Spectre
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Yahoo and Forbes have compiled a list of the worst selling cars in America for 2010. I don't have time to post up the entire articles, but I'll drop the links here and post their list.
http://autos.yahoo.com/articles/autos_content_landing_pages/1629/the-years-worst-selling-cars
http://www.forbes.com/2010/12/03/2010-worst-selling-cars-business-autos-worst-selling-cars.html
Discuss.
http://autos.yahoo.com/articles/autos_content_landing_pages/1629/the-years-worst-selling-cars
http://www.forbes.com/2010/12/03/2010-worst-selling-cars-business-autos-worst-selling-cars.html
Smart ForTwo
Sales decline: -61%
The quirky two-seater was popular in 2008, when gas was $4 a gallon, but now that fuel prices have moderated, sales have collapsed. Penske Automotive Group, which distributes the vehicle in the U.S., is now testing Smart in Car2Go, a car-sharing concept, and plans to market an electric version soon.
Subaru Tribeca
Sales decline: -61%
Subaru's been on a tear lately, but the ungainly Tribeca crossover SUV hasn't really been part of the success story. It's an also-ran in the crowded crossover market. Where Subaru stands out is with its four-wheel-drive cars and wagons.
Mazda RX-8
Sales decline: -50%
Even $30,000 sports cars aren't selling when people are worried about their jobs. {At least not if it's the RX-8, the Mustang is still selling like mad. - Spectre)
Suzuki Grand Vitara
Sales decline: -42%
This crossover SUV has grown long in the tooth, and can't compete in what is one of the hottest segments.
Suzuki SX4
Sales decline: -47%
Refreshed a year and a half ago, the SX4 just gets lost amid the competition and lack of advertising support.
Suzuki Equator
Sales decline: -39%
The entire Suzuki lineup is suffering, including this mid-sized pickup manufactured by Nissan in Tennessee. Now the carmaker is marketing it as a way to transport Suzuki motor bikes.
Toyota Yaris
Sales decline: -38%
Small cars aren't selling as well now that gas prices have moderated. Toyota's rash of quality recalls hasn't helped.
Mazda Tribute
Sales decline: -36%
A poor stepchild in the Mazda lineup, it can't compete with the Ford Escape, on which it's based.
Scion xD
Sales decline: - 31%
More stylish than its predecessor, this youthful Scion still faces the challenge of its Toyota Yaris cousin: Really small cars aren't much in demand.
Porsche Cayman
Sales decline: - 31%
Nobody really needs a $50,000 sports car. Porsche hopes the addition of its most powerful mid-engine in the newly introduced Cayman R will create some buzz.
Discuss.