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Automotive News Archive12-Sep-2006Hummer Sales Up as General Motors Withers May was almost a horrible sales month at General Motors but not quite -- thanks to the Hummer. It seems that a hardy band of 4,737 people ignored or thumbed their noses at rising gasoline prices and bought a Hummer. NHTSA Refuses to Investigate Ford Explorer Agency denies political influence played a part in its decision. Automakers Must Disclose "Black Boxes" Beginning in 2011, automakers must disclose presence of an onboard data recorder. House to Vote on Ethanol Subsidy Facing a Fourth of July recess crowded with constituents angry over rising gasoline prices, the House of Representatives plans to vote on a bill to use fuel economy fines to subsidize installing ethanol pumps at some filling stations. Toyota Recalls Near 800,000 for July Toyota has now recalled almost 800,000 vehicles in July, including 8,500 Prius hybrids as well as some Lexus hybrids sold in the U.S. The Japanese automaker is recalling 418,570 vehicles globally, including 150,000 cars sold in the U.S. and Canada because of a faulty crankshaft sensor. 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.
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