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AD #1230 – Mitsubishi Taps Thailand, GM Tests Online Shopping, 2014 Kia Soul Oct 07, 2013

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Mitsubishi taps Thailand to build the new version of its Mirage. General Motors is set to expand online sales for its entire dealer network in the U.S. We take a look at a few of the highlights for the new 2014 Kia Soul. All that and more, plus parking a car with the touch of a finger using Bosch’s newest technology.

AD #1229 – Audi to Move Downmarket, Volvo NA Axes CEO, Seinfeld Proves Comedy Sells Oct 04, 2013

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In an effort to attract new buyers, Audi plans to move downmarket by offering A-class luxury. As sales plummet, Volvo North America axes its CEO and names a temporary replacement. Jerry Seinfeld says automakers need to rethink their advertising. All that and more, plus a preview of Autoline This Week in which Ford’s Jim Farley explains dealership WiFi will be used to learn more about you.

AD #1228 – EV and Plug-in Sales Plummet, Audi Readies Q1 Crossover, Winnebago Goes Pro Oct 03, 2013

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Electric vehicle and plug-in sales take a surprising tumble in September. Audi moves forward with plans for another crossover. Winnebago upfits the new Ram ProMaster into two different RV models. All that and more, plus Jim Hall is back with an all-new lesson in design terminology: Bone Line.

AD #1227 – Hyundai Embraces the Shutdown, GM Bi-fuel Trucks, Kia to Offer EV Soul Oct 02, 2013

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Hyundai announces a new plan to help out laid off government employees. Chevrolet and GMC just announced new CNG versions of their full-size heavy-duty pickups and full-size vans. Kia announced it will sell an electric version of the Soul in the U.S. All that and more, plus a deep dive into September car sales in the American market.

AD #1226 – VW Workers Resist UAW, Aston Axes the Cygnet, Transaction Prices Rise Oct 01, 2013

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A group of workers at Volkswagen’s Tennessee plant is fighting the UAW’s attempt to organize the facility. In an unsurprising move, Aston Martin ended production of the Cygnet. Even though September car sales in the U.S. are expected to drop, it wasn’t all bad news for automakers. All that and more, plus a look at the new 2014 Toyota Corolla.

AD #1225 – Global Car Sales Increase, Current Rogue to Live On, Silverado Concepts Sep 30, 2013

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Sales of new cars continue to grow all around the world but it varies greatly by region. Nissan will continue selling the current generation Rogue alongside the all-new 2014 model and will rename it the Rogue Select. Chevy showed off two new Silverado concepts at the Texas State Fair. All that and more, plus a look at the diesel version of the Ram 1500.

AD #1224 – DOJ Fines Japanese Suppliers, New IIHS Test, GM Reveals HD Trucks Sep 27, 2013

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Nine Japanese suppliers have pleaded guilty to a price-fixing scheme in the U.S. and will have to pay a hefty fine. To help encourage automakers to adopt crash avoidance systems, the IIHS is now testing cars equipped with them. GM just took the wraps off the heavy-duty versions of the 2015 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra. All that and more, plus a preview of Autoline This Week which is all about cars in the Henry Ford Collection.

AD #1223 – JV Probelms in China, Toyota Boosts U.S. Exports, BMW Downsizes M Engines Sep 26, 2013

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Several European automakers and their Chinese joint venture partners are battling over who gets to sell imported cars. Toyota will start exporting Corollas built in the U.S. to 18 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. The new twin-turbo V6 in the upcoming BMW M3 will be the smallest displacement engine offered in that car in over two decades. All that and more, plus Autoline Daily correspondent Sean McElroy takes a look at the refreshed 2014 Toyota Tundra.

AD #1222 – Alfa’s U.S. Return Delayed, Qoros 3 Receives 5-Star Rating, 1,000 HP Genesis Coupe! Sep 25, 2013

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Fiat is delaying Alfa Romeo’s return to the U.S. once again. In a first for the Euro NCAP crash test program, a Chinese developed car received a 5-star overall crash rating. Hyundai will show off a 1000 horsepower version of the Genesis Coupe at this year’s SEMA show. All that and more, plus a look at Infiniti’s new steer-by-wire system in the Q50.

AD #1221 – Buy Buy GM, Chrysler’s Shrewd Stock Move, Cherokee Delayed… Again Sep 24, 2013

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General Motors is back to investment grade status for the first time since 2005. Sergio Marchionne makes a calculated move in taking Chrysler public once again. Production of Jeep’s new Cherokee stalls out due to reported quality problems. All that and more, plus John McElroy explains why the auto industry is getting its butt kicked by the oil industry.

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