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«Ford's fuel - efficient, high - quality vehicles are winning customers nationwide,» with sales especially in the East and California, he said.

Britain, France, Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Scotland — and yes, China — have all announced they will eventually prohibit the sale of gas - and diesel - fuelled vehicles, sending shockwaves through auto and oil sectors.

Given 85 per cent of Caltex earnings are from fuel - related sales and refining margins, «even the smallest level of electric vehicle penetration would have a material impact on earnings,» the fund wrote on its website in October.

Using this connection, the criminals could cause the pump to register incorrect levels, creating either a false gas shortage or allowing a refueling vehicle to dangerously overfill the tanks, creating a fire hazard, or interrupt the connection to the point of sale system allowing fuel to be dispensed without registering a monetary transaction.

After his departure, China said it plans to accelerate the use of alternative - energy cars, phasing out sales of fossil - fuel vehicles and turning the province into a free - trade port.

I am not sure the NPA supports sale of contaminated fuel to be used for our vehicles because of the obvious consequences.

According to Mr Agyarko, investigations so far conducted by the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI), the National Security and the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) on the contaminated products had established that the fuel had not spilled onto the retail market for sale to vehicle owners.

As plug - in electric vehicle sales continue to putt along, automakers are increasingly pinning their hopes on hydrogen fuel cells as the clean vehicle technology of the future.

Automakers have said they're concentrating fuel - cell vehicle sales in California, expanding to other states as more hydrogen fueling stations come available.

This can allow them to set more reasonable sales targets for alternative fuel vehicles and implement the policies needed to get there.

Unfortunately, the other great hope for vehicles that exhaust no carbon — those powered by hydrogen - fed fuel cells — remains too pricey for broad sales.

Autoblog adds, «The study suggests that the increase in hybrid vehicle sales will be influenced by such factors such as increased pressure from government agencies to reduce fuel consumption and overall vehicle emissions, as well as a drastic reduction in the cost of hybrid technology.»

Bucking the trend that affected the makers of lower - cost and generally more fuel - efficient vehicles, Mercedes - Benz, Audi and BMW all posted year - over-year sales gains for the month of August.

September's gain was fueled by a 9.5 % jump in North America, where the U.S. (+10.7 %), Canada (+0.2 %) and Mexico (+11.5 %) combined for nearly 1.3 million sales for 18.6 % of global vehicle sales.

Due in part to decreased fuel prices, the rise in pickup sales doesn't just help the blue oval, but the entire industry, with Bloomberg reporting that approximately 13 percent of all vehicles sold this month were trucks.

Ford +24 % The move toward more fuel - efficient vehicles didn't slow F - series sales (+11 %), but V - 6 engines accounted for half the volume, up from 40 % in March (three - fourths of V - 6s were the Ecoboost turbo).

SUPERIOR TWP, MI — Claiming it has more style, power and better fuel economy, Hyundai Motor America is aiming its second - generation Tucson cross / utility vehicle, which is making its debut at the Los Angeles auto show today, squarely at the segment's sales leaders, the Honda CR - V, Toyota RAV4 and Nissan Rogue.

For cases in which the EPA Fuel Economy Guide contained multiple fuel - economy ratings for a vehicle model, the average of these ratings was used (without regard to sales figures for each specific engine or vehicle - model variaFuel Economy Guide contained multiple fuel - economy ratings for a vehicle model, the average of these ratings was used (without regard to sales figures for each specific engine or vehicle - model variafuel - economy ratings for a vehicle model, the average of these ratings was used (without regard to sales figures for each specific engine or vehicle - model variant).

The sales - weighted unadjusted Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) performance was calculated from the monthly sales of individual models of light - duty vehicles and the unadjusted combined city / highway fuel - economy ratings for the respective modFuel Economy (CAFE) performance was calculated from the monthly sales of individual models of light - duty vehicles and the unadjusted combined city / highway fuel - economy ratings for the respective modfuel - economy ratings for the respective models.

100's of vehicles must go, sale ends Sunday Night NO Exceptions... Awards: * 2013 IIHS Top Safety Pick * 2013 KBB.com Brand Image Awards Reviews: * Sporty driving dynamics; refined yet lively engine; strong fuel economy; welcoming cabin; available luxury features.

The sales - weighted fuel economy was calculated from the monthly sales of individual models of light - duty vehicles (cars, SUVs, vans, and pickup trucks) and the combined city / highway fuel - economy ratings published in the EPA Fuel Economy Guide (i.e., window sticker ratings) for the respective modfuel economy was calculated from the monthly sales of individual models of light - duty vehicles (cars, SUVs, vans, and pickup trucks) and the combined city / highway fuel - economy ratings published in the EPA Fuel Economy Guide (i.e., window sticker ratings) for the respective modfuel - economy ratings published in the EPA Fuel Economy Guide (i.e., window sticker ratings) for the respective modFuel Economy Guide (i.e., window sticker ratings) for the respective models.

Sales - weighted fuel - economy rating (window sticker) of purchased new vehicles for October 2007 through December 2017

100's of vehicles must go, sale ends Sunday Night NO Exceptions... 37/25 Highway / City MPG Awards: * JD Power Dependability Study * 2013 IIHS Top Safety Pick Reviews: * Upscale interior; advanced high - tech features; composed and comfortable ride; Eco model's high fuel economy.

Roadside Assistance for 1 Year * Vehicle History * Powertrain Limited Warranty: 84 Month / 100, 000 Mile (whichever comes first) from original in - service date * Transferable Warranty * 160 Point Inspection * Limited Warranty: 12 Month / 12, 000 Mile (whichever comes first) from certified purchase date Awards: * 2015 IIHS Top Safety Pick + * 2015 KBB.com 10 Best Green Cars * 2015 KBB.com 10 Best UberX Candidates * 2015 KBB.com 10 Best Hybrid Cars Under $ 30,000 * 2015 KBB.com 10 Most Fuel - Efficient Cars Under $ 25,000 Please ask for Sales Managers: Wei, Chris, or James - please call for more information.

January 4, 2004 — Detroit, MI — Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., will display the FINE - N hydrogen fuel cell concept vehicle at the 2004 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.

: w / Radius Arms Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): 32 Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): 35 Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): 0.79 Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): 0.59 Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion Steering Ratio -LRB-: 1), Overall: 19.0 Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 3.2 Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 36.7 Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): 39.4 Brake Type: Power Brake ABS System: 4 - Wheel Disc - Front (Yes or): Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or): Yes Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.4 x 0.94 Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.3 x 0.39 + EXTERIOR 2 - tone paint (2000) Raised roof line (2000) Roof rails w / crossbars Protective rear bumper step pad Front / rear body - color bumpers Body - color lower body - side cladding Aerodynamic body - color body - side ground effects molding Front / rear splash guards Automatic - off multi-reflector halogen headlights Multi-reflector halogen fog lights w / stone shields Daytime running lights Dual body - color fold away pwr mirrors Variable intermittent windshield wipers Fixed intermittent rear window wiper / washer Front Tire Size: 225 / 60HR16 Rear Tire Size: 225 / 60HR16 Spare Tire Size: Compact Front Wheel Size (in): 16 x 6.5 Rear Wheel Size (in): 16 x 6.5 Front Wheel Material: Aluminum Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum Wheelbase (in): 104.3 Length, Overall (in): 187.4 Width, Max w / o mirrors (in): 68.7 Height, Overall (in): 63.3 Track Width, Front (in): 57.9 Track Width, Rear (in): 57.7 Min Ground Clearance (in): 7.3 Rear Door Opening Height (in): 30.2 Rear Door Opening Width (in): 43.3 Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in): 74.9 Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in): 43.5 Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in): 47.2 Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in): 42.3 Cargo Box (Area) Height (in): 33.2 Liftover Height (in): 25.2 Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft3): 68.6 Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft3): 34.3 + INTERIOR Reclining front bucket seats w / height adjustable head restraints 6 - way pwr driver seat Driver seat height adjustment (2000) Driver seat adjustable lumbar support Moquette cloth seat trim 60/40 split fold down rear bench seat Rear seat headrests on all seating positions Front / rear carpeted floor mats Tilt adjustable steering column Instrumentation - inc: digital dual - mode trip odometer, ambient temp gauge Tell - tale door ajar graphic display (2000) Pwr windows w / driver - side one - touch down feature Pwr door locks Remote keyless entry Cruise control Air conditioning Rear seat heat ducts Rear window defroster w / timer Electronic AM / FM stereo w / cassette - inc: (4) speakers, clock, weatherband Front 12 - volt pwr outlet & ashtray Woodgrain patterned dash 2 front / 2 rear cupholders Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors Overhead console - inc: sunglass holder Lighting - inc: overhead map, glove box, cargo area, trunk Front seatback net pockets Cargo area 12 - volt pwr outlet Cargo area hooks Cargo area / trunk multibox storage tray Rubber cargo tray / mat Cargo area security cover Passenger Capacity: 5 Passenger Volume (ft3): 95.9 Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 6.5 Front Head Room (in): 38.5 Front Leg Room (in): 43.3 Front Shoulder Room (in): 53.9 Front Hip Room (in): 51.3 Second Head Room (in): 37.2 Second Leg Room (in): 34.3 Second Shoulder Room (in): 53.6 Second Hip Room (in): 51.9 + SAFETY 4 - wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) Driver & front passenger airbags (SRS) w / passenger dual stage deployment 3 - point seatbelts on all seating positions Height adjustable shoulder belts on front seating positions Child safety rear door locks Uniform child safety seat anchorage system Energy - absorbing collapsible steering column Front / rear 5 - mph impact - absorbing bumpers Side - impact door beams Daytime running lights + EPA Fuel Economy & Specification EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 22 EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 27 Spare Wheel Size (in): - TBD - Spare Wheel Material: - TBD - Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 16.9 Additional Photos Buyer Resources Contact Ebay Sales Department: for more information Toll - Free: [phone] Request More Info Vehicle Condition Service History 113,287 Miles No Known Mechanical Problems Options & Features Ext / Int Color GRAYwith Interior Luxury Features Air ConditioningClimate Control SystemCruise ControlWood Trim Power Equipment Power Driver's SeatPower MirrorsPower SteeringPower Windows Safety Features All Wheel DriveChild Proof Door LocksDriver's Air BagFog LightsKeyless EntryPassenger Air BagRear Defogger Interior Carpeted Floor MatsClockCup HoldersOverhead ConsoleVanity Mirrors Exterior Body Side MoldingsOff Road TiresRear WipersRoof Rack Audio / Video AM / FMCassette Financing Information Contact us today for more information, or fill out our Online Credit Application to begin the pre-approval process today.

48/51 Highway / City MPG Toyota Certified Used Vehicles Details: * Roadside Assistance for 1 Year * Powertrain Limited Warranty: 84 Month / 100, 000 Mile (whichever comes first) from original in - service date * Vehicle History * Roadside Assistance * Limited Warranty: 12 Month / 12, 000 Mile (whichever comes first) from certified purchase date * 160 Point Inspection * Transferable Warranty * Warranty Deductible: $ 0 Awards: * 2015 IIHS Top Safety Pick + * 2015 KBB.com 10 Most Fuel - Efficient Cars Under $ 25,000 * 2015 KBB.com 10 Best Green Cars * 2015 KBB.com 10 Best Hybrid Cars Under $ 30,000 * 2015 KBB.com 10 Best UberX Candidates Please ask for Sales Managers: Wei, Chris, or James - please call for more information.

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Roadside Assistance for 1 Year * Powertrain Limited Warranty: 84 Month / 100, 000 Mile (whichever comes first) from original in - service date * Vehicle History * Warranty Deductible: $ 0 * Transferable Warranty * Roadside Assistance * 160 Point Inspection * Limited Warranty: 12 Month / 12, 000 Mile (whichever comes first) from certified purchase date Awards: * 2015 IIHS Top Safety Pick + * 2015 KBB.com 10 Most Fuel - Efficient Cars Under $ 25,000 * 2015 KBB.com 10 Best Hybrid Cars Under $ 30,000 * 2015 KBB.com 10 Best Green Cars * 2015 KBB.com 10 Best UberX Candidates Please ask for Sales Managers: Wei, Chris, or James - please call for more information.

This second vehicle, the 2017 Honda Clarity Electric, will go on sale shortly after the Fuel Cell.

100's of vehicles must go, sale ends Sunday Night NO Exceptions... 37/38 Highway / City MPG Awards: * 2014 IIHS Top Safety Pick + Reviews: * Eye - catching design; high fuel economy from available hybrid model; many standard features.

100's of vehicles must go, sale ends Sunday Night NO Exceptions... 31/22 Highway / City MPG Awards: * 2013 IIHS Top Safety Pick (built after November 2012) * 2013 KBB.com 10 Best New Sedans Under $ 25,000 * 2013 KBB.com 10 Best Family Cars Reviews: * Strong acceleration and fuel economy for both engines; rewarding handling; smooth and quiet ride; comfortable front seats; user - friendly electronics; solid interior quality.

Toyota's hydrogen fuel - cell vehicle will make its debut at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show prior to going on sale as a 2015 model later next year.

We're happy to honor their memory and service with a one - of - kind vehicle - including the best Jeep has to offer, like 30 - mile - per - gallon fuel economy, a distinctive exterior and top - of - segment 4x4 capability - and a heartfelt donation upon every sale we make.

The Touareg's 28 - mpg EPA highway mileage — the best among six diesel - powered SUVs for sale in the United States — coupled with the vehicle's 26.4 - gallon fuel tank gives you an effective range of more than 700 miles.

Honda will introduce a new 2017 Accord Hybrid and the Clarity Series of advanced alternative - fuel vehicles, beginning with the new, hydrogen - powered Clarity Fuel Cell later in 2016, followed by new Clarity Battery Electric and Clarity Plug - In in 2017, as the company strives to realize significant growth in sales of electrified vehicfuel vehicles, beginning with the new, hydrogen - powered Clarity Fuel Cell later in 2016, followed by new Clarity Battery Electric and Clarity Plug - In in 2017, as the company strives to realize significant growth in sales of electrified vehicFuel Cell later in 2016, followed by new Clarity Battery Electric and Clarity Plug - In in 2017, as the company strives to realize significant growth in sales of electrified vehicles.

With high gas prices taking a bite out of big - SUV sales, Audi thinks the time is right for its new A3 wagon, a compact family utility vehicle with decent fuel economy ratings and, for a near - luxury car, a very affordable price.

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The report from Autocar states that we could see the fuel cell vehicle debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in fall of 2017, with sales possibly starting as early as 2018.

* Recent Arrival!Awards: * 2015 10 Most Fuel - Efficient SUVs * 2015 Best Buy Awards * 2015 15 Best Family Cars2015 Toyota Highlander Proudly serving Long Beach, Carson, Paramount, Signal hill, Seal Beach, San Pedro, Wilmington, Torrance, Redondo Beach Contact our sales team for more information on this vehicle!

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In keeping with its industry - leading fuel efficiency status, Hyundai achieved a corporate average fuel economy level of 37.0 MPG (28.5 MPG label value) in May, while selling 25,614 vehicles (38 percent of total sales) with 40 MPG window label highway fuel economy ratings.

The Mitsubishi i - Miev has a combined city and highway fuel economy of 112 MPGe which outpaces any other vehicles currently for sale in the United States.

100's of vehicles must go, sale ends Sunday Night NO Exceptions... 29/20 Highway / City MPG Awards: * 2014 IIHS Top Safety Pick + * 2014 KBB.com 10 Best Luxury Cars Under $ 40,000 Reviews: * Many high - tech electronic and safety features; nicely detailed interior; excellent fuel economy from available hybrid model; muscular V6 engine; roomy trunk.

When the new QX50 goes on sale, the combined fuel economy should be around 26 mpg, about what a diesel - powered vehicle of the same size would achieve, but without a lot of the emissions - system complexity.

100's of vehicles must go, sale ends Sunday Night NO Exceptions... 40/30 Highway / City MPG Reviews: * Cabin is attractive, especially with the two - tone color scheme; lots of rear - seat legroom; fuel - sipping diesel - engine upgrade available; plenty of appealing convenience and technology features are offered.

Critical Knowledge: All - new, dedicated hybrid vehicleFour - door hatchback body styleStyling cues shared with Honda FCX Clarity fuel - cell vehiclePriced below other available hybridsExclusive vehicle architectureFront - wheel drive (FWD) On sale in spring of 2009For more information: See Honda Insight Hybrid Concept PicturesBrowse other Honda modelsRead more

: w / Coil Springs Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): 46 Gas Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): 36 Gas Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): 1.18 Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): 0.67 Steering Type: Power Rack & Pinion Steering Ratio -LRB-: 1), Overall: 16.9 Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 2.67 Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 40.64 Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): 42.46 Brake Type: Power Brake ABS System: 4 - Wheel Disc - Front (Yes or): Yes Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 10.7 x 1.26 Drum - Rear (Yes or): Yes Rear Drum Diam x Width (in): 9.5 x 2.0 + EXTERIOR 2 component clear - coat paint Body - color bumper fascias w / special styled front / rear lower fascia extensions Body lowering ground effects Aggresive 3 - piece rear decklid spoiler Miniquad halogen headlamps Dual body - colored sport mirrors (LH remote / RH manual) Solar - Ray tinted glass Intermittent wiper system Front Tire Size: P235 / 55R16 Rear Tire Size: P235 / 55R16 Spare Tire Size: T125 / 70D15 Front Wheel Size (in): 16 x 8.0 Rear Wheel Size (in): 16 x 8.0 Spare Wheel Size (in): 15 x 4.0 Front Wheel Material: Aluminum Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum Spare Wheel Material: Steel Wheelbase (in): 101.1 Length, Overall (in): 193.2 Width, Max w / o mirrors (in): 74.1 Height, Overall (in): 51.3 Track Width, Front (in): 60.7 Track Width, Rear (in): 60.6 Min Ground Clearance (in): 4.6 Liftover Height (in): 35.1 Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft3): 12.9 Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft3): 32.8 + INTERIOR Cloth reclining front bucket seats w / integral head restraints, full folding rear seat back, 2 - way manual driver - side seat adjuster folding rear seat back, 4 - way manual driver - side seat adjuster Scotchgard fabric protector - inc: seats, door trim, floor mats & floor covering Center console w / cup holder / lighted storage compartment Full floor carpeting - inc: cargo area Carpeted front floor mats Tilt - wheel steering wheel 125 MPH speedometer Gauge pkg w / tachometer Check gauges warning light Low oil level indicator system Headlamps - on reminder PASS - Key II theft deterrent system Air conditioning - inc: R134a refrigerant Side window defoggers ETR AM / FM stereo w / cassette - inc: seek - scan, digital clock, search, repeat, extended range rear speakers Day / night rearview mirror w / dual reading lamps Dual covered visor mirrors w / storage straps Dome lamp Storage compartment in doors Closeout panel for cargo compartment area Passenger Capacity: 4 Passenger Volume (ft3): 81.9 Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 13.6 Front Head Room (in): 37.2 Front Leg Room (in): 43.0 Front Shoulder Room (in): 57.4 Front Hip Room (in): 52.8 Second Head Room (in): 35.3 Second Leg Room (in): 26.8 Second Shoulder Room (in): 55.8 Second Hip Room (in): 44.4 + EPA Fuel Economy & Specification EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 19 EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 30 Clutch Size (in): - TBD - Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 15.5 Buyer Resources Contact Sales Department for more information Phone: [phone] Request More Info Vehicle Condition Service History 48,569 Miles No Known Mechanical Problems Warranty As - Is - Extended Warranty Available.

LOS ANGELES — The Mitsubishi Mirage has always been a value purchase — it offers one of the highest fuel economies for a gas - powered car while also being one of the cheapest vehicles on sale.

Vice President of US marketing, sales and service said «Sales momentum built as February unfolded, with higher fuel prices driving consumer demand for more fuel - efficient vehicles in the second half of the month&rasales and service said «Sales momentum built as February unfolded, with higher fuel prices driving consumer demand for more fuel - efficient vehicles in the second half of the month&raSales momentum built as February unfolded, with higher fuel prices driving consumer demand for more fuel - efficient vehicles in the second half of the month».