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Automotive News Archive28-Jan-2007Coming Soon: A PC for Your Car or Truck The latest driver distraction -- a dashboard computer. Chrysler Recalls 62,400 Vehicles For Faulty ABS, Traction Control Braking system may fail when warning light comes on. Congress Treads Water on 'Flood Car' Bill Republicans plan to toss hot potato to incoming Democrats. Translation: No action til next year. MADD Looks to Technology to Fight Drunken Drivers Organization wants alcohol-detecting ignition interlocks on U.S. cars. House Bill Would Curb Tax Breaks for Oil Companies Democrats say bill would reduce reliance on foreign oil, Republicans say it would increase it. Infant Fatalities Illustrate Car Seats' Shortcomings Infants die when car seats fail as predicted in Consumer Reports' testing. NHTSA's Dirty Little Secrets At automakers' bidding, federal safety regulators keep consumer complaints secret. Safety Groups Lobby for New Rollover Test Government tests don't simulate real-world conditions, auto safety advocates argue. 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. GM Wants Federal Support for Alternative Fuels GM's CEO vows to push for Congressional and White House action this year.
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