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Lately, fuel economy figures are becoming something of a hot issue in the U.S. After the Consumer Watchdog-Hyundai Elantra debacle we told you about earlier today, we have another case of a car manufacturer accused of misleading customers about one of its model’s fuel economy claims.
- Consumer Watchdog Files Lawsuit Against Hyundai For Misleading Consumers With 40mpg Elantra Ads
Hyundai is being sued in a Sacramento Superior Court for misleading consumers about the gas mileage of its 2011 and 2012 Elantra compact model. This is the next chapter of a story that began in December of 2011 when the non-profit organization Consumer...
- Cr Finds That Fuel Efficient Versions Of Focus, Cruze And Civic May Not Be Worth The Extra Cash
When is it worth paying extra money for a more fuel-efficient version of the same model? The answer to that question depends on the price of gas, how much more fuel-efficient is said car and how long it will take to recoup the added cost. Consumer Reports...
- New 2013 Ford C-max Hybrid Priced $555 Less Than The Prius V At $25,995*
Ford is not shying away from the fact that it has set its eyes on the Toyota Prius V with the new C-MAX Hybrid as the Blue Oval makes it a point to put at least one reference to the Japanese carmaker's minivan in all of its press statements. Last...
- All-new 2012 Honda Civic Lineup Debuts In New York, Prices Start From $15,605
The ninth-generation Honda Civic made its world premiere in New York today. The new Civic’s highlights are a mildly revised style and a fuel-efficient lineup, made up of the following models: the conventional gasoline-powered Civic Sedan and Civic...
- Sema: Honda Civic Sedan Hfp Concept With Fuel Saving Aero-kit
At the SEMA show Honda revealed the Civic HFP (Honda Factory Performance) Concept sedan that secures improved fuel economy without compromising the vehicle's performance or styling. Honda claims that this is done through aerodynamic improvements to...
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Woman Wins $10K in Spat with Honda over Civic Hybrid's Fuel Economy, Carmaker Says it will Appeal
Lately, fuel economy figures are becoming something of a hot issue in the U.S. After the Consumer Watchdog-Hyundai Elantra debacle we told you about earlier today, we have another case of a car manufacturer accused of misleading customers about one of its model’s fuel economy claims.
Heather Peters, a former lawyer who lives in Southern California, took Honda to a small-claims court. She accused the carmaker of lying about her 2006 Civic Hybrid's fuel efficiency as she never managed to reach the estimates advertised by Honda.
And guess what? Peters won the case and the court awarded her US$9,867. LA Superior Court Commissioner Douglas Carnahan wrote a 26-page decision, which included a long list of misleading statements made by Honda and identified by Peters, such as “amazingly little fuel†and “save plenty of money of fuel with up to 50 mpg during city driving.â€
- Consumer Watchdog Files Lawsuit Against Hyundai For Misleading Consumers With 40mpg Elantra Ads
Hyundai is being sued in a Sacramento Superior Court for misleading consumers about the gas mileage of its 2011 and 2012 Elantra compact model. This is the next chapter of a story that began in December of 2011 when the non-profit organization Consumer...
- Cr Finds That Fuel Efficient Versions Of Focus, Cruze And Civic May Not Be Worth The Extra Cash
When is it worth paying extra money for a more fuel-efficient version of the same model? The answer to that question depends on the price of gas, how much more fuel-efficient is said car and how long it will take to recoup the added cost. Consumer Reports...
- New 2013 Ford C-max Hybrid Priced $555 Less Than The Prius V At $25,995*
Ford is not shying away from the fact that it has set its eyes on the Toyota Prius V with the new C-MAX Hybrid as the Blue Oval makes it a point to put at least one reference to the Japanese carmaker's minivan in all of its press statements. Last...
- All-new 2012 Honda Civic Lineup Debuts In New York, Prices Start From $15,605
The ninth-generation Honda Civic made its world premiere in New York today. The new Civic’s highlights are a mildly revised style and a fuel-efficient lineup, made up of the following models: the conventional gasoline-powered Civic Sedan and Civic...
- Sema: Honda Civic Sedan Hfp Concept With Fuel Saving Aero-kit
At the SEMA show Honda revealed the Civic HFP (Honda Factory Performance) Concept sedan that secures improved fuel economy without compromising the vehicle's performance or styling. Honda claims that this is done through aerodynamic improvements to...