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Old 10-22-2014, 12:36 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Blackfly - '98 Geo Metro
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Last 3: 70.09 mpg (US)

MPGiata - '90 Mazda Miata
90 day: 54.46 mpg (US)

Appliance car Mirage - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage ES (base)
90 day: 57.73 mpg (US)
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BMW / Mini too...

BMW is the latest to be caught:

BMW dropping mileage ratings on ’14 Mini Cooper

Quote:
Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday that BMW AG will reduce its fuel economy ratings on four 2014 Mini Coooper models — the latest automaker to be ordered by federal regulators to revise vehicle labels.
Source: BMW dropping mileage ratings on

They're mostly being reduced by 1 mpg (eg. combined rating of the 3-door manual is going down from 34 to 33 mpg). The biggest change is the Cooper S 3-door manual, which is going from 38 to 34.
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