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Automotive News Archive24-Sep-2006U.S. Fuel Economy Stagnant for 12 Years U.S. fuel economy has not changed significantly since 1994 and cars and trucks are burning as much fuel as ever despite the turmoil in energy markets and sky-high gasoline prices, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Gas Price Fall Aids Republicans Survey finds widespread mistrust among consumers. Feds Order Electronic Stability Control on All Cars Automakers have until 2012 to comply. Congressman Wants Loan Guarantees for U.S. Automakers Loans would fund development of fuel-efficient vehicles. Crown Vic Marginal in Crash Test Largest family car on the road only marginal in tests, even with optional side air bags. Bus Fires May Be Under-Reported Federal accident investigators have concluded that bus passengers may be at more risk than anyone thought. Testifying at a hearing on the bus fire that killed 23 elderly hurricane evacuees last year, the safety experts said fires aboard buses appear to be under-reported. Gas Tops $3 in Majority of States Regular gasoline now costs $3.00 a gallon or more in 31 states and the District of Columbia, an increase of four states from last week. Feds Wind Up Ford Engine Fire Probe with Massive Recall Federal investigators have concluded that the cruise control switch found in 6.7 million Ford vehicles might cause a potentially devastating fire that could spread throughout the engine compartment and set the vehicle ablaze. Gas Prices Slip 4 Cents Gasoline prices are creeping down ever so slowly as the heavy summer driving season gets underway.
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