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It is more dramatic than you may have thought!

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – April 3, 2020


Southern California's infamous 405 running between Irvine and San Fernando through the heart of LA is known as the most congested highway in all of America.

From wiki, the running joke is that the highway was numbered 405 because traffic moves at "four or five" miles per hour, or because drivers had spent "four or five" hours to travel anywhere.

Average speeds as low as 5 mph are routinely recorded during morning and afternoon rush.

During a typical rush, it can easily take over 6-hours to cross its 73-mile length from end to end. From personal experience, during a Friday afternoon rush, it is the most brutal, mind numbing nightmare you have ever experienced behind the wheel of an automobile.

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Following the Corolla, a 50+ mpg Hybrid Elantra will be offered as well.

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – March 17, 2020


In case you want to watch the reveal from LA, here it is in its entirety as Hyundai has officially launched its all-new 2021 Elantra and Elantra Hybrid.

The 2021 Elantra adds a new design identity, hybrid electric vehicle technology, and segment-first wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. The car also provides improved driving dynamics and the most progressive in-car experience in its class. Production of the 2021 Elantra starts in the fall in Ulsan, Korea and at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, with sales beginning in the fourth quarter.

Dressed to thrill w/ 301 ponies under the hood.

Cliff Leppke – CleanMPG – March 19, 2020


There’s a Camry with a rear wing, fat 19-inch tires, chin spoiler and dual tailpipes. Don’t laugh. These juvenile affectations aren’t junior’s overwrought makeover of a hand-me-down family car. Instead, the 2020 Camry TRD wears these boy-racer pieces well.

The car’s appeal, like the Guggenheim, is more than decorative. Toyota tuned its suspension and reinforced the body. Rear braces, for instance, require a fixed rear-seat back. The red dual-piston front-brake calipers are beefier too. Bridgestone summer-performance tires transform the TRD into a highway-sensing Scud missile.


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Even with Insurance and Maintenance included, it is expensive.

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – February 19, 2020


Nissan is launching an "on-demand driving" program through its test of a subscription service model called Nissan Switch.

The program launches in the Houston area and offers a variety of vehicles, including the all-electric Nissan LEAF PLUS, TITAN pickup, and GT-R. Just like other popular subscription services for television and music, there is no long-term contractual commitment.

Andrew Tavi, VP, Legal, External Affairs and Business Development, Nissan North America, Inc.:

Convenient access to nationwide network of public charging stations and real-time station data.

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – Feb. 28, 2020


Finding a public charging station and initiating a charging session is now easier for Chevrolet Bolt EV and Volt PHEV owners. GM has just made enhancements to Energy Assist, a standard feature available in the myChevrolet mobile app for Bolt EV owners.

Energy Assist, allows Bolt EV owners to plan and manage their routes more effectively, locate available charging stations – both along their route and in the area – monitor their route and receive real-time alerts if their range projections change dramatically. Energy Assist is integrated with data from the vehicle, which enables intelligent planning and precise charge time predictions.

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This CR-V is going to be great!

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – Feb. 27, 2020


Following on to the late October release of Honda's 2020 CR-V Goes Hybrid!, Honda's latest Hybrid will arrive using the Accord Hybrids two-motor hybrid technology under the hood but follows the RAV4 Hybrids footsteps with standard Real Time AWD.

Like all Honda’s, the CR-V Hybrid includes the full 360-degree Honda Sensing suite of safety and driver assist technologies, automatic climate control, and automatic high beams. The CR-V Hybrid also includes LED headlamps, Smart Entry and Pushbutton Start, and a cargo cover,...

The lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) vehicle in America is now an even better deal!

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – Feb. 11, 2020


I may have just purchased a brand new 55/53/54 mpg city/highway/combined rated 2020 Toyota Prius Prime LE in Blue Magnetism.

The 2020 Toyota Prius Prime now includes new 5-seat capacity, all black interior, sun visor extensions, Apple CarPlay and Alexa, two 2.1A USB ports in the back of the center console, optional all weather mats for the front, rear and cargo area ($259), and the new 10 year/150k mile Li-Ion traction battery warranty.

Pricing was ridiculously low as there is a $3,500 rebate from...

Meet the most fuel efficient, mid/full-sized sedan ever built.

Wayne Gerdes - CleanMPG - February 6, 2020


Chicago, IL, Feb. 6, 2020 – At this year’s 2020 Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai introduced its all-new 2020 Sonata Hybrid. This was not just a standard new sheet metal and upgraded tech release however. No, this one arrives with an EPA estimate of 50/54/52 mpg city/highway/combined from its Blue trim with P205/65R16 tires on 16” alloys, up from the 40/46/42 mpg city/highway/combined rating of the current 2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid SE model.

The 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid in SEL and Limited trims with the larger P215/55R17 wheels and tires and 75 to 180 more lbs. mass than the Blue trim have EPA estimates of 45/51/47 mpg city/highway/combined rating, up from the current 2019’s Limited...

If you have got nothing but time, you may as well have a little fun!

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – February 2, 2020

In its return to the Super Bowl, Jeep debuted a 60-second commercial reenacting Bill Murray from one of his most famous roles as Phil Connors in the 1993 film “Groundhog Day.” In the advert, Phil Connors enlists the help of the Jeep Gladiator as his “getaway vehicle” after taking the groundhog; thus, significantly altering his days for the better.


The all-new 2020 Jeep Gladiator includes clever functionality and versatility, advanced Fuel-efficient Powertrains, and is loaded with the latest safety features and technology.

It arrives with Command-Trac and Rock-Trac 4x4 systems, 3rd-gen Dana 44 axles, Tru-Lock electric front- and rear-axle lockers, Trac-Lok...

A new owner already receives the best warranty in the business. They will now receive one of the best Maintenance Plans too.

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – February 1, 2020


Earlier this morning Hyundai announced that it providing three years of complimentary – read free and included, maintenance with the purchase or lease of a new 2020 Hyundai vehicle. The Hyundai Complimentary Maintenance program includes oil and filter changes plus tire rotations at normal factory-scheduled intervals for 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first.

Hyundai Complimentary Maintenance will be available on new 2020 Hyundai models purchased on or after Feb. 1, 2020, and covers oil changes and tire rotations at normal intervals outlined in each vehicle’s owner’s manual.

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Fast and intuitive making infotainment integration into our automobiles as easy as pushing the Start Button.

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – January 27, 2020


FCA’s Uconnect is receiving a massive upgrade. Already award winning and one of the best infotainment systems available, the all-new Uconnect 5 is easier to use in many respects, is more helpful, and adds greater personalization, making it the most advanced Uconnect system ever offered.

The all-new Uconnect 5 architecture is based on the Android operating system and is scalable across all FCA brands.

To begin, the Uconnect 5 performance upgrade starts with much faster processing power with a 50K MIPS chip providing much faster reaction speed, increased memory of 6GB of RAM and up to 64GB of flash...

If I were in the market for a new work truck, this would be the one.

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – January 26, 2020


It has been quite a while since we have driven a RAM with the EcoDiesel under the hood but with the latest blowout pricing available to anyone willing to visit to this particular San Diego RAM dealership, whooaaa! Talk about filling a fleet with an ultra-capable, ultra-efficient super work truck.

Does anyone remember the 2014 RAM 1500 EcoDiesel Heads West story? It proved itself to be one hell of a performer way back in 2014. And now, the 2019 is available at one hell of a discount as well!

Here are the pricing details and it is...

A slightly smaller and less expensive Atlas.

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – January 14, 2020


VW unveiled its all-new 2020 Atlas Cross Sport at its Platinum LEED Certified manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, TN this past October. Today, VW announced pricing for the 2020 five-seat midsize SUV.

VW Atlas Cross Sport Design

The Cross Sport is 2.8 inches shorter (195.5 in.) and is 2.3 inches lower (67.7 in.) than the current Atlas at 198.3 and 70.0 in. respectively. It is the same width and wheelbase at 78.3 in. and 117.3-inch wheelbase as well. It carries much of the std. Atlas’ large passenger and cargo volume. The Cross Sport is rated at 111.8 cu. ft. of passenger space, 40.3 cu...

This will bring tears to your eyes.

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – January 23, 2020


Hyundai unveiled a new brand campaign video, “2nd First Steps,” sharing a story of Korean para-athlete and archer Jun-beom Park taking his second first steps toward his parents, aided by Hyundai Motor’s wearable robotics technology.

The new video builds on Hyundai Motor’s “Because of You” brand campaign launched in November 2019 to introduce the next-generation brand vision “Progress for Humanity”, for which it released four videos showcasing robotics, last mile mobility, autonomous driving and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. The campaign underlines Hyundai Motor’s philosophy that future technologies must be human-centric.

In last year’s robotics video, “Because of You – 13:08 Seoul”, Park stood up from his wheelchair aided by Hyundai’s wearable...

FCA provides a 32A L2 cable and box for home installation with just a few clicks of your mouse.

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – January 21, 2020


Shoppers on Chrysler’s consumer website can now take advantage of a direct link to purchase Mopar’s 240-volt at-home electric vehicle (EV) charger and quality installation services.

$599 -- Mopar Branded Webasto TurboDX Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger, Level 2, 240V, 32A, Electric Car Charger for All EVs, UL Listed, Automaker Approved, 25ft Cable

FCA is taking steps to make buying an electric vehicle easier. Namely, the Chrysler brands...