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They're so successful that they ceased production of a car that's been around since 1967, not because it wasn't selling, but because it wasn't selling as well as their competitors.
They're so successful they've spent tens of millions of dollars (possibly more) trying to salvage a minivan that is so f@$king ugly nobody will buy it, even after the facelift.
They're so successful they can't figure out that refining retro' styling so that it looks retro' while still appearing "new" sells cars. Look at the Mustang since 1995.
Ford is doing most of the nutcracking. They truly did win the ponycar war. The design stylists at Ford really have their ***** together. I can't say the same for GM.
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I'll give you the camaro / firebird, they should've fixed it not stopped it.
The Aztek had successfull ownership satisfaction, it wasn't enough so they are axing it. Makes sense.
The Mustang is not retro, it has evolved to what it is today. It's a Mustang, the new concept was all retro but that isn't what they are producing. PT Cruiser, Thunderbird, both dying slow deaths ARE retro. Hence the non retro GTO. Makes sense.
Hmm Ford? T-Bird, Blackwood, Taurus, yeah they are kicking but. I'll give you the F150, GT and the new Mustang will sell but that's it.
GM is equally kicking butt design in my mind. Vette, CTS, all Caddilac for that matter! The Malibu is ugly but is an Accord / Camry killer if People are willing to give it a chance. On and On...