CNN Money's 12 Great Cars (You Can't Get in the U.S.)

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But First Snide's Remarks: Virtually every car from every manufacturer that is sold around the world delivers much better MPG...plus they are all available with an efficient and clean Diesel engine, and many have and continue to offer a CNG option...WTF we ask WTF? Could the car makers be in cahoots with the oil companies to keep American and Canadian drivers gasoline poor?. What do you think? msnide@theautochannel.com

Washington DC December 1, 2011; The AIADA newsletter reported that this time of year the airwaves are filled with commercials in which a lucky spouse find a new car parked outside with the obligatory red bow on the roof. But how about something different, like finding your beloved a one of a kind – a car model from an established manufacturer that isn't for sale in the U.S.?

As big an auto market as we have, CNN Money reports that there are a lot of cars sold around the world that you just can't get here. They may be perceived as uneconomical or unappealing to American buyers, or they're unable to meet safety, crash, or emission regulations.

But it's a big and varied world out there. Toyota alone sells more than 70 different global nameplates. To make things easier, CNN Money has narrowed down the list to a dozen cars from international automakers that would look pretty sweet wrapped up for a holiday down the road.

The list includes the Alfa Romeo 159, Audi A1, BMW 5-Series Sport Wagon, and the Citroen C6.

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