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As Gas Prices Rose, Sales of Larger Vehicles Slid

As Gas Prices Rose, Sales of Larger Vehicles Slid
NYT Technology Friday 02 October 2026, 13:11 UTC By Jack Ewing 1 min read
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Gas was nearly $5 per gallon in Detroit last month.

Gas was nearly $5 per gallon in Detroit last month. [Image text:] Mobil Regular 4.89% Cash Regular 9.996 Credit Diesel Clark TURNING VEHICLES Vo
Detroit (LOCATION)
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