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Cars and light trucks that waved goodbye in 2012

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A look back at cars and light trucks that were given a pink slip in the U.S. market and headed for the sunset during 2012.

Lexus HS hybrid

The Lexus version of the Toyota Prius was billed as the world's first dedicated luxury hybrid but had a short run -- just three model years. For many U.S. consumers the entry-level hybrid failed to deliver the same fuel economy as the Prius as well as meet Lexus' sales expectations. At the low end of the luxury spectrum, Lexus now markets the sporty CT, a hybrid hatchback.

Acura ZDX
Acura ZDX
Dodge Caliber
Dodge Caliber
Suzuki Kizashi
Suzuki Kizashi
Hyundai Veracruz
Hyundai Veracruz
Mitsubishi Eclipse
Mitsubishi Eclipse
Lexus HS hybrid
Lexus HS hybrid
Mercedes R class
Mercedes R class
Mazda CX-7
Mazda CX-7
Mitsubishi Galant
Mitsubishi Galant
Chevrolet Avalanche
Chevrolet Avalanche
Maybach
Maybach
Kia Sedona
Kia Sedona