This week, Jonathan Welsh offers advice to readers on what kind of fuel the EPA uses when testing cars to create its mileage ratings, will the U.S. return to a 55-mph speed limit, the benefits of low engine speeds and whether fuel "pills" work.
Robert C. Stempel greenlighted the EV1 electric car while at the helm of GM in the early '90s and has been involved with electric vehicles since then. He offers his insights on the current rush to build "electric drive" cars.
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High gas prices have sent consumers scrambling to smaller cars, mass transit and even scooters. Another alternative: juiced up bikes. Can a hybrid-electric bicycle really take the place of a car?
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High Gas Prices Are Good
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Toyota Eyes Sales Crown
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Detroit Gets a Korean Accent
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This dramatically styled coupe's warranty includes roadside assistance, all standard maintenance and concierge service.
The warranty on this sedan includes 10 year/100,000-mile powertrain coverage and five years of roadside assistance.
Chrysler beefed up its warranty last July to "lifetime" coverage on key powertrain components – but only for the original owner.
The coverage on this crossover includes a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty along with five years of roadside assistance.
The German auto maker is offering 4 years/50,000 miles of free maintenance, along with four years of roadside assistance.
Its has sliding doors and a third row of seats, but its smaller than most minvans.
A diesel engine helps this luxury sedan get great highway mileage. Review
This sedan ranks second only to Toyota's Prius in overall fuel mileage.
This tiny, two-seat droptop limited cargo space but did well in crash tests. Review
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This boxy two-door features a sweet-sounding V6 engine, all-wheel drive and VW's DSG transmission.
Powered by a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, this hatchback features all-wheel drive.
The turbocharged four-cylinder engine gets decent fuel-economy and the wagon has a large cargo area.
The AMG-tuned wagon has a huge V8 engine, and a folding rear-facing seat in the large cargo area.
Also powered by a turbo four-cylinder, this hatchback has front-wheel drive and a manual transmission.
The fuel economy of this SUV is impressive given its weight, but cargo space is limited.
Deceptively large inside, this seven-seater's car-like ride hides its size on the road.
If driven carefully this spacious successor to the station wagon can outstrip its EPA ratings.
This diesel goes 5-6 more miles per gallon compared with the gasoline version.
A diesel version set to arrive early next year should get about 25 mpg on the highway.
Audi's little luxury hatch was the first to test U.S. waters.
New for the U.S. next year, the 1 will be as sport as larger BMWs.
Mercedes has yet to say whether it will bring the B-Class to America.
Mini Cooper proved there's a U.S. market for small premiums
Volvo's new two-door hatch could attract younger, male buyers.
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