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Automotive News Archive29-Sep-2006Porsche Takes J.D. Power Win Porsche came in first, winning the top spot in the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 survey of initial vehicle quality. Porsche beat out Lexus, last year's winner. Hyundai moved up, way up, to third. 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. Mercedes Smart Car Headed for U.S. Market DaimlerChrysler plans to sell its 60-mile-per-gallon two-seater Smart Car in the U.S. next year. Some SUV Owners Burning More than Gas A growing number of SUV owners unable to cope with rising gas prices are turning to arson to escape high car payments, according to published reports. Gas Prices Force Consumers To Cut Other Spending A large majority of American consumers, 76 percent, fear gasoline prices will continue up and half of the country believes the cost of a gallon of gasoline could eventually exceed $5.
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