Automobile Market

The New York Times Automobiles Section discusses the growing population of Americans living car-free.

A study conducted by J.D.Power and Associates shows that young people are leading a shift in perception about desire for cars.

Small car sales, especially hybrids and subcompacts, are jumping while pickups and SUV sales plummet, contributing to a reduction in gas consumption. The $3.50 gallon mark may have been key to influencing vehicle selection as well as driver behavior.