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Cobalt XFE selling faster than planned

Jul 22nd 2008 2:04PM - 16 Comments

Chevrolet apparently has a hit on its hands in the form of the new XFE model of its Cobalt compact car. Relatively easy tricks such as revised gearing, low rolling-resistance tires and some computer reprogramming was enough to boost the XFE to 36 ...

Cobalt XFE (extra fuel economy) gets 36 mpg

Apr 28th 2008 12:11PM - 20 Comments

Faced with increasing CAFE standards in the coming years, Chevy has tweaked the mildly interesting Cobalt models (coupe and sedan) to get better fuel economy. The XFE versions - that stands for extra fuel economy - get an EPA estimated 36 mpg which ...

2010 Chevy Silverado XFE updated to achieve best-in-class 22 mpg highway

Jul 31st 2009 5:32PM - 7 Comments

A couple years ago, the battle of the pickup trucks was all about power and towing capabilities. Now, with volatile fuel prices and an increased focus on the environment, fuel efficiency is the new battleground. For the 2009 model year, the GMC ...

More XFE models in GM's pipeline?

Jul 1st 2008 5:44PM - 0 Comments

Back in April, we applauded General Motors and its decision to eke some more fuel economy from its high-volume compact car, the Chevrolet Cobalt. Along with the 9-percent increase in fuel mileage, the new model got a shiny new XFE (eXtra Fuel ...

REPORT: GM aims for 44 mpg from 2011 Chevy Cruze XFE

Oct 20th 2009 7:02PM - 36 Comments

2011 Chevy Cruze - Click above for high-res image gallery When General Motors first announced the 2011 Chevy Cruze for the United States market, the automaker bandied about a fuel mileage estimate of over 40 miles per gallon on the highway. That's ...

Popular Mechanics tests the efficiency of the Cobalt XFE

Sep 25th 2008 3:24PM - 18 Comments

It seems that Popular Mechanics is nearly as interested in fuel efficiency as we are these days. To wit, the online mag has grabbed the keys to three of the latest fuel-sippers on the market in order to wring them out. The goal? Not performance, but ...

ABG First Drive: 2009 Chevy Silverado Hybrid and Silverado XFE

Aug 13th 2008 4:01PM - 18 Comments

Let's get something out of the way right now. Not every vehicle we write about here is going to be as efficient as a Prius or have a plug or require pedal power. There is a huge market place of vehicles out there. None of those vehicles are for ...

GM to add XFE models to full-size pickup and SUV, 15 mpg city/21 mpg hwy

Aug 12th 2008 12:01AM - 7 Comments

In a bid to try and salvage some sales from the rapidly deflating full size truck market, General Motors has decided to add XFE models to its big pickups and SUVs. As with the Cobalt XFE the new label is short for Xtra Fuel Economy. While the new ...

Ford hits back at GM XFE pickups with SFE F-150, now 15/21 mpg

Sep 18th 2008 11:24AM - 4 Comments

With Ford about to move forward with the delayed launch of its redesigned F1-50 full-sized pickups, the company has decided to emphasize the fuel economy improvements they've achieved. While the Dearborn brand is claiming an average improvement of ...

Chrysler improves efficiency of top-drawer minivans

Sep 11th 2008 11:48AM - 4 Comments

click above for more high-res images of the Dodge Caravan SXT General Motors has proven that it's not all that difficult to eke a bit more efficiency out of already-finished models with its XFE line. By waving a magic wand over the engine's ...

Opel Insignia to get ecoFLEX mods, will debut in Paris

Sep 22nd 2008 1:01PM - 2 Comments

Click above for a high-res gallery of the Opel Insignia. Just as Volkswagen does with its BlueMotion label, Opel offers a unique model on each of its nameplates with the ecoFLEX moniker attached. As you might imagine, this badge signifies that ...

America's latest fuel sipper: Dodge Challenger?

Oct 1st 2008 12:50PM - 9 Comments

Click above for high-res gallery of the 2009 Dodge Challenger SE Our good friends over at Popular Mechanics have been on a fuel-saving tear as of late, putting the brand-new Jetta TDI up against the reigning mileage champ, the Toyota Prius, and ...

Honda to improve fuel efficiency of next Ridgeline

Mar 20th 2009 10:18AM - 14 Comments

Click above for a gallery of the 2009 Honda Ridgeline The Honda Ridgeline is unique in the world of pickup trucks, with the Japanese automaker attempting to straddle the line between efficiency and utility by relying on a unibody chassis, V6 ...

Ford drops 'SFE' label from fuel-efficient trucks

Jun 15th 2009 4:26PM - 1 Comment

2009 Ford F-150 SFE - Click above for high-res image gallery Back in the summer of 2008, fuel prices hit their highest peak in U.S. history and automakers responded with a raft of new cars and trucks designed to eke as many miles from a single ...

GM investing $230M in Flint area facilities to support Chevrolet Cruze, Volt

Oct 13th 2009 4:04PM - 17 Comments

2011 Chevy Volt - click above for high-res image gallery General Motors announced today that it will spend $230 million on four facilities in the Flint, Michigan area that will support the production of the new Chevy Cruze compact and the Volt ...

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