With its 2.4L I4 engine that produces 174 hp, the 2009 Saturn VUE Hybrid, at $26,995, delivers fuel economy near 25 mpg city and 32 mpg highway.
With its Active Fuel Management, hybrid drive system, and continuously variable transmission, the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid is able to get 21 mpg city and 22 highway, a 30% boost in city fuel efficiency.
A surprisingly fuel sipping 200 hp 2.0L I4 engine in the 2009 Volkswagen GLI yields impressive EPA efficiency ratings at 21 mpg city and 29 mpg highway.
Capable of using E85 flex fuel, the 2009 Nissan Titan 2WD, with its 317 hp 5.6L V8 offers 385 lb-ft of torque through its 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.
The 2009 Subaru Legacy midsize sedan gets 20 mpg city and 26 mpg highway from its 175 hp 4-cylinder 2.5 Liter engine. Legacy can also be upgraded with a 243 hp turbocharged version.
The fuel economy rating of the 2009 Volvo XC90 is 14-mpg city and 20-mpg highway, making it a fairly economical vehicle, considering its impressive array of standard features.
Solar Powered Prius and the Tesla Roadster
Read about the 2009 Toyota Prius models that use a solar cell array and the methods that the Tesla Roadster will increase its driving range and decrease its use of electricity from the grid.
Life at $200 a Barrel - Lowest Local Gas Prices, Crude Oil Info
Analysts predict oil the price of will reach $200 per barrel by the end of the year. Read the consequences and some tips on how to alleviate the crisis.
Honda Accord Performance Modifications In Exhaust and Intake Systems
Modify the Honda Accord to increase horsepower by changing intake or exhaust systems or by replacing the stock engine with a H22a racing engine.
Electric Cars and Gasoline Cars Carbon Dioxide Emissions Compared
Comparing the carbon dioxide emissions of gasoline powered cars and electric cars may not have a clear winner, yet. Read the latest results.
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Info Including Honda FCX Performance Specs
Read about the progress being made toward a commercially available hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and the emerging trial vehicles currently available.
Production Version of Volt to Be Shown
A source at General Motors has confirmed that as part of the company's centennial celebration this month, employees and the press will get a look at a production version of the Chevrolet Volt all-electric car.
Hybrid Honda Insight in Showrooms by April 2009
Although the five-door Honda Insight will be shown in October at the Paris auto show as a concept, plans are for production models to hit showrooms by April 2009.
Ford Reports Sales Down 26 Percent for August
For the month of August Ford saw a 26 percent decline in its sales figures due to the public's rapid shift away from SUVs and trucks toward smaller, more fuel-efficient models.
Oil Drops $7 in Early Trading on Reports of Mild Hurricane Damage
Thanks to less than anticipated damage from Hurricane Gustav, paired with a stronger American dollar and continued low demand, crude oil futures for October delivery dropped to $107.60 on Tuesday, September 2.
Toyota Lowers Sales Forecast
In response to lowered sales in the United States and Europe, Toyota lowered its long-range sales forecasts through 2009 in a statement issued on Thursday, August 28.
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