It may seem like that no matter what the economy is like in America, one thing that never changes is the fact that, for the majority of the US citizens, automobiles are a way of life. Whether it is getting to work or going to the movies, automobiles have fully entrenched themselves in the lives of the American public. With that said, it comes as no surprise that the rising cost of gasoline has definitely put a severe crunch on the American lifestyle, hurting the pockets of everyone who depends on motorized wheels to achieve a successful lifestyle.