All their advertisements in AZ show 40 mpg HWY, so not sure why they wouldn’t advertise that way in CA. If it’s true, shame on them, if it’s not, shame on Bird. And of course the 40 mpg hwy is with no spare tire and no extra weight in the car.
Keep in mind, the feds backed the claim. If the feds backed the claim the federal government should be on trial, not the car maufacturer. Think about it, Hyundia submitted the car for testing and review by the government, who supported the number.
If the government tested abnd approved the number, why on earth would a lawsuit go forth against the manufacturer? Also, if this number was validated by the government and isproven to be false, why would we allow the government to keep doing this? Obviously, this would be (yet another glaring) example of total and complete incompetence and malfeasance on the part of the feds. Surprise!
Doesn’t California require extra emissions crap on cars sold there? Do you think that might have an effect on the MPG rating? Besides, in most other parts of the world it doesn’t take an hour to make a 5 to 10 mile commute.
There needs to be a new way to test the MPG. The variables are too extreme. It would have to be the EXACT scenario in order to get the milage that they are advertising.
Blame should be on both parties and not just the manufactuer.
All their advertisements in AZ show 40 mpg HWY, so not sure why they wouldn’t advertise that way in CA. If it’s true, shame on them, if it’s not, shame on Bird. And of course the 40 mpg hwy is with no spare tire and no extra weight in the car.
Keep in mind, the feds backed the claim. If the feds backed the claim the federal government should be on trial, not the car maufacturer. Think about it, Hyundia submitted the car for testing and review by the government, who supported the number.
If the government tested abnd approved the number, why on earth would a lawsuit go forth against the manufacturer? Also, if this number was validated by the government and isproven to be false, why would we allow the government to keep doing this? Obviously, this would be (yet another glaring) example of total and complete incompetence and malfeasance on the part of the feds. Surprise!
The article references ‘1010 and 2011’ models. Would that ‘1010’ model be the one that the Flintstones drove?
You’ll recognize the 1011 model study immediately, as the fuel efficieny is measured in brontasaurus burgers.
Doesn’t California require extra emissions crap on cars sold there? Do you think that might have an effect on the MPG rating? Besides, in most other parts of the world it doesn’t take an hour to make a 5 to 10 mile commute.
They way Hyundai responds to claims–I’m not surprised there’s litigation in the works.
Going class action only benefits the attorneys, however. Individual awards will be very low if that happens.
And with the state of Cali’s civil court system-it may be years before they even get to step inside a courtroom.
I own a 2012 Elantra and mpg played a big part in my decision to buy. I’m getting 23/33 mpg, a long way from 29/40. I will join the class action suit.
There needs to be a new way to test the MPG. The variables are too extreme. It would have to be the EXACT scenario in order to get the milage that they are advertising.
Blame should be on both parties and not just the manufactuer.