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Automotive News Archive14-Dec-2006Consumers Still Looking for Better Gas Mileage Survey finds U.S. automakers out of step with consumers' preferences. Japanese Auto Sales Surge in September Toyota production up 3.8% in September while Ford and GM lag. Safety Groups Lobby for New Rollover Test Government tests don't simulate real-world conditions, auto safety advocates argue. Toyota Ranks Highest in Retaining Buyers Toyota edges out Lexus, Honda remains in third place, BMW is fourth. New Cars More Affordable Than Anytime Since the 1980s Average consumer spends 26.3 weeks' pay to buy a new car or truck. Pump Prices Move Up, Cynics Blame Politics Crude oil prices still down but gas prices rising. Gas Prices, Car Prices and the New Congress A Democratic Congress is likely to raise fuel and car costs while increasing fuel economy and safety. Safety Groups Want Earlier Stability Control Rule Safety device could save 10,000 lives per year, Public Citizen argues. MADD Looks to Technology to Fight Drunken Drivers Organization wants alcohol-detecting ignition interlocks on U.S. cars. GM to Offer Rollover Airbags, Ford to Strengthen Roofs Automakers moving ahead of safety regulators, consumer advocates note.
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