Originally Posted by Phil Hoskins
Also not an expert on this topic, but I think some of the alleged 'facts" are not true. The average fuel efficiency of Big 3 label cars is not significantly lower than that of foreign models, but for the obvious Hummer and big SUV models.

Got any numbers to post to show this?

I found an article quite easily that shows otherwise. Looks like both GM and Ford are below the industry average and way below Honda and Toyota.

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In terms of overall fleet efficiency, Honda still reigns supreme in 2007 with an average of 22.9 mpg, with Toyota down one tick at 22.8 mpg, and Hyundai right behind at 22.7 mpg. There is a bit of a gap after that, with Volkswagen at 21.4 mpg and Nissan at 20.6 mpg; both are above the industry average of 20.2 mpg. Below that mark are GM at 19.4 mpg and Ford at 18.7 mpg, according to the EPA’s 2007 annual report.

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...n_toyota_camry_and_honda_accord_car_news

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