Show Where Y Your Auto Dollar is Going Manufacturers' Manufacturers suggested retail prices for 1977 model US U.S. passenger pas cars have increased an average of over 1976 models with quality changes accounting for of that increase reports the Bureau of Labor Statistics The estimated retail value of the quality changes can be broken down as follows 1430 for redesign of emission control systems to meet the current air quality standards for further changes to make fuel systems in accordance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards e for improved bumpers designed to meet 95 for structural changes designed to meet on windshield zone one intrusion e for other quality changes not related to safety or air quality standards such as improved corrosion resistance and engine changes to increase gas mileage |