|
|
Automotive News Archive30-Jan-2007Oil Giant Produces Gigantic Profit Exxon Mobil reports second highest profits ever recorded by a U.S. company. Gas Prices Hold Steady as Consumer Confidence Rises But oil prices inching up again, possibly a sign of things to come. Safety Groups Lobby for New Rollover Test Government tests don't simulate real-world conditions, auto safety advocates argue. 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. Oil Prices Plunge, Gas Prices Puddle What happened to those market forces that drove prices up when supplies were tight? Bush to Meet with Auto Industry Leaders Oft-delayed meeting tentatively set for Nov. 14. IIHS: Bigger is Better in Car Safety Subcompacts do poorly in insurance institute crash tests. Survey: Teens Still Driving Dangerously Cell phones, fatigue, no seat belts all commonplace, researchers report. Feds Find Backup Sensors Ineffective Automakers also claim the devices are expensive and would save few lives. Feds Propose Recorders to Monitor Truckers' Hours Consumer advocates call rule "very weak."
Back to Automotive News News Archive |
|
