Topic: Fuel Economy

Final Fuel Economy Standards Will Help Consumers Save at the Pump

September 3, 2012 |

Consumer Reports Finds Scion iQ Not Such A Wise Choice

June 27, 2012 |

Classic rivals face-off: BMW 328i beats Mercedes C250 in a close contest

Yonkers, NY – Consumer Reports tests of the tiny Scion iQ found it to be slow, uncomfortable and noisy, among other drawbacks. With a road test score of 29, it joins the ranks of the lowest-scoring cars Consumer Reports has tested in recent years.

At only 10 feet long, the new iQ is slightly bigger than the tiny Smart ForTwo, which is also among the lowest-scoring cars Consumer Reports has tested. Unlike the Smart, a token rear seat adds some flexibility, but it is very small and takes up almost all of the iQ’s luggage space when in place.  Consumer Reports testers found its choppy ride, noisy cabin, and uncomfortable driving position severely limit its appeal.

Scion iQ

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Consumer Reports Survey: Americans Say Fuel Economy Most Important Car Buying Factor

May 28, 2012 |

Nearly three-quarters of drivers would consider an alternative fuel vehicle for their next car

Yonkers, NY – With fuel prices at near record levels, consumers are driving less and contemplating a move to smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles, according to recent survey by Consumer Reports.

The survey found that 37 percent said their leading consideration when shopping for their next car will be fuel economy. A distant second was quality (17 percent) followed by safety (16 percent), value (14 percent) and performance (6 percent). «Read the rest of this article»

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