10 Biggest News Stories of the Week: Ford Maverick Beats Chevy Equinox, Jeep Gladiator by 10K Miles
If matching your observed fuel economy with the promises of the manufacturer is of utmost importance to you, you may find the Ford Maverick to be a bit of a disappointment. Cars.com editors have struggled to meet EPA-estimated gas mileage in the 2022 Ford Maverick Lariat hybrid that’s been in our fleet of long-term test cars for nearly a year, calculating an average combined mileage of just under 36 mpg despite an abundance of city driving in a seemingly built-for-the city pickup boasting a city-driving estimate of 42 mpg. But also … did we mention that we love this li’l truck in almost every other way?
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In one of Cars.com’s most popular news articles of the past week, we update those keeping score at home on our total Maverick miles driven, average mpg observed since our last report, best and worst mpg, longest haul on a single tank, and our total gas pumped and fuel funds spent since we took ownership. Come the time we report our Maverick’s final numbers (including the price we sold it for to make room for our next test vehicle), we’ll be sad to see it go — but before then, we’ll test those fuel-economy estimates using regular fuel instead of the manufacturer-recommended premium we’ve been using thus far.
For the full update on our 2022 Ford Maverick at 10,000 miles, follow the link below to the No. 4 news story of the week.
In other news, with the long-running, pandemic-precipitated inventory shortage finally showing signs of improvement, now might finally be the time to snag a deal on a new car — precisely why car shoppers should check out our monthly roundup of the best new-car deals we could find. These deals — comprising three SUVs and a pickup truck — all run through Jan. 31, so you’ve still got time to run one down.
Featured models include the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, available with a factory discount of $1,500, or up to 5% off; the 2022 Dodge Durango with a factory discount of $500 to $6,000 for an approximate price after savings of up to 15% off; the 2022 Jeep Gladiator, with a factory discount of $1,500 to $4,500 for savings of up to 12% off; and the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with a factory discount of $1,000 to $4,000 for savings of up to 8% off. For the full details on each of these discounted models for January, follow the link below to the No. 6 news story on the week’s countdown.
Beyond that, we have got headlines on the Nissan GT-R, Ram 1500, Tesla and much more — so don’t stop reading till the digits double. Here are the top 10 news stories Cars.com readers couldn’t get enough of in the past week:
1. Which SUVs, Minivans and Sedans Have the Most Cargo Space?
2. Here Are the 10 Cheapest New Cars You Can Buy Right Now
3. Is the Inventory Shortage Coming to an End?
4. Our Time in Eden: 10,000 Miles, Zero Problems With Our 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid
5. Used-Car Prices Are Finally Dropping; Here’s What to Expect in 2023
6. What’s the Best New-Car Deal for January 2023?
7. 2024 Nissan GT-R: Godzilla Returns With T-Spec Trim, Improved Aerodynamics
8. Leased and Used Electric Vehicles Now Qualify for Federal Tax Credits
9. Tesla Slashes Prices as Much as 20% Across Lineup
10. Ram 1500 Revolution BEV Concept Foreshadows Brand’s High-Tech Future
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