Sentences with phrase «about fuel economy as»

We know truck buyers don't care as much about fuel economy as they do sheer brute force, which is why the Silverado delivers performance at or near the top of its class in almost every category, including a maximum tow rating of 10,700 pounds when properly equipped.

«Traditionally, turbocharging was used to enhance the performance of engines, but today it is as much about fuel economy as a 0 - to - 60 time,» said Bob Benedict, assistant chief engineer for the Ecotec 1.4 L engine.

Not exact matches

Starting in 2017, Alberta will apply a $ 20 - a-tonne price on carbon emissions that will cover about 90 per cent of the economy, including essentials such as gasoline and home heating fuel.

The front - month contract slipped for a second straight month in October on ample crude supply and worries about lower fuel demand as the global economy slows.

Beijing is trying to boost domestic liquidity in the hopes that this will generate stronger domestic demand, but expanding liquidity fuels capital outflows, and these put downward pressure on the currency, while increasing PBoC concerns about the monetary impact of money leaving the economy which, as an article in last week's FT argues, might be worse than we think.

«This action is about decency and respect, and by raising the minimum wage for the dedicated men and women who fuel our regional economy, New York will continue to serve as a beacon of progress and opportunity for all.»

A trade - off between performance and fuel economy may be inevitable in the long run, and as manufacturers change the performance of their vehicles to increase their fuel efficiency, consumer complaints about performance may not go away.

Stay tuned for more news about the 2015 Acura TLX including power numbers, fuel economy, and pricing as it nears its debut in New York.

The people who say you should be looking for engine torque have something right, however: if shifting is inconvenient (due to e.g. driving a manual transmission) and you care about fuel economy, it is useful that the maximum power RPM is as close as possible to the cruising RPM.

Stay tuned for more official information about the U.S. - market 2015 Volkswagen Touareg as we hear more about fuel economy, pricing, and equipment changes.

Unfortunately for Chrysler, consumers and the U.S. government started seriously caring about fuel economy when OPEC enacted an oil embargo in late 1973, so the Ramcharger never had the chance to live as freely as its rivals had in the years prior.

We're still waiting to see the numbers on the two - door and the four - cylinder, but based on current figures, it's a safe bet that the former will get about the same fuel economy as the four - door.

Well all bets are with the» so called» president in the oval office all semblance of fuel economy and efficiency are about to go out the window as he rips the EPA to shreds to the benefit of Big Oil... that at least here in the (not so) Good (anymore) Ole US of A bigger will reign supreme with concerns about efficiency and emissions once again going by the wayside.

Its long, flat stretches were favorable to the Golf R's fuel economy, which approached 24 mpg instead of the low 20s we've been more commonly recording in and around L.A.. That's still a far cry from its EPA rating of 30 mpg highway, but when you're trying to get a boring, six - hour - plus drive over with as quickly as possible, you're not worrying about maximizing mileage.

When asked about hydrogen as a practical fuel, Bereisa told us, «There's a lot more hydrogen production around than people think, so if the country wanted to move to a hydrogen economy, it could get done pretty quickly and with a lot less investment than we're already seeing in the current stimulus package.»

As on the Tundra, a new exhaust is said to add about eight hp, although the truck's official power and fuel - economy ratings haven't been revised.

These labels will give consumers better, more complete information — including expected savings over a five - year period, a fuel economy comparison to other vehicles in the same class, as well as guidance, on a scale of one to ten, about each car or truck's environmental impact.

As for how it's running, the CX - 9 seems to have settled in by delivering fairly consistent combined fuel economy of about 21 mpg — it's been higher on road trips and bit lower when used in daily commuting.

When it came to discussing the C7 Project, Tadge talked about the reality of the CAFE fuel economy requirements and that Corvette has to play its part as the automaker is under a federal mandate to achieve a 35 mpg average across the fleet by 2016.

And since an automaker is worried more about overall fuel economy — so it can help bolster its corporate fuel economy average — than outright electric range, the gas engine kicks in as soon as the heater is turned on.

«Highlighting the Focus Electric as a pace car is a fun way to educate consumers about the kinds of benefits our electrified vehicles deliver and show people our commitment to provide Ford customers the power of choice for leading fuel economy in the vehicle that best meets their needs,» Mark Fields, president of Ford's Americas division, said Monday.

Added comfort with contemporary style is the leather interior to heighten the quality and craftsmanship for the Ford F - 150 More information about the 2013 Ford F - 150: Ford claims class - leading fuel economy, as well as best - in - class towing and horsepower for both its base V6 engine as well as both of the available V8s.

More information about the 2012 Dodge Avenger: For a mid-sized sedan, the Avenger stands out in two ways: aggressive, sporty styling, which is borrowed from the Dodge Charger, and its fuel economy, which can manage as high as 30 mpg on the highway.

When using your Vehicle, UVO eServices automatically (or passively), including, through the use of telematics, collects and stores information about your Vehicle, such as: (i) information about your Vehicle's operation, performance and condition, including such things as diagnostic trouble codes, oil life remaining, tire pressure, fuel economy and odometer readings, battery use management information, battery charging history, battery deterioration information, electrical system functions; (ii) driver behavior information, which is information about how a person drives a Vehicle, such as the actual or approximate speed of your Vehicle, seat belt use, information about braking habits and information about collisions involving your Vehicle and which air bags have deployed; (iii) information about your use of the Vehicle and its features, such as whether you have paired a mobile Device with your Vehicle); (iv) the precise geographic location of your Vehicle; (v) data about remote services we make available such as remote lock / unlock, start / stop charge, parking location, climate control, charge schedules, and Vehicle status check; (vi) when there is a request for service made; and (vii) information about the Vehicle itself (such as the Vehicle identification number (VIN), make, model, model year, selling dealer, servicing dealer, date of purchase or lease and service history)(collectively, «Vehicle Information»).

It may seem as if the turbo 1.4 is all about fuel economy, but it's really the performance bargain.

So it's delivering as - advertised fuel economy in my experience, which is something we can't say about the Ford and Hyundai hybrid vehicles that we've had come through here.

I actually considered buying a Lincoln Navigator but the fuel economy was too bad... the odyssey has 20/28 mpg, is just as spactious, and comes with more options for a lower price... well not that low... About 40K with all the options

We certainly can't complain about an engine that delivers as much torque as the 2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI, and we definitely can't complain about it when it can reach highway fuel economy ratings as high as 43 MPG (for the manual option — the automatic is rated at a respectable 40 MPG).

Thanks to a body and chassis that are about 50 percent aluminum, you can expect a slight bump in fuel economy as well.

The top positive things about the Fiesta are its sleek body style, fuel economy and easy to use technology features such as Bluetooth, voice command, sync and usb connectivity.

Fuel economy is about the same as I had with the R / T, although thats more due to San Diego traffic than anything else.

Scion XD Fuel economy is about the same as a Mini Cooper S...

Fuel economy, though, is about what one would expect for a big vehicle such as this: 13 miles per gallon in the city and 18 mpg on the highway for the all - wheel - drive model.

I'm assuming it's there only to serve the interests of Corporate Average Fuel Economy, and it will get used about as often as the dusty buttons on your universal remote.

Overall, the new Regal is also about 200 pounds lighter than its predecessor, and with the 2.0 - liter it should offer up better fuel economy as well.

The most positive things about the car was the factory warranty that seems to beat a lot of the competitors, the sleek styling, as well as the fuel economy.

With smooth operation, nice throttle response and even decent fuel economy, it's just about as perfectly suited as it can be.

The gas XD uses a same - size 26 - gallon fuel tank as the diesel, and we expect range to be more than 400 miles if our unscientific observed highway fuel economy of about 18 mpg holds true.

Just Like Everybody Else Nearly every car in the midsize segment offers a similar - size four - cylinder engine, ample interior space and about the same fuel economy as the new Accord.

Fiat Canada reps feel bullish about meeting customer demands for excellent fuel economy, but as of yet there are no official NRC ratings.

If you're all about fuel economy, which wouldn't be surprising as a hybrid buyer, then the Prius is a winner.

Not only does it deliver a big power boost, it can also serve up superior fuel economy, as its plug - in hybrid drive system can go for about 30 miles on electricity alone.

Auto company executives show off new models with all - wheel drive.Even so, as Washington lawmakers visited the Motor City recently, the Big Three heard about more safety regulations instead of less.With stiffer requirements for both emissions and corporate average fuel economy already in the offing, Washington's requirements for installing air bags and passive restraint systems couldn't come at a costlier time for Detroit.

On the other hand, the Tacoma gets about the same fuel economy as full - size trucks, an interior that feels very old, and the bouncy ride.

Fuel economy measures 14 miles per gallon city, 21 highway; but these concerns are like worrying about living room paint colors as your house burns down.

While the Versa's design is about as exciting as Kristin Stewart demonstrating her acting range, it more than makes up for with its unrivaled value (base price starts at $ 11,750 including a $ 760 destination fee) and completive fuel economy.

Outstanding fuel economy and sleek styling are two great reasons to consider this Volkswagen GTI.Low, low mileage coupled with an exacting maintenance program make this vehicle a rare find.More information about the 2013 Volkswagen GTI: The Volkswagen GTI offers up strong performance, yet it has essentially the same space - efficient interior layout of the Golf hatchback — and that's a major asset for those who need to use the GTI as a daily driver.

If you want slightly better fuel economy and a little more horsepower, the Crosstrek also comes as a hybrid, ranging from $ 25,995 to $ 29,225 with about the same differences in standard equipment across the price range.

Not much to brag about, as the fuel economy is far below the Prius and Insight (that latter of which even costs less than the 200).

Only in terms of fuel economy does the car let itself down — everywhere else, and especially in terms of practicality, the Subaru Forester does a stellar job of covering as many bases as possible that us normal folk care about when buying a new car.