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http://www.driversdrive.com [Drivers Drive: An Automotive Blog With Car News and Resources] The thinking is, with gasoline prices hitting record highs and traffic in the nation’s major cities becoming increasingly congested, Americans are likely to buy fewer gas-guzzling SUVs and trucks and gravitate toward smaller, more efficient vehicles like the Smart Car - a mere 8 feet, 2 inches long and just over 5 feet tall - according to ZAP's CEO Steve Schneider.

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[Sedans.autoblog.com] SMART expected to break even in '07 - Autoblog: Congestion, smog .The Smart cars REALLY make sense for those chores, for folks that don't have .

Digg.comhttp://digg.com [Digg.com] Smart Cars: Coming to the US: Gas mileage and safety are important, but there are more requirements that must be considered before purchasing a vehicle. Storage space, passenger space, and appearance ( for picking up up chicks ) are also important considerations.

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