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A list of the cars and trucks that have made the biggest 'Impact' over the past 25 years has been compiled by USA Today's Money section, and the humble 1992 Toyota Camry was voted into the number one spot. Close behind was the 1991 Ford Explorer, followed by Toyota's hybrid-electric Prius in third place. Remember, these cars were picked because of the strong impressions they left on the industry at the time of their introduction, not necessarily because they were good. That's why you'll see automotive disasters like the 1986 Yugo and the 2001 Pontiac Aztek ranked on the list, and predictable high-achievers like Ferrari and Porsche not even getting a mention.

Each of the cars on the list, in some way, managed to rewrite the rules for its respective segment, such as the Camry lifting the bar for reliable and affordable family sedans, or the 2002 BMW 7-series shaking up the once staid luxury saloon segment with its dramatic styling and innovative iDrive system. We have to agree with most of the cars that were picked, but we're surprised the first-generation Audi TT didn't make it.

Read ahead for the full list of cars.

[Source: USA Today via Winding Road]

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How will one billion vehicles affect the world? That's what Joseph B. White wonders in his article in the Wall Street Journal. While such a figure may represent encouraging growth for troubled automakers Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Corp., it also, writes White, presents a challenge to them, other automakers, environmentalists, government bodies, and the average Joe/Jane.

Traffic congestion, all too familiar to many drivers, will worsen. The city of London, England, is already increasing taxes on individual vehicles partially to discourage their use and to encourage use of mass transit systems. Other countries, including the U.S., are looking at similar policies. Fuel and material costs will definitely increase as drivers in India and China, where car sales growth has been near-explosive, demand a greater share of the world's limited supply of raw materials and petroleum. According to GM executive director of market and industry analysis Paul Ballew, managing growth, rather than finding ways to increase sales, will be the big issue for the automotive industry.

Other issues such as recycling disposed vehicles, other environmental impacts, and even the car's iconic status, are discussed in the article. What do you think about White's view? Comments are open for your thoughts.

[Source: Wall Street Journal via Salt Lake Tribune]

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