Nearly everyone is looking to save money. General Motors, which is near bankruptcy levels, is getting with the program to satisfy the demand for high gas mileage cars is going to produce the Beat.

It’s about 138 inches long. The Beat is a front-wheel-drive three-door hatchback powered by a 1.2-liter turbocharged gasoline engine. The Chevy Beat gets 40 mpg. And … if gas prices keep rising, the Beat will surely be a hit.

If gasoline prices plunge, an unlikely scenario, sales may not take off. For a peak and more info, check out http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/newsstand/sccp_0804_spin_out_updates/gm_beat.html

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