Associated Press: The U.S. Congress approved by a wide margin the first increase in automobile fuel economy in 32 years yesterday, and President George W. Bush plans to sign the legislation quickly, accepting the mandates on the auto industry. The energy bill, boosting mileage by 40 per cent to 35 miles a gallon (about 15 kilometres a litre), passed the House 314-100 and now goes to the White House, after the Senate’s approval last week. In a statement, the White House said Mr. Bush will sign …