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Automotive News Archive27-Sep-2006Ethanol 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. New BMW to Burn Hydrogen and Gasoline Only 100 of the high-end 7-Series cars will be built with the hydrogen option. 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. Hummer 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. Toyota Hybrid Tax Credit to Decline as Sales Climb For consumers considering a Toyota Prius, now is the time to act. The hefty federal tax credit attached to the hybrid will soon go down and the amount a consumer can pocket could well decline before clearing the ample waiting list at a nearby Toyota dealer. Study Finds Ethanol Cleaner But Not Cheaper Consumer Reports study concludes that E85 ethanol will cost consumers more money than gasoline. 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. Toyota Closing In On GM for No. 1 Title Japanese ramp up as U.S. automakers trim jobs, close plants.
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