Gas prices in the first months of 2022 were no laughing matter, but when Ernie Boch Jr. declared that he was giving away thousands of free gallons to Massachusetts drivers, many people believed his “April Fuels Day” stunt was just a joke. But Boch was deadly serious on that occasion, and he’s at it again. […]
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Modern cars are crammed with the kind of technology that even 20 years ago would have seemed like something out of a sci-fi movie, but some of that tech is absolutely pointless. G-force meter? If you can watch it, you’re probably not going fast enough. Gesture control? Moving your thumb to the volume control on […]
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Powered by a 5.2-liter V8 and a massive supercharger, the Ford F-150 Raptor R is an absolute beast, churning out some 700 hp and 640 lb-ft (868 Nm) of torque. It’s safe to say that no one expected it to also be fuel efficient. The EPA recently released fuel economy details for the F-150 Raptor […]
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While gas prices have largely fallen across the country, Californians are still paying an average of $6.28 per gallon as of this writing. Politicians in the state have noted the discrepancy and laid the blame squarely on oil companies. Now, gas refiner and marketer Valero Energy Corp. has responded directly and called the state’s policies […]
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The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray will return combined fuel consumption figures of 14 mpg in standard guise and 15 mpg for the Z07 Performance Pack-equipped models. While the EPA has yet to officially announce consumption figures for the mid-engined sports car, Corvette chief engineer Josh Holder recently told Corvette Blogger that the automaker has submitted […]
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According to a new report, fuel prices aren’t just going down but they might fall considerably further in the near future. As Labor Day marks the end of the traditional driving season the nation has seen a dramatic dip in fuel prices already. Here’s what to look out for in the coming weeks and months. […]
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Toyota will now recognize California’s authority to set its own vehicle emission standards. In making the move, Toyota will be eligible for government fleet purchases by the state of California. The automaker confirmed its decision in a letter sent to California governor Gavin Newsom and Air Resources Board chair Liane Randolph, noting that it is […]
Read MoreLamborghini is hopeful that it can extend the life of its internal combustion engines through the use of advanced synthetic fuels. While the Volkswagen Group as a whole is diving head-first into electrification, Porsche is already manufacturing synthetic fuels with Siemens Energy and during a recent interview with Drive, Lamborghini said it is going down […]
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Toyota announced that from the first quarter of 2023, the diesel-powered Land Cruiser and Hilux in Western Europe will be made compatible with HVO100, a fossil-free fuel made from 100 percent renewable sources. The Land Cruiser 150 Series ladder-frame SUV and the Hilux pickup – including the pictured GR Sport variant – will be joining […]
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Angry Brits protesting the high price of fuel have caused delays across the country’s A-road and motorway network, leading to multiple arrests. Trucks, vans, cars, and even tractors formed rolling roadblocks in England, Wales, and Scotland in an attempt to get their respective governments to do something about the cost of petrol and diesel, which […]
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