It couldn't have helped sales last year when rumors spread that the Mazda6 was being discontinued. In fact, a dramatically redesigned 6 is coming in the fall. What is being discontinued is 6 production in Michigan, meaning all future 6s, will come from Japan, where they will be built with the expensive yen. Customers will have to weigh the mid-size's fun-to-drive factor against higher prices imposed by stiff exchange rates.
2011 was a rough year for Japanese automakers. Here are 10 cars that will help them get back on the road.
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