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Why Won't Americans Buy Small Cars?

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Well, because they are way too fat. Dan Cheng, vice president and partner at AT Kearney, a business consulting firm, says since the 1970′s there has been a steady incline in sales of SUV’s, pickups and minivans. Cheng also noted a 3% increase in the number of obese people in the U.S. is expected for this year, and believes that is going to prevent almost half the population from purchasing a small car, outside of those with certain financial necessities.

[Source: AOLAutos via egmCarTech]