Technology

Tesla's been around for long enough that they'll survive.

How do you figure that works, and why couldn't these guys figure it out?

Oldsmobile (1897-2004): Once a popular and innovative brand, Oldsmobile struggled in the later years with uninspiring models and eventually met its demise under General Motors.

Packard (1899-1958): Known for their luxury and craftsmanship, Packard couldn't compete with rising costs and changing consumer preferences in the post-war era.

Studebaker (1902-1966): A pioneer in automotive design, Studebaker faced financial difficulties and ultimately lost market share to bigger players like Ford and GM.

Hudson (1909-1954): Merged with Nash to form American Motors, Hudson was known for its affordable and stylish cars, but ultimately couldn't weather the competitive landscape.

Willys-Overland (1908-1963): Responsible for the iconic Jeep, Willys-Overland struggled with diversifying its offerings and was eventually acquired by Kaiser Industries.

DeSoto (1928-1960): A Chrysler brand known for its mid-range offerings, DeSoto faced declining sales and was eventually phased out in favor of other Chrysler models.

Mercury (1939-2011): Ford's upscale division, Mercury faced competition from its own parent company and other luxury brands, leading to its discontinuation.

Plymouth (1928-2001): Another Chrysler brand, Plymouth offered affordable and practical cars, but couldn't keep up with changing consumer tastes and was eventually discontinued.

AMC (1954-1988): Born from the merger of Hudson and Nash, AMC found success with innovative designs like the Jeep and Gremlin, but ultimately couldn't overcome financial challenges and was acquired by Chrysler.

Saturn (1990-2010): General Motors' attempt at a revolutionary, customer-centric brand, Saturn faced production issues and market challenges, leading to its closure.