« Automakers highlight low-CO2 vehicles | Main | LaSorda appears key in UAW talks »

50-cent gas tax intrigues Mulally, but market a worry

Ford CEO Alan Mulally created a stir in Traverse City yesterday among auto industry leaders and the news media by expressing interest in a 50-cent-per-gallon gasoline tax proposed a day earlier by U.S. Rep. John Dingell, according to the Detroit Free Press.
That's a headline-grabber, but may not really be the most important news out of his comments. He also voiced concern about a recent dip in total U.S. car and truck sales to levels not seen since 1998.

Posted by Peter C. T. Elsworth  at 9:17 AM to Gas prices | Permalink

Comments

Post a comment

Please be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published.

Name:

Email Address:

URL:
Remember Me? YesNo

Comments: (you may use HTML tags for style)