After a 26-year reign of the auto market, the Honda Civic has dethroned the Ford pickup. What does this mean for Detroit and a super-size-truck-loving nation? David Welch, Detroit bureau chief for BusinessWeek, has some answers.

As gas prices continue to soar, we'€™re not just feeling the pain at the pump. A new survey suggests that this added financial burden is directly increasing stress on the job. But a growing number of employers are going out of their way to help workers grapple with the cost of driving to and from work. Paul Grossbard, a shareholder at Miller Grossbard and Associates, recognizes the burden his employees are facing. He tells us what he's doing about it.

With rising airfare costs and fewer seats and flights, summertime travel isn’t what it used to be. Consumers are balking at prices, but the airline industry appears to be out of cost-cutting options. Joe Sharkey, business travel columnist for The New York Times, says the industry hasn’t faced this kind of crisis since Sept. 11. On Memorial Day, he offers this advice to would-be sightseers: Stay home.

High gas prices and new airline fees are making Americans think twice about travel. How have your plans changed this Memorial Day weekend? Share your story by clicking "get in the mix", by emailing mytake@thetakeaway.org, or by calling our SpinVox line at 1-877-8-MY-TAKE. Tune in Monday morning to hear what everyone else had to say.

A new state legislative report finds that money concerns may have led to bad maintenance decisions for the Minneapolis bridge that collapsed last August, killing 13 people. To some, this wasn't seen as an isolated incident — it was considered just the latest event in a slew of infrastructure failures. Is the nation entering an infrastructure crisis?

High gas prices are hurting carmakers and airlines too. Ford is cutting production of SUVs and trucks, while American is charging for checked luggage. On Friday's Takeaway, John and Adaora are asking what you would do if you were an airline executive. What's the next thing you would make travelers pay for? Share your story by clicking "get in the mix", by emailing mytake@thetakeaway.org, or by calling our SpinVox line at 1-877-8-MY-TAKE. Then, tune in Friday to hear what everyone else had to say.

High gas prices are hurting carmakers and airlines too. Ford is cutting production of SUVs and trucks, while American is charging for checked luggage. On Friday's Takeaway, John and Adaora are asking what you would do if you were an airline executive. What's the next thing you would make travelers pay for? Share your story by clicking "get in the mix", by emailing mytake@thetakeaway.org, or by calling our SpinVox line at 1-877-8-MY-TAKE. Then, tune in Friday to hear what everyone else had to say.

In Chicago, some pumps are charging nearly $4.50 a gallon, while in Texas, residents are getting a relative bargain, paying a wee $3.53 at some stations. The Takeaway asks what are the forces behind these regional variations. Economist Robert Pindyck thinks he has the answer.

Chicago residents are now paying the highest gas prices in the country - an average of $4.07 per gallon. You might think that gas stations are thriving with high gas prices, but gas station owners are actually losing money.

Delta and Northwest Airlines have announced plans to merge, in a deal that will create the world's largest airline. The new airline will keep Delta's name and worldwide headquarters in Atlanta. Labor unions are up in arms over the deal which may result in job losses for pilots and administrative staff.