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Automotive News Archive03-Nov-2006Toyota Builds More Efficient Gasoline Engines Toyota, already the world leader in gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles, says it has designed a new family of fuel-efficient gasoline-powered engines that will be cleaner and more efficient than their predecessors. Rising Gas Prices Cutting into Spending, Survey Finds More than half of Americans are driving less and cutting back on household spending because of rising gasoline prices according to a new poll by Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. Gas Prices Hold Steady as Consumer Confidence Rises But oil prices inching up again, possibly a sign of things to come. Ethanol Lobbying Disclosures Questioned Public Citizen has filed complaints with Congress about potential violations of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 by the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), a national association for the ethanol industry, and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), America's largest ethanol producer. Must-Have Safety and Convenience Features for New Car Shopping When buying a car, certain safety and convenience features can make a dramatic difference for your safety and overall enjoyment, according to Consumer Reports car experts in the organization's current issue of New Car Ratings and Reviews 2006. Gas Prices Up 2 Cents Despite Oil Price Drop Crude oil prices are down slightly from record highs but consumers are still paying for the oil price spike when they fill up.
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