Here are about several cars today that bring us comfort as well as safety. These have been built in terms of right order of fuel economy, giving us shelter and enjoyment while we drive. There have been test drivers as well as pleasant fuel economy cars that can bring some of the most prominent presents to our lists. This is all about the crème-de-la-crème of car driving. They have fuel saving economy and bring in a host of help with these savings. Fuel economy cars at their best, on being listed, can bring some of the most helpful savings and economical value for any person. This is kind of pleasant for car buyers to know that they will get the right car and the right economic fuel value and saving through any of the following cars.

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The best fuel economy cars can be classified as follows:

Ford Focus:

EPA city or highway with a great mileage to bring in. It is an automatic car with some of the greatest imports to be experienced through domestic parts. There is no co-incidence to the high rate of fuel economy that can come to Focus with some of the larger and greater designs coming along with the Ford European division. This is really important for economical trails along with comparison to Japanese compacts this also feels an ideal and great model to enjoy. The Focus has great fuel economy along with cheap and easy to buy overall package.

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Honda Fit:

This is a car with highway mileage and is an automatic Sport with automatic base. The fit is really one of those with several minicars to hit the American as well as Canadian streets in terms of recent months. These have been really important for the few driving as well as divvying space between front seats as well as back seats and the cargo bay. These are thoughtful engineering with Fit gobs of interior space along with inclusion of room meant for taller drivers. The back seats and cargo bay can be some of the most excellent fuel economy cars that can be found in the market right now.

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Honda Civic:

This is one of the EPA city highway mileage cars with manual or automatic hybrid features. It is great with very little gasoline needed for making it work in top condition. It is not like most other Honda cars but then it also ties with the MINI Cooper in terms of high fuel economical power. It is full of complements from safety features with hybrid versions of the Civic working greatly with the super-green Civic GX that runs on natural gas. It in fact requires no gasoline at all, if you come to think of it. It is an amazing feat considering all the high power features that come with full body components. It has got wide interior space and room too.

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Mercedes Benz E320 BLUETEC:

This is one of the most prominent diesel powered cars along with passenger cars being sold through the US. Some people would find diesel smelling and offending but then everyone in US gets the chance to test drive it well enough before deciding what can be done for it. It has got 3 liter V6 with powerplant E320 BLUETEC that is offering passing of power of a V8 with fuel economy. This is going to be a big thing with luxurious and powerful branding. It brings some slow smoke and fume but overall it is great with less demand for diesel powered cars in the country. It is empowered with 3 liter V6 engine along with E320 BLUETEC offers that come with the passage of a powerful fuel economy.

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The thing that you must keep in mind about the Prius is that Toyota, the world’s renowned name is behind the creation of this vehicle and the company seems to work quite hard regarding not to spoil the success of its previous model and develops a new car that is not quite radically change from the previous version.

There is the same Synergy hybrid system, but this time it comes up with a bit bigger engine that is a 1.8-liter four cylinder. Some reshaping has also been offered near the grille and around the hood that gives it a new design language. There is a floating console with shift lever and traditional layout that you couldn’t find in the previous version.

However, the only vehicle that seems to give some tough time to Toyota Prius Hybrid is none other than Honda Insight. It is, indeed, quite remarkable with its navigation features and exceptional fuel economy. You will also find one of the best voice command system in this vehicle. However, the thing that makes it somewhat inferior to Toyota Prius is its less power and low fuel economy.

The baggage around the Prius makes it somewhat less desirable, as you wouldn’t find it a vehicle that you ride on within golf clubs and this car has been endorsed by celebrities and environmentalists and it leads to backlash like South Park episode.

These two cars seem to stand out in the hybrid crowd, but it doesn’t mean some other good wrestlers are not working out there, as there are many others like who seem to do nicely in this connection . These vehicles include the Nissan Altima Hybrid, Lexus RX 450h and Ford Fusion Hybrid.

However, these given autos can’t be reckoned as really dedicated hybrids vehicles and none of them seem to go head to head with Insight or Prius, as both these vehicles are ruling the hybrid world right now and both seem equally competent in their respective sphere.

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Ford Focus has had a record of ups and downs since its inception in the last decade. The critics have risen, disapproving of the Fords design and styling. One major feature of concern was the fake fender vents that were a no-no for most of the car buyers and car raters. But that is all in the past now.

2009 has seen the birth of a new age Ford Focus that on first sight is in a word: breathtaking. It has a sleek and beautiful design that is more compact and more stylish, guaranteed to impress event the most hard hearted of automobile lovers. The new coupe body style and interior upgrade has marked a turning point for the Ford Focus with the mechanics being good enough to maintain an unfading smile on the small car-buyers.

The Ford Focus 2009 comes in two: a coupe or a sedan, two doors or four doors depending on preference. The S model comes with 15 ‘’ steel wheels, air conditioning, a four speaker audio system and a single CD/ MP3 player and a tilting steering wheel. The SE packs on a heavier package with full power accessories, a satellite radio(Sirius) with the option of an upgraded stereo with an impressive six CD changer, heated side mirrors interior lighting that is customizable and leather wrapped steering wheel.

For the SES expect 16” alloy wheels and upgraded tires foglamps and a rear spoiler topped with firmer suspension for much more comfortable handling. The leading SEL and SES have all SES features together with chrome exterior trim and leather seats that are heated. It does not get any better than that. The coupe is available in SE and SES trim levels though with the package there will be 17’’ wheels and a sports exhaust that has a positive effect on horsepower and total output of the new work of art.

For performance there are no wow features, just the 2-liter inline four-cylinder that is good enough. You can expect an engine that will not disappoint without the bugging engine noises. The transmission is a five speed manual though there is the option of a four-speed automatic. In SES coupes it is somewhat shorter to give a better feel and greater acceleration.

The colored interior is a break from the usual and the front seats are a driver’s companion for long drives with their amazing support without compromising on comfort for being flat. Safety is a first for this beauty with front and side airbags to cater for any unfortunate collisions. So impressive is this that it received a four and five-star rating for front and side collisions respectively( for the Sedan) The coupe received a “good” which is not too bad relatively speaking.

For those who like a touch of modernity everywhere they go, then the 2009 model offers a handsfree voice recognition interface with Microsoft built Sync that adds Bluetooth functionality. Wireless connection is at its best. The dashboard has offered an amazing design that captivates the eyes and makes usability that much easier. Reading of the gauges can be hard to read in changing lighting conditions but this in itself is not a disadvantage.

For colour choice, well not a priority but most colours are available to meet event the most elusive tastes. A sunroof is included to give the eye more appeal and this for some people is a must feature. With all these features one would expect a price that is out of this world but this model proves to be quite a money saver. If you are looking for a simple small Ford car that packs some exciting features then this is definitely it. Most dealers offer a MSRP of between 15000 to 18000 U.S dollars (generally, on the average).

Fuel economy is granted and pocket wise this automobile will be easy on the pocket. For the road test, the car produces average results with consumer guide auto giving an average of about 56 which is not too impressive and neither is it too bad.

From the look of things it seems like the 2009 Ford Focus is promising a lot with no downsides. Like any other product that is rolled out on the market, it has also received heavy criticism with some describing of no new things that Ford has offered and it has not satisfied the expectations that were linked to it. The cabin has been rolled back from earlier models and seriously lacks on the wow feature. The exterior design with its improved finish has been disappointing to others explaining that the company is yet to ‘get it.’ But despite all these it is safe to say that the Ford Focus 2009 is unworthy to be termed as an upgrade and it is worth all the credit that has been attached to it.

The year 2009 has seen a revolution in the automobile industry with each model coming in new designs, fuel economy and performance. With almost all the models coming with new engineering aspects, it is hard to make a judgment on the best new cars of 2009.

Here we can discuss a few of the cars that come top among all the models.

Cadillac CTS-V

Coming in great style and power, Cadillac CTS-V is one of the best cars of 2009. A great car on the roads, Cadillac CTS-V is laser fine and has a powerful V8 engine which displays a hose power of 556 hp. It runs 0-60 in 3.9 seconds. The genteel look and a super engine make it a top class car of 2009.

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

Then there is the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, which gives a thrilling experience on the roads. Charged with a V 8 engine and accelerating at 638 hp, the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is a class. It comes with a stylish interior and exterior, which gives it a magnificent look; really a super car of 2009.

Honda Fit

When talking about the best cars of 2009, one cannot miss Honda Fit, which comes in great fuel efficiency. A car of the new generation, Honda Fit gives a comfortable travelling. You can take the car for long drives with all your family members and the luggage, as the Honda Fit is so spacious. Very reasonably priced, the Honda Fit is equipped with a quite powerful engine that gives back fuel economy.

Hyundai Genesis

No one can just ignore Hyundai Genesis. A luxury sedan, the Hyundai Genesis comes close to Lexus LS460. A large sedan, Hyundai Genesis has a beautiful look, both from the exterior and interior. It comes with a powerful V8, 375 hp engine, which renders a smooth drive. The name Hyundai is enough to top the list of the best cars of 2009.

Mazda 6

A mid sized sedan, the Mazda 6 is a family car. The Mazda 6 comes with enough space and fuel efficiency. Coming with a four-cylinder engine, the Mazda 6 is so splendid to drive.  Moreover, on the safety side, the Mazda 6 is excellent.

Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG

Coming in 6.2 L V 8 engine, the Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG is so powerful on the roads. It is the beauty, inside and outside, that makes Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG a favourite of 2009.

Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

The Lancer Ralliart from Mitsubishi is another car that makes it to the top best cars of 2009. The Ralliart comes with a powerful 2 L turbo engine, twin clutch auto transmission and all-wheel-drive. Well, the lancer Ralliart is very comfortable and delivers the best drive for the family.

Pontiac Vibe

The Pontiac Vibe is really a fantastic car of 2009 with a stylish exterior and roomy interior. The Pontiac Vibe gives a smooth drive on the roads as it comes with standard suspensions. The car is a joint venture between Toyota and General Motors.

Volkswagen Jetta TDI

The Volkswagen Jetta TDI is car that cannot be ignored in 2009. The turbo diesel 2 L engine, meeting all emission standards, is really eco friendly. With a great acceleration and a powerful engine, the Volkswagen Jetta TDI is a miracle on the roads.

Porsche 911 Carrera

With new powerful engines, revised style and a new twin clutch auto transmission, the Porsche 911 Carrera makes a difference. This sports car delivers a smooth drive with all safety measures. The Porsche 911 Carrera is a great choice of 2009.

Subaru Impreza WRX

Though there is a lukewarm response for the Subaru Impreza WRX, it has been rated one of the best cars of 2009. This all-new WRX performs splendidly on the roads especially on the curves. It is great fun to drive Subaru Impreza WRX.

If you want to have some really impressive used car with loads of edgy looks and stylishness, the Cadillac STS is a real thing for you with its great features and impressive functionality.

Cadillac STS

People, who have been driving Mercedes and BMWs, will definitely find the STS a staggering value if they give it a try once. On a 1-10 scale, this car was rated at 7.5 by some most cynical critics, while those who own STS often rate it 9 or 10.

The STS five-passenger sedans line emerged with its loads of options in 2007. Its three V6 models came up with a 2.6-liter powerhouse that could boost 255hp with 27mpg highway and 18mpg city fuel economy, while the three V8 models had a 4.6-liter engine that produced 320hp an offered 15/23;17/27 rates on AWD.

Power controlled windows and locks, satellite radio, CD/AM/FM combo audio system, daytime running and fog lamps, power front seats with various adjustment levels, double zone and automatic control for climate settings and heated mirrors were some standard features in the line.

The STS has 38.7” front and 37.9” rear head room measuring, while 42.6-inches and 38.3-inches are the measurement for leg room respectively. There were two included remotes in the STS that could be used to open the doors as well as start it. Similarly, these models were available with complete air bag protection system.

There was a 6-speed auto transmission in the 2007 Cadillac STS V8 models and as a CTS sedan stretched version, STS was available in 254-hp V6 and 320-hp V8 models as well as a high-performance STS-V with a 469-hp supercharged V8. During 2007, the V8-powered Cadillac STS models were available with price tags of more than $50,000, and now nearly $30,000 has disappeared out of its value.

Ford F-150

It was quite well-known as the best-selling vehicle of Ford in the US and it was in 2007 when it emerged with a nice navigation system. SuperCrew, crew cab, extended SuperCab and regular cab versions of the F-150 have been emerged time by time. All these versions have four doors.

On regular cabs and super cabs the rear doors are rear hinged and couldn’t independently open in fronts. The SuperCrews and Extended cabs can house more than six passengers on their rear bench seat. They have 5.5 and 6.5ft cargo-bed lengths while it is 8 ft for regular as well as super cabs.

There are flush-fender stylesides in all boxes, while you will also find bulged-fender Flareside in the 6.5. They feature a 4.2-liter V6 that produces 202-hp, 4.6-liter V8 with 248-hp and 5.4V8 engines with 300-hp. You will find the V8 model offering 4-Wheel drive with low gearing range and standard ABS.

One of the most costly vehicles of the line was available $35,000 when new, but today you can get it in less than $15000 on some trade-in. You may also succeed to get some other grand if directly sell it to some other person.

It’s Vital for people to improve their car’s mileage

In this time of financial crisis, people often feel that their fuel expenses are often so high that they think twice before driving their car. So it becomes vital for people to improve their car’s mileage. This can have two main advantages.

One is that you spend less on fuel and the next is it reduces waste of non renewable energy.

So here are few tips for you to increase the mileage of your car.

1. You have to plan your trips such that you reduce your travel distance and thereby reducing your fuel consumption. For instance, if you are traveling to a New York and you have some other work in the nearby place then visit that place also and complete that work. By doing so you may not have to travel to that place again for the purpose of completing the work alone.
2. Make your car lighter. You can do so by removing the unwanted weights from your car. For instance you can remove any seat if you are not using it. Removing weight can have a good effect on your mileage as it reduces loss of kinetic energy. Your fuel consumption may increase by around 1 to 2% for every extra 100 pounds of weight.
3. Keeping your fuel tank full or close to full is very important. You should atleast maintain the fuel levels at around 1/3rd of the fuel tank capacity. This is because if you maintain low fuel levels then your engine may get inadequate and irregular supply of fuel. This undermines the efficiency of your engine.
4. You should reduce your speed of driving. The more you press your accelerator the more work you give to your engine. if you speed then your car’s fuel efficiency may come down by 1/3rd of its usual.
5. You can employ cruise control. This may help in reducing fuel consumption as constant speed is maintained.
6. Do not pressure on your accelerator while starting to move when the sign turns green. Instead you can accelerate steadily. As cars are more efficient at low revolutions per minute (RPMs), this may help increasing fuel efficiency.
7. Avoid street roads wherever possible. If feasible take highways. By doing so, you will keep city traffic and signal stops at bay.
8. You should avoid applying brakes when not necessary. Braking results in the wastage of energy generated by earlier fuel combustion. Thus keep your eyes wide open while driving and avoid unnecessary braking.
9. Always maintain proper inflation levels in your tires. When properly inflated tires are more efficient and may help to bring down fuel consumption by around 3%. You should check the air pressure in your tires every week or at least monthly.
10. You can tune up your engine in order to maximize engine power and improve fuel efficiency. However, sometimes tuning may go wrong resulting in a reduction in the efficiency of your engine.
11. You have to check your engine air filter for dirt. This is because a dirty filter brings down fuel efficiency. When you drive a dusty road your filter is more prone to get dirty. You should follow the manufacturer’s recommended filter replacement schedule. This will help in enhancing fuel economy.
12. Do not keep your vehicle unused for long time. This may cause loss of valuable fuel.
13. Do not keep your air conditioner on during your city rides. If you use it while driving through cities you may put more pressure on your engine and this in turn may lead to increased fuel consumption. However, while driving in highways the fuel efficiency does not come down drastically when windows are rolled up.
14. You should identify the sweet speed of your car. Some cars give greater mileage at particular speeds. Normally this speed is around 50 miles per hour. Sweet speed is the minimum speed at which the car can move in its top gear.
15. You can use synthetic oil and save around 5% gas. Also you should change the synthetic oil as per the recommendations of your manufacturer. Using synthetic oil additives can also help in increasing the mileage.
16. If you possess a car that has an automatic transmission with overdrive, then enable the overdrive option. It helps for lower fuel consumption at high speeds.
17. Park your vehicle in the empty area of the parking area. Do not roam about or wait for a close spot to be freed.
18. You have to record the amount of fuel you put in and the distance you t6ravel. This will help in identifying the mileage of your car and you can also find out whether your mileage increasing actions are really working. The amount of fuel pumped you’re your fuel tank may vary from one gas pump to another. So fill fuel at any one particular gas point.
19. You should maintain some good distance from the car in front of you. This is because if you travel close to the car in front of you may have to apply brakes and slow down often in order to avoid bombardment with the bumper of the other car. Instead if you maintain a safe distance you will have room to operate in. thus you can avoid unnecessary braking and accidents.
20. You can select narrow tires for your car if it suits your needs. Narrow tires reduce aerodynamic drag.
21. You can select a gear ratio, which suits your driving conditions, transmission, and engine. Certain car makers offer optional gearing and you can choose the one that suits you.

According to sources, it has been done in order to save some cash. Camaro will be getting an addition of a four cylinder engine version that will be ready for shipment later this week.

Sneaking inside let us know that GM’s executives are hoping for the restore convertible to production plan. They are planning to launch it in 2010 with the Z28 following suit.

The production plans have only been delayed, but not canceled, as also been acknowledged by Terry Rhadigan, Chevrolet’s spokesman. He told that neither one has been outright got canceled.

The Camaro’s four cylinder engine’s production plans has been rolled back as Camaro did well on federal fuel economy tests whereas the gasoline prices ducked.

Vice Chairman Bob Lutz told last year that said GM was thinking for the same four cylinder engine to be installed in Camaro. Previously the four cylinder engine was used in the Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky roadsters by GM. This 4 cylinder is 2.0liter turbocharged direct injection engine that is rated at 260hp.

Along with the drop in fuel prices, GM has also observed that their own estimation of highway mileage rating that was 27mpg for the V6 Camaro. That vehicle was rated at 29mpg in highway driving by EPA last week. It has also been known that due to the strong fuel economy performance of the 3.6liter, 304hp V6 diminishes the attraction of a four cylinder engine.

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1- Popping up at no.1 is India’s Tata Nano, the latest to enter the cheap cars list. Costing only about $2,500 its plan hit to the market in the later part of this year.

With four doors, 2-cylinder petrol engine, it delivers 33hp elevating to the top speed of 60mph. Without any radio, air conditioner or air bags in the basic model, a car available at such a low price is not a surprise.

2- Next is the Chinese car, surprisingly on no.2, though China should have been on 1st place. China’s Jiangnan Alto comes only at $3,785.32 i.e., 25,800Yuan. The basic model of the car is a 3-cylinder powered car with 0.8liter.

3- Then comes the much talked about Chery QQ 4 door hatchback priced only at $4,781 i.e., 34,499 Yuan. It is powered by a 0.8-liter, 3-cylinders engine which is accommodative of 51hp. The car is also available in 1.1-liter I4 which is able to produce 67hp. Both of these vaguely come up with traveling economy of 5 to 6liters per 100km i.e., 47 to 40mpg.

4- Maruti is a cheap one coming only for $4,994. It is a five door hatchback car which comes with 37hp only. The car runs on 12inch wheels reaching top speed level of 78mph. Provides fuel economy of 47 miles per gallon, the car can accommodate 4 people in all. It costs only slightly more than the Chery QQ.

5- Geely MR basically relates to Daihatsu Charade of the mid 80s. Costing only about $5,500, Geely MR is almost like HQ. But this car has the ability to be fitted with more powertrains to make it more of a sporty buddy. It is basically standardized with 1.3-liter, 4 cylinders, and 86hp strength.

6- The next is Geely HQ SRV is coming for $5,780, a compact car with a pair of 3-cylinder engines boosting both 52 and 55hp or a 1.3-liter I4 with 86hp. the known fuel economy are under 6.5 l/100 km (36 mpg).

7- Wearing a price tag of $7,340 is the A-1 powered by a 1.3-liter, 4-cylinder, and 83hp engine. Known to jump up to Euro IV standard, the car will be seeing upgrade pretty soon. It will be sold under a dodge brand name in Mexico and alike.

8- Tata Indica worth $8,500 is a pretty cool car to be enlisted in the cheapest cars. It comes with a 1.2-liter engine or a Xeta 1.4-liter I4, 70hp, or a 1.3-liter DICOR diesel. With an option to convert on Compressed Natural Gas, and delivering capability of 33mpg in mixed cycle and 23.5mpg in city usage.

9- Hyundai i10 with $9,096 price, an elementary car just a few inches larger than the Japanese Kei Car. Can run either on gasoline or fuel, acquires 1.1-liter I4 75hp engine.

10- A 5 door hatchback Fiat Palio weighing about $9,242 on the buyer’s pocket is truly a “World-car.” It has come up with almost all kinds of engines. Offering 1.0liter, sportier 1.8-liter, and Fiat’s small diesel engines, it has been a competent car providing high mileage experiences.

You may choose your car either based on your needs or due to its looks or due to its affordability or rarely due to all the above factors.

Among the several questions that you seek answers for, is the question that which car is better; one that runs with petrol or one that runs with diesel? If you are seeking answer for this query then proceed with this article.

Petrol cars or Diesel cars

There are several advantages and disadvantages that both petrol and diesel engines have over one another. Most times the petrol car would pip the diesel car in performance.

However the petrol cars can no longer have that luxury of offering better performance. Technology improvement has already begun to close the gap between performance of petrol and diesel cars.

In early days, Diesel engines were a bit slower and made much noise when compared to their petrol counterparts. But nowadays the diesel engines are as refined as the petrol ones.  Nowadays, diesel engines are employed in a variety of high-performance car models. Diesel engines also tend to give out less CO2 and thus have become gentler to our environment.

But diesel engines fall short for they tend to emit agents that lead to smog formation, cardio-vascular and respiratory illness. You can reduce the emission of such particulates by fitting particulate filters. But it is not practiced widely.

When we say technology has lead to the improvement of diesel engines, the same can be said about petrol engines also. Gasoline engines have improved in the areas like fuel economy and have become friendlier to the environment.

Nowadays several car models feature Direct-injection technology. People who care more about the performance of their car still tend to show some preference towards petrol cars.  This is because petrol cars can achieve 0 to 60kph in lesser time. However they over look the fact that diesel cars can accelerate better from 50 to 80kph than petrol cars.

If you want to buy a new diesel car then you may have to spend more than you spend for buying a petrol variant of the same car model. But diesel cars have comparatively better resale value. Petrol is much more costly than diesel. Moreover a diesel car will give more mileage per liter when compared to the petrol one.

You should also take into account the amount of distance you travel annually. If it is more than 15000 kilometers then opt for diesel. If it is less than twelve thousand kilometers then opt for petrol.

This feature will be launched in small-car line, in South America in 2010.

Barb Samardzich, Vice President, Global Powertrain Engineering, who announced PowerShift’s production timing at the 2009 Automotive News World Congress said, “PowerShift represents a true competitive advantage for Ford and is one of the many technologies that will help our global small-car platforms set a new world standard for efficiency and drive quality”.

He also said, “This advanced six-speed is an improvement over today’s automatic transmissions in terms of fuel economy, while providing customers an even more fun-to-drive experience.”

It is also told that with PowerShift, you will get fuel economy. Comparing to the 4 speed transmissions, it can reduce fuel usage up to 9 percent.

This dual clutch will work as the automatic does, but with manual transmission in the internals. Ford says that it is 30 pounds lighter than Focus, and also doesn’t need a torque converter or hydraulic pump.

The shift changes made by dual clutch are quick without any power lag between gear changes. Manual mode is also provided for those who wish to enjoy gear shifting manually.

Ford’s PowerShift transmission with a dry clutch will add to efficiency and strength. It will give power and torque through manual clutch facings, which will add to its durability.

Ford’s upcoming clutch transmission has started gaining applause already; it will definitely sweep the market away.