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New fuel-economy labels will baffle buyers, survey says

A survey released this week suggests that revised fuel economy labels proposed by federal regulators will confuse many likely car buyers -- and will emphasize the wrong information. The branding strategy firm Siegel+Gale performed an independent online survey of 456 people over the age of 18 who intended to buy a car in the next three years. Founder Alan Siegel told Automotive News that the survey was not directly requested but has been sent to the EPA and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration during the ongoing public comment period.

Chris Evans reveals CarFest 2014 dates

Want to indulge your passion for cars and have a great family weekend – with all money raised going to charity? Then circle the 2014 CarFest dates in your diary – Radio 2 presenter Chris Evans has just announced the fast-growing event will take place in August, with tickets going on sale on next week. The Chris Evans car collection Chris Evans’ Ferraris at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed As usual, there will be two events, CarFest North and CarFest South.

Toyota Prius recalled for water-pump fix

Toyota is recalling about 650,000 units of the Prius hybrid for a problem with the coolant pump that could cause the engine to overheat. The recall covers 2004 to 2007 models of the Prius. More than half of the vehicles being recalled, 378,000, were sold in the United States.