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Automotive News Archive09-Jul-2006TV Comes to the Gas Pump If you think there's no escaping TV advertising, just wait. Murphy Oil USA has agreed to display digital media programming though 20-inch high-definition LCD screens embedded within gas station pumps at its nationwide network of gas stations. Federal Court Upholds Regional Auto Recalls A federal appeals court has upheld the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration policy that allows automakers to limit some vehicle recalls by region. Chrysler Cancels U.S. Sales of Diesel Jeep Liberty DaimlerChrysler is ending production of the fuel-efficient diesel version of its Jeep Liberty SUV for the U.S. market because the compact SUV doesn't meet tougher federal emissions standards that go into effect next year. Midsize SUV Sales Show Signs of Weakening With gasoline holding steady in the $3 per gallon range, it was bound to happen. More Trouble for Popular Jeep Grand Cherokee The DaimlerChrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee is facing a second recall in a week. Porsche Takes J.D. Power Win Porsche came in first, winning the top spot in the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 survey of initial vehicle quality. Porsche beat out Lexus, last year's winner. Hyundai moved up, way up, to third. Gas Prices Rise Like a 4th of July Rocket The average price for a gallon of gasoline in creeping toward $3 again with drivers now paying an average $2.93 for regular as the Fourth of July holiday comes to an end. Gas Prices May Have Bottomed Out U.S. gas prices are posting only small declines as the price of ethanol used as a summer-time additive joins international oil near record highs.
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