David Booth: For better or for worse, the automotive industry is devoting most of its attentions to its wealthier clientele. The cheap and cheerful subcompact sedan is extinct, base trims of the remaining few budget-oriented offerings have been axed, and, Lord, have you checked out the price of a pickup recently? It might not be luxurious in silhouette, but it certainly is in MSRP. The fact is that the average transaction price of a new car is now over $50,000, a more than 25-per-cent increase from just three years ago. Read More Read More New and Used Car Reviews, Comparisons and News | Driving