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More efficient… How much more remains to be seen?

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – Oct. 13, 2017

2018 Honda Accord Hybrid – Pricing and EPA (hopefully > 49/47 mpg city/highway of the current Accord Hybrid) to be announced very soon.


2018 Honda Accord vs. 2018 Toyota Camry. And the Winner is ... Not by a nose but by a tail!
Quick Look at The All-new 10th Gen 2018 Honda Accord
Honda Adding 300 New Jobs, To Increase Ohio Manufacturing Capacity
Honda’s All-new 10th Gen 2018 Accord Reveal and Preview

2018...

Still a positive September but it was close.

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – Oct. 3, 2017

2018 AWD Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Premium with CVT ($1,000) and EyeSight Driver Assist Technology ($1,395) starts at $25,905 including the $915 D&H charge. Owners receive a compact CUV with a 27/33 mpg city/highway rating.


The 2018 XV Crosstrek when equipped with the optional EyeSight Driver Assist and LED Steering Responsive Headlights just received the 2017 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

The 2018 XV Crosstrek achieved the highest possible rating of “Good” within the front small overlap, front moderate overlap, side impact, roof crush, and rear impact crash testing by the IIHS. The EyeSight received a “Superior” rating in the...

Forte continues its sales streak while the sleek looking Optima is waking up.

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – Oct. 3, 2017

2017 Kia Optima PHEV-29 - $36,105 to start incl. the $895 D&H charge offers owners 29 miles from the plug and a 38/43 mpg city/highway rating when on gasoline.

With the $4,919 Fed Tax Credit for those that qualify, another $1,500 State Tax Credit – Californian’s, $2,500 Kia rebate, and $2,500 off from many dealerships nationwide, the super PHEV can be picked up for under $25k + TTL. That is not a bad deal in anyone’s book!


Kia September 2017 Sales Overview

Kia sold a record 52,468 vehicles in September, up 6.6 percent over the 49,220 sold in September of 2016. On a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis, 26 selling days in Sept. of 2017 vs 25 in...

High-speed EV recharging stations on highways sound great – until you hear how much they would cost

By David Booth,

Anyone who tells you that the electric car in your future will be just as convenient as the gasoline-fueled vehicle you’re currently driving is lying. If not overtly, then at least by omission. Nor can they plead ignorance, the calculations required to reach this conclusion hardly the stuff of graduate-level physics. Indeed, judging from the experts I’ve spoken with, plenty have been the warnings proffered to the politicians, policy makers and futurists advocating an all-battery-powered future.

Now before you go all Tesla on me and start putting angry pen to paper, let me give credit where credit is due. In an emissions-free automotive world, the electric vehicle is king of the inner-city commute: the ability to recharge at home — during off-hours, minimizing the load on our grids — is convenient, their torquey motors perfect for the point...

Finally a SEMA Concept worth writing about!!!

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – Oct. 9, 2017


Hyundai working with Bisimoto Engineering created a unique showstopping concept for this years SEMA show that is absolutely worth the print. Usually SEMA is loaded with 1000+ hp monsters with 10,000 W audio systems that 1. Are never going to see the light of day 2. Would be so outrageously expensive they will never move beyond Wild concept, and 3. Are so horrendous for the environment they would not pass EPA and you would not want them within a block of your family or home.

This year Hyundai is changing things up. I am sure they will display a hopped up Santa Fe, Tucson, and maybe even a refreshed 2018 Sonata as a...

Sentra, Rogue, and Titan have a great September!

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – Oct. 3, 2017

2018 Nissan Sentra S with the 124 hp and 125 lb-ft of torque1.8L mated to a wide 7.3:1 ratio CVT – Pricing starts at $18,975 incl. the $885 D&H charge while offering owners a 29/37 mpg city/highway rating. $4k + off is as easy as asking for it.


Nissan September 2017 Sales Overview

Nissan sold 139,932 Nissan and Infiniti vehicles in September, up 9.5 percent over the 127,797 sold in September of 2016. On a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis, 26 selling days in Sept. of 2017 vs 25 in Sept. of 2016, sales were up 5.3 percent.

Nissan on its own set a new September record with sales of 127,187 vehicles, up 9.3 percent over the 116,384 sold in September of 2016.

Infiniti September sales...

The 2017 Civic is on fire. The all-new 2018 Accord is readying for battle.

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – Oct. 3, 2017

2018 Honda Accord LX with the DI and Turbocharged 1.5L I4 mated to a CVT – Pricing starts at $24,445 incl. the $875 D&H charge while offering owners a very competitive 30/38 mpg city/highway rating.


The first gen Accord was introduced to the American midsize segment in 1976. Since that time, American car buyers have purchased more Accords than any other passenger car, with total U.S. sales exceeding 13 million vehicles. The current, ninth-generation, Accord has been the top retail-selling midsize car in America for the past six years (2011-2016).

The Accord was the first automobile from a Japanese automaker to be manufactured in America and has been in...

Huge fleet reduction percentage explain the September sales falloff.

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – Oct. 3, 2017

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Base Laredo with the 3.6L V6 mated to the 8-speed AT - $31,490 to start incl. $1,095 D&H offers owners a 21/26 mpg city/highway rating. Where is the 3.0L V6 EcoDiesel when you need it.


FCA September 2017 Sales Overview

FCA sold 174,266 Ram, Jeep, Chrysler, and Fiat vehicles in September, down 9.7 percent below the 192,883 sold in September of 2016. On a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis, 26 selling days in Sept. of 2017 vs 25 in Sept. of 2016, sales were down 13.1 percent.

YTD sales of 1,579,138 were down 7.9 percent vs the 1,714,360 sold through the same period of 2016. On a DSR basis, one more selling day in 2017...

RAV4 Hybrid pulls ahead of Prius!

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – Oct. 3, 2017

2018 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid - $30,250 to start including mats and the $995 D&H Charge provides owners a 34/30 mpg city/highway.


Toyota September 2017 Sales Overview

Toyota sold 226,632 Toyota and Lexus vehicles in September, up 14.9 percent over the 197,264 sold in September of 2016. On a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis, 26 selling days in Sept. of 2017 vs 25 in Sept. of 2016, sales were still up a healthy 10.5 percent.

YTD sales of 1,831,479 were up 0.5 percent vs the 1,822,461 sold through the same period of 2016. On a DSR basis, one more selling day in 2017 compared to 2016, YTD sales were up 0.1 percent.

Toyota division light trucks achieved the eighth consecutive monthly sales...

The Ford Fusion Hybrid and of course F-Series Pickups were again white hot!

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – Oct. 3, 2017


2017 Ford Fusion Energi SE PHEV-21 - $25,598 to start including mats, $875 D&H, and current $6,757 rebate. Most owners will also receive a $4,007 Fed Tax Credit and many like California residents receive an additional $1,500 State tax rebate bringing its retail price to just $20,091 before dealing! Would you like to own a new PHEV for under $20k + TTL?

The 2017/2018 Fusion Energi provides owners with 21 all-electric miles on the plug and a 43/41 mpg city/highway rating from its atkinsonized 2.0L I4 and hybrid drivetrain on gasoline. Changes to the hybrid powertrain software and regenerative braking gave the 2017 Fusion Energi 60 more miles...

Fully transferable for second, third, fourth ... owners as well!

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – Sept. 29, 2017


VW’s commitment to quality and confidence in their cars and SUVs for new and used buyers jut took a quantum leap as the brand is moving to an almost unfathomable bumper to bumper coverage.

First introduced for the all-new 2018 Atlas and Tiguan, the “People First Warranty” now covers the rest of the lineup including the 2018 VW Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf Alltrack, Golf GTI, Golf R, and Golf SportWagen, Jetta and Passat.

The 6-year/72,000-mile “People First Warranty” includes powertrain coverage for engines, transmissions and optional 4Motion AWD systems. Additionally, all the elements of the People First Warranty can be transferred to subsequent owners for up to six years or 72,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from...

If only the next gen Nissan Frontier was going to receive this...

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – Oct. 1, 2017

A short release with some details... The 2.8 Turbo Diesel crate engine can now be purchased exclusively at Cummins RePower.


Cummins Repower has performed extensive work to ensure this product meets the expectations of future customers.

The 2.8L Turbo Diesel is the first in the series of brand new crate engines that Cummins will market directly to the consumer under the Cummins Repower program name. The turbocharged 2.8L I4 is parented from a global platform which is currently used in small pickups, chassis cabs, SUVs, vans, commercial vehicles and industrial equipment around the world, but has been tailored specifically for the North American...

Toyota and Honda’s most important offerings vie for bragging rights in this head to head battle for "Best of the Best."

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – Sept. 28, 2017


2018 Honda Accord Touring w/ the 1.5T I4 mated to a CVT – $34,675 to start incl. $875 D&H Charge while offering owners a 29/35 mpg city/highway rating.

2018 Toyota Camry XSE w/ the 2.5L I4 mated to an 8-speed AT – $33,464 incl. the Audio and Power Sunroof pkg., mats, and $895 D&H charge while offering owners a 28/39 mpg city/highway rating.

Anaheim, California -- While at the OC Auto Show, Honda's were being moved onto the show floor was a 2018 Honda Accord Touring trim with its full Monroney on display. The 192 hp and 192 lb-ft. of torque 1.5L-T mated to the CVT provided the large sedan a mediocre 29/35 mpg city/highway rating.

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From the floor of the Korean Automakers hometown Auto Show, Orange County, the all-new 5th gen Accent was revealed.

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – Sept. 28, 2017

2018 Hyundai Accent – Pricing TBA while offering owners 28/38 mpg city/highway. The SE and SEL. Probably a little less if you are considering the top trim Touring with 17” alloys.


Anaheim, California -- We have previously covered the 2018 Accent from the Canadian Auto Show reveal last February, a high level 2018 Hyundai Accent overview last month, and the 2018 Hyundai Accent sneak peek just...

Another "about time" moment + a near future Highlander Hybrid (HiHy) with the all-new Camry Hybrids 2.5L I4 Hybrid drivetrain!!! FINALLY!!! YEAH!!!

Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – Sept. 28, 2017

This is a raw press release. I will clean it up tomorrow afternoon when I get back from the OCC Auto Show in Anaheim, CA..


Toyota just upped the stakes to remain the top manufacturer of hybrid vehicles worldwide with a $373.8 million investment in five U.S. manufacturing plants that will support production of its first American-made hybrid powertrain and to implement Toyota’s New Global Architecture (TNGA) at its Alabama plant. Each of the projects is scheduled to begin this year and all should be operational by 2020.

The investments will include adding...