what people want in cars now

Not surprisingly fuel economy is once again important as noted by Consumer Reports.

I wonder how many people have learned eco-driving techniques and what percentage worries about trip planning?  Eco-driving can easily bring a 15 to 25% improvement and trip planning can be extremely important too.  Of course there are ways to save even more money (like getting rid of one of the family cars and using alternte modes of transportation).Trading to a new car early in search of better economy may be pocketbook foolish.

Comments

[Roger]

I, and my wife when she is with me, have been driving 55 mph or less for many years. Less then 0.01% and maybe closer to 0.001% of the people drive less than the speed limit. If the people really cared about saving money on gas, they would drive 55 and not 85, where the drag losses would only be a little over 40%. But no, they would rather get to the gas pump a few minutes sooner and pay a whole lot more. So how many people are really interested in eco-driving? If eco-driving, trip planning means searching out the open freeways so you can open her up and cut off another hour or two driving time, then they are all for it. What people want in cars is 100 mpg at 100 mph; nothing less will do. Oh yes, and they want lots of legroom and trunk space. And don't forget space for the dogs.

There is nothing worse than an irate truck driver blaring his horns and flashing his headlights behind you because you have decided to drive your Prius at the speed limit.