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Automotive News Archive30-Oct-2006California Sues Automakers Over Global Warming Tailpipe emissions contribute to global warming, suit argues. Car Thieves Like the Fast, Furious and Blinged Out Car thieves are little bothered by soaring gasoline prices as they continue to steal hot, high-priced little sports cars along with blinged-out gas-guzzling SUVs. 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. Senators Want Better Fuel Economy A group of U.S. senators want fuel economy standards for passenger cars and light trucks to increase by 4 percent each year, or about one mile per gallon. The average fuel economy of U.S. vehicles has been stagnant for several years as consumers have opted for more power and luxury rather than fuel economy. Toyota Closing In On GM for No. 1 Title Japanese ramp up as U.S. automakers trim jobs, close plants. Federal Court Upholds Regional Auto Recalls A federal appeals court has upheld the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration policy that allows automakers to limit some vehicle recalls by region. Japanese Auto Sales Surge in September Toyota production up 3.8% in September while Ford and GM lag. Road Rage Common Among Commuters Study finds more than half of daily commuters regularly experience anger at other drivers. 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. Gas Prices Continue to Tumble OPEC threats don't show up at the pump.
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