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Automotive News Archive10-Jul-2006NHTSA Gives 2006 SUVs High Marks The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that rollover ratings for 2006 SUVs show "a marked improvement over 2005 models." NHTSA says the gains are due to the increased number of SUVs with electronic stability control in 2006. Gas Prices Subside 2.5 Cents Retail gasoline prices fell 2.5 cents over the last week to $2.87 a gallon and that is the lowest level in six weeks. 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 Drip Down A Penny Good news. The average price of regular unleaded gasoline has dropped a penny to $2.89 a gallon. Hey, it may not be much but at least it's a small move in the right direction. Cadillac Escalade Tops With Thieves The most stolen vehicle in the U.S. is the Cadillac Escalade. Least likely to attract a car thief is the humble Ford Taurus station wagon. More Trouble for Popular Jeep Grand Cherokee The DaimlerChrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee is facing a second recall in a week. Chrysler Sets Off Summer Car Sales War Chrysler plans to offer an employee-discount program for consumers beginning July 1, marking the first volley of what is almost certain to be another summer long new-car price war. Hummer Sales Up as General Motors Withers May was almost a horrible sales month at General Motors but not quite -- thanks to the Hummer. It seems that a hardy band of 4,737 people ignored or thumbed their noses at rising gasoline prices and bought a Hummer.
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