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Car makers to be forced to disclaim ‘Official’ economy figures

We’ve banged on for a long time about the futility of official economy figures, especially as car makers get better and better at ‘gaming’ the official economy tests to produce the results they want. Much of the impetus to create the best headline economy figure for a car is driven by taxation, with car makers well aware that the better the official economy results are, the lower their CO2 will be (CO2 isn’t tested for – it’s just extrapolated from the official mpg) and the more appealing the car will be to buyers, particularly fleet buyers. But a ruling by the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) against Audi could at least see car makers having to admit in their adverts that the ‘official’ economy figure bears no relation to what owners can expect to achieve in the real world.

Hyundai dealers to inspect, repair Sonatas prone to wandering

Hyundai Motor America said its U.S. dealers will fix a steering problem found in some 2011 Sonata sedans after more than 4,000 owners complained about the car's steering system. Drivers have complained that the 2011 Sonata is prone to drifting or pulling to the left while being driven.

2014 Bentley Mulsanne gets more comfortable and more connected

The 2014 Bentley Mulsanne will make its debut at the Geneva auto show in March. The flagship arrives with an upgraded interior and comfort package, new paint colors and more entertainment features than previous models. The cabin of the Mulsanne will also be a Wi-Fi hotspot.