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Jumpin’ Jeeps Ruin Lives, Destroy Property
Years of accidents, reports, complaints yield no action.

Feds Require Side Curtain Airbags by 2013
Smaller test dummies will provide more protection for petite females.

States Recall Chinese Tires
Feds have been unable to force a recall because the tire importer is running low on cash.

Honda Sued Over Hybrid Mileage Claims
Ads and Web promotions overstate fuel savings, suit charges.

Saturn Outlook Gets High Marks from Consumer Reports
Outlook “easily outpointed competitors” in CR rankings.

Ford Scores High with J.D. Power Initial Quality Survey
Much-needed shot in the arm for ailing automaker.

Runaway Gas Prices Keep on Spiking
Inflation-adjusted prices are highest ever, and climbing fast as Memorial Day approaches.

Are Used Hybrids a Pig in a Poke?
Owners complain battery replacement is very expensive.