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Automotive News Archive12-Jul-2006Jeep Grand Cherokee May Suddenly Accelerate The Connecticut Attorney General is telling federal regulators that they ought to investigate unintended acceleration in the Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee after a 52-year-old man was run over and killed by a Grand Cherokee in a Connecticut car wash. 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. 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. Electronic Stability Control "Should Be Standard" There's a growing body of evidence suggesting that occupants of cars equipped with electronic stability control, an extension of antilock brake technology, have a much better chance of surviving a serious auto accident. Former Lobbyist Takes Over NHTSA Nicole R. Nason is now the new chief of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 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. 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.
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