Moped Sales Boosts By High Gas Prices

BERLIN - JUNE 04: Vespa mopeds await customers at a moped store on June 4, 2008 in Berlin, Germany. Moped and scooter sales have been rising progressively in the last six months as rising gasoline prices are pushing many people to consider alternatives to driving their cars. At least one store in Berlin reported record sales in April and strong sales during the winter, when sales are usually flat. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)