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Automotive News Archive04-Aug-2006Porsche Takes J.D. Power Win Porsche came in first, winning the top spot in the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 survey of initial vehicle quality. Porsche beat out Lexus, last year's winner. Hyundai moved up, way up, to third. Consumer Reports Gives RAV4 Rave Review The newly-redesigned Toyota RAV4 emerged as Consumer Reports' top-rated small sport-utility vehicle following tests of six SUVs. Federal Court Upholds Regional Auto Recalls A federal appeals court has upheld the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration policy that allows automakers to limit some vehicle recalls by region. Jeep Grand Cherokee May Suddenly Accelerate The Connecticut Attorney General is telling federal regulators that they ought to investigate unintended acceleration in the Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee after a 52-year-old man was run over and killed by a Grand Cherokee in a Connecticut car wash. Senators Want Better Fuel Economy A group of U.S. senators want fuel economy standards for passenger cars and light trucks to increase by 4 percent each year, or about one mile per gallon. The average fuel economy of U.S. vehicles has been stagnant for several years as consumers have opted for more power and luxury rather than fuel economy. Toyota Beats Ford in July Sales More U.S. consumers bought Toyotas than Fords in July making the Japanese automaker number two in U.S. sales behind General Motors for the first time. Imports Beat Domestic Auto Sales Through May It wasn't too long ago that Ford and GM were arguing about who was No. 1 in sales. There's no argument anymore. Foreign-based auto brands captured more than 50 percent of U.S. sales to consumers in the first five months of 2006 according to the latest vehicle registration data from R.L. Polk & Co. Chrysler Cancels U.S. Sales of Diesel Jeep Liberty DaimlerChrysler is ending production of the fuel-efficient diesel version of its Jeep Liberty SUV for the U.S. market because the compact SUV doesn't meet tougher federal emissions standards that go into effect next year. House to Vote on Ethanol Subsidy Facing a Fourth of July recess crowded with constituents angry over rising gasoline prices, the House of Representatives plans to vote on a bill to use fuel economy fines to subsidize installing ethanol pumps at some filling stations. Alfa Romeo Sets Sail for U.S. in 2009 Alfistis rejoice! Legendary Italian automaker Alfa Romeo confirms it is returning to the North American market after more than a decade's absence. A trio of contemporary new models will lead the charge.
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