Large cars, after brief comeback, lose traction

New and redesigned models such as the Toyota Avalon, pictured, Hyundai Azera, Kia Cadenza and Chevrolet Impala fueled sales gains for large cars last year. But sales have slumped in 2014.

June 03, 2014 05:00 AM

The large car’s comeback appears over.

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