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Automotive News Archive12-Oct-2006Study: Auto Buyers Responding to Low-Interest Loans Low-interest incentive programs appear to be resonating with consumers, according to real-time retail transaction data from the Power Information Network (PIN), a division of J.D. Power and Associates. California Sues Automakers Over Global Warming Tailpipe emissions contribute to global warming, suit argues. Exxon Mobil Profits, Consumer Gas Prices Near Record Highs Exxon Mobil has made more than $20 billion in profits in just six months. The world's largest publicly traded company reported a near-record quarterly profit of $10.36 billion on top of the record $10.7 billion quarterly profit the oil company reported three months ago. White House Stiffs Automakers Again U.S. automakers are on ice again at the White House, this time until July. Ford to Challenge GM for Single-Year Loss Record Losses could reach $9 billion as second-largest U.S. automaker struggles to gain traction. 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. Safer Cars, Not Safer Drivers, Reducing Highway Deaths While cars have gotten safer, drivers and highways have gotten worse. 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.
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