2006 was a year of surprises in the auto industry - most of them bad. By Alex Taylor III, Fortune senior editor
Hummer H3
Surprise of the year
Despite record-high gasoline prices, Hummer sales have risen 37.8 percent. Credit the success of the smaller, more sensible H3. Is an even smaller, even more sensible H4 around the corner?
Kerkorian selling his stock removes a big psychological barrier. But beleaguered General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner still faces many hurdles ahead. (more)