#volvo

Volvo Using Wind Tunnels To Help Save You A Buck At The Pump

#alternativeenergy

Honda Thinks Plug-In Technology Not Yet Up To Task

#ecodriving

British Driving Test Now Judges Eco-friendly Motoring Aptitude

#teslaroadster

Tesla Finalizes Single-Speed Transmission, Ups Output, Range

#toyotapluginhybrids

Toyota Launches UK Trials Of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle

#fueleconomy

Mazda Develops Direct Injection Start-Stop, Claims 10% Fuel Economy Improvement

#truckandsuvsales

GM Seeing Uptick In Truck, SUV Sales According To Lutz

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Eco-Driving Boosts Mileage By Average Of 24%, According To Ford Tests

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Ten Gas-Saving Eco-Tips Everyone Should Know, And Ten Exceptions To The Rules For Real People

Acknowledging that gas is more expensive than it used to be, and that some people are kinda freaked out by it, these 10 simple gas-saving tips have been shared by the folks at Ford as part of their push for "eco-driving." But while the tips are easy-to-follow for most people in everyday driving situations, some of us need to make exceptions. We've amended each of Ford's tips with some damn good reasons why you should ignore them. Hit the jump for more. More »

#fordecoboost

Going In-Depth With Ford's Twin-Turbocharged V6 EcoBoost Engine

Today we made our way over to Ford's Beech Daly Technical Center, a nondescript building along the Dearborn side roads which houses what is, for lack of a better term, Ford's engine skunk works. Capable of doing everything from rapid-prototyped vinyl intakes to turning out fully functioning engines, the tech center is where all Ford's engines go to get the bugs worked out. Our mission was to get to know the 3.5-liter Ford EcoBoost on a nuts-and-bolts level by putting one together ourselves. More »

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