Transformation

摘要

With the nationwide US average petrol price destined to breach the previously unthinkable USD5 a gallon threshold during the weeks ahead, America's price shocked motorists are scrambling to seek refuge in fuel-sipping smaller cars. Suddenly, the mundane conventional passenger car, and even previously scorned small hatchbacks show promise of turning into next season's main consumer buying trend, thereby relegating the nation's earlier SUV and Pick-up favourites to little more than hard to shift wallflowers.