Posted AT 2:16 PM EST on 25/04/08
Runaway gas prices cause drivers to downsize
DETROIT — — Scott Piechocinski roamed the rows of a CarMax dealership in Charlotte, N.C., on a recent afternoon, searching for something small to replace his son's 2001 Nissan Pathfinder sport utility vehicle.
He's not alone: As gas prices marched higher and now top $3.50 (U.S.) per gallon across the nation, car buyers across the country increasingly are abandoning SUVs and pickups in favour of smaller crossovers and cars.
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