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MPGomatic Supports The Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act of 2011

October 27, 2011 by mpg-o-editor

With just a few days until the 2011 SEMA show, a group of our esteemed elected officials have introduced “The Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act” (H.R. 3274) – a bipartisan bill that is intended to enable custom car manufacturers to build and market a range of specialty vehicles on a national level.

The bill was introduced by Congressman John Campbell (R-CA). It directs the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to “establish a regulatory structure to facilitate the production of these cars.” Co-sponsors of the bill include Rep. John Barrow (D-GA), Rep. Bill Posey (R-FL), Rep. Don Manzullo (R-IL), Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), and Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA).

2012 Hyundai Veloster – First Drive

October 24, 2011October 24, 2011 by mpg-o-editor

2012 Hyundai Veloster - view from above

PORTLAND, ORE — Quirky is apparently the new cool. First Nissan with its Juke, now Hyundai with its Veloster. Two very different vehicles to be sure, but with one common characteristic: There’s nothing currently on the market quite like them.

Thank goodness, and it’s about damn time.

How to Get an MPGomatic Sticker

April 12, 2012October 23, 2011 by mpg-o-editor

Hey MPGomatic Fanatics! The Free MPGomatic Sticker giveaway has come and gone. We may offer them for free again in the future. In the meantime, we’re selling a limited number of MPGomatic stickers. You can buy one, two, or three stickers at a time. If you order three stickers, we’ll throw in a bonus sticker … Read more

Jeep Wrangler Gas Mileage Improvement Project

March 4, 2015October 22, 2011 by mpg-o-editor

If you’re driving a Jeep Wrangler, you’re always paying at the pump. Forget about ever getting great gas mileage. You can only hope to get slightly higher fuel-efficiency.

There are two big things that work against the Wrangler’s gas mileage.

When you’re going slow in city traffic, stop-and-go, it’s the weight.

When you’re on the highway, it’s the height. It’s all about aerodynamics.

There’s not much you can do about the weight, nor the height, when it comes to increasing MPGs.

2011 Ford Transit Connect Review

October 11, 2011 by mpg-o-editor

The Ford Transit Connect fits in tight parking spots. MPG-o-Matic 2011 Ford Transit Connect Review Summary: Although the Ford Transit Connect has been around for nearly a decade in Europe, its entrance in America has opened up an entirely new market. The Transit Connect provides an impressive amount of cargo room along with a superior ride and maneuverability when compared to a conventional commercial van.