Every time you gas up, you're faced with the decision. Do you press the "regular" or "premium" button at the pump? Are you ruining your car when you opt to save a few bucks, or are you pouring money ...

Premium doesn’t add power in cars built for regular. Follow the label and prefer regular gas for cleaner engines and steadier performance ...

Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...

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Are you overpaying for premium gas or getting suboptimal performance out of your car because you're feeding it the wrong fuel? Gasoline is categorized by octane ratings at gas stations. Most drivers ...

(NewsNation) — You’re not imagining it. Nowadays, new cars are much more likely to call for premium gas than they used to. Car manufacturers required or recommended premium fuel for 47% of new vehicle ...