Why Americans Will Buy SUVs Again


	Why Americans Will Buy SUVs Again

Victoria Barret

4-14-2009 1:53 PM

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auto, cars, suvs, fuel efficiency

Victoria Barret says:

Small cars may save gas, but they could cost lives.

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