10 cars that died in America in 2010

• Source: Agencies
• [15:57 January 04 2011]
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NUMMI-built Toyota Corolla (1984-2010)

Though Corolla buyers probably wouldn't notice a difference, the final Toyota to roll off the line at the former GM-Toyota plant in Fremont, CA on April 1, 2010 marked the end of a great experiment in the auto industry.

The New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc. plant project added Toyota's management style to one of GM's most underperforming facilities, reducing defects and increasing efficiency. A lot of reasons led to the plant's downfall and eventual sale to Tesla Motors, and we recommend anyone interested check out the excellent hour-long report on NUMMI from Public Radio International's This American Life. It's a riveting listen, and a great opportunity for a rear-view mirror glance at the American auto industry.