(Mitsubishi)
Most fuel-efficient vehicles
NADAguides has compiled the most fuel-efficient 2011 vehicles in each segment based on combined mpg ratings. The top models:
Crossover: Kia Sorento two-wheel-drive four-door I4 LX (25 mpg); Nissan Rogue FWD four-door S (25 mpg); Scion xB five-door wagon manual (25 mpg)
Van: Ford Transit Connect XL (23 mpg); Honda Odyssey five-door Touring (23 mpg)
Wagon: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen four-door DSG TDI (35 mpg); Ford Fiesta four-door hatchback SE (32 mpg)
Sedan: Audi A3 four-door S Tronic FrontTrak 2.0 TDI Premium (35 mpg); Volkswagen Golf four-door hatchback manual TDI (35 mpg); Volkswagen Jetta Sedan four-door manual TDI LE (35 mpg)
Luxury: Audi A3 four-door hatchback S Tronic FrontTrak 2.0 TDI Premium (35 mpg)
Coupe: Honda CR-Z three-door CVT (37 mpg); Smart fortwo two-door Coupe Pure (37 mpg)
Sports car: Smart fortwo two-door Cabriolet Passion (37 mpg)
SUV: Kia Soul five-door wagon manual (28 mpg); Mitsubishi Outlander Sport two-wheel-drive four-door CVT ES (28 mpg) (shown)
Truck: Ford Ranger two-wheel-drive regular cab 112" XL (24 mpg)
Hybrid: Toyota Prius five-door HB I (50 mpg)
--NWautos staff
(Ford)
Ford, Chevy vehicles top sellers in May
The top-selling vehicles and the total number sold last month, with April's rank in parentheses:
1. Ford F-series, 42,399 (1) (shown)
2. Chevrolet Silverado, 28,409 (3)
3. Chevrolet Malibu, 25,600 (7)
4. Nissan Altima, 25,525 (-)
5. Ford Fusion, 24,666 (-)
6. Ford Escape, 23,140 (-)
7. Hyundai Sonata, 22,754 (10)
8. Chevrolet Cruze, 22,711 (6)
9. Ford Focus, 22,303 (-)
10. Dodge Ram, 20,117 (-)
--The Associated Press
Report: Mazda to stop making cars in US
Mazda and Ford are in talks about the future of their joint Flat Rock plant after the Japanese automaker said it wouldn't build its next-generation midsize car there. The companies currently operate the plant in Michigan as a 50-50 partnership. Mazda hasn't disclosed its intentions regarding its venture with Ford, but says the model that will replace the Mazda6 will be produced in Japan. Citing unnamed company sources, the Nikkei financial daily said Mazda is considering selling its stake to Ford as it tries to restructure its global production.
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