The ecoENERGY efficiency for vehicles program supports the government of Canada's commitment to reduce Canada's total greenhouse gas emissions. Fuel Consumption Ratings for all 2012 model year vehicles are now available on Natural Resources Canada's (NRCan's) website.
According to Automobilemag.com, the Chevrolet Volt endured more scrutiny and skepticism than any of the nine other semifinalists. And yet, it still emerged as their 2011 automobile of the year.
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IIHS is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to reducing deaths, injuries and property damage that result from crashes on the nation's roads. For over 50 years, they have been testing, rating safety and rewarding vehicles that meet their performance standard in front, side, rollover, and rear crash tests, and standard electronic stability.
Ward's has been a leader in global auto industry news, statistics and analysis for over 80 years. The Top 10 Best Engines is awarded to vehicles that outperform in terms of power and torque output, noise, vibration and harshness levels, technical relevance, standard comparative numbers and price.
The editors at Car and Driver have named the 2012 Chevrolet Volt to their list of 10 Best cars. Their rationale was simple: Volt is the first electric car you can drive beyond its charge. In one instance, an editor was able to drive the Volt 163 km using only 3.79 litres of gas. So much for range anxiety.
Since 1997, Euro NCAP has been providing drivers with an independent assessment of the safety performance of some of the most popular vehicles. Top crash test results are awarded a "5 Star" overall rating.
‡Applies only to models built after March 2010. ◊Based on fuel consumption ratings published by Natural Resources Canada
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