The good news about SUVs is that there has recently been a slump in their sales - especially the big ones. Partially this has to do with the increased gas prices, but also has to do with issues like the Firestone/Ford Explorer problems - industry experts have speculated that people see the danger in SUVs - not just that a tire can be ripped to shreds, because that could happen on any vehilcle - but few cars will flip-over when something like a tire coming apart.

I had that happen at 65 mph on an interstate - my back tire separated and part of it fliped up and tore of part of my side trim and continued to forward, shattering not only the side mirror, but the mirror housing! The side window was open and part of the tire actually flew into my car and wedged itself up on the dashboard. I still have a dent on the dashboard. - On the other hand, since I drive a low to the ground & fairly squat car, it only fish-tailed a small bit and I was able to easily cross over a lane of traffic and slow it down on the median. I'd hate to think what would have happened in a SUV.

The other reason is that like all "hot" things, the majority of the people who have been buying SUVs are despirately looking to be trendy and they will move on, sheep-like, to the next "cool" thing.

pax yall