Sentences with phrase «see fuel economy increase»

«We have dropped a full test - weight category,» Downey says, which means the ’19 model will see a fuel economy increase in the EPA estimates.

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Some see higher rates as a vote of confidence on the strength of the economy, while others consider increased borrowing costs a threat to the bull market that began amid — and was fueled by — historically low rates and extraordinary Fed stimulus.

The crossover still manages to improve upon its previous fuel economy figures, although the increase is fairly small: the all - wheel - drive model sees the most significant increase with a combined rating of 22 mpg, up from 19 mpg.

With Ford Motor Co. fighting a potential deep tarnish on its new image of safety consciousness, rival General Motors Corp. — which earlier this month issued a stinging rebuttal to Ford's announcement of a plan to increase sport / utility vehicle fuel economy (see WEVTU — Aug. 1,» 00, p. 1)-- took advantage of Ford's woes by suggesting GM has more safety minded standards for tires.

With its new more powerful system, GM expects to see about a 20 percent improvement in fuel economy; the system previously offered on the Malibu offered a 12 percent increase in fuel economy.

Both engines have seen an increase in EPA fuel - economy numbers, even though the engines produce more power.

The automaker did mention that the Accord will see an increase in fuel economy of 1 mpg highway thanks to some changes to bearings and the hood.

But with significant increases in fuel economy from comparatively priced crossovers, it's more likely that we're seeing a generational shift away from conventional family cars that can't quickly be undone by global economic forces.

For those who are happy to stick with petrol, the non-hybrid Sport Turismo Turbo sees fuel economy plunge to 30.1 mpg, while CO2 increases to 215g / km.

The 2012 Chevrolet Cruze sees a two - mpg increase in the highway fuel economy on models equipped with the 1.4 - liter turbocharged engine.

Fuel economy is expected to rise by 25 % and the automaker predicts that the SUVs will see a 40 % increase in the city.

In an effort to increase its fuel economy by up to 30 percent, Toyota is going to revamp its engine lineup, which could see the next Camry losing its V6 in favor of a turbocharged four - cylinder.

We could also see Honda downsizing the gas portion of the powertrain to boost fuel economy and increase the battery size, in order to extend electric range.

While the eighth - generation Malibu delivered pretty good fuel economy at 36 MPG highway, the ninth - generation 2016 Malibu will likely see that number increased to the high 30s or low 40s.

ConsumerReports.org saw fuel economy in a tested Camry drop 5 mpg when we cruising speed was increased from 55 mph to 65.

The 2.5 - liter four - cylinder saw a 9 - hp power bump and increased fuel efficiency for an EPA fuel - economy rating of 25 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway with the six - speed automatic transmission.

For example, returning owners of 2008 model year F - 150s could see EPA - estimated fuel economy rating improvements of up to 43 percent and power - to - weight increases of up to 46 percent, while towing could improve as much as 3,900 pounds and payload could improve as much as 1,390 pounds, depending on engine and configuration.

This year's release of the 2015 Jeep Renegade saw an increase in Jeep sales as the newly designed crossover SUV brought unique styling features, great fuel economy numbers, and affordable pricing to the lineup.

This job growth is expected to fuel the state's economy, along with the housing market, which has recently seen double - digit increases in home values.

«Maybe the hot rodders of tomorrow are the people who want to get in there and see what they can do about increasing fuel economy.»