Come the dawn of the new model year, various automobiles pass away. Some are fondly remembered, while others go out being ridiculed. The time has come to mourn a few of the vehicles that graced us with their presence but won't be gracing showrooms anymore.

Cadillac ELR: Looking very much like the CTS coupe's brother, Cadillac's upscale variant of the Chevrolet Volt offered better furnishings but identical performance to the Chevy. Despite its stunning looks, consumers wouldn't pay more for style over substance.

Dodge Dart: Dodge's first compact since the ill-fated Neon may have been a compelling sedan, thanks to its modified Alfa Romeo Giulietta platform, but buyers never warmed to its design.

Honda CR-Z: Although the CR-Z hybrid channeled the looks of the late, great Honda CRX, its reason for being, fuel economy, wasn't good enough for hybrid buyers. And its sporty styling was a misnomer given its meager 130 horsepower.

Hyundai Equus, Genesis: These upscale models will now be known as the Genesis G80, while the Hyundai Equus has been replaced with all-new sedan branded with the name G90.

Lincoln MK-S: Lincoln's version of the Ford Taurus was a large car with a large trunk that suffered from its undistinguished styling and surprisingly cramped interior. Its ride and handling weren't great, either.

Scion: The brand has been axed, as its mission of attracting new buyers to the Toyota family never went anywhere. Executive realized we'd rather be driving Toyotas than Scions, so the models live on — but they'll have new badging.

Volvo XC70: In an era when everyone has been racing to bring out new crossover SUVs, Volvo increased the ride height of its V70 wagon and added some accouterments to quickly create the XC70. With the V90 on the way, the V70 and XC70 have been consigned to history.

Larry Printz is an automotive editor.

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