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meganmcardle.theatlantic.com - 11/14/2008

Why can't American firms make small cars?

— meganmcardle.theatlantic.com — Answer:  They can.  Meet the bestselling cars in Europe : 1st: Peugeot 207 (437,505, +105.5%) 2nd: Volkswagen... Golf (435,055, +4.5%) 3rd: Ford Focus (406,557, -7.5%) 4th: Opel/Vauxhall Corsa (402,173, +41.7%) 5th: Opel/Vauxhall Astra ... (more) Why can't American firms make small cars?

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