Most Fuel Efficient Trucks of 2012

Americans love trucks. They represent freedom by being more rugged than cars with most of them being able to handle rougher driving conditions like dirt roads and snow. They are also very convenient because they can tow boats and trailers and have a bed to place items in. In the past, fuel efficiency for trucks wasn’t a high priority with the host of amenities and features they offer, but now with sky rocketing fuel prices, more attention has been paid to this aspect.

Best Gas Mileage Trucks in the U.S. - Top 10 List:

1. Toyota Tacoma: 21 City/25 Hwy (23 Avg.), Base Price: $16,875.
2.7-liter 4-cylinder engine with 159 hp and a towing capacity of 3500 lbs. One of the most popular mid-size trucks on the market, the Tacoma comes in a variety of body styles such as regular cab, extended, X-Runner, Pre-Runner, and four-wheel drive. The Tacoma regular cab is the most fuel efficient truck starting at less than $17,000.

2. Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid: 20 City/23 Hwy (21 Avg.), Base Price:$39,640. 6.0-liter V8 engine with 332 hp and a towing capacity of 6100 lbs. This full-size pickup features a hybrid engine offering 21 MPG combined fuel efficiency. If you are willing to spend $40,000 on a truck, this is the perfect choice for you.

3. GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid: 20 City/23 Hwy (21 Avg.), Base Price:$40,010. 6.0-liter V8 engine with 332 hp and a towing capacity of 6100 lbs. If you're interested in saving fuel and helping the green movement then the GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid is the truck for you. The GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid and the Chevy Silverado Hybrid are two trucks with the exact same specs and performance.

4. Nissan Frontier: 19 City/23 Hwy (21 Avg.), Base Price: $18,740.
2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine with 152 hp and a towing capacity of 3500 lbs. The Nissan Frontier is a mid-size truck riding on the same frame as the Nissan Titan and includes traits from both compact and full-sized trucks. Available in different engines and cab sizes, including the S, SV 4-cylinder, SV V6, PRO-4X, and SL; with the choices of either King Cab or Crew Cab. The Standard King Cab option has a combined MPG of 21 and costing less than $19,000.

5. Suzuki Equator: 19 City/23 Hwy (21 Avg.), Base Price: $19,299.
2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine with 152 hp and a towing capacity of 3500 lbs. Based on the Nissan Frontier, the Suzuki Equator is a mid-size pick-up starting around $19,000. The Equator comes in either Extended Cab or Crew Cab and Nissan develops the engines that come in either 4 or on the 6 cylinders.

6. Chevrolet Colorado: 18 City/25 Hwy (21 Avg.), Base Price: $17,475.
2.9-liter 4-cylinder engine with 185 hp and a towing capacity of 3400 lbs. Offering both manual and automatic transmissions, the Colorado has either a two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive drivetrain with regular, extended, and four-door crew cab body styles. The most fuel efficient model is the 2-wheel drive regular cab, which has a combined MPG of 21, starting at around $18,000. A more powerful 3.7-liter is also available as an upgrade starting at around $26,000.

7. GMC Canyon: 18 City/25 Hwy (21 Avg.), Base Price: $17,490.
2.9-liter 4-cylinder engine with 185 hp and a towing capacity of 3400 lbs. The GMC Canyon is the counterpart to the Chevy Colorado.

8. Ford F-150: 17 City/23 Hwy (20 Avg.), Base Price: $23,300.
3.7-liter V6 engine with 302 hp and a towing capacity of 5500 lbs. The Ford F-150 is the most affordable full-size pickup truck on the market. With a V6 engine, the F-150 is able to beat all their competitions at around the same price range.

9. Toyota Tundra: 16 City/20 Hwy (18 Avg.), Base Price: $25,155.
4.0-liter V6 engine with 270 hp and a towing capacity of 4900 lbs. The Toyota Tundra is a full-size pickup truck comparable to the Ford F-150, with a base price of a little more than $25,000.

10. Honda Ridgeline: 15 City/21 Hwy (18 Avg.), Base Price: $29,350.
3.5-liter V6 engine with 250 hp and a towing capacity of 5000 lbs. The Honda Ridgeline is a hybrid between a mid-size to a full-size pickup truck and an SUV. The standard Ridgeline has 4-doors, equipped with a V6 engine, costing around $29,000.

Koenigsegg Agera R

Koenigsegg is one of the best car companies that are known to be a top runner when it comes to developing premier supercars.

This year everyone will be able to see another addition to this company's high end cars.

The 2013 Koenigsegg Agera R will surely be welcomed into the world of racing just like its predecessors. The Agera R has been revolutionized but still complies with the enhancements that previous cars of Koenigsegg have produced.

Green Performance

Koenigsegg is truly an advocate for green technology since the release of the biofuel CCXR in 2007. Due to this vision, the Agera R runs on the biofuel CCXR but also functions with an E85 green fuel.

The fuel system of the Agera R has been upgraded to give future users the chance to experience 1140 horsepower and a maximum torque of 885 lb-ft on E85 or E100 biofuel. Owners can also opt for normal petrol due to the car's flexfuel system.

Aircore Technology

The Agera R comes with a super light carbon fiber wheel that allows drivers to enjoy and stay safe in the car. This new technology developed by Koenigsegg is called the Aircore Technology.

It saves up to 44 pounds of unsprung mass and makes sure that the driving system is safe and precise. The wheel of the Agera R works in tandem with Koenigsegg Electronic Stability which can be found on every single Koenigsegg car.

You Choose

Since all cars from Koenigsegg is made to order, future owners of the 2013 Koenigsegg Agera R will be able to choose the color of the car's interior and exterior.

This will give individuals a car that is personalized and made to last. Shades and color combinations are readily available at the company's website to allow people to have a level of variation for their very own Agera R.

Pininfarina Cambiano Concept

The 2012 Pininfarina Cambiano Concept boasts of high end engineering and a cutting edge design.

This new addition to the luxury cars of the world gives future owners an elegant, sleek and sporty car that will definitely fit every single moment in their lives.

Electric Performance

The Cambiano is an electric car that weighs 3737 pounds. Its aerodynamic contours give this new car power and speed that will surely be appreciated by people in the country.

The Cambiano can reach 0-62 mph in just 4.2 seconds and has a top speed of 171 mph.

There is no doubt that people will stare in awe when they see the smooth body and sleek movement of the Cambiano Concept.

Exterior Details

The creation of this car has been made to work harmoniously with every single aspect of the car. The grilles for example have an opening that allows air into the system for the turbo mechanism. The car's tail lights almost moulds into the body, making it virtually intangible.

The lights would appear like magic once it has been turned on. People with an appetite for beauty and diversity will definitely be enamored by this revolutionary car.

Zero Emissions

Pininfarina works with their mission of sustainable mobility for every single product that they create. This new car of course boasts of sustainable mobility but it has more than that.

The company has also developed this car to be eco-sustainable to help the environment when it comes to CO2 emission.

The Cambiano is an electric car that can guarantee every single user of zero harmful gas emission. This is achieved by switching to the car's preferred driving mode.

Future owners can simply do this with a selector lever that will allow them to use the car in Ecocity mode. This mode allows drivers to drive using the full electric capability with zero emissions.

The 2012 Pininfarina Cambiano Concept is a true work of art that will give owners a grand time driving in comfort and style.

PG Elektrus

Caution: the 2012 PG Elektrus is not for the faint of heart. It's also not for those who like to blend in.

Instead, this electric car is for the person who wants to stand up and out and be noticed by one and all, because that's exactly what happens to people who buy this car. Not only do you look good, but you get to help the environment.

Familiar Look

The 2012 PG Elektrus is based on a Lotus frame, so if the car looks familiar to you, that is why. The Elektrus combines the sexy smoothness of the Lotus with a gnarling open grill that makes one think Mad Max might be just over the horizon.

It's an electric car with both an attitude and a new look on life. It also likes to go fast. How fast? How does zero to 60 mph in three seconds sound? We agree: it's pretty impressive.

Performance

Under the hood of the PG Elektrus sits a 268 HP engine that manages 258 lbs-ft of peak torque. Just so you know, this isn't a Prius. With a top speed of 155mph, the PG Elektrus is made for the person who has just about everything; everything, that is, except the coolest electric car on planet Earth.

Electric

Made in Germany, the PG Elektrus has a range of over 200 miles. That in and of itself is quite impressive when it comes to an electric car. The Elektrus can be charged from a standard outlet, which means you can plug this awesome car in while you are baking a casserole.

Of course, it takes about eight hours to charge, but it's worth it. There is simply no other electric car on the road today that is as cool as the PG Elektrus. It also comes with its own solar panel, which is mounted on the back and continually collects power from the sun.

Handling

The Elektrus has excellent handling, and when it takes corners it shows its true racecar lineage. This is a driver's car meant for someone who truly enjoys everything about a sports car, from the look to the feel to the sound to the smell. If you are interested in saving the planet while you find its coolest roads, the Elektrus is the car for you.

Ferrari F12 Berlinetta

The 2013 Ferrari F12berlinetta is the fastest Ferrari road car in the world, and will be available for sale in late 2012.

This sports car was created as the successor to the classic 599 GTB Ferrari Fiorano, and leads the way for new innovations in V-12 engine cars.

The Ferrari F12berlinetta was designed by a joint venture with Pininfarina, with the goals of efficiency and speed in mind. It's available in colors such as a silver shade of "aluminum" or a reddish hue called "Rosso Berlinetta."

Performance

The most stunning feature of the car is its speed, achieved by innovations in aerodynamic design and a high-performance engine.

The F12berlinetta packs 730 Horsepower with 509 lb-ft of torque under the hood, in a 6.3 liter V-12 engine that can accelerate from 0-62 miles per hour in 3.1 seconds. It's a new speed record in its class, delivering maximum revs of up to 8,700 rpm.

In this Ferrari, you can cruise up to a top speed of 211 miles per hour in style. Like other Ferraris, this car delivers the best precision handling you would expect from the creators of top formula one vehicle, and this car definitely offers more of a racing feel.

The seven speed dual clutch transmission is similar to those used in formula one cars.

It is made with 12 different new aluminum alloys that reduce the overall weight of the car to approximately 1.68 tons, making it 360 pounds lighter than the 599 GTB Fiorano.

Top Specifications

Other highlights of the F12Berlinetta include: fuel consumption is 30% less than previous Ferrari models and 16% less carbon emissions than its predecessors. Braking is helped by specialty high performance carbon ceramic brakes (CCM3) along with a top performance Anti-lock Braking system.

With extra touches like rear fog lights that are modeled after the Ferrari Formula One car designs and specialty Frau leather interior, the 2013 Ferrari F12berlinetta looks as well as drives like a top class racing automobile.