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  Top 10 Tips for Improving Your Fuel Economy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Cars are designed to start in the lowest gear possible because that's where they have the most power, but that power translates to an increase in fuel consumption.
To improve your fuel economy, drive in the highest gear possible when you are cruising at a steady speed, such as on the highway.
When you leave your car running while you are waiting in line at the drive-thru, or as you wait outside your kids' school, you are wasting fuel.
www.edmunds.com /reviews/list/top10/103164/article.html   (1066 words)

  
 Economy Car
In 1959, when American cars had gotten so big that you almost had to have a rear driver--like on a hook-and-ladder--and were styled after Buck Rogers space ships and painted to outdo a carnival, Kevin bought a fl Volkswagen bug.
For reasons of foolish economy and Calvinistic Kraut self-discipline, they made them without a gas gauge, so you had to keep fairly careful track of your mileage, or you'd find yourself out of gas in the middle of nowhere.
Something about this stupid car of his evoked gales of mirth and the primal urge to play practical jokes, like picking it up bodily and putting it in the hallway.
www.goines.net /Writing/economy_car.html   (967 words)

  
 Auto Loan Basics, Ch. 1: Finding the best car for you
There's no "best" car for everyone, but there is a best one for you, and you should choose it based on your needs.
If you drive a lot in the city, you should consider small economy cars and minivans that are easy to maneuver and ideal for traffic and parking.
Economy cars and hatchbacks usually get the best mileage, as do the new hybrid vehicles or one of the Volkswagen turbo diesel engines such as the Jetta or Golf, which get up to 40 miles per gallon.
www.bankrate.com /brm/green/auto/basics1-6a.asp?caret=7   (639 words)

  
 Small Cars, Economy Car Ratings
While there is no specific category for compact or economy cars, a large number of candidates fall into the category of sedans.
The article is the culmination of Car and Driver's annual test of new 2007 vehicles along with retesting of last year's best-car winners.
The Honda Fit and Volkswagen GTI are chosen as two of this year's "10 Best Cars." The Fit "raises the bar for small-car expectations." Editors say its "dynamics rival the responses of cars with much fancier pedigrees." The Volkswagen GTI, a performance version of the Volkswagen Rabbit, is also said to be a good value.
www.consumersearch.com /www/automotive/economy-cars/reviews.html   (1703 words)

  
 Economy Cars: Reviews, Best Small Cars, Compact Cars
Real-world fuel economy for the Honda Civic EX (with a 1.8-liter, 140-hp engine) is about 26 mpg in mixed driving.
Although hybrid cars -- which use a combination of gas and electric power -- are hyped as being especially good values when it comes to fuel economy, experts say that in a strict cost/benefit analysis, they don't always come out better than a non-hybrid car in the long run.
When it comes to smaller cars, the differences are a little closer, coming down to whether or not you'll be able to claim a federal hybrid-car tax credit.
www.consumersearch.com /www/automotive/economy-cars/index.html   (1413 words)

  
 C A F E Overview
Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) is the sales weighted average fuel economy, expressed in miles per gallon (mpg), of a manufacturer’s fleet of passenger cars or light trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 8,500 lbs.
Fuel economy is defined as the average mileage traveled by an automobile per gallon of gasoline (or equivalent amount of other fuel) consumed as measured in accordance with the testing and evaluation protocol set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The fuel economy of a dedicated alternative fuel vehicle is determined by dividing its fuel economy in equivalent miles per gallon of gasoline or diesel fuel by 0.15.
www.nhtsa.dot.gov /cars/rules/cafe/overview.htm   (2720 words)

  
 Car Talk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Car co-ops have been shown to reduce individual members' driving by more than 50 percent.
But now, most cars have "knock sensors," that retard the timing via the engine management computer (effectively lowering the compression) to protect the engine, in the event that you happen to get some bad gas, or have an emergency and can only get regular grade fuel.
Your car's air conditioner forces the engine to work harder — and that's energy that could instead be used to move your car forward.
www.cartalk.com /content/features/fueleconomy   (2463 words)

  
 Economy car - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Early economy cars like the Beetle and Citroën 2CV were extremely simple.
Brief economic recessions saw interest in economical cars wax and wane.
In other cases, older, simpler economy car models may be offered at very low prices in markets like South Africa and Brazil.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Economy_car   (738 words)

  
 Economy Car Rental Costa Rica - Rent a Car
Throughout the years Economy Rent a Car in Costa Rica has proven to be a reliable rental company that is committed to the satisfaction of their customers.
Economy Rent a Car Costa Rica is a respected car rental company and is a familiar name for return visitors to Costa Rica who have used this service in the past.
Economy offers affordable rates on the best cars, and if you take advantage of their seasonal specials throughout the year, you can save even more.
www.vacationcity.com /costa-rica/car-rental/economy   (228 words)

  
 Green Car Journal Online - Your Source for Hybrids, Hydrogen and Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Both cars, derived from family sedans built with efficiency in mind, may offer better fuel economy than full-blown luxury sedans meant to coddle from the get-go.
Shaving a half-second off a car’s 0-60 mph time may be tempting, but it becomes less so when weighed against the extra fuel costs down the road, not to mention the extra cash required up front to pay for that larger engine.
One option that faces many a car buyer, though to a lesser degree than automotive enthusiasts may like, is the prospect of a manual transmission.
www.greencar.com /index.cfm?content=features26   (2112 words)

  
 "Economy Car" - Shopping.com
The Fischer Economy Ski Bag is a tough and durable ski sleeve (non-padded bag).
The Atomic Race 1 Pair Economy Ski Bag is a non-padded ski sleeve that holds one pair of alpine or several pair of nordic skis up to 195 cm, plus pole...
The Atomic Beta 1 Pair Economy Ski Bag is a non-padded ski sleeve that holds one pair of alpine or several pair of nordic skis up to 195 cm.
www.shopping.com /xGS-Economy_Car   (970 words)

  
 Car Rental - Rental Cars - Rent A Car | Dollar.com
With convenient rental car locations worldwide, planning your next vacation or business trip couldn't be easier.
Convenient Car Rental Locations Across The U.S. Choose from more than 300 conveniently located car rental sites throughout the United States.
Many of our agency facilities for your next car rentals are located at, or near, the airport, from which we offer free shuttle service along with our every day low rates.
www.dollar.com   (306 words)

  
 Economy Car Rental - car reservations in the Grand Caymans
Economy Car Rental is one of the leading car rental agencies on Grand Caymans.
Economy Car Rental is open every day of the year except Christmas Day, with office hours from 7am to 6pm.
Economy Car Rental also provides courtesy pick-up and drop-off, making renting from us easy and convenient.
www.grandcaymancars.com   (266 words)

  
 Economy Cars - Road Test & Reviews - Automobile Magazine
Home » Car Reviews » Sedans » The 2001-2005 Honda Civic EX faces the 2004-2005 Mazda 3 s, the 2000-2006 Ford Focus ST, the 2003-2005 Toyota Corolla XRS, and the 1996-2005 Hyundai Elantra GT
When the first Civic rolled out of the factory in 1973, the muscle car era was just winding down, American luxury car engines were approaching 500 cubic inches of displacement, and small Japanese cars were strange, new, and unrespected.
In the 32 years and seven Civic generations that have passed since 1972, the car has become the standard of the economy car world and one of the bestselling cars in America.
www.automobilemag.com /reviews/sedans/0408_economy_cars   (561 words)

  
 economy - Definitions from Dictionary.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Economy is later recorded in other senses shared by oikonomiā in Greek, including "thrift" and "administration." What is probably our most frequently used current sense, "the economic system of a country or an area," seems not to have developed until the 19th or 20th century.
The economy encompasses everything related to the production and consumption of goods and services in an area.
The economy and the factors affecting the economy have spawned one of the largest fields of study in human history - economics.
dictionary.reference.com /browse/economy   (739 words)

  
 Economy Car Rental, Aruba Car Rental :: Caribbean Edge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
However, the treatment by Economy rental was unwarrented.
He wanted us to follow him all the way back to the airport to get a second car that he said he didn't know if it was available.
We would have to return the cars the next morning to the airport to pick up the van.
www.caribbeanedge.com /aruba/car_rental/economy_car_rental.html   (433 words)

  
 Economy Cars, South Yorkshire UK - Used Car Dealership, Doncaster and Mexborough
With over 250 cars being selected and displayed openly, and an availability of a further 2000 vehicles to choose from, we could say, “We have a deal for every pocket”.
Here at the Economy Car Centre used car dealership, your feedback and comments allow us to get closer to you, and the better we understand consumers' needs and desires, the better we can tailor our services and products to exceed your expectations.
Contact us for more information, or visit one of our showrooms and we are sure you will agree that our cars and our service are second to none at the Economy Car Centre used car dealership.
www.economycarcentre.com   (265 words)

  
 Honda Insight tops fuel economy list - Oct. 13, 2005
The Prius, a car that's classified as mid-sized, uses a different hybrid system that delivers better mileage in stop-and-go driving than in steady highway cruising.
Diesel-powered cars from Volkswagen took the top spots in the "compact" and "sub-compact" car categories.
The diesel VW Beetle with manual transmission is the most efficient sub-compact and the VW Golf diesel, which is built on the same vehicle structure as the Beetle, is the most efficient compact.
money.cnn.com /2005/10/12/Autos/most_efficient_cars/index.htm   (486 words)

  
 Discount UK Car Hire, Ireland - Discount Car Rental, Airport and City locations, Heathrow, Gatwick, London, Birmingham, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Using the combined resources of Alamo, Avis, Europcar, Hertz, Thrifty and more we are able to offer an unprecedented range of choice in vehicles at substantially discounted drive-away no more to pay prices.
At CarHireNow we've done the legwork for you bringing together the best available car hire deals from the world's leading car rental providers.
Vehicles and pricing are laid out in a concise and simple to view format to ensure that you can quickly and easily locate the vehicle of you choice.
carhirenow.co.uk /search/.../cars/lastMinute/uk-nottingham/economy   (305 words)

  
 Economy Car Hire | South Africa | Car Rental
Our cars for hire in the Economy category are ideally suitable for a family of 5 (4 Adults/1 Child) and long distance travelling.
Typically economy cars for hire offer power steering, radio/tape and air conditioning and all boast serious power and space.
For easy travelling with up to 5 adults and boot space for luggage, these large sedans are great for groups or older families on self-drive vacations in South Africa.
www.motorcarrental.com /vehicles_for_hire/economy/default.asp   (230 words)

  
 FuelEconomy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
People used to buy cars based on styling and their bank balance, but today many consumers factor crash-test scores, reliability records, and with recent increases in gas prices, fuel economy into the equation.
To battle the rising costs of fuel, consumers can choose from an increasing number of gasoline/electric hybrid cars, but most of these models don’t meet a general consumer’s needs in one way or another.
Learn as much as you can about this new technology, starting with these basic questions...
autosite.com /content/research/channels/index.cfm/channel/FuelEconomy   (260 words)

  
 Car Rental offers in Heraklion, Larnaca, Mallorca, Thessaloniki, Athens
Join Club Economy today and start earning points.
Car Rental with full insurance and NO excess!
We have selected the best car rental companies around the world, and then negotiated the lowest possible rates from them.
www.economycarrentals.com   (90 words)

  
 Economy Car Rental - The Largest Independent Fleet On Aruba
Economy Car Rental - The Largest Independent Fleet On Aruba
You can take delivery at the airport or we'll gladly pick you up at your hotel and take you back at the end of your rental.
Economy Car Rental is right at the airport.
www.economyaruba.com   (123 words)

  
 IGN Boards - Is Nissan Sentra the most badass economy car?
To be an economy car, you have to break 30mpg highway, which Altimas fail at.
Sure, they have decent acceleration for a 4-banger, but they consisently have the worst gas mileage in their class.
I'd argue that the 240sx with its tip-top economy has the edge on a 94 Altima.
boards.ign.com /cars_lobby/b5126/129108869/p1/?26   (884 words)

  
 Economy Car Under $13,000   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
You may have noticed that this year's economy class car price is up $500 from last year.
We added an Elantra to our long-term fleet of vehicles in April 2001 to evaluate for two years, and so far, we've not been disappointed.
The Ford Focus ZX3 is a strong contender in the under $13,000 economy car class.
www.edmunds.com /reviews/mostwanted/2002/47580/article.html   (309 words)

  
 Economy Car Rentals - Grand Cayman
Friendly and efficient staff, new and well maintained vehicles, plus courtesy pick-up and drop-off.
Economy Car Rental, established in 1990 is one of the leading car rental agencies in the Cayman Islands.
Economy Car Rentals is open every day of the year from 6am-6pm, except Christmas Day.
www.caymanvacations.com /bonus/economy.htm   (185 words)

  
 Sunshine Rent A Car - Economy Car Rental
This is the perfect car if your just going to park.
Sunshine Rent a Car is your discount car rental company at Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach airports in Florida.
Compare our rates whether you are looking for a cheap car rental in Florida or just want a great car rental deal on a luxury car rental.
www.sunshinerentacar.com /rent_an_economy_car.html   (141 words)

  
 Tech Stuff: Ethanol Promises - Features - Car and DriverJuly 2006   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
It should burn just fine in all the gasoline burners already on the road.
Gasohol, a mixture of up to 10-percent ethanol with gasoline, has been in wide use in farm states for 30 years, and all new cars are engineered for this fuel.
Before we go further, one clarification: There’s no requirement for every gallon of gas to contain ethanol.
caranddriver.com /features/11174/tech-stuff-ethanol-promises-e85-and-fuel-economy...   (543 words)

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