Category Archives: General Automotive

EPA Enters MPG Flap

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Steve Hanley

A few days ago, I wrote that Consumer Reports and other testers have found Ford’s fuel economy claims for its Fusion hybrid and C Max hybrid to be wildly optimistic in real world driving. Ford says they should get 47 … Continue reading →

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Hybrids And MPG: Theory Vs. Reality

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Steve Hanley

Ford has introduced two new hybrid vehicles lately – the C Max and the Fusion. Ford says both cars should get 47 mpg in both city and highway driving. But out in the real world, consumers and testers are finding … Continue reading →

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The Incredible Shrinking Automobile

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Steve Hanley

When I was young, the typical American car was about the size of a Buick Roadmaster.  On other words, it was HUGE! There was room in the trunk to sneak 4 friends into a drive-in movie. A normal person could … Continue reading →

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SuperWeed Key To Energy Independence?

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Steve Hanley

Ethanol is a fuel derived from plants. In the United States, federal regulations require that each gallon of gasoline contain a minimum of 10% ethanol. The vast majority of that ethanol is derived from corn. Because of the federal mandate, … Continue reading →

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Smarter Cars?

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Steve Hanley

The National Transportation Safety Board says collision avoidance systems should be mandated on all new cars. Do you agree? Tell us why or why not on The Hot Seat Forum at this link. Collision-Avoidance Systems Should Be Mandatory, Says NTSB … Continue reading →

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