Rising Gas Prices Push US Buyers Towards Subcompact and Compact Cars
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Rising Gas Prices Push US Buyers Towards Subcompact and Compact Cars



Last year was pretty good for US car sales, and 2012 looks to be even better. In August alone, the total number of new vehicles sold is up by 19 percent over the same month in 2011.

According to a report from Kelley Blue Book (KBB), many buyers chose their vehicle based on one important factor: rising gasoline prices.

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