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List of New Car Rebates

September 26, 2009 by mpg-o-editor

Thanks to the kindness of the folks at Edmunds, we’ve just added a list of current new car rebates. This is something that’s been often requested and discussed at length. Until now, we lacked the resources to maintain the data. Now that the federal government’s cash for clunkers program is a fading memory, a new … Read more

Audi Q7 TDI: Mileage Test

August 23, 2013September 23, 2009 by mpg-o-editor

While I get to drive a wide range of vehicles, I’ve got to admit, the seven-passenger land yachts are rarely among my favorites. But the new Audi Q7 TDI is a big exception to that.

This wonderful beast delivers a unique combination of fuel efficiency, range, driveability, luxury, and towing capacity, along with some of the best in-cabin technology on the market today.

If you’ve spent much time on MPGomatic.com, watched a bunch of my review videos on YouTube, or follow me on Twitter, you might already know that I dig clean diesel technology and the potential it holds for America.

2010 Toyota Prius IV Review

August 23, 2013September 21, 2009 by mpg-o-editor

MPG-o-Matic Toyota Prius Review Summary: The 2010 Toyota Prius is the most fuel-efficient gasoline powered car for sale in America today. The third-generation Prius offers significant improvements over previous versions, and is fully capable of scoring 60 MPG combined when driven with a light foot.

Could You Live Car Free?

July 15, 2011September 17, 2009 by mpg-o-editor

There’s no doubt about it. We’re addicted to our cars. I live in the semi-rural ‘burbs, where commuting is a chore. While it’s not impossible to live and work out here without a car, it can be tough to manage. Being car free isn’t a cakewalk.

On occasion, I need to pick up or drop off a review car in New York City. Thankfully, it’s easier to get to NYC from my place than it is to get to a random corporate marble and glass palace in suburbia.

2010 Honda Insight Review

April 7, 2022September 3, 2009 by mpg-o-editor

MPG-o-Matic Honda Insight Review Summary: The 2010 Honda Insight is the least expensive, and arguably, the most sporty hybrid car currently available in the United States. The Insight delivers the goods for cost-conscious drivers with a focus on overall cost of ownership and driver engagement.