| To be honest, I don't like the fact that most cars of | | | | now concerned about the impact of American cars |
| today look the same because I love stylish cars. In | | | | on the environment. |
| my opinion, every car should have an individual | | | | European cars, such as Saab and BMW, which are |
| personality. The classic American cars certainly have | | | | more economical to run, are now becoming more |
| this unique attributes. Pontiac, Cadillac, Chevrolet and | | | | popular. However, some people still consider these |
| the names of other classic cars conjure up an image | | | | cars as American cars because some of them are |
| of speeding down the freeways and neighborhoods. | | | | manufactured in the US. These cars represent a |
| However, people who are concerned with the | | | | necessary lifestyle change, even if they may not be |
| environment do not patronize big, brash cars because | | | | as much fun. |
| they tend to be gas-guzzlers. For instance, a Hummer | | | | There are a few American cars that have entered |
| SUV gives a staggering nine miles to the gallon. Since | | | | the culture as icons. Some American cars have made |
| I am also an environment minded person, American | | | | a contribution to many movies and TV shows. For |
| cars offer me a conflict of interest. | | | | example, the cherry red Ford Gran Torino was like |
| In the past, we were never too concerned about | | | | another character in the "Starsky and Hutch" series. |
| how many miles we were getting to the gallon. A | | | | This car is known affectionately as the striped |
| few decades ago, the government didn't pile the tax | | | | tomato. It screeched around corners and skidded |
| on driving costs because fuel was cheap and there | | | | sideways as the two detectives chased after the |
| was no welfare state to support. However, the price | | | | bad guys. |
| of gas has steadily increased and more people are | | | | |