Bengt Halvorson
Bengt Halvorson, Correspondent
Bengt Halvorson has covered auto-related topics for nearly 15 years. He has worked at Car and Driver, written on staff at the British weekly enthusiast magazine Autocar…, and was an editor at Automobile Magazine. In addition, his work has appeared in a wide range of general-interest, industry, and enthusiast publications and sites. Halvorson is a Michigan native and U of M alum but he's lived on the West Coast for most of this past decade. Areas of expertise include fuel efficiency, auto safety, and the costs of car ownership.
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Published Nov, 08 2009
You're returning from a perfect weekend getaway, and a trooper nabs you while you're still out of state. Do you admit guilt, drop the payment envelope in the mail, and have it be history…or do throw it in the trash and hope it just goes away? Neither, exactly. And just to clear up some misconceptions, this is definitely not a case of, "what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas." If you understood the ...
Published Nov, 07 2009
See Smart Fortwo Photos The little two-passenger smart fortwo is the most fuel-efficient car (not counting hybrids) in the U.S. market, with EPA fuel economy ratings of 33 mpg city, 41 highway. For high-mileage frugality, it appears to beat the five-passenger Toyota Yaris and its 29/35-mpg ratings by a long shot. But wait! Premium fuel -- which cost about 12 percent more than regular at U.S. pumps...
Published Oct, 11 2009
General Motors’ upcoming Volt plug-in gasoline-electric hybrid has already grabbed plenty of buzz over the past couple of years. But Volt mania reached a fever pitch this summer when General Motors announced that it would achieve 230 miles per gallon. Later the same week, Nissan revealed that its upcoming Leaf electric vehicle would achieve 367 mpg. View Now: Chevy Volt Pictures Before you g...
Published Oct, 03 2009
Fuel Efficient Vehicles Model OverviewGet a Quote Cadillac Escalade HybridPrice Quote Chevrolet Malibu HybridPrice Quote Silverado 1500 HybridPrice Quote Chevrolet Tahoe HybridPrice Quote Chrysler Aspen HybridPrice Quote Dodge Durango HybridPrice Quote Ford Escape HybridPrice Quote Ford Fusion HybridPrice Quote GMC Sierra 1500 HybridPrice Quote GMC Yukon HybridPrice Quote Honda Civic HybridPrice Q...
Published Aug, 30 2009
In Pictures: Are Rebuilt Parts Worth it? You probably wouldn't dream of having your worn coolant hoses replaced with 'reconditioned' rather than new ones, or your fraying timing belt--potentially crucial to avoid engine damage--replaced with a used one of suspect origin. But within reason, rehabbed used parts can save you thousands of dollars in repairs and up to 60 percent of the original parts c...
Published Aug, 25 2009
You've probably seen this before: An ill-equipped tow vehicle, listing upward or to the side, trailer swaying dangerously back and forth; and to complete the picture, a blissfully ignorant driver behind the wheel. On big holiday weekends like the one coming up, when the highways are filled with packed vehicles and families eager to get away, it's awfully easy to forget about packing the right thin...