Several American Cars to be Discontinued, SUVs sell better

[BrabusAMG]

According to recent reports, GM plans to stop producing the Chevy Sonic (called the Holden Barina down under) and may even stop building the Impala and Volt.

Ford is possibly considering dropping the Taurus and North American-market Fiesta. Chrysler might be thinking of discontinuing the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger.

Apparently, the reasons for these decisions are poor sales and the popularity of SUVs instead of cars. I have to say I don't understand the SUV craze. If you don't drive off-road at least occasionally, just buy a car! SUVs aren't much safer than normal cars anyway.

[MNaeemi777]

Driving with SUV's are really difficult and you should be tall for this.

[Paul Spain]

Well I guess it'll lower the cost of cars left out there, OR sky rocket them like the 1950's classics are going now in good shape . Hmmn. Will the president redo Cash Of Clunkers as people rush off to get the latest SUVs? I can't help but think the auto companies are way over reacting here, Yeah sales may be down but give it a while, Maybe lower your prices and people will buy more of model X car,etc. Don't cop out when the going gets tough.

[Southpaw217]

American automakers know they can get bailed out by their government and don't care about moral hazard anymore. Are we really surprised?

[BrabusAMG]

And don't forget, most large corporations only think about what's going to make them the most money. If everyone's buying SUVs and pick-ups and fewer small cars, then they follow the market. That's why Porsche, Maserati, Alfa Romeo etc have started making SUVs. Even Ferrari is thinking about it!