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Automotive News Archive07-Oct-2006Toyota Recalls Near 800,000 for July Toyota has now recalled almost 800,000 vehicles in July, including 8,500 Prius hybrids as well as some Lexus hybrids sold in the U.S. The Japanese automaker is recalling 418,570 vehicles globally, including 150,000 cars sold in the U.S. and Canada because of a faulty crankshaft sensor. Gas Prices Force Consumers To Cut Other Spending A large majority of American consumers, 76 percent, fear gasoline prices will continue up and half of the country believes the cost of a gallon of gasoline could eventually exceed $5. NHTSA Refuses to Investigate Ford Explorer Agency denies political influence played a part in its decision. Feds Wind Up Ford Engine Fire Probe with Massive Recall Federal investigators have concluded that the cruise control switch found in 6.7 million Ford vehicles might cause a potentially devastating fire that could spread throughout the engine compartment and set the vehicle ablaze. 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. 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. Feds Order Electronic Stability Control on All Cars Automakers have until 2012 to comply. Toyota Looks at Plug-in Hybrid Toyota is considering a plug-in hybrid as well as ethanol-capable flex-fuel vehicles for the U.S. market, according to the president of Toyota Motor North America Inc.
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