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What car magazines should measure part 1

The big names in the world of automotive journalism provide an invaluable service and great joy to consumers and enthusiasts alike. The instrumented tests are fascinating, revealing and revelations about cars we may never own, or even hardly see. Or for the real world, their reviews tell what we can expect from cars we own or are considering to buy. But there are a couple of missing measurements, and one is probably more relevant to more owners than possibly any other listed. The first one for most of us is the actual fuel economy at a steady 75mph. The second for thousands of enthusiasts throughout the week, nearly year-round, is the time to the 60 foot mark from a standing start. A steady 75mph fuel consumption measurement isn’t reflected in the EPA measurement. Who of us follows their specific protocol and procedure? But how many commute or take trips at 75mph? This is a pretty common speed across the US, despite posted 65 or even 70mph zones. Once established, it would be interesti...