A Farewell to Cars, the cast that won't be back for 2007

hb06 · 12-27-2006, 10:25 AM

"The cast of cars that won't be back for 2007 is varied, including vehicles of every stripe from exotic supercars to plebeian sedans... the outgoing class of 2006 is particularly notable. It's composed of many vehicles associated with some of the auto year's biggest trends: the decline of SUVs, the rise of hybrids, the ongoing struggles of domestic brands, and of course big ideas—some good, some bad."

"Both the smallest and most fuel-efficient vehicles and the largest and thirstiest sport-utility vehicles are represented in this year's departures. The first U.S. hybrid, the Honda (HMC) Insight, and the military-derived Hummer H1—a popular target of environmentalists' ire—are going away this year."

http://www.businessweek.com/autos/content/...s%20index_autos

Beryl Octet · 12-28-2006, 11:56 AM

Thanks, I'd heard about most of these except the VW Phaeton. I had no idea they had a $70K VW. Guess they really are trying to become BMW or something.

Godiva · 12-30-2006, 04:00 PM

Some of the comments are a hoot.

I like this one.

Ford Taurus (1986-2006)
Went from trailblazer to fleet fodder in a mere two decades.
Heir apparent: Toyota Camry, circa 1997

Wasn't the Taurus what Ford built during the short time they tried to follow the guidelines of Demming?

PA · 12-30-2006, 08:26 PM

Thanks, an interesting article.

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12-27-2006, 10:25 AM	#1
hb06 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 480 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	"The cast of cars that won't be back for 2007 is varied, including vehicles of every stripe from exotic supercars to plebeian sedans... the outgoing class of 2006 is particularly notable. It's composed of many vehicles associated with some of the auto year's biggest trends: the decline of SUVs, the rise of hybrids, the ongoing struggles of domestic brands, and of course big ideas—some good, some bad." "Both the smallest and most fuel-efficient vehicles and the largest and thirstiest sport-utility vehicles are represented in this year's departures. The first U.S. hybrid, the Honda (HMC) Insight, and the military-derived Hummer H1—a popular target of environmentalists' ire—are going away this year." http://www.businessweek.com/autos/content/...s%20index_autos

12-28-2006, 11:56 AM	#2
Beryl Octet Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Abingdon VA Posts: 1,294 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Thanks, I'd heard about most of these except the VW Phaeton. I had no idea they had a $70K VW. Guess they really are trying to become BMW or something.

12-30-2006, 04:00 PM	#3
Godiva AmeriKan Citizen Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 9,946 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #1 Nominated 3 Times in 2 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 6	Some of the comments are a hoot. I like this one. Ford Taurus (1986-2006) Went from trailblazer to fleet fodder in a mere two decades. Heir apparent: Toyota Camry, circa 1997 Wasn't the Taurus what Ford built during the short time they tried to follow the guidelines of Demming?

12-30-2006, 08:26 PM	#4
PA Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 396 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Thanks, an interesting article.