Sentences with phrase «in small economy cars»

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The chicken tax helped Detroit endure fuel - economy rules that required it to build money - losing small cars in high - cost domestic factories.

Nothing would befall the market economy in the long run if we tempered our desires down to one car and a small house and healthy foods from the co-op.

Among other adjustments that could help double fuel economy are turbocharging with smaller, more efficient engines that produce the same level of power; advanced heat management and cooling systems, which reuse the heat produced in the engine for energy; weight reduction, including broader use of high - strength steel that is already in some cars today; better aerodynamics; more efficient air conditioners, transmissions and lighting devices (including headlights); and increased electrification leading to full hybridization with electric motor and regenerative breaking — all of which currently exist.

Honda will receive a small credit for producing CNG cars under the new fuel economy rules for 2017 - 2025 but in the meantime intends to keep production steady at around 2,000 to 3,000 at its plant in Greensburg, Ind..

But now a small company in Maryland in the US has developed a cheap computerised device to attach to the carburettors of Mexican cars which it claims could cut emissions drastically while improving fuel economy.

Fuel economy is an undeniably important component in a small - car purchase.

With a combined economy rating of 28 mpg for the manual and 30 mpg for the automatic, Subaru says the automatic Impreza is the most fuel - efficient all - wheel - drive car you can buy in the U.S. And that newfound thrift carries benefits into other areas, too — for instance, a smaller gas tank allows a flat load floor in the five - door, which is one of the ways that Subaru increased interior volume while maintaining the same footprint as the 2011 model.

Some people want small cars but aren't willing to move down to a B - segment vehicle that offers virtually no difference in fuel economy but requires a big sacrifice in power and generally a sacrifice in comfort on long highway drives.

Mitsubishi plans to hire an independent auditor to oversee its technology division amidst its fuel economy scandal affecting small cars in Japan, Reuters reports.

It produced 145 hp (108 kW) and 140 lb ⋅ ft (190 N ⋅ m) and accelerated the small car from 0 to 100 km / h (0 to 62 mph) in 6.5 to 7.0 s. [14][15] The supercharger was belt - driven but actuated by an electromagnetic clutch, so that it would not be driven except when needed, increasing fuel economy.

One of the differentiators in this almost - smallest car class is the fuel economy, and it doesn't disappoint — at least in the Civic.

One of the benefits of the small turbocharged engine found in the test car was that the official fuel economy figure quoted by Hyundai is 56.5 MPG.

Midsize, full - size and luxury cars will bear the brunt of the boosts, and small economy vehicles will escape relatively unscathed in keeping with Detroit's need to improve on fuel economy.

The All - Terrain model takes a further small hit in terms of fuel economy, but the Mercedes - AMG E43 Estate returns 32.8 mpg, which isn't bad for a car that can do 0 - 62mph in just 4.7 seconds, and emits 197g / km of CO2.

I can see within a few years» time the new Chevrolet small car (which was previewed in the September 2008 issue of Motor Trend) using a six - speed DCT with the Ricardo actuator for smooth shifts and excellent fuel economy at highway speeds.

It's true that the Spark offers a ton of features in this small package, but I would be willing to give up heated seats, steering wheel controls and the touchscreen for a car that's bigger, is a better driver, and gets close to the fuel economy that this Spark is rated at.

Improvements in power, fuel economy, and noise, vibration, and harshness in both small - and large - capacity turbodiesels over the last decade have spurred their widespread adoption in certain markets, notably in Europe where they (as of 2014) make up over 50 % of new car registrations.

[9][12] The overall or composite fuel economy rating combining electricity and gasoline powered are displayed in the Monroney label in a much smaller type, and as part of the comparison of the Volt's fuel economy among all vehicles and within compact cars.

Of course, being the smallest engine in the Lexus GS range, the 2.0 - liter turbocharged gasoline unit is also one of the most efficient in the line - up, with the claimed economy figures of 22mpg in the city and 33mpg on the highway making the car in this guise one of the more efficient sedans in this class.

The number of hybrid models on the market has exploded in the last few years, from small economy cars to larger vehicles and sports cars.

The Prius V uses the same powertrain as the previous generation Prius, but because of the increase in size and weight over the smaller car, both fuel economy and performance suffer.

In fact, many families are probably better served by a smaller car that's easier to maneuver and delivers better fuel economy.

In addition, drivers like you enjoy this car's handling, fuel economy, roominess (for a small car), and safety features, most drivers raved about this New Beetle, appreciating its reliability, distinctiveness, and fun factor.

Its ability to combine outstanding fuel economy with exceptional small car performance and connectivity features will put Holden back on buyer's shopping list,» Keley said in a Holden press release.

Some of these small cars are fairly expensive right out of the box — the Mini, Audi's A3 — but most, like the GTI, are tarted - up models of cars that first established their bona fides in the economy class.

Conversely, Chevrolet needs to make diesel economy and drivability the lifestyle choice, then sell the Cruze as an excellent small car in which to package it.

Drivers are known to get fuel economy in the 40's on the highway, and it's simply one of the best driving smaller cars today.

Whether it's couriers, tradesmen, small businesses or weekend warriors, Australians are flocking to commercial vans in large numbers because of the security, economy, safety, performance, refinement and car - like accommodation the latest models deliver.

SFE stands for Super Fuel Economy, which represents Ford's efforts to put a very small engine into a very small car — providing economy without resorting to battery packs, a diesel powerplant, or stop / start in order to keep the car as simple and affordable as poEconomy, which represents Ford's efforts to put a very small engine into a very small car — providing economy without resorting to battery packs, a diesel powerplant, or stop / start in order to keep the car as simple and affordable as poeconomy without resorting to battery packs, a diesel powerplant, or stop / start in order to keep the car as simple and affordable as possible.

Those looking for a small car with good fuel economy, excellent reliability ratings and a spacious rear seat will find much to like in the 35 - mpg Honda Fit.

After testing a bumper crop of expensive cars lately from Saab, BMW and Volvo, I had nearly forgotten what it's like to ride in the economy class.The 1998 Chevrolet Metro sedan has just given me a crude reminder.This small sedan - a staple of airport rental car fleets - isn't a bad car, but the low sticker price means you don't get much in the way of refinement or accessories.Forget about cruise control, power windows, mirrors and door locks.

For a small, economy car it is sensibly designed, roomier and more comfortable (by far) than any other car in it's class that I test drove.

Borrowing the name from the small, two - passenger hybrid coupe that debuted in 2000, the new Honda Insight is more of a mass market car than its predecessor with a price and fuel economy numbers to rival any hybrid on the market.

I hasn't towed nothing, so I can't give an opinion about that, Nethier about the realibility, I own the truck for 3 months (2500 miles, But I bougth the car with 11000 miles), but I did two small road trips, with no problems, good fuel economy in the HWY using cruise control (22 - 23 mpg) at 60 mph.

In the summer of 1959, Alec Issigonis presented his concept for a small car which, with its transverse - mounted front four - cylinder engine and space for four occupants plus luggage, was to become a byword for economy of space and driving fun.

It also sets a new economy benchmark in the range, claiming small - car fuel consumption of just 5.8 L / 100 km.

For years the debate over fuel economy has been about making cars smaller and lighter, changes that could put people at greater risk of dying or being injured in crashes.

Homeowners who live in small towns with depressed economies and low property values don't need to borrow hundreds of thousands of dollars to buy property — they need only as much as someone who wants to buy a high - end, new car.

The Asahi Shimbun reports (via GCC) that Toyota will shift its strategy for the North American market to fuel - efficient small and mid-size cars in response to high gasoline prices and a slowing US economy.

Obviously, the Insight vs. Prius comparison isn't very satisfying from a more objective perspective, with Honda's hybrid being a small aluminum two - seater and Toyota's hybrid being a mid-size «family» car, but PR and marketing are rarely based on objective standards, so it is not so surprising to learn that Honda is finding that the «halo» effect of having the fuel economy leader is worth keeping in production a car that sells about 2,000 units per year.

Ideally, all cars would be equipped with screens (they could be very small LCDs to cut costs) that show fuel economy graphs, just like in most hybrids.

The show is certainly unlike any American auto show, reflecting the European market with way more small cars and more nods to fuel economy than you'd ever see in Detroit.