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New Car Fuel Economy Reaches All-Time High

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Cecil Helton

The study has been calculating the average fuel economy of vehicles sold in the United States over the last four years. Read More

Posted in Blog | Tagged average MPG, CAFE, Corporate Average Fuel Economy, Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, fuel costs, fuel economy, fuel efficient, fuel efficient cars, fuel prices, MPG, University of Michigan, University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute |

NADA: New Fuel Economy Standards Harmful to Consumers

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Cecil Helton

How many people will no longer be able to afford a new vehicle if the government raises the price of a new car by about $3,000? Read More

Posted in Blog | Tagged auto manufacturers, auto manufacturing, Congress, Don Chalmers, Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, NADA, National Automobile Dealers Association, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, new car, new car sales, new cars, NHTSA |

Hidden Costs in Buying a New Car

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Cecil Helton

Remember to consider hidden costs in addition to your purchase price, and you’ll be ahead of the game when it comes to your budget. Read More

Posted in Articles | Tagged car insurance premium, Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, fuel economy, IIHS, IIHS Top Safety Pick, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, insurance premium, maintenance, Miles per gallon, MPG, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA, reliability, repairs, Safety, safety features, Top Safety Pick, top safety picks |

Obama’s 54.5 MPG: How Much Would Drivers Save this Thanksgiving?

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Cecil Helton

It’s expected that drivers will spend $553 million at the gas pump for their holiday travel over the next few days. Read More

Posted in Blog | Tagged 54.5 MPG, CAFE, CAFE Standard, Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, EPA estimated MPG, EPA MPG, fuel, fuel economy, fuel efficient, fuel efficient cars, fuel prices, gasoline, Miles per gallon, MPG, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA, Obama Administration, thanksgiving, thanksgiving holiday weekend, thanksgiving travel |

Rules Published on 54.5 MPG CAFE Requirements

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Cecil Helton

Two federal agencies have combined to write the rules together, and the first version mirrors the agreement announced in July. Read More

Posted in Articles | Tagged CAFE, CAFE Standard, Chrysler, Department of Transportation, EPA, EPA MPG, ford, fuel economy, fuel efficient, general motors, honda, mercedes, NADA, National Automobile Dealers Association, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA, toyota, U.S. DOT, volkswagen |

New EPA Fuel Economy Window Stickers Coming in 2013

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Cecil Helton

Two agencies have joined forces to unveil a new fuel economy label that will become a mandatory inclusion required by all automakers starting with the 2013 model year. Read More

Posted in Articles | Tagged CAFE Standard, CNG, CO2, Compressed Natural Gas, diesel, DOT, environmentally friendly, EPA, EPA estimated MPG, fuel economy, gasoline, gasoline cost, hybrid, hydrogen, Miles per gallon, MPG, MPGe, US DOT |

Does High Fuel Economy Mean a Sacrifice in Safety?

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Cecil Helton

While smaller cars are designed with safety in mind, “safety” is a relative term. Just as it’s a given that the smallest cars normally provide the highest fuel economy, it’s also a given that generally speaking, the larger a car is, the safer it is. Read More

Posted in Articles | Tagged accident, affordable auto insurance, auto policy, car insurance, car insurance company, car insurance premiums, car insurance rates, Car insurances, compact, compact car, compacts, EPA, EPA estimated MPG, fuel economy, IIHS, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, new car, NHTSA, safe cars, safer cars, safest cars, small cars, subcompact, tiny cars, Top Safety Pick Award |

Tips for Maximizing your Fuel Economy

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Cecil Helton

You can save real money on your fuel costs by simply changing some of your driving habits and making sure you maintain your car properly. Read More

Posted in Articles | Tagged EPA, EPA estimated MPG, fuel, fuel economy, fuel efficient, highest MPG, MPG, used car, used cars |

How Automakers Will Deliver 54.5 MPG: Will it Impact Insurance Premiums?

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Cecil Helton

We’ve got answers to each of these questions, and we’ll answer them by looking at the potential steps automakers will take, and how each of these steps could influence what consumers will pay. Read More

Posted in Articles | Tagged affordable auto insurance, auto policy, car insurance, car insurance cheap, car insurance company, car insurance premiums, car insurance rates, Car insurances, electric car, electric cars, electric vehicles, EPA, EPA estimated MPG, ford, fuel, fuel economy, fuel efficient, fuel efficient cars, gasoline, GM, highest MPG, honda, hybrid, lower car insurance costs, microhybrid, MPG, nissan, toyota, turbo, Turbo Diesel |

Automakers and Obama Administration Agree to 54.5 MPG Standard

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Cecil Helton

The Obama administration has announced new federal standards to increase fuel economy and reduce the pollution for new cars and trucks sold in the United States. Read More

Posted in Blog | Tagged DOT, EPA, fuel economy, fuel efficient, fuel efficient cars, Miles per gallon, MPG, new cars |

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