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How EPA’s new fuel economy label would grade current cars

How EPA’s new fuel economy label would grade current cars(0)

September 1, 2010

Filed under: Government/Legal EPA Fuel Economy Sample Grades – Click above to view entire list Twenty years ago, the federal government made it mandatory for most food products to carry nutrition information based on a 2,000 calorie diet in the 1990 Nutrition Labeling and Information Act. In doing so, the feds simultaneously ensured that graphic designers the world over would run into the headache of squeezing the now-familiar Nutrition Facts chart onto food packages and that the public at large would have at least some clue as to what they were shoving down their pie-hole. Now the EPA and the DOT are in the process of pulling a similar maneuver for vehicle fuel economy. Needless to say, this has made us a little curious as to how the current fleet of vehicles being sold here in the states would fare in the new rating system. Fortunately, the EPA has answered that very question.

How EPA’s new fuel economy label would grade current cars

Ferrari Makes 458 Italia Recall Official [Car-B-Que]

Ferrari confirms it’s recalling the 458 Italia, to perform the fix we reported first yesterday . More

Ferrari 458 Italia recalled over fire risk

Ferrari 458 Italia recalled over fire risk

Filed under: Coupe , Performance , Recalls , Safety , Ferrari Ferrari 458 Italia – Click above for high-res image gallery After a recent spate of engine fires, Ferrari has officially issued a recall of the 458 Italia . According to the automaker, an adhesive used to attach a heat shield under the rear fender can ignite under high temperatures, leading to a larger fire in the engine bay. We’ve seen at least four cases on the internet of flaming 458s like this one , and while we can’t say for certain, it would seem this adhesive is the likely cause. Ferrari has designed a new heat shield that attaches with rivets, negating the need for the adhesive.

Ferrari 458 Italia To Finally Be Recalled Tonight? [Car-B-Que]

Ferrari 458 Italia To Finally Be Recalled Tonight? [Car-B-Que]

After a weekend filled with under-the-table secret recalls , the Ferrari Flambé may finally be coming to an end. An official recall of the Ferrari 458 Italia is coming by tomorrow morning — if we’re to believe two FerrariChat commenters. More


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