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...

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...

Days after Toyota announced that the Prius has sold more than one million units worldwide since its introduction, Honda formally announced that it has three new hybrid models in development. Previously known as the "international hybrid," the first new model is a five-door hatchback whose styling...

Sales of the consummate gasoline/electric Toyota Prius hybrid reached a milestone mark of more than one million worldwide, Toyota announced today. Since the Prius first went on sale in Japan in 1997, then in Europe and North America in 2000, total cumulative sales through April 2008 hit 1,028,000 units...

Ford will debut the 2009 Focus coupe in an “American Idol” music video on Wednesday, revealing a modest update inspired by customer feedback, including new front and rear fascias, and a new roof-line spoiler. The SES series also gets standard 17-inch aluminum wheels on the SES series. These changes will...

As American motorists grapple with elevated fuel prices, many drivers are trying to maximize their mileage using techniques called hypermiling . So-called hypermilers take extreme care to improve their fuel economy by modifying their driving style, with results that can significantly exceed the EPA ratings...