Tag: fuel economy

Ted wants to know if coasting down a hill in neutral saves wear and tear, and gas. 

When it comes to car buying, Americans tend to buy for the most extreme scenarios and forget about everyday driving. Maybe we should stop. 

A reader asks if picking a line like a race car driver on the interstate saves gas. 

Save gas by improving aerodynamics, getting rid of useless weight, rolling up the windows, and driving like a sane person.

Anne's RAV 4 is getting lousy gas mileage. Could the fuel system be the culprit, or something more simple?

Barbara has a 2006 VW Jetta diesel that she's considering replacing. Is a Prius a good choice for her? Car Talk's advice here.

Richard notices that when he hits the "resume" on cruise control, it accelerates much faster than he would if he were accelerating manually. Is this good for his fuel economy? 

Yesterday, presidential candidate Bernie Sanders’ social media team posted a meme suggesting that some cars get the same fuel mileage as the Ford Model T. Is the comparison brilliant or B-O-O-O-G-U-S?