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More cars use pricier premium gas

At a time of record pump prices for regular gas, automakers are introducing more cars that use even costlier premium, according to USA Today.

The number of new vehicle models that need — or at least run better on — the priciest gasoline has steadily risen from 166 in the 2002 model year to 282 this year, shows an analysis by Kelley Blue Book at the request of USA TODAY.

Posted by Peter C. T. Elsworth  at 9:40 AM to Auto industry | Permalink

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