Growing up, I learned that cheap is better. Sure, a nice pair of name-brand Converse might last you several years, but it costs more than the cheap pair from a store like Target. So, when I first ...

The EPA recently announced plans to lower proposed fuel economy standards but automakers are still trying to eke out as much mileage as they can with current technology. As part of this initiative, ...

Gas stations give you the choice between regular and premium gasoline, but does it always mean that paying extra gives you actual premium gas?

702 out of 729 stations tested by the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection reportedly flunked at least one inspection ...

Fuel comes in different grades based on octane level at gas stations. Only some performance engines require Premium fuel for the best power output, fuel efficiency, and engine function. Are you ...

With all the different engine and combustion theories being tested at the Engine Masters Challenge, it made us wonder about the fuel these powerplants were gulping down. For the 2015 event, we had ...

We’ve been burning gasoline for well over a hundred years now, but some misconceptions about fuel—especially when it comes to octane—are so ingrained in the popular consciousness that even those of us ...

New York inspectors uncovered a widespread problem at gas stations that raises serious questions about fuel quality, labeling ...

There's a lot to know about vehicle ownership, from maintenance intervals and tire choice to oil type and tire pressure, but too often, people gloss over the fuel they're putting into their vehicles, ...

Everyone from Nostradamus to the Department of Energy predicts that internal combustion engines will provide primary propulsion for the majority of the vehicle fleet for a few more decades. But it's ...

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