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Is $5 a Gallon Gas on the Horizon?

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Cecil Helton

How high do you think gasoline will get this summer? Will we still have prices in the $3.50 range, or will we be paying a dollar or more extra when the summer rush begins? Read More

Posted in Blog | Tagged AAA, American Automobile Association, cost of gasoline, fuel cost, fuel costs, fuel economy, gas cost, gas price, Gas prices, gasoline cost, gasoline price, price of gas, price of gasoline, price per gallon |

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 |

J.D. Power: Buyers Act on Preconceived Notions

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Cecil Helton

More consumers make decisions on preconceived notions about a brand’s quality than on actual reviews and ratings. Read More

Posted in Blog | Tagged Consumer Reports, CR, Domestic, domestic automakers, fuel economy, import, J.D. Power, JD Power, Miles per gallon, MPG, new car, new car sales, new cars |

Average Gas Prices Still on the Rise Nationwide

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Cecil Helton

The average cost of a gallon of gasoline in the United States is $3.39, a gain of almost 3.5 cents over the last two weeks. Read More

Posted in Blog | Tagged average gas price, cost of gasoline, fuel, fuel cost, fuel economy, Gas, Gas prices, gas saving tips, gasoline, gasoline cost, how to save on gas, MPG, price of gas, price of gasoline |

Quick Tips to Improve Your Fuel Economy

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Cecil Helton

One of the easiest ways to save money at the pump is to improve your current car’s fuel economy. Read More

Posted in Articles | Tagged cost of gasoline, EPA estimated MPG, fuel cost, fuel costs, fuel economy, fuel efficient, fuel price, fuel prices, gasoline, gasoline cost, gasoline price, gasoline prices, how to save on gas, improving fuel economy, Miles per gallon, MPG, price of gasoline |

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 |

Fisker Karma Gets 20 MPG: Worst “Green” Car Ever?

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Cecil Helton

Despite federal loans and promises to utilize a defunct General Motors manufacturing plant to produce their cars, Fisker has outsourced production and their cars aren’t being built in the United States. Read More

Posted in Blog | Tagged alternative fuel, alternative fuels, auto manufacturers, auto manufacturing, electric car, electric vehicle, eMPG, ev, extended range EV, Federal Loan, fuel economy, MPG, offshore, outsourced, sports car, United States Government |

Gas Prices Decline for Fourth Consecutive Week

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Cecil Helton

Gasoline prices could be another area of surprise. We sure hope so, because we’re loving taking advantage of the lower prices to travel. Read More

Posted in Blog | Tagged average gas price, fuel, fuel costs, fuel economy, fuel prices, Gas, gas price, Gas prices, gasoline, gasoline prices, Miles per gallon, MPG, price of gas, price of gasoline |

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