Finally, you can get a Diesel engine in a BMW. Why is this significant? Well, think zero to 60 in six seconds combined with 27.6 miles per gallon. And boy, this car feels different from the usual 3 Series cars thanks to its prodigious low-rpm torque.
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The real strength of this app for tracking mileage, gas costs, and car maintenance is that it’s as powerful as you want it to be. Gas Cubby is a great tool for users who need to track everything about their car, but just as useful if the only data point you care about begins and ends with miles per gallon.
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he Senate passed the Cash for Clunkers Program today, which gives consumers with cars that get less than 18 miles per gallon the ability to turn them in for a $3,500 or $4,500 cash voucher.
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Car shoppers looking to get rid of gas-guzzling old vehicles could get up to $4,500 in government vouchers to help them buy more fuel-efficient vehicles under “cash for clunkers” legislation President Obama is expected to soon sign. The bill, which has miles-per-gallon requirements and other rules, was approved by the Senate Thursday, after earlier winning passage in the House. It provides $1 …
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With gas prices again rising, ensuring maximum fuel efficiency means safe driving and making sure the parts of one’s car, truck or SUV are well cared for, experts say.
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