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Automotive News Archive24-Jul-2006Electronic 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. Facing Massive Recalls, Toyota Executives Promise to Do Better Stung by an unprecedented number of recalls, Toyota Motor Corp. executives faced a barrage of hostile questions at a Tokyo news conference, as they promised that the world's number two automaker will intensify its efforts to maintain quality as the company works to increase production and gain market share. NHTSA 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 Slip 4 Cents Gasoline prices are creeping down ever so slowly as the heavy summer driving season gets underway. Massive Toyota Recall Affects Nearly One Million Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling nearly 1 million vehicles around the world to replace faulty parts that could cause drivers to lose control of the steering wheel. 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. 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. 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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