My fiance, whome I live with, has
a small fuel efficient car which she drives fifteen minutes to work almost everyday (sometimes she bikes it) and which we use for trips.
Not exact matches
Sorry I am probably never going to give up my
car [it is
small and
fuel efficient though] but as a reminder that most of what is sold in shops is c ** p and unnecessary, he's the MAN.
The long - run trend indicates that demand for
smaller, more
fuel -
efficient cars has increased relative to demand for light trucks because of rising gasoline prices.
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.
A near - empty fillup of our GTI was often a $ 65 ($ 73) affair, helping explain why a large number of Europeans opts to purchase
cars with
small,
fuel -
efficient diesel engines.
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.
To push its own
small two - seater into production, Pontiac brass had to sell the
car as being a
fuel -
efficient commuter runabout that happened to look (and, by 1988, drive) sporty.
However, as gas prices climbed, the Goliaths (RIP, Hummer) were outpaced by the Davids, the
small,
fuel -
efficient car segments.
Toyota's
small new hybrid
car will be both affordable and extremely
fuel -
efficient.
Misreading the richly varied character of the American marketplace, European automakers are failing to embrace the exciting opportunities that
fuel -
efficient luxury
cars and the
small car's long - overdue march upscale present.
The impact of the Ford Mustang's introduction in 1964 could be felt even in Japan, where the Toyota Celica became not only a success in its home market but also was one of the first
cars to introduce a
smaller, more
fuel -
efficient version of the Mustang formula to the United States.
Growing in popularity thanks to rising CAFE standards, subcompact
cars are the
smallest and most
fuel -
efficient of the family sedans.
Lincoln may show an updated version of its Concept C
small car at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show, as automakers of all stripes begin rolling out their new
smaller,
fuel efficient cars that feature much of the same equipment as more upscale models.
The stylish and spunky Mini Cooper proves that a
small,
fuel -
efficient car can deliver some of the most fun available on four wheels.
With
fuel prices staying between $ 3.50 and $ 4 per gallon on average, people are looking to move into
smaller, more compact and
fuel efficient cars.
Their vision: a
smaller, more
fuel -
efficient car that could maneuver easily in congested urban areas and compact parking spaces, yet still provide driver and passengers with levels of luxury and comfort usually reserved for larger sedans.
According to vehicle line director and chief engineer for North American
small cars Jim Danahy, «Providing the option of a turbocharged engine to our non-stick driving Chevy customers allows us to offer everyone the thrill and power of a
fuel -
efficient Ecotec 1.4 L powerplant.
For 2014, Chevrolet has completely redesigned America's favorite sports
car complete with lightweight carbon fiber construction, a powerful yet
fuel efficient LT1
small block V8, as well as a luxurious high tech interior complete with a fully programmable digital instrument cluster.
If your needs do not require a large, truck - based SUV (e.g. for heavy hauling and towing), or your tastes and budget don't lead you toward the high - buck luxury - end of this segment or you prefer something
smaller and more
fuel -
efficient, you'll be happier with a
car - based» crossover,» or CUV.
This
smaller version of the four - wheeled companion may not offer the towing and cargo capacity of the full - size trucks but they are more
fuel efficient and they typically handle a lot like a sports
car.
[3] Hence, when Holden decided to replace the successful full - size HZ Kingswood with a new model line, they wanted the new
car to be
smaller and more
fuel efficient.
Neat,
fuel -
efficient and priced below $ 10,000, the Dodge Colt Premier definitely is in the running with the rest of the domestic / foreign hybrids — and with the
small -
car field in general.
Interesting features of this model are sleek, charismatic new style,
fuel -
efficient powertrains, handling and poise, choice of hatchback or sedan, and World - first
small -
car technology like Active Park Assist and MyFord Touch
Other English - speaking markets, which tend to favor
smaller, more
fuel -
efficient cars, seem less likely for this big sedan.
Strengths of this model include maneuverability and parking ease, Cargo capacity and flexibility, handles like a
small car, and
fuel -
efficient powertrain
Small cars are typically more fuelefficient, but with today's computerized
fuel - injected engines, a full - size sedan may bemore
efficient than you might expect.
As with the 1978 Dodge Omni, Ford knew it needed a front - drive,
fuel -
efficient small car to compete with the likes of Honda (Civic), Toyota (Corolla) and Volkswagen (Rabbit).
And in the wake of the rather disastrous tenure of GM's X-bodies, they led the American automotive world into an era of
small, space - and
fuel -
efficient FWD
cars, a tradition that continues on GM, Ford, and Chrysler showrooms today.
Overall, Mazda 3 is a good choice for driving enthusiasts looking for a
small fuel -
efficient car.
If you're seeking a
fuel -
efficient small car that is affordable, stylish, roomy and well equipped, the 2009 Kia Rio makes a great choice.
If you're in the market for a
fuel -
efficient,
small car, you can buy a cheaper one, but it's going to feel like it.
This subcompact model is
small,
fuel -
efficient and one of the most affordable
cars out there.
Auto dealers have been clamoring for the Mazda2, a popular
small car in Japan and Europe, as North American drivers dump big vehicles in favor of
fuel -
efficient rides.
As
small families move up to more
fuel -
efficient premium
cars, and even as longtime luxury shoppers and sport - se...
If you're shopping for an affordable
small car with exceptional
fuel efficiency in the Arlington Heights and Lake Zurich area, then you should know that the 2015 Honda Civic Hybrid made the Kelley Blue Book list of Top Ten Most Fuel Efficient Cars Under $
fuel efficiency in the Arlington Heights and Lake Zurich area, then you should know that the 2015 Honda Civic Hybrid made the Kelley Blue Book list of Top Ten Most
Fuel Efficient Cars Under $
Fuel Efficient Cars Under $ 25k.
Small,
fuel -
efficient cars have made big strides on safety.
«Providing the option of a turbocharged engine to our non-stick driving Chevy customers allows us to offer everyone the thrill and power of a
fuel -
efficient Ecotec 1.4 L powerplant,» said Jim Danahy, vehicle line director and vehicle chief engineer for North American
small cars.
Besides enjoying the large sedan driving and smooth ride, the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid delivers a
fuel economy of 40/39 mpg which is enjoyed by some of the most
fuel efficient small cars.
Toyota Corolla is a simple
fuel -
efficient small car with a soft ride and comfortable roomy interior.
Honda Civic is another top contender if you are looking for a
small fuel -
efficient car.
[3] In addition to being the
smallest, most
fuel -
efficient car marketed by Chevrolet, the Chevette was the lightest
car marketed in the U.S..
Asked why DaimlerChrysler was putting the hybrid technology into an SUV and not a
smaller, more
fuel -
efficient car, spokesman Sjoerd Dijkstra said: «Everybody else is going after those little vehicles that nobody buys.
Majority of
car sales in the Indian market comes form compact
cars, which are
small in size,
fuel efficient and are the... Read More
The 2017 Honda Fit is a five - door hatchback, the
smallest Honda model offered to Americans, and it is one of the best
fuel -
efficient cars on the road today.
The industry's sea change to front - wheel - drive happened in the 1980s to make
cars smaller and more
fuel -
efficient.
That's a relatively
small number of vehicles for a recall, but the Journey is crucial to Chrysler's turnaround as buyers turn away from pickups and SUVs to buy more
fuel -
efficient cars and crossovers.
The
car had a fantastic little engine that was lively and
fuel efficient (46 mpg was my best tank) and great handling for a
small sedan.
(Unlike the original, it's not here because rising
fuel prices dictated the need for
smaller, more
efficient cars.)
Often,
small cars are designed to be affordable and
fuel efficient with driving dynamics falling somewhere toward the bottom of the priority list.
Since the debut of the Chevrolet Cruze compact sedan for the 2011 model year, however, the
small car landscape changed with the addition of a nimble handling, sharp looking sedan that also boasts top safety scores and is one of the most
fuel -
efficient sedans in the market (depending on model).