san antonio auto show article

Fuel economy steals spotlight at auto show

High-performance vehicles such as the retro-styled Dodge Challenger and Chevrolet Camaro convertible drew swarms of visitors Saturday afternoon at the San Antonio International Auto and Truck Show.

But a few exhibits away, the crowds seemed to be more in awe of the fuel-economy estimates printed on the display sticker for the Toyota Prius hybrid sedan: 48 miles per gallon city/45 highway.