, and more. The car also comes with standard fog lights and a hatch spoiler to improve the style of the car.

Although it is an economy hatchback, the G3 adds a different flavor to the Pontiac line of cars. Also, in 2009, Pontiac will have 4 cars with EPA highway fuel economy of over 30 mpg, making it a lot more competitive in today’s car market. These vehicles include the G3, Vibe, G6 sedan, and the G5 coupe.

The price has not been determined as of yet.

The G6 nameplate was new when the sedan and coupe came out in 2005 (with the convertible following), but the G6 is ostensibly the sixth-generation version of the Grand Am line. The G6 is also available in hardtop convertible form. Trim levels start with the base sedan, fitted with a 2.4-liter four and a four- or six-speed automatic. The G6 GT comes in all three body styles-it’s the only droptop trim-and has a 3.5-liter V-6 with a four-speed auto. The GT convertible can also be optioned up to a 3.9-liter V-6.

At the high end are the GXP sedan and coupe, with a 252-hp, 3.6-liter V-6 with variable valve timing. The GXP recalls the body-clad Pontiacs from days of yore, with a giant rear spoiler, large grille, and hood scoops inspired by the successful Pontiac GXP.R that races in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series. The look doesn’t translate well to the street.

The Pontiac G6 is based on the same unibody platform as the Chevy Malibu, but the newer Malibu benefits from three additional years of development and a vastly better interior. By comparison, the G6 feels like a rental car, with cheap plastic coating the cabin.

A six-speed transmission is a new option for the 2.4-liter base car, and it results in an impressive 33-mpg EPA highway rating. Remote start is now standard on GT and GXP models.

We picked the G6 convertible first in a comparison test against the Ford Mustang and Chrysler Sebring, but it’s worth noting that the trunk is all but unusable with the folding hardtop stowed. We’re not huge fans of the aggressive styling of the GXP, but someone-somewhere-must love it. The GT lacks any driving thrills despite 221 horsepower. That leaves the base car, which has appeal in its lower sticker price and higher fuel economy. Our best recommendation, though, is to walk over to the Chevy dealership and look at the Malibu.

Front, front side, and curtain airbags are standard on the sedan and coupe; the convertible makes do with front and front side bags. ABS and traction control are standard on the base and GT cars. Stability control is standard on the GT convertible and GXP models; the GT sedan and coupe get stability control as part of a 90 Street Edition package.

What are some used cars from 2004 and up or new cars that have a great mpg rating?

Question by 25 or 6 to 4: What are some used cars from 2004 and up or new cars that have a great mpg rating
No hybrids please.

Best answer:

Answer by jeepsarecool
Civics and Corollas

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On the Way Home From the Dealership I Averaged 38.5 Mpg

On the Way Home From the Dealership I Averaged 38.5 Mpg

I gave up my five-cylinder Volvo SUV a couple of years ago. While it was relatively fuel-efficient, I no longer needed such a large car. I looked then at hybrid cars, but was dissatisfied with the trade off of fuel-efficiency for poor acceleration. I have to drive over a lot of two-lane mountainous roads with passing lanes the length of a small back yard.

The car I replaced it with was a much smaller Volvo with the same five-cylinder engine. I was led to believe it would get 30 mpg, but it only only averaged 23.5 mpg over the mountainous roads I drive. So, recently, with a little time on my hands I drove a couple of hybrids. The Honda Civic was disappointing and handicapped by the fact that the batteries needed for a hybrid obstruct cargo space. It was slow and sluggish, this from a previous Honda owner.

The Toyota Prius I found was actually quite surprising, and if I could get over the jelly bean look of the little car that could, I would have to go for that awesome 45-48 mpg promise. It was also very satisfying to watch the computer screen tell me if I was using electric or motor power. It validated my need to do something about this petroleum holocaust.

Then there is diesel. Volkswagen has an ’08 Jetta, not yet available in my area, that promises to get as much as 50 mpg. From what I have read, they are utilizing new technology now used in Mercedes as well, that reburns the particulates. Performance is up and the clean/green factor is up. Very interesting, but they didn’t have anything for me to test drive and I seemed to know more about the technology than the dealership did. Combined with the fact that diesel fuel is skyrocketing, I had an uneasy feel for going there.

This morning’s news talked about sales being down for American car manufacturers. They reported a 4 percent increase for Toyata. Imagine that. The car dealership I first went to only had one Prius to test drive, no hyrbrid SUVs and no hybrid Camrys on the lot. They said they would sell most of them before you could test drive them. Now who would buy a car without test driving it Desperate Americans that’s who. You know in most areas of technology, it’s there before we are ready for it, with cars, the environment has been, perhaps unalterably destroyed, due to some very powerful people holding back the technology.

Well I found finally found the perfect car for me after several weeks of shopping and research. It’s stylish, roomy and you’d never know it was a hybrid to look at it or to open up when you need to pass a car. You don’t feel like you are driving an experiment, rather a luxurious automobile. It’s a 2009 Toyota Camry.

And boy am I having fun watching those biofeedback displays that are teaching me how to most efficiently drive this car. I have never owned a Toyota until now, and now, I’m very impressed with Toyota’s hybrid edge. Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive© is the most advanced type. Full hybrids run on electric drive at low speeds, on gasoline and electric drive in traffic, and on gasoline alone at highway speeds. Computers automatically control the electric motor and gasoline engine for an optimal balance of responsive performance, fuel economy and lower emissions.

The electric motor adds extra power during peak demands, enabling the use of a smaller, lighter and less polluting engine. The gasoline engine provides most of the power. It recharges the hybrid battery for hundreds of miles of range. The batteries also get energy back from the drivetrain in a process called regenerative braking. The cumulative effect is a vehicle that recycles its own energy. I’m sold on Synergy!–Ruth Mitchell

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What is the mpg comparison from hybrids and regular gasoline cars?

Question by Kelly: What is the mpg comparison from hybrids and regular gasoline cars
What is the mpg comparison from hybrids and regular gasoline cars For instance toyota’s prius and any other car you can think of! Thanks for your help.

Best answer:

Answer by wildflower
i’m not sure of the exact numbers, but i believe the prius gets about 45mpg on the highway
i drive a chevy cobalt, it gets about 25-27mpg for around town (stop & go driving) and about 30-32 mpg on the highway

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5 years from now when we are all driving Hybrid cars 100 MPG, how will Harley Davidson bikes be judged?

Question by Bart S: 5 years from now when we are all driving Hybrid cars 100 MPG, how will Harley Davidson bikes be judged
What I mean is won’t the current owners of the big twin HD Bikes be looked upon in a negative matter that they are the leading cause of wasting fuel, contributing to pollution and global warming
Everybody else is driving fuel efficient cars and trying to save the planet from destruction, but the Harley Davidson bikes that get maybe 25 MPG and spit out toxic C02 mixed with oil from the exhaust.
Will there be protests where people will take sledge hammers and smash those horrible HD’s

Best answer:

Answer by Andy Pandy
As always, top of the pile, it’s a prestige thing.

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