Category Archives: U.S. Government

Reverse Decision In Honda Fuel Economy Case

Posted on May 11, 2012 by admin

A court decision to award attorney Heather Peters almost $10,000, over inaccurate fuel economy claims for her 2006 Honda Civic has been reversed by a Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge last Thursday. The case received national attention when Peters opted out of a class action suit to pursue her own small claims case. Peters was awarded reparations in February, but Honda appealed the courts decision and it was reversed by Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Dudley Gray. Gray said that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy ratings are posted so consumers can compare fuel efficiency among vehicles, but the ratings don’t take into account driving conditions and the condition of the vehicle. Continue reading →

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Mandatory Brake Override Systems On Autos

Posted on April 18, 2012 by admin

If the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gets their way, consumers could see mandatory brake override systems in all new vehicles by 2014. The NHTSA has been pushing to have “smart pedals” installed in all vehicles since 2009, when … Continue reading →

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New Fuel Economy Labels

Posted on March 28, 2012 by admin

The US Department of Transportation and the Environmental Protection Agency are upgrading the information found on all 2013 vehicles in an effort to give consumers even more information on fuel economy and emissions. The extra information should help consumers make informed decisions about what vehicle is best for their needs. Continue reading →

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Chevy Volt Battery Fire Investigation Questioned

Posted on January 24, 2012 by admin

Members of the House Committee for Government Reform released a report on Wednesday, accusing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), of trying to keep the Chevrolet Volt battery fire a secret. They say that the bailout of GM by … Continue reading →

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Better Fuel Economy Means Higher Automobile Prices

Posted on January 23, 2012 by admin

The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), is speaking out against the governments proposed fuel economy standards, saying it will limit new car sales and make automobiles more expensive for consumers. Automobile manufacturers building high performance vehicles, will have an especially … Continue reading →

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Chrysler Pays Back Government Loans

Posted on May 24, 2011 by admin

Two years after the U.S. and Canadian Government rescued Chrysler from bankruptcy, the number three automaker has paid back their $7.6 billion in loans, six years ahead of schedule. This significant milestone will save the company over $300 million annually. … Continue reading →

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