Sallies, since the middle class is suffering, from loss of buying power, fewer cars are being purchased, which hurts the auto industry and the economy.  Look, world-wide wages must be in accordance, with being able to purchase the products that are made: if people can't afford a car then cars will not be purchased.  Now since the economy is generally generic and based on how we value each other; considering each others worth, the economy is suffering because we are not gracious, with each other.  To wit: people need the same things and want the same things, irregardless of the economy; the economy being based on perception. 

    Arvin one thing for sure, the radical environmentalist are happy, with less fossil fuels being burned.