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Automotive News Archive08-Sep-2006Facing Massive Recalls, Toyota Executives Promise to Do Better Stung by an unprecedented number of recalls, Toyota Motor Corp. executives faced a barrage of hostile questions at a Tokyo news conference, as they promised that the world's number two automaker will intensify its efforts to maintain quality as the company works to increase production and gain market share. 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. Consumers Fear Gas Prices Will Continue To Rise More than half of Americans expect gas prices to increase between now and the fall, according to a recent poll by the Gallup organization. Automakers Must Disclose "Black Boxes" Beginning in 2011, automakers must disclose presence of an onboard data recorder. Toyota Builds More Efficient Gasoline Engines Toyota, already the world leader in gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles, says it has designed a new family of fuel-efficient gasoline-powered engines that will be cleaner and more efficient than their predecessors. TV Comes to the Gas Pump If you think there's no escaping TV advertising, just wait. Murphy Oil USA has agreed to display digital media programming though 20-inch high-definition LCD screens embedded within gas station pumps at its nationwide network of gas stations. Alfa Romeo Sets Sail for U.S. in 2009 Alfistis rejoice! Legendary Italian automaker Alfa Romeo confirms it is returning to the North American market after more than a decade's absence. A trio of contemporary new models will lead the charge. GM Owners Still Steaming Over Dex-Cool Coolant blamed for corrosion, engine damage.
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