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Automotive News Archive06-Sep-2006Report Blames White House Inaction for High Gas Prices One year after the Administration's energy policy was signed into law, consumers are paying record high prices for gas and the majority of the cost increases have turned into profits for domestic oil companies. Massive Toyota Recall Affects Nearly One Million Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling nearly 1 million vehicles around the world to replace faulty parts that could cause drivers to lose control of the steering wheel. 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. NHTSA Releases 2006 Child Safety Seat Ratings The newest child safety seat models are easier to use than their predecessors, according to an annual National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) survey. 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. 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. Gas Prices Moving Up Again Gasoline prices are on the move again and they are on the move up. The average price for regular unleaded gasoline nationwide is now $2.87 a gallon and that is up two cents in a week.
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