[sustran] Typical mixed messages on petrol in USA

[Todd Edelman]

Hi,

I only have the whole story on the last one...

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U.S. buyers may shun SUVs due to gas prices, survey finds

<b>DETROIT (Reuters) --</b> More than a third of U.S. consumers are
considering swapping their SUVs and big cars for more fuel-efficient
vehicles because of high gasoline prices, according to a survey released
on Wednesday.

Keywords: Shun, swapping

AND

DALE JEWETT COMMENTARY 5/23/2006 Automotive News
Here's an idle thought while you're stuck in line

Americans spend a lot of time waiting -- at restaurants, at the driver's
license bureau and in our vehicles. All of this waiting can be pretty dull
and, with the growing cost of fuel, somewhat expensive. The next time
you're stuck waiting in your car, just shut off the engine.

Keywords: Dull, waiting

BUT


GM to top up drivers' fuel bills

GM's previous attempts to lure customers have hurt their profits

Problem-hit carmaker General Motors has offered to subsidise petrol prices
for drivers of its vehicles in California and Florida in order to boost
sales.

Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/5011794.stm

Keywords: Lure, subsidize


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