So true. An then there are the hybrid SUVs or the various SUV type electric vehicles. Those make absolutely zero sense! But the owner might rest his conscience on the fact that he/she/whatever owns a hybrid or an electric car and therefore it's totally environment-friendly.
Absolutely. Although it's not that extreme, this tendency can be observed in Europe too. Ford announced to stop the production of the Fiesta, whereas the F-150 will be available in the near future.