The thing about automobiles that sucks:

[Jon Bailey]

the gentler they ride over even rough roads and the roomier and comfier they are, the more they cost to drive, purchase, own and fuel. I wish the auto industry would change all that.

[Jon Bailey]

Originally Posted by oneofthemost

The idea is interesting, but it's hard to believe we'll see it happen anytime soon.

Cars and trucks could be more fuel efficient for their respective size and weight classes than they actually are but the government won't impose tighter EPA standards.

Back in the 1990's, a large comfy Buick 3.8L Supercharged approached 30 mph on the highway. Automobile manufacturers could do things if they'd only put their collective minds to it.

[Stealthee]

Originally Posted by Jon Bailey

Cars and trucks could be more fuel efficient for their respective size and weight classes than they actually are but the government won't impose tighter EPA standards.

Back in the 1990's, a large comfy Buick 3.8L Supercharged approached 30 mph on the highway. Automobile manufacturers could do things if they'd only put their collective minds to it.

Imposing tighter EPA standards is only making cars more expensive. Nothing more. The standards are RIDICULOUS as they stand.

[Mrbizness1]

Originally Posted by Jon Bailey

the gentler they ride over even rough roads and the roomier and comfier they are, the more they cost to drive, purchase, own and fuel. I wish the auto industry would change all that.

Much of the ride is because of wheel base, weight and suspension. Cars have been getting more fuel efficient slowly but it takes years of research. Now that more hybrid cars are being made average MPG will rise faster. Competition between car companies will make them improve.