Federal Government Unveils New Stricter Fuel Standards for Cars, Small Trucks

Erica Peterson — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 19:31:13 +0000

The Obama Administration has announced new fuel economy standards for cars and small trucks that will go into effect in five years.

Starting in 2017, cars and light trucks will have to be more fuel efficient than they are now. By 2025, the average car’s fuel economy will be 54.5 miles per gallon.

2013 Ford Escape SUV is Ready to Compete

Devin Katayama — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 11:27:58 +0000

With reporting from the Associated Press.

Ford Motor Company is rolling the new 2013 Escape SUVs off the line and into dealerships this week.

Ford officials joined Mayor Greg Fischer and Gov. Steve Beshear Wednesday morning to announce the much anticipated launch of the new Escape, which was named the best selling SUV in the nation with over 250,000 sales last year. Ford officials say small SUVs like the Escape are the only vehicles that have returned to pre-recession sales levels.