What would you say is the biggest automotive surprise of 2006?

Question

Here is my top 5:

5. GM's turnaround begins
4. The new Saturn lineup
3. Ford hasn't improved their styling
2. Toyotas downfall begins with most recalls in '06, and cheap new models
1.Saturn Aura, the next big thing

Answer 1

My biggest surprise is that ford hasn't gone under yet. They haven't made a good car since the original Thunderbird and yet people still buy fords. I have talked to a salesman at a dodge dealership and he says that the government wont let them go under. There will be too much of a economic blow. Others claim, including myself that they have no right and or responsibility to step in and help them. The same thing goes with GM. I feel that they have run themselves into the ground. I understand that their newer vehicles are better quality, but they are far too gone. Now Chrysler is a different story. Ever since the Benz takeover, the company has been producing great cars and trucks. I have had 5 different 2001-current dodge and Chrysler vehicles and never touched any of them. Same thing goes with everyone in my family. The way I see it, in the future it will be Toyota in first, Chrysler in second, and Honda in third. Chrysler and Toyota have all had increase in market share, when gm and ford have actually decreased. Well here is my opinion, take it or leave it. Hope this was along the lines of what you were looking for!!

Answer 2

My biggest surprise is that we still have ALL 3 of the Big 3 American auto makers and arent missing one as predicted by some experts.

Answer 3

I agree with you but I would like to add all the buyouts in the american auto industry.

Answer 4

THE 2007S ARE HERE