US fuel economy rises while overstated mpg controversy widens

Light vehicle fuel economy in the US continues to show steady improvements. Last month’s average sales-weighted fuel economy set a new record for November at 24.1mpg, according to data from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). The calculations include data from cars, light trucks, minivans and SUVs purchased Subscribe to Automotive World to … Continued

• By Megan Lampinen
• December 7, 2012