The true source of the money was the American motorist.

But when American motorists pull in and say, "fill 'er up," will they be better off -or worse?

The administration has also declined to consider tax increases on gasoline, perhaps fearful of angering American motorists.

Until size-happy American motorists change their ways, tiny cars will be a tiny minority.

American motorists are already paying the highest gasoline prices in a decade; in the Midwest, some gas is selling for more than $2 a gallon.

And if big is beautiful for many American motorists, very big is back, too.

The average American motorist spends 36 hours in traffic delays every year.

Until a few years ago, the American motorist took his pick of either "regular" or "premium."

(American motorists would most likely each have to pay an extra $90 fee, similar to what Singapore charges.)

American motorists do it every two years.