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AAH #248 - Totally TrueCar with John Krafcik Jun 27, 2014

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UP FOR DISCUSSION:
- Fuel Cell Vehicles or "Fool" Cell Vehicles?
- Ford reveals its new Fusion-based Edge and readies it for a global play.
SPECIAL GUEST: John Krafcik, President, TrueCar
- One of the most dynamic executives in the industry today.
All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Todd Lassa, Automobile; Steve Finlay, Ward's Dealer Business.

AAH #247 - How Volkswagen Puts Power Under the Hood Jun 20, 2014

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UP FOR DISCUSSION:
- GM CEO Mary Barra Returns to the Hill.
- J.D. Power, AutoPacific and Edmunds are out with their latest ratings. Who's tops?
SPECIAL GUEST: Oliver Schmidt, General Manager, Engineering and Environmental Office, Powertrain and Fuel Strategy, VWoA
All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press.

AAH #246 - Everything Camaro: From A to Z/28 Jun 13, 2014

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UP FOR DISCUSSION:
- After driving BMW's M3 and M4, we ask: how will sports cars evolve?
- Thoughts on the Cadillac ELR's failure to perform.
- By 2025, survey says, 75 percent of North American pickups will be aluminum.
SPECIAL GUEST: Mark Stielow, Program Engineer Manager, Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
- How and why his team developed a $70,000 Camaro
All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; Michelle Krebs, AutoTrader Group.

AAH #245 - Jeep Renegade Gets Ready to Invade the World Jun 06, 2014

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UP FOR DISCUSSION:
- GM's internal investigation.
- First impressions after driving the Lincoln MKC.
SPECIAL GUEST: Philip Jansen, Vehicle Line Executive, A/B Segment, Minivan and Current C/D Segment Vehicles, Chrysler
- A closer look at the Jeep Renegade in studio and an exploration of Jeep's Product Development Process
All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; and Todd Lassa, Automobile.

AAH #244 - Toyota Throws Out the Plain Vanilla Approach May 30, 2014

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UP FOR DISCUSSION:
- Why is racing losing fans? Look no further than your TV screen.
- Google's car puts the OEMs on notice. Autonomy is coming.
- The Union of Concerned Scientists issues a damning report (with a political agenda).
- BMW i8 First Drive: panelist Christie Schweinsberg has her report.
SPECIAL GUEST: Monte Kaehr, Chief Engineer, Toyota Camry
- What will it take to keep Camry #1?
All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; Christie Schweinsberg, WardsAuto.com.

AAH #243 - The Secret, Illegal Race that Nobody Knows About May 23, 2014

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UP FOR DISCUSSION:
- Dodge and SRT: Hell(cat) Yes!
- Hyundai's Fuel Cell Tucson Hits the Streets of SoCal
- GM Recalls Continue to Pile Up as a New PR Chief Steps In
SPECIAL GUEST: Cory Welles, Director, "32 Hours, 7 Minutes"
- The filmmaker discusses her documentary about breaking a record time for traveling across the United States
All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; Todd Lassa, Automobile; and Elliot Wilhelm, Detroit Film Theatre Director.

AAH #242 - Corvettes, Composites and Checkered Flags May 16, 2014

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UP FOR DISCUSSION:
- Talking Golf (the German version, not Scottish)
- BMW Makes More Fiber; GM More Batteries: Why?
- What Have Car and Driver and the Detroit Free Press Been Driving?
SPECIAL GUEST: Jim Campbell, U.S. VP, Performance Vehicles and Motorsports, GM
- Mr. Campbell has a Corvette C7.R in tow. What technologies and tricks will it pass on to future production vehicles?
All that and more with Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press; and Jeff Sabatini, Car and Driver

AAH #241 - Motor Racing is Such a Drag May 09, 2014

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UP FOR DISCUSSION:
- Fiat Chrysler Automobiles reveals its five-year plan
- GM REhires one of the best PR gurus of all time
- Hybrids vs. SUVs - weren't massive people haulers supposed to be extinct by now?
SPECIAL GUESTS: Phil and JP Gutierrez, Gutierrez Brothers Racing
All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; and Karl Henkel, The Detroit News

AAH #240 - A $500 Plan to Turbocharge GM Sales May 02, 2014

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UP FOR DISCUSSION:
- Toyota moves its U.S. headquarters from California to Texas
- Why can’t Red Bull keep up with Mercedes-Benz in Formula One?
SPECIAL GUEST: Jim Dollinger, Founder, GeneralWatch.com
- Inside his plan to greatly grow GM sales
All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; and Drew Winter, WardsAuto

AAH #239 - "T" Party, Ford Style Apr 25, 2014

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UP FOR DISCUSSION:
- Mark Fields to replace Alan Mulally at Ford -- Yes, and?
- No new hybrids at the NY Auto Show, meanwhile is Beijing stealing its thunder?
SPECIAL GUEST: David Liepelt, Antique Car Enthusiast
- Would YOU commute to work in a Ford Model T? Our guest has.
All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; and Todd Lassa, Automobile

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