fuel economy

Will there be one fuel standard to rule them all? Ford CEO Alan Mulally certainly hopes so, and he's letting Washington know.

As manufacturers spend time and money pushing to reach established Corporate Average Fuel Economy goals, some states are looking to set their own rules.

Honda and Toyota usually top Detroit brands when the government measures Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE).

But in head-to head, model vs. model comparison among Detroit, Japanese, Korean and European cars and trucks, the results will surprise.

The Big Three automakers have made strides in fuel economy but still rely on light trucks and S.U.V.’s for profits.

Just two months before Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf enter showrooms, how the E.P.A.

The EPA announced it will redesign its label for new cars to make it easier for consumers to buy the cleanest, most fuel efficient models.

But in a recent poll, the two label designs proposed by the EPA confused consumers, and that a letter grade based on fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions may not have the impact the EPA had hoped for, since 38 percent of respondents said they would buy a car graded less than a "C."

(University of Michigan) A University of Michigan researcher says it's possible to triple fuel economy in gasoline-powered cars by 2035, but it'll mean getting our automotive kicks from smart electronic technology and other forms of virtual performance rather than horsepower.

Ford Motor Co. unveiled its new F-Series "Super Duty" truck on Thursday, saying the latest edition of its fleet and commercial trucks offers improved power and fuel economy.

Ford Motor Co. says it will offer its EcoBoost engine in 4-cyclinder vehicles starting next year in an effort to provide greater fuel economy to consumers without compromising on horsepower.

As summer continues to chug along, your plans for road trips may be slightly hampered by the usual rise of gasoline prices during the summer.

Here's a quick list of 15 ways you can keep fuel economy optimal during a season of weekend getaways.

New Chinese fuel economy rules would be even more stringent than the United States standards that President Obama is seeking to impose.