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Automotive News Archive13-Oct-2006Chevy Impala, Toyota Avalon Tops in Side Impacts The redesigned Chevrolet Impala and Toyota Avalon equipped with standard side airbags earned top ratings of "good" in side crash tests that simulate an impact from an SUV or pickup truck, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Study: 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. Gas Prices Continue to Tumble OPEC threats don't show up at the pump. 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. Mercedes Smart Car Headed for U.S. Market DaimlerChrysler plans to sell its 60-mile-per-gallon two-seater Smart Car in the U.S. next year. Electronic 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. Crown Vic Marginal in Crash Test Largest family car on the road only marginal in tests, even with optional side air bags. Ford Makes Stability Control Standard for 2009 Trying to regain its own stability, Ford plans safety upgrades for 2009. Motorcycle, Pedestrian Deaths Rising Lack of helmets blamed for motorcycle deaths, carelessness for pedestrian fatalities. Automakers Must Disclose "Black Boxes" Beginning in 2011, automakers must disclose presence of an onboard data recorder.
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