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Automotive News Archive06-Jan-2007Feds Probe Fires in Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute Antilock braking system's control module suspected in latest rash of Ford fires. Gas Prices Stable Despite Cheaper Oil Crude oil prices down but gas price remains stable from last week. Congress Treads Water on 'Flood Car' Bill Republicans plan to toss hot potato to incoming Democrats. Translation: No action til next year. Warm Weather Could Benefit Consumers At The Pump Homeowners using less oil for heating, driving down gas prices. Post-Election Gas Prices on the Rise It's two years til the next election and gas prices are on the rise once more. Ford, GM Try to Clear Year-End Inventory Automakers hoping that big discounts, no-interest loans, rebates will move 'em out. NHTSA's Dirty Little Secrets At automakers' bidding, federal safety regulators keep consumer complaints secret. GM Hopes to Hatch New Hybrids Company plans big push to challenge Toyota's lead in fuel-efficient models. Feds Asked to Reverse Auto Safety "Secrets" Rule Trial lawyers object to NHTSA's "Dirty Little Secrets" rule, which hides public data from the public. Chrysler Beats Ford, First Time in 30 Years Ford slips to #4 in November as GM, Chrysler aggressively move new models.
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