SUVs crowd out smaller sedans in new and used car markets

Automakers have shifted their lineups heavily toward sport utility vehicles, narrowing consumer options for traditional smaller family cars as manufacturers discontinue sedan production.

First covered Aug 15, 2026 · 12:00 AM PT · 1 article

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2d Guardian Environment It’s the SUV tyranny: where have all the normal family cars gone? | Coco Khan — They rule the roads and, in their wake, even old-style saloons have been supersized. It’s an illusion of consumer choice Recently, while traipsing from…

Appeared in: 2026-08-17 (#19)

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