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Automotive News Archive22-Jan-2007Honda, Subaru Top IIHS' Safety Picks List Less expensive cars beat out more expensive brands this year. Consumer Reports Admits Errors in Its Infant Car Seat Tests Magazine says it will run the tests again using new specifications. House Bill Would Curb Tax Breaks for Oil Companies Democrats say bill would reduce reliance on foreign oil, Republicans say it would increase it. Safety Groups Want Earlier Stability Control Rule Safety device could save 10,000 lives per year, Public Citizen argues. GM Hopes to Hatch New Hybrids Company plans big push to challenge Toyota's lead in fuel-efficient models. Distracted Drivers Cause Big Problems Cell phones, eating, grooming blamed for growing accident rate. Domestic Cars' Reliability Improving Consumer Reports finds some American models equal or surpass Asian brands; Euro marques slump. Chrysler Beats Ford, First Time in 30 Years Ford slips to #4 in November as GM, Chrysler aggressively move new models. Feds Find Backup Sensors Ineffective Automakers also claim the devices are expensive and would save few lives. Post-Election Gas Prices on the Rise It's two years til the next election and gas prices are on the rise once more.
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