Plaudits and potholes
2006 was a year of surprises in the auto industry - most of them bad.
By Alex Taylor III, Fortune senior editor
Too much of a good thing
Toyota Scion xB
Too much of a good thing
After selling 151,939 cars in the first ten months of 2006, Scion, Toyota's youth brand, decides it is becoming too popular to remain cool and puts a lid on sales. Next year, it plans to sell no more than 150,000 for the full 12 months. Are you listening, Maybach?
The world according to Ghosn After the collapse of alliance talks with GM, the globetrotting CEO is going it alone - at least for now. (more)
Too soon for a GM victory lap Kerkorian selling his stock removes a big psychological barrier. But beleaguered General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner still faces many hurdles ahead. (more)
Best resale value cars After five years, most cars are worth a fraction of their original cost. These models do the best, according to Kelley Blue Book. (more)

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