Toyota is the latest manufacturer to shuffle its production facilities around to accommodate the rapidly changing market. Among the key changes, the next-generation Prius will be built at a plant under construction in Blue Springs, Mississippi, starting late 2010. This new Prius will be larger and more...

When basic gas-saving tips are not enough to curb your commuter’s thirst for petrol, it is time to advance to hypermiling . There are sites dedicated to the fine art of milking every last mile from a gallon, though we’ve seen many tips and forum posts encouraging behavior that goes a bit over the edge...

For many Americans, celebrating the 4th of July weekend involves family, friends, fireworks, and a road trip. Already it seems like there are fewer cars on the road than in years past, as motorists are naturally concerned about fuel costs . There are many ways to enhance fuel economy, making modifications...

Seeing sales of the Honda Fit skyrocket, and anticipating a redesigned model coming ashore in October, Toyota has decided to go on the offensive by offering a five-door Yaris hatchback in the United States beginning this summer. The five-door is currently sold in other markets, including Canada and Europe...

The 2009 Ford Escape delivers more of what customers are looking for now - fuel economy. Powered by a new 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine teamed with a six-speed automatic transmission, the new Escape promises an EPA-rated 20 city/28 highway mpg. Step up to the Escape hybrid, and the fuel economy soars...

Motorists are less delighted with their new vehicles this year, compared to 2007, based on J.D. Power and Associates’ 2008 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study. The study, now in its 13th year, measures owner delight with the design, content, layout and performance of their new...

High gas prices have caused 72 percent of new-car researchers to change their vehicle shopping behaviors, according to Kelley Blue Book’s latest online survey of in-market new-car shoppers. Of great concern to the auto industry, 42 percent indicate they are delaying the purchase of a new vehicle, removing...

Americans face home front hardships due to gas prices, according to Washington Post-ABC News poll conducted by telephone June 12-15, 2008. More than three-quarters of survey respondents said that recent price increases in gasoline caused any financial hardship for you or others in your household. Of...

Responding to a Senate query regarding the projected impact of biofuels on food and gasoline prices, Secretary of Energy Samuel W. Bodman and Secretary of Agriculture Edward T. Schafer prepared a letter that sheds light on important issues that have dominated the national dialogue. The apparent frankness...

Green-car revolutionary Toyota has announced that both a Lexus and Toyota branded hybrids will debut at the Detroit auto show in January, according to articles published by Automotive News and others. Previous reports suggested that the first of a three-model Prius line up would be shown in the Motor...