If you go to the world 2nd largest car market ie the USA, you won't see Peugeot, Citroën, Renault, Alfa Romeo or Lancia on the road. There's only 1 model of Fiat that was recently sold there. Most coveted cars there are Japanese Lexus, Acura n Infiniti and Germans Mercedes n BMW. Volkswagen are also selling 8n droves there. Americans, Swedish and Koreans Kia n Hyundai cars are ordinary cars there. Since driving conditions in USA are tough, you would know that cars that can't made it there should no be bought anywhere else in the world.