The EPA started using new test methods this year, with a goal of finding more accurate fuel economy numbers. The new testing methods "are designed to better account for actual driving conditions that can lower fuel economy, such as higher speed driving, use of air conditioning, and cold weather operation. Because of the new methods, fuel economy estimates for all vehicles will generally be lower than those of last year." Now consumers will have a better idea of the fuel economy for automobiles that they are considering for purchase. Here are the highlights and lowlights on the fuel economy list for 2008 models: 2008 Model Year Overall Fuel Economy Leaders
1. Toyota Prius (hybrid-electric) 48/45
2. Honda Civic Hybrid 40/45
3. Nissan Altima Hybrid 35/33
4. Ford Escape Hybrid FWD 34/30
MazdaTribute Hybrid 2WD "
Mercury Mariner Hybrid FWD "
5. Toyota Camry Hybrid 33/34
6. Toyota Yaris (manual) 29/36
7. Toyota Yaris (automatic) 29/35
8. Ford Escape Hybrid 4WD 29/27
Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4WD "
Mazda Tribute Hybrid 4WD "
9. Toyota Corolla (manual) 28/37
10. Honda Fit (manual) 28/34 Lowest Overall Fuel Economy Models*
2008 Model Year
1. Lamborghini Murcielago (automatic) 8/13
2. Bugati Veyron 8/14
3. Lamborghini Murcielago (manual) 9/14
4. Bently Azure/Arnage RL 9/15
5. Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (automatic) 9/16
6. Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder (manual) 10/15
Ferrari Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (manual) "
Bentley Arnage (auttomatic) "
7. Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 10/16
Aston Martin DB9 Coupe "
Aston Martin DB9 Volante "
Mercedes-Benz Maybach 57 "
Mercedes-Benz Maybach 57S "
Mercedes-Benz Maybach 62 "
Mercedes-Benz Maybach 62S "
8. Lamborghini Gallardo Coupe (manual) 10/17
Bentley Continental GT (automatic) "
Bentley Continental GTC (automatic) "
Bentley Continental Flying Spur (automatic) "
9. Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG 11/13
10. Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD 11/14
Mercedes-Benz Ml63 AMG " *Trucks over 8500 pounds gross vehicle weight rating are currently exempt from federal fuel economy requirements. | 
