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To: Moominoid who wrote (69833)	6/29/2008 9:34:26 PM
From: Snowshoe	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 74559

I'm seeing more evidence that $4/gallon gas was automotive Teotwawki in the USA. I think US oil consumption is heading for a big decline over the next 10 years. Locally there's been a dramatic rush to buy small cars and motorcycles in recent weeks. Unwanted large vehicles are piling up in the used-car lots... Alaska's love affair with pickups sours THE END: Truck payment plus price of gas too much. adn.com Stampede is on for fuel-efficient autos THE MILEAGE FACTOR: One Anchorage dealer says sales are up 97 percent this year. adn.com Nationally, Ford and GM to slam the brakes on SUV and pickup production around the time gas hit $4/gallon... When pickup sales dived, automakers changed plans news.yahoo.com