Hyundai And Kia To Reimburse Customers for Misleading MPG

Hyundai Motor America and Kia Motors America today announced that, following discussions with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), they are voluntarily adjusting the fuel economy ratings for approximately 900,000, or 35 percent of, 2011-13 model year vehicles sold through October 31, 2012.

Procedural errors at the automakers’ joint testing operations in Korea led to incorrect fuel economy ratings for select vehicle lines. As part of Hyundai/Kia’s corrective actions, the fuel economy ratings for vehicles currently in showrooms are being voluntarily relabeled. With these changes, the 2012 Hyundai/Kia fleet fuel economy level is reduced by an average of 3 percent – from 27 to 26 MPG.

Student Claims 1981 Rabbit Gets 50 Miles Per Gallon From Frying Oil

We've been told over and over again its not healthy to cook with old grease. However, as fuel prices continue to climb, drivers everywhere are looking for alternatives to avoid paying the high prices at the pump. A Georgia Tech engineering student, Mark Zoller, has found a new way to fuel his 1981 diesel Volkswagen for free, using old cooking grease. It may not be healthy for cooking, but the grease fuels Zoller's vehicle. To view his ride in action, click here. Like Zoller, what are you doing to save at the pump? By the way, if you're looking for 5 tips to maximize your mpg (miles-per-gallon), pick up my latest article in July's Black Enterprise Magazine, which is available on newsstands everywhere. The tips I have provided aren't the typical ones that you may be familiar with.