Nearly wrecked by the recession, the recreational vehicle industry is back on the road again, and long-term growth looks good.
The more efficient engines are headed to the booming Northeast Corridor line, whose growing ridership is also paying for them.
The booming country is pumping out autos -- many with US and European names -- that lag in safety features common elsewhere.
A lot of junked vehicles from the US and Europe end up there or in other faraway places, where they get fixed, cleaned and sold for a good price.
A more than 30-cent drop from last year puts cash back in consumers' pockets and could help counter recent cuts.
The fuel-thrifty car now leads a fleet of vehicles that proves Detroit can compete with foreign rivals more known for fuel efficiency.
Melting Arctic ice will allow new shipping lanes to open, particularly the Northwest Passage, creating shorter transport times.
Under pressure to repair their dilapidated roads, at least 17 states have enacted or are considering raising their per-gallon levy.
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