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Hey everyone--

I often check MSN's website on current gas prices (http://autos.msn.com/everyday/GasStations.aspx?m=1&l=1&zip=45227&x=18&y=6), since it relies on OPIS data instead of volunteered info that isn't always updated often/correctly. Anyway, posted just above the gas price map is a list of links to what purports to be the Top 5 fuel-efficient vehicles. Conspicuously absent is the Civic Hybrid, which would be #3. If you visit the story (http://autos.msn.com/advice/article.aspx?contentid=2885) you must read all the way through to learn that the article had been written before the EPA published FE ratings for the HCHII -- which means the article was published and has been posted for well over a year now.

Now, I must say my objection is mild, but shouldn't a page specifically tailored for people concerned with fuel prices at least accurately reflect the leading technologies for reducing fuel consumption? I think it's irresponsible of MSN to continue to post information (prominently) that is so hopelessly out of date. Am I a nut job, or does anyone else agree? --RN

Hi HCHIN:

___I like MSN’s gas price format but the absence of the HCH-II in the list is bothersome. There is a feedback link which leads to a customer support link on the bottom of the page that you can submit a request to have them fix the error but I do not know how far it will go?

___Good Luck

___Wayne

Looks like it was a copy and paste from another source. I seem to remember a bunch of articles that came out about the same time that didn't have the HCH IIs FE rating so it didn't make lists which ranked the most efficient cars.

Hi HCHCIN:

___I added the link to the home page. Nice find!

___Good Luck

___Wayne