Agent009 submitted on 8/25/2011 Auto Spies Photos Timestamp: 1:05:15 PM
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It's widely accepted in the auto industry that all manufacturers game the test cycles used to establish emissions and gas-mileage ratings. Ask auto engineers about the topic, and they tend to get a faraway look and go silent. But the test cycles established in 1978 and used ever since are far from the reality of U.S. driving in 2011. This means the results have to be manipulated using various "adjustment factors" to have any semblance of real-world relevance.2012 Toyota Camry Photo Gallery2012 Porsche 911 Carrera Photo GalleryConcours d'Elegance 2011 Photo Gallery2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG Photo GalleryThe Quail Event 2011 Photo GalleryConcours d'Elegance Weekend 2011 Photo Gallery2011 Concorso Italiano Photo GalleryAutoSpies.com Photo GalleriesIf you want to see your photos running on our homepage photo ticker, be sure to upload your photos on the go by sending them to Mobile@AutoSpies.com Share on Facebook Read Article
It's widely accepted in the auto industry that all manufacturers game the test cycles used to establish emissions and gas-mileage ratings.
Ask auto engineers about the topic, and they tend to get a faraway look and go silent.
But the test cycles established in 1978 and used ever since are far from the reality of U.S. driving in 2011. This means the results have to be manipulated using various "adjustment factors" to have any semblance of real-world relevance.2012 Toyota Camry Photo Gallery2012 Porsche 911 Carrera Photo GalleryConcours d'Elegance 2011 Photo Gallery2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG Photo GalleryThe Quail Event 2011 Photo GalleryConcours d'Elegance Weekend 2011 Photo Gallery2011 Concorso Italiano Photo Gallery
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