Study Shows One-Third of Car Shoppers Prefer Fuel-Efficient Cars

According to the latest Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research studies conducted on the company’s top-rated Web site http://www.kbb.com, the vast majority (nearly 90%) of car shoppers say they are concerned about the future of our environment. Among the survey respondents, 80% believe that individuals should make lifestyle changes in order to reduce CO2 emissions. Furthermore, 75% of shoppers say they have made changes to further the betterment of the environment, with the top lifestyle changes mentioned being recycling (54%), cutting back on driving (46%) and purchasing a fuel-efficient car (31%). Read the rest of this entry »

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Honeywell, the world’s largest turbo manufacturer, is helping Ford find a “replacement for displacement.” As the industry leader in developing advancements in turbo technology, Honeywell has been selected by Ford to develop turbochargers for its first introduction of EcoBoost technology on next year’s 2010 Lincoln MKS. The new turbocharged 3.5L V-6 engine will perform like a large V-8, but will deliver the fuel economy of a V-6. Read the rest of this entry »

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With skyrocketing gas prices in full swing, we are looking for ways to save at the gas pump. Ford has some quick tips for both good and bad drivers, suggesting changes to our driving behavior to save the world and our wallet.

All those speedy fools out there listen up, fuel-efficiency experts agree that learning to drive differently can increase fuel efficiency. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding and braking can lower gas mileage significantly. Sensible driving not only helps conserve precious fuel resources while saving money, it’s also safer for all drivers. Need I say more?!? Read the rest of this entry »

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