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Americans, especially young, continue to drive less, report says

The total miles driven per capita in the United States has fallen every year since 2004, marking the end of a "driving boom" dating back to 1964.
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By:
Adam Rubenfire
May 14, 2013 05:00 AM

DETROIT -- Americans, in a worrisome sign for automakers, continue to drive less, with more and more younger people choosing to forgo a driver's license altogether, a major new study released Tuesday found.

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