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With gas prices continuing to soar, more consumers are taking matters into their own hands by gripping handlebars instead of steering wheels, according to a new report that shows motorcycle and scooter sales are booming. The Motorcycle Industry Council's Retail Sales Report for the first quarter...

The past year has been unkind to Harley-Davidson, as the credit crunch, over-production and a drop in used bike value have conspired to depress sales and earnings. At the same time, $4.00 gas has brought a 65.7% jump in the sale of motor scooters. Image also plays a role in the relative fortunes....

We all know it's coming. We read the headlines about $100 oil, and hear talk about how oil prices are closely-tied to the market at the moment, and we think, any day now. Some analysts say it'll never happen. The man on the street is getting cynical. Indeed, a survey released yesterday reveals that...