Seven Cars That Stretch Your Fuel Dollar

Gas prices are going up and probably won’t collapse any time soon. But hybrid and electric vehicles remain for many expensive, niche products. The good news: car engineers have been busy figuring out ways to let basic, entry-level vehicles go farther on a gallon of gas. A lighter body and a less powerful engine can get any car better mileage, not to mention aerodynamic designs and diesel fueling. Newsweek Magazine's website The Daily Beast recently featured a look at some new cars that run on just gas, but not too much.