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Automotive News Archive01-Oct-2006Imports Beat Domestic Auto Sales Through May It wasn't too long ago that Ford and GM were arguing about who was No. 1 in sales. There's no argument anymore. Foreign-based auto brands captured more than 50 percent of U.S. sales to consumers in the first five months of 2006 according to the latest vehicle registration data from R.L. Polk & Co. Crude Oil Declines but Gas Prices Hold Steady Gasoline prices are holding steady despite a decline in crude-oil prices which have dropped below $70 a barrel. Japanese Automakers Increase Hybrid Lead Toyota, Nissan step up hybrid production, Honda pushes ahead with clean diesel. Bus Fires May Be Under-Reported Federal accident investigators have concluded that bus passengers may be at more risk than anyone thought. Testifying at a hearing on the bus fire that killed 23 elderly hurricane evacuees last year, the safety experts said fires aboard buses appear to be under-reported. Car Dealers Improve Service Performance When it comes to repairs and maintenance, auto dealerships are doing better at getting the work done right the first time and having the vehicle ready when promised, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 Service Usage and Retention Study (SURS). Chrysler Renews Discounts as Sales Slump The Chrysler group has extended its Employee Pricing Plus discount program through August 31. The sales promotion was set to expire July 31. Gas Prices Pushing $3 Again Gasoline prices have reached their highest levels of the year with the average price of regular unleaded gasoline nationwide now standing at $2.94 a gallon and rising. Alfa Romeo Sets Sail for U.S. in 2009 Alfistis rejoice! Legendary Italian automaker Alfa Romeo confirms it is returning to the North American market after more than a decade's absence. A trio of contemporary new models will lead the charge.
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