As much as we hate to be the bearer of sad news, Volvo is planning to eliminate the V50 from its U.S. lineup. The station-wagon has been in production for 11 years now, and this likely won't sit well with drivers who own and adore the V50.

At the end of the day, however, it all comes down to demand. And, popular demand is dictating a preference to crossovers rather than station wagons, which are becoming more a relic. Volvo will be cutting other models from its U.S. lineup as well and are in the process of…