People have always tried to guess how things would be different in the future. The future of the automobile has been a much loved topic of TV shows and cartoons for years. How did you imagine we would travel in the year 2010? The self-driven taxi from Total Recall? Hovering craft like in Star Wars? The sky was the limit, literally, for what cars would look like. Continue reading »
Ok so the whole fuel economy thing has finally made its way into the last possible auto segment; the man’s vehicle group. Yes now even manly men are aware of their fuel economy and its impact on the environment. Well GMC is the first company to address this portion of our population. New for 2009 is the Yukon which weights almost a ton and yet can achieve that magical 20 MPG mark that SUV’s were never meant to obtain.
This remarkable feat was achieved by designing a 2-mode hybrid system. The Yukon has the ability to run on electric power alone up to 25 MPH which does wonders for the in town fuel economy. When more power is need the gas engine simply kicks in. And the Yukon also benefits from cylinder deactivation technology which essentially turns the V-8 power plant in to a more economical 4 cylinder when less power is needed. This hybrid can still tow 6,000 lbs. plus seat 8 in the process. The future of manly cars is looking good for the environment and wallet!
Visit theI-10 Auto Mall to see a nice selection of hybrids for sale in Southern California. Also Iowa BPG has new 2009 Yukon Hybrids on sale now!
Most car dealerships do nothing but try to entice you to buy a car you cannot afford. Well Singh Chevrolet Riverside not only has great deals but a whole page devoted to Effective Gas Saving Tips.
Below are just a few of the many ways to keep that money in your pocket:
Properly Inflate Tires: Under inflated tires can cost your 1-2 miles per gallon. This is the most common problem affecting drivers on the road. You should check your PSI level once a week at least. This is also a good time to check your tread wear. Your tires are the only thing connecting you to the road after all!
Slow Down: Gently accelerating tells your car that there is no hurry and in turn you will use the least amount of gas possible. But even MORE IMPORTANTLY reducing your freeway speed will net you a 15% increase in gas mileage. Why? Because at higher speeds there is more wind resistance!
Limit Carrying Unecessary Items: The lighter the car the better gas mileage it will get. When you add up all that extra stuff in your trunk or in the back of your car; it really adds up. And if you can shed some pounds by doing a little cleaning, your engine will not have to work as hard.
Get your Chevrolet Car Serviced: A regular tune-up will have your car running in tip top shape. That means that not a drop of fuel will be wasted in the combustion process!
You can find many more Gas saving techniques at my blog.
Looking for an Inland Empire Chevrolet Dealer? Singh is a Riverside Chevy Dealership, stop by for a great deal on a new or used car.