CARS TO HIT THE END OF THE ROAD
Hummer H3. GM is still looking for a buyer, but it will probably end up eliminating
the Hummer brand -- which means the H3, Hummer's least expensive SUV, will
be eliminated with it.
Pontiac G6: GM is shrinking the Pontiac brand, and though it's keeping the G8
and G5 models, the G6 is on its way out the door after 2009
Saturn Sky: The Sky may have stylish racy looks, but that won't save it from
elimination if GM comes through on its promise to discontinue the Saturn brand.
The Sky may live on in the Pontiac Solstice, its platform-mate -- but that's only if
the Solstice survives Pontiac's own cutbacks.
Dodge Viper: Dodge hasn't officially said anything about a possible cancellation,
but the Viper is in danger. Newer designs like the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and
Nissan GT-R nearly equal its performance and offer far more livability. Also
troubling is that Dodge has halted production of the Viper and has publicly tried
to sell the design rights to other automakers and parts suppliers.
Honda S2000. The result was the S2000: two seats, a six-speed manual gearbox
and the soul of a cheetah. It's a track-day car that barely costs more than an
Accord. But according to sources inside Honda, for the S2000, the road ends in
2009.
Chrysler PT Cruiser. fits no category. It's not quite a small car, with its hatchback
and generous room for four. It's not quite a wagon, since its chassis and flat
load floor legally classifies it as a light truck. But it's not a light truck either. The
last PT Cruiser, according to Chrysler, will roll off the assembly line this summer.
Hummer H3. GM is still looking for a buyer, but it will probably end up eliminating
the Hummer brand -- which means the H3, Hummer's least expensive SUV, will
be eliminated with it.
Pontiac G6: GM is shrinking the Pontiac brand, and though it's keeping the G8
and G5 models, the G6 is on its way out the door after 2009
Saturn Sky: The Sky may have stylish racy looks, but that won't save it from
elimination if GM comes through on its promise to discontinue the Saturn brand.
The Sky may live on in the Pontiac Solstice, its platform-mate -- but that's only if
the Solstice survives Pontiac's own cutbacks.
Dodge Viper: Dodge hasn't officially said anything about a possible cancellation,
but the Viper is in danger. Newer designs like the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and
Nissan GT-R nearly equal its performance and offer far more livability. Also
troubling is that Dodge has halted production of the Viper and has publicly tried
to sell the design rights to other automakers and parts suppliers.
Honda S2000. The result was the S2000: two seats, a six-speed manual gearbox
and the soul of a cheetah. It's a track-day car that barely costs more than an
Accord. But according to sources inside Honda, for the S2000, the road ends in
2009.
Chrysler PT Cruiser. fits no category. It's not quite a small car, with its hatchback
and generous room for four. It's not quite a wagon, since its chassis and flat
load floor legally classifies it as a light truck. But it's not a light truck either. The
last PT Cruiser, according to Chrysler, will roll off the assembly line this summer.
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