Entries by Gabrielle DeSantis

Can All Cars Use Premium Gas?

by Gabrielle DeSantis

by Gabrielle DeSantis Age-old questions that have plagued scholars for generations: What’s the difference between regular and premium gas? Don’t all types of gasoline burn and drive pistons the same? Does premium gas help get a vehicle better fuel economy? OK, it’s highly unlikely scholars have asked such questions, but you’d probably like to know once […]

Doug DeMuro Drives a $150K, 260-MPG Volkswagen Supercar

by Gabrielle DeSantis

by Gabrielle DeSantis These days, the idea of a hybrid supercar isn’t that far-fetched; Ferrari has several, after all. Modern hybrid supercars, though, are understandably built for maximum performance. But what about one focused just as intently, not on speed and sportiness, but rather fuel efficiency? And this isn’t a hypothetical question, because a real production […]

Consumer Reports Recommends Every Model of This Mazda SUV It’s Ever Tested

by Gabrielle DeSantis

by Gabrielle DeSantis People know Consumer Reports for its rigorous testing and careful rating and ranking of various makes and models of cars. From luxury sports cars to large utilitarian family haulers to the compact crossover SUV, some models get the esteemed recommendation badge. In fact, Consumer Reports recommends every model of the Mazda CX-5 it’s […]