TOYOTA PRIUS COMES OF AGE - NOW IN ITS PRIME

TOYOTA PRIUS COMES OF AGE - NOW IN ITS PRIME

May 31, 2018

ASG released findings today from its annual Automotive Performance Index (API) study, with the Toyota Prius Prime topping the index, and earning ASG’s Best All-Around Performance title. In the 18th year since the Prius was introduced to the North American market – the Prius has finally come of age.

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THE ALL-NEW 2018 SUV COMES IN ALL SHAPES AND SIZES

THE ALL-NEW 2018 SUV COMES IN ALL SHAPES AND SIZES

May 03, 2018

ASG’S annual Study, which assessed 823 (with trim variants) model year 2018 crossovers, SUVs and Minivans in North America, found 8 models with plug-in electric capabilities and a dizzying array of vehicle sizes and styles, from hatchbacks that have grown into mini-compact crossovers to coupe style SUVs to the capacious people movers of yesteryear.

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WILL THE REAL GREEN CAR PLEASE STANDOUT?

WILL THE REAL GREEN CAR PLEASE STANDOUT?

April 20, 2017

As our global community assembles to celebrate Earth Day and the March for Science later this week, we pause to reflect on our own choices that will surely affect generations that follow. And with our transportation desires now accounting for the largest share of total annual U.S. CO2 emissions...

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FINALLY, REAL GREEN CAR OPTIONS IN 2016

FINALLY, REAL GREEN CAR OPTIONS IN 2016

April 21, 2016

As global leaders convene to sign the landmark UN Climate Accord on Friday, we pause to reflect on our own choices that will surely affect generations that follow. But with so many choices in the auto marketplace, and a Dieselgate shadow that weighs heavy...

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RELATIVE RATING METHOD

The Automotive Performance Index (API) applies statistical methods to demonstrate each vehicle rating in relative comparison. For example, the vehicle that performs highest in environment performance in a given class obtains a rating score of 100. Each vehicle in its class is then compared relative to the top-performing vehicle with a rating score reflecting the statistical difference in performance outcomes. A score of 91 translates to a 9% environmental performance deficit as compared to the top-performing vehicle.  

Due to the API’s relative vehicle rating method, vehicle class divisions were identified as a critical input - these class divisions are detailed here.

While the Automotive Performance Index is indeed an exhaustive list of vehicles to trim level detail, with each vehicle assessment reporting over 200 unique data outputs (the culmination of thousands of data inputs), ASG has taken additional measures to ease the burden of sorting through all data points and all vehicle assessments. We have developed key performance categories and sorted all vehicles in each class according to Environmental Performance, Social Performance, Economic Performance and All-Around Performance. The vehicle in each class with the best score in each unique category is named the performance award winner (i.e. Best Environmental Performance Award winner). The vehicle in each class that scores highest combined scores in Environmental Performance, Social Performance and Economic Performance is named the ASG Best All-Around Performance Award winner.

One step further, we also name the Best 5 All-Around Performance Award winners in each class to provide consumers with a concise product comparison guide.