Last summer, when gas prices hit $4 and higher, consumers flocked to more fuel-efficient vehicles. So manufacturers of less fuel-efficient vehicles began using gasoline as an incentive to help drive sales. Fortunately, gas isn’t expected to reach last year’s level and this week it is averaging $2.64 a gallon, $1.45 below the price this time last year. Still, Hyundai figures almost-$3 gas is high for consumers during the busy summer driving season and is now offering a program that will lock in the gas price at $1.49 a gallon for a year on most Hyundai models leased or purchased between July 1st and Aug. 31st. The program will be standard on new Accent (excluding the base model), Tiburon, Elantra, Elantra Touring, Entourage, Sonata, Azera, Santa Fe, Tucson, and Veracruz models. Two of these models are discontinued for 2010 (Tiburon and Entourage). Some are also eligible for the $3,500 or $4,500 government CARS program (Cars Allowance Rebate System). After purchasing a new vehicle, new Hyundai owners need to register their credit card online to enroll in the program and receive the Hyundai gas card. The card can be used in about 93% of gas stations nationwide. Consumers can purchase a maximum number of gallons equal to 12,000 miles divided by the EPA combined mpg for that vehicle. For more details visit Hyundai.com . Check out our new car selector to see our Ratings on Hyundai vehicles. — Liza Barth

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