rainman
15th January 2008, 20:36
Naah, not the cost, the number:
Big cars lose favour as fuel prices soar
By JENNI MCMANUS - Sunday Star Times | Sunday, 13 January 2008
High petrol prices have begun to bite into big-car sales, with surges in registrations for motorbikes and a significant slowdown in the 1600cc-plus vehicle category.
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Motorcycle registrations rose 18.9% last year to 11,540 the highest increase for 20 years. On a monthly basis, motorbike registrations were 50% higher in October 2007 compared with October 2006.
Wonder how many cars were registered in the same period?
Big cars lose favour as fuel prices soar
By JENNI MCMANUS - Sunday Star Times | Sunday, 13 January 2008
High petrol prices have begun to bite into big-car sales, with surges in registrations for motorbikes and a significant slowdown in the 1600cc-plus vehicle category.
...
Motorcycle registrations rose 18.9% last year to 11,540 the highest increase for 20 years. On a monthly basis, motorbike registrations were 50% higher in October 2007 compared with October 2006.
Wonder how many cars were registered in the same period?