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Automotive News Archive12-Jan-2007Distracted Drivers Cause Big Problems Cell phones, eating, grooming blamed for growing accident rate. Toyota Ranks Highest in Retaining Buyers Toyota edges out Lexus, Honda remains in third place, BMW is fourth. Hybrid Sales Drop with Gas Prices But auto executives worldwide believe the Hybrid Age is upon us. Safety Groups Lobby for New Rollover Test Government tests don't simulate real-world conditions, auto safety advocates argue. EPA Lowers Prius Mileage Estimate Feds' new estimate of 45 mpg in city driving confirms consumers' complaints. Gas Prices Hold Steady as Consumer Confidence Rises But oil prices inching up again, possibly a sign of things to come. Consumers Still Looking for Better Gas Mileage Survey finds U.S. automakers out of step with consumers' preferences. Safety Groups Want Earlier Stability Control Rule Safety device could save 10,000 lives per year, Public Citizen argues. Parents Still Clueless About Child Safety Seats Feds find parents still don t know about LATCH system and rely instead on seat belts to anchor infant seats.
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