Let the onslaught begin. The media almost universally refers to Memorial Day weekend the ‘unofficial’ start of summer, and if that’s the case, summer starts Friday.

Gas prices have gone up in the past few weeks, but they’re still a lot lower than a year ago. The lower prices don’t seem to be translating into more people planning to hit the road, though.  Unemployment is the highest it’s been in decades, but the last few reports indicate job losses are slowing. Still, I’m not hearing about people quitting their jobs to find something better.

My family won’t be hitting the road this weekend; there’s a high school…

Scoot over gas hogs, and make way for Vespas, Lambrettas and Hondas. More motorists are giving up cars, trucks and SUVs for motor scooters that get up to 100mpg.

A story in Friday’s Post-Dispatch has discovered that many first-timers to any motorized two-wheeled vehicle are checking out these frugal conveyances.

The Motorcycle Industry Council trade group says sales are up across the nation 300% over the last 10 years – and that is before gasoline topped $4 a gallon.

Many SUV owners are paying $100 for a fill up, while in comparison, you can fill up a motor scooter gas tank for less than…