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Auto News: The Ten Cars That Killed Detroit’s Economy

Find out which cars tanked Detroit's economy
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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The Hummer H2 may look cool, but the gas guzzler was among the top ten automobiles that sank the nation’s auto capital, reports U.S. News & World Report. The other cars were the Ford Pinto, Chevrolet Cavalier, Chevrolet Astro, Ford Taurus, Ford Explorer, Jaguar X-Type, Toyota Prius, Chrylser Sebring and Jeep Compass. The big three auto companies continue to plead with Congress for a billion dollar bailout to save their businesses.