fuel consumption

8 ways to take control of your fuel consumption

  Much like life itself, in driving, there are things that are simply beyond our control. The up-and-down cycle of oil prices is one of them. As a finite source, oil is a remarkable commodity, determining economies,…

Japan: Mitsubishi cheated on mileage by up to 16%

TOKYO— The Japanese government said Tuesday that Mitsubishi Motors Corp. overstated mileage on its vehicles by up to 16 percent, but stopped short of slapping further penalties on the company. The Transport Ministry said the figure came…

Fuel prices fall as int’l curbs fail

LOCAL oil firms lowered pump prices as international lobbying for price-boosting measures such as production cuts among oil exporting countries failed to gain traction. Petron and Shell cut the prices of gasoline by P1.40 per liter, diesel…

Pump prices slashed anew

OIL FIRMS made substantial cuts in fuel prices this week as expected amid continued weak demand for oil. Petron and Seaoil reduced prices of gasoline by 60 centavos per liter, diesel by P1.45 per liter and kerosene…

Sharp drop in fuel prices boosts car sales, encourages US motorists to drive more

US gasoline demand is increasing as motorists opt for bigger vehicles and drive more, encouraged by the sharp drop in fuel prices and an improving employment market.…

Going ‘green’: Bridgestone makes it a family affair

The United States’ Department of Energy says that up to 15 percent of fuel consumed by a car is used to overcome the resistance created by its tires as they roll down the road. For trucks and…

Powering to top Subic locations and back with Shell V-Power Nitro+ Diesel

Nature and poetry don’t always figure in a motoring event, and hardly do the two ever go together. But that’s one of the unusual, exciting aspects of the Shell V-Power Nitro+ Diesel drive to Subic.…