General Motors reports that the EPA has rated the all-new 2013 Buick Encore at 25/33 mpg city/highway. GM points out in a press release that the front-wheel drive Encore earns better fuel economy estimates than affordable compact SUVs like the 2013 Ford Escape and Jeep Compass, which earn up to 23/33 and 22/28 mpg, respectively. Fuel economy data for the all-wheel drive Encore is not yet available.
Despite edging out domestic rivals, some imports offer similar ...
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2013 Buick Encore Rated at 33 MPG Highway
General Motors reports that the EPA has rated the all-new 2013 Buick Encore at 25/33 mpg city/highway. GM points out in a press release that the front-wheel drive Encore earns better fuel economy estimates than affordable compact SUVs like the 2013 Ford Escape and Jeep Compass, which earn up to 23/33 and 22/28 mpg, respectively. Fuel economy data for the all-wheel drive Encore is not yet available.
Despite edging out domestic rivals, some imports offer similar ...
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Falling Gas Prices Dragging Down Cost of Fuel-Efficient Cars
If you’ve been eying a used hybrid or fuel-efficient small car, now is the time to buy, while declining gas prices have consumers less concerned with saving money on fuel. As this concern lessens, so does demand for efficient used vehicles, which is leading to a decline in their average retail value.
A recent report by the National Automobile Dealers Association indicates that prices for used small and midsize cars and hybrids will be $300 to $900 less in ...
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Gas Prices Continue to Decline
Though gas prices are still fairly high, analysts say that most locations in the U.S. are likely to see lower gas prices for the rest of the summer. Prices at the pump for regular gas have declined about 11 cents over last month’s average price, according to AAA.
It’s unusual to see declining gas prices at the beginning of the summer vacation season. “The summer driving season is typically accompanied by higher prices at the pumps, but ...
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Drivers Look to New Cars to Save Fuel
Last week, we told you that diesel cars have become more popular in the U.S. in light of rising gas prices. Now, a new survey from Swapalease.com confirms that many shoppers are looking for good fuel economy in their next car.
The auto lease transfer website says in a press release that 77 percent of survey respondents prioritize better gas mileage in their next purchase, with 33 percent considering hybrid cars. The remaining 44 percent say they plan ...
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Grim Forecast for High Summer Gas Prices May Come to Pass
In February, we reported that gas prices could reach $4 per gallon this summer, and that those living in metropolitan areas could see gas prices rise much higher. Tuesday, the federal government’s Energy Information Administration predicted that $3.95 will be the average price for a gallon of gas from April through September, but some analysts think these averages are too high.
According to the Associated Press, the $3.95 average is “an increase of 6.3 percent from ...
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