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Automotive News Archive11-Sep-2006Senators 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. Crude Oil Declines but Gas Prices Hold Steady Gasoline prices are holding steady despite a decline in crude-oil prices which have dropped below $70 a barrel. Study: Car's Middle Back Seat is Safest Sitting on the "hump" may not be so bad after all. In a full car, some poor soul is relegated to the middle of the back seat, the least desirable, most uncomfortable, most "un-cool" spot in the vehicle. It also happens to be the safest. Gas Prices May Have Bottomed Out U.S. gas prices are posting only small declines as the price of ethanol used as a summer-time additive joins international oil near record highs. Consumer Reports Gives RAV4 Rave Review The newly-redesigned Toyota RAV4 emerged as Consumer Reports' top-rated small sport-utility vehicle following tests of six SUVs. Former Lobbyist Takes Over NHTSA Nicole R. Nason is now the new chief of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Gas Prices Slip 4 Cents Gasoline prices are creeping down ever so slowly as the heavy summer driving season gets underway. 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 Price Decline Continues National average price 33 cents lower than last year at this time. Motorcycle, Pedestrian Deaths Rising Lack of helmets blamed for motorcycle deaths, carelessness for pedestrian fatalities.
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