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AD #1240 – VW Eyes Diesels for China, BMW Axes 1 Series, Lambo Builds More Venenos Oct 21, 2013

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The head of Volkswagen’s operations in China says that he sees an opportunity to start selling diesels in the country due to new rules regarding the fuel. BMW announced that it will no longer offer the 1 Series next year but it’s already teasing its replacement. Lamborghini announced it will build more models of its wicked-looking Veneno supercar but with one slight difference. All that and more, plus a look at the new Range Rover Sport.

AD #1239 – Body Panel Batteries?, Nissan ZEOD RC, Dodge Durango Special Service Oct 18, 2013

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Volvo is involved in a project that’s developed body panels that are made up of structural supercapacitors integrated within a nanomaterial, in an effort to reduce battery weight and space for EVs. Nissan unveiled an updated version of its electric DeltaWing racecar. Dodge revealed the Durango Special Service edition which will be available for Police and Fire departments as well as fleet customers. All that and more, plus a preview of Autoline This Week from the floor of the Frankfurt auto show.

AD #1238 – Bo Knows Russia, CNG Finds New Roads, Next Phase of China Auto Industry Oct 17, 2013

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GM’s former VP of purchasing, Bo Andersson will become president of Russia’s largest carmaker. Chevy announces it will sell a bi-fuel version of the Impala. John McElroy reports from China about the next phase in the country’s automotive industry. All that and more, plus the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo explains why the price point for the ELR is a damned-if-you-do, damned-if-you-don’t proposition for Cadillac.

AD #1237 – Sales Up in Europe, Hyundai Performance Brand, China’s Global Automotive Forum Oct 16, 2013

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Automakers have been struggling to sell cars in Europe but there was some good news last month. Hyundai is considering setting up its own performance division in Europe to help bolster its performance credentials. We take a look at China’s Global Automotive Forum. All that and more, plus guest host Murray Feldman asks, who you think should replace the leaders at GM and Ford?

AD #1236 – Germany Delays CO2 Standards, Ford to Export SUVs to China, BMW 4 Series Convertible Oct 15, 2013

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A group of countries, led by Germany, just got the EU to delay a proposal that would reduce carbon dioxide emissions from cars. Ford plans to ship up to 40,000 Explorer’s and Edge’s built in the U.S. and Canada per year to China. BMW revealed the convertible version of the 4 Series. All that and more, plus Autoline Daily correspondent Sean McElroy takes a look at a vehicle that’s been hit with a number of production issues, the Jeep Cherokee.

AD #1235 – Big Trucks Big Sales, Porsche Plans Sales in Africa, EV Rentals Off to Slow Start Oct 14, 2013

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Heavy trucks just had their best month of sales since 2006. In order to boost sales, Porsche will enter 15 new markets by the end of the decade, mostly in Africa. Rental customers aren’t opting for EVs because they fear the battery will die. All that and more, plus ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons has some advice for automakers.

AD #1234 – EPA Considers Ethanol Cuts, Tech vs. Car Companies, Land Rover Axes the Defender Oct 11, 2013

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The Environmental Protection Agency is considering reducing ethanol blend requirements next year. A new study says people are more likely to use a self-driving car from a tech company rather than one of the major automakers. After 67 years of production, Land Rover has decided to end production of its Defender SUV. All that and more, plus a preview of Autoline This Week with designer and futurist, Syd Mead.

AD #1233 – Plug-in Prius Price Cut, Ford Considers China Expansion, 2014 Chevy Malibu Oct 10, 2013

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In an effort to boost sales, Toyota has slashed the price of the Prius Plug-in. Even though Ford is currently building five plants in China, the company is considering further expansion because forecasts predict a huge growth in annual sales. We got a chance to drive the new Chevy Malibu and see how its new stop/start system performs. All that and more, plus a look at Nissan’s self-parking technology.

AD #1232 – Chinese to Buy 1/3 of PSA, Taxi of Tomorrow Voided, SEMA Concepts Teased Oct 09, 2013

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According to a report, PSA’s Chinese partner will buy a 30 percent stake in the company. A judge rules that New York City over stepped its bounds and voids the mandate for Nissan’s Taxi of Tomorrow. We gear up for SEMA with a few concepts that will make their debuts at the show. All that and more, plus a look at the updates Toyota made to its Entune infotainment system.

AD #1231 – Ford’s China Sales Soar, UAW Gets Support, 2015 Cadillac Escalade Revealed Oct 08, 2013

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Ford is on pace to sell close to a million vehicles in China this year. The head of VW’s global works council says installing a works council at the company’s Tennessee plant will be an important factor in building other models there. Cadillac reveals the all-new 2015 Escalade. All that and more, plus John answers your questions and comments in You Said It!

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