CleanMPG
Oct
18
Another hyper efficient pickup truck turbo diesel enters the fray!
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – July 25, 2019
The Duramax nameplate has proven itself to be one of the most durable turbo diesel offerings ever to be introduced in a GM or any other pickup. Key to maintaining the brands durable image, advanced material selection and engineering was pushed to its limit. The Duramax team have taken all they know and expanded upon it with the very latest design. Meet GM's latest super diesel.
The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4X2 when equipped with the all-new 277 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque, 3.0L I6 turbo-diesel, provides owners with a record setting 23/33 mpg city/highway rating! 4WD reduces that...
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – July 25, 2019
2020 Chevrolet Silverado
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The all-new 3.0L Duramax I6 Turbo Diesel can be found inside.
The all-new 3.0L Duramax I6 Turbo Diesel can be found inside.
The Duramax nameplate has proven itself to be one of the most durable turbo diesel offerings ever to be introduced in a GM or any other pickup. Key to maintaining the brands durable image, advanced material selection and engineering was pushed to its limit. The Duramax team have taken all they know and expanded upon it with the very latest design. Meet GM's latest super diesel.
The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4X2 when equipped with the all-new 277 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque, 3.0L I6 turbo-diesel, provides owners with a record setting 23/33 mpg city/highway rating! 4WD reduces that...
Oct
18
One of America’s favorite trucks receives a major drivetrain upgrade!
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – October 7, 2019
Following on the superlative experiences with the first gen 3.0L EcoDiesel over the previous 4 years, RAM recently announced that its more powerful and vastly reengineered 260 hp and 480 lb.-ft. of torque super diesel will provide new owners with an eye opening towing cap of 12,560 pounds, a 22/32 mpg city/highway rating, and over 1,000-miles range as a 4X2! As a 4WD, owners will receive a 21/29 mpg city/highway rated full size pickup. We are re talking about full size pickup trucks here, not a midsize and compact CUV or compact pickup.
The 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel 4X2 Quad Cab in Tradesman trim will...
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – October 7, 2019
2020 RAM 1500 EcoDiesel
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The 2020 EcoDiesel equipped RAM truck lineup.
The 2020 EcoDiesel equipped RAM truck lineup.
Following on the superlative experiences with the first gen 3.0L EcoDiesel over the previous 4 years, RAM recently announced that its more powerful and vastly reengineered 260 hp and 480 lb.-ft. of torque super diesel will provide new owners with an eye opening towing cap of 12,560 pounds, a 22/32 mpg city/highway rating, and over 1,000-miles range as a 4X2! As a 4WD, owners will receive a 21/29 mpg city/highway rated full size pickup. We are re talking about full size pickup trucks here, not a midsize and compact CUV or compact pickup.
The 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel 4X2 Quad Cab in Tradesman trim will...
Oct
13
In the auto business, patience is more than just a virtue.
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – October 10, 2019
Greensboro, NC -- The year was 1995 when Toyota introduced Prius to the world at the Tokyo Auto Show. Based on the then sub-compact Echo platform, it was 2 more years before it reached the Japanese consumer. Despite a slow Japanese sales start, Toyota decided to bring the Prius with a slightly more powerful drivetrain to the U.S. in 2000 as a 2001 model. Its starting price of $19,995 was a bit steep but the efficiency was beyond any 4-door sedan ever offered spanning the entire 20th century. 65,000 of the all-new 1st gen Prius were sold in the...
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – October 10, 2019
2001 Toyota Prius
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The Toyota that started it all on display and so pristine you would have thought it came off the showroom floor yesterday!
The Toyota that started it all on display and so pristine you would have thought it came off the showroom floor yesterday!
Greensboro, NC -- The year was 1995 when Toyota introduced Prius to the world at the Tokyo Auto Show. Based on the then sub-compact Echo platform, it was 2 more years before it reached the Japanese consumer. Despite a slow Japanese sales start, Toyota decided to bring the Prius with a slightly more powerful drivetrain to the U.S. in 2000 as a 2001 model. Its starting price of $19,995 was a bit steep but the efficiency was beyond any 4-door sedan ever offered spanning the entire 20th century. 65,000 of the all-new 1st gen Prius were sold in the...
Oct
04
U.S. automotive recession is accelerating.
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – October 1, 2019
2020 base VW Jetta S with the 1.4L TSI and 6-speed MT starts at $18,895. $19,695 with the 8-speed AT. The EPA is showing the 2.0L GLI with at 25/33 and 25/32 mpgUS city/highway for the MT and AT respectively. No EPA results for the 1.4L TSI have been posted yet.
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For 2020, the Jetta receives an updated VW Car-Net while Wi-Fi is standard on all models. Qi wireless charging is now standard on SEL trims and above.
Edit: The carryover direct injected and turbocharged 1.4L TSIs efficiency has yet to be announced. The previously reported and rated 30/40 mpgUS city/highway 2019 MY was with the 1.4L TSI.
U.S. VW September and YTD Sales
VW reported U.S. sales of 26,947 vehicles in September, down 11.8...
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – October 1, 2019
2020 base VW Jetta S with the 1.4L TSI and 6-speed MT starts at $18,895. $19,695 with the 8-speed AT. The EPA is showing the 2.0L GLI with at 25/33 and 25/32 mpgUS city/highway for the MT and AT respectively. No EPA results for the 1.4L TSI have been posted yet.
For 2020, the Jetta receives an updated VW Car-Net while Wi-Fi is standard on all models. Qi wireless charging is now standard on SEL trims and above.
Edit: The carryover direct injected and turbocharged 1.4L TSIs efficiency has yet to be announced. The previously reported and rated 30/40 mpgUS city/highway 2019 MY was with the 1.4L TSI.
U.S. VW September and YTD Sales
VW reported U.S. sales of 26,947 vehicles in September, down 11.8...
Aug
04
100% of its European automobile sales will now be electrified by 2025.
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – March 5, 2019
The Honda e Prototype includes a retro hatch design with smooth contours, stepless A-pillars, flush ‘pop out’ door handles – aka Tesla, and aerodynamic camera based side view mirrors.
Beneath the skin is an all-new, EV-specific platform that allows for compact proportions, while a relatively long wheelbase, wide track and short overhangs facilitate exceptional maneuverability.
The retro theme stands out inside as well with flat horizontal interior bits including sofa like fabric often found in older homes. The highlight feature is the walk-through flat floor in both the front and rear of the cabin.
A customizable dual screen horizontal display...
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – March 5, 2019
Honda e Prototype for Europe
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The Honda e Prototype includes a retro hatch design with smooth contours, stepless A-pillars, flush ‘pop out’ door handles – aka Tesla, and aerodynamic camera based side view mirrors.
Beneath the skin is an all-new, EV-specific platform that allows for compact proportions, while a relatively long wheelbase, wide track and short overhangs facilitate exceptional maneuverability.
The retro theme stands out inside as well with flat horizontal interior bits including sofa like fabric often found in older homes. The highlight feature is the walk-through flat floor in both the front and rear of the cabin.
A customizable dual screen horizontal display...
Jul
19
Despite slow sales, thankfully the Sonata Hybrid was not canceled and should be even better than ever before!
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – July 21, 2019
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Hyundai released details on their all-new Sonata hybrid transmission that not only indicated that the 2020 Sonata Hybrid will not only be made available, it will incorporate the worlds first Active Shift Control (ASC) transmission. The upgrade appears to be mostly computer hardware and software in nature while still not incorporating a torque converter as gear shifts are monitored up to 500 times per second to adjust transmission rotation speed for faster shift times. The new technology will premiere in the upcoming Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and eventually benefit other upcoming Hyundai and Kia hybrids.
ASC applies new control logic software to the...
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – July 21, 2019
Hyundai released details on their all-new Sonata hybrid transmission that not only indicated that the 2020 Sonata Hybrid will not only be made available, it will incorporate the worlds first Active Shift Control (ASC) transmission. The upgrade appears to be mostly computer hardware and software in nature while still not incorporating a torque converter as gear shifts are monitored up to 500 times per second to adjust transmission rotation speed for faster shift times. The new technology will premiere in the upcoming Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and eventually benefit other upcoming Hyundai and Kia hybrids.
ASC applies new control logic software to the...
Jun
26
What happens when…
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – June 10, 2019
What happens when the most fuel-efficient full-size pickup in history receives a new chassis and an all-new and award-winning interior? It wins awards of course.
What happens when that same most fuel efficient full size...
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – June 10, 2019
2020 RAM 1500 EcoDiesel Super Truck!
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What happens when the most fuel-efficient full-size pickup in history receives a new chassis and an all-new and award-winning interior? It wins awards of course.
What happens when that same most fuel efficient full size...
May
21
The all-new 4th gen 2020 Highlander drivetrain makes this one heck of a 7/8-passenger SUV!
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – May 20, 2019
Arriving in Toyota dealerships next February 2020, an all-new 4th gen 2020 Highlander is constructed on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA-K) platform. More importantly, the Highlander Hybrid is expected to achieve a class leading 34 mpgUS combined rating.
On the safety front, Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 comes standard on all models and includes:
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – May 20, 2019
2020 Toyota Highlander
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Arriving in Toyota dealerships next February 2020, an all-new 4th gen 2020 Highlander is constructed on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA-K) platform. More importantly, the Highlander Hybrid is expected to achieve a class leading 34 mpgUS combined rating.
On the safety front, Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 comes standard on all models and includes:
- Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD)
- Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
- Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA)
- Automatic High Beam (AHB)
- (New) Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)
- (New) Road Sign Assist (RSA)
May
19
The most anticipated Ford launch in a good long time!
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – May 19, 2019
Ford is about to do something we have wished for almost a decade. That is, it is finally bringing back the Escape Hybrid and an all-new Plug-in Hybrid variant to round out its latest SUV/CUV offerings ranging from the compact Eco-Sport to the range topping and soon to be available 2020 Explorer Hybrid. Between 2004 and 2012, 114,000 Escape Hybrids were sold. Many to members here today!
The two all-new hybrids; a standard hybrid and a plug-in hybrid is targeting best-in-class EPA-estimated range of more than 550 miles and a pure-electric range of 30+ miles respectively.
The Escape debuted as the world’s first hybrid SUV in...
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – May 19, 2019
2020 Ford Escape Hybrid
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It’s Back and It’s Better Than Ever!!!
It’s Back and It’s Better Than Ever!!!
Ford is about to do something we have wished for almost a decade. That is, it is finally bringing back the Escape Hybrid and an all-new Plug-in Hybrid variant to round out its latest SUV/CUV offerings ranging from the compact Eco-Sport to the range topping and soon to be available 2020 Explorer Hybrid. Between 2004 and 2012, 114,000 Escape Hybrids were sold. Many to members here today!
The two all-new hybrids; a standard hybrid and a plug-in hybrid is targeting best-in-class EPA-estimated range of more than 550 miles and a pure-electric range of 30+ miles respectively.
The Escape debuted as the world’s first hybrid SUV in...
May
19
A nice looking B-Segment with outstanding safety and the very latest amenities.
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – May, 15 2019
The all-new 2020 Nissan Versa will arrive with the brands latest Intelligent Mobility technology just weeks from today. As the best-selling B-Segment in the U.S. for over 5-years, the 2020 Nissan Versa offers a sharp looking exterior design loaded with the very latest safety equipment and infotainment features.
The all-new Versa “can” be equipped with Nissan’s Safety Shield 360. Standard safety features across all trim levels include Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Rear Automatic Braking, Lane Departure Warning and High Beam Assist. Optional equipment includes Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic...
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – May, 15 2019
2020 Nissan Versa
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Revealed in Miami beach.
Revealed in Miami beach.
The all-new 2020 Nissan Versa will arrive with the brands latest Intelligent Mobility technology just weeks from today. As the best-selling B-Segment in the U.S. for over 5-years, the 2020 Nissan Versa offers a sharp looking exterior design loaded with the very latest safety equipment and infotainment features.
The all-new Versa “can” be equipped with Nissan’s Safety Shield 360. Standard safety features across all trim levels include Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Rear Automatic Braking, Lane Departure Warning and High Beam Assist. Optional equipment includes Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic...
May
18
Just after the 2019 mid-model year updates, Hyundai adds a new AT that handily improves efficiency across most of the Elantra lineup.
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – May 15, 2019
2020 Elantra Pricing vs 2019 (MSRP)
SE w/ the 2.0L and IVT - $18,950, +$650 over the 2019 MY.
SEL w/ the 2.0L and IVT - $19,700, +$200 over the 2019 MY.
Value Edition w/ the 2.0L and IVT - $20,600, +$100 over the 2019 MY.
Eco w/ the 1.4L GDI-T and 7-speed DCT - $21,250, +$200 over the 2019 MY.
Sport w/ the 1.6L GDI-T and 7-speed DCT - $23,800, +$100 over the 2019 MY.
Limited w/ the 2.0L and IVT - $22,800, +$100 over the 2019 MY.
D&H for the 2020 MY Elantra's are $920, no change from the 2019 MY.
For...
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – May 15, 2019
2020 Hyundai Elantra
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The almost perfect first time buyer, Rideshare, and low TCO compact is even better.
The almost perfect first time buyer, Rideshare, and low TCO compact is even better.
2020 Elantra Pricing vs 2019 (MSRP)
SE w/ the 2.0L and IVT - $18,950, +$650 over the 2019 MY.
SEL w/ the 2.0L and IVT - $19,700, +$200 over the 2019 MY.
Value Edition w/ the 2.0L and IVT - $20,600, +$100 over the 2019 MY.
Eco w/ the 1.4L GDI-T and 7-speed DCT - $21,250, +$200 over the 2019 MY.
Sport w/ the 1.6L GDI-T and 7-speed DCT - $23,800, +$100 over the 2019 MY.
Limited w/ the 2.0L and IVT - $22,800, +$100 over the 2019 MY.
D&H for the 2020 MY Elantra's are $920, no change from the 2019 MY.
For...
May
17
The idiom “A day late and a dollar short” comes to mind.
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – May 1st, 2019
Starting at $41,300, the 2019 CX-5 Signature AWD with the 2.2L SKYACTIV-D can be pre-ordered today with an expected arrival date of July 2019.
After almost a decade of promises, Mazda has finally given the go ahead for the U.S. debut of the 168 HP and 290 lb-ft of torque 2.2L SKYACTIV-D twin-turbo diesel to be placed within their best-selling CUV in a high-end lux appointed 2019 Mazda CX-5 AWD trim called Signature. Outside of Diesel B, the new engine can be refueled with a maximum of 5 percent Bio-diesel.
The 2019 CX-5 Signature will arrive with the brands first 2.2L SKYACTIV-D providing the...
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – May 1st, 2019
2019 Mazda CX-5 AWD Signature w/ a SKYACTIV-D
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Starting at $41,300, the 2019 CX-5 Signature AWD with the 2.2L SKYACTIV-D can be pre-ordered today with an expected arrival date of July 2019.
After almost a decade of promises, Mazda has finally given the go ahead for the U.S. debut of the 168 HP and 290 lb-ft of torque 2.2L SKYACTIV-D twin-turbo diesel to be placed within their best-selling CUV in a high-end lux appointed 2019 Mazda CX-5 AWD trim called Signature. Outside of Diesel B, the new engine can be refueled with a maximum of 5 percent Bio-diesel.
The 2019 CX-5 Signature will arrive with the brands first 2.2L SKYACTIV-D providing the...
Mar
24
Those built in bumper and now side bed steps continue to lead the Pickup truck industry!
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – March 23, 2019
With the debut of the 2020 Silverado HD, it is the most capable Silverado HD ever produced.
Under the hood is a choice of two new powertrains: A follow on to the current Wards 10-Best engine 6.2L gasoline engine with direct injection mated to a 6-speed AT or the 910 lb-ft of torque Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, mated to an all-new Allison 10-speed AT.
The interior includes an additional 3 inches of legroom on crew cab models and a taller, more comfortable seating position. I had no problem with either with the last generation truck, but everyone wants more and Silverado provides....
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – March 23, 2019
2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD
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With the debut of the 2020 Silverado HD, it is the most capable Silverado HD ever produced.
Under the hood is a choice of two new powertrains: A follow on to the current Wards 10-Best engine 6.2L gasoline engine with direct injection mated to a 6-speed AT or the 910 lb-ft of torque Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, mated to an all-new Allison 10-speed AT.
The interior includes an additional 3 inches of legroom on crew cab models and a taller, more comfortable seating position. I had no problem with either with the last generation truck, but everyone wants more and Silverado provides....
Mar
24
Earlier $10 Billion commitment now almost $13 Billion over the next 5 years.
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – March 14, 2019
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Jim Bolte has been President of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama (TMMAL) since 2009.
Toyota continues to expand its manufacturing presence in the United States, and the company just amended an earlier 2017 estimate of $10 billion over five years with a new commitment to reach nearly $13 billion over the same period.
Nearly $750 million will be t=focused in five different states this year alone. The new investments include adding the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Lexus ES 300h hybrid vehicle production to its Georgetown, Kentucky, manufacturing plant; expanding engine capacity at its Huntsville, Alabama, facility; doubling hybrid transaxle capacity at its plant in Buffalo, West Virginia;...
Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – March 14, 2019
Jim Bolte has been President of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama (TMMAL) since 2009.
Toyota continues to expand its manufacturing presence in the United States, and the company just amended an earlier 2017 estimate of $10 billion over five years with a new commitment to reach nearly $13 billion over the same period.
Nearly $750 million will be t=focused in five different states this year alone. The new investments include adding the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Lexus ES 300h hybrid vehicle production to its Georgetown, Kentucky, manufacturing plant; expanding engine capacity at its Huntsville, Alabama, facility; doubling hybrid transaxle capacity at its plant in Buffalo, West Virginia;...
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