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Automotive News Archive15-Dec-2006GM Plans New Plug-in Hybrid Company trying to live down its image as electric car killer. Gas Prices Tick Up a Penny or So as Oil Plunges Mild weather, skepticism over OPEC embargo keep prices stable in most of the country. GM to Offer Rollover Airbags, Ford to Strengthen Roofs Automakers moving ahead of safety regulators, consumer advocates note. New Cars More Affordable Than Anytime Since the 1980s Average consumer spends 26.3 weeks' pay to buy a new car or truck. Japanese Auto Sales Surge in September Toyota production up 3.8% in September while Ford and GM lag. 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. Black Box Rule Ignites Hot Debate Automakers, consumer organizations, privacy advocates object to federal rules governing automotive data recorders. Ford, GM Try to Clear Year-End Inventory Automakers hoping that big discounts, no-interest loans, rebates will move 'em out. Insurers Want Feds to Move Up Electronic Stability Control Deadline Anti-rollover technology saves too many lives to wait til 2012, insurers argue.
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