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AD #1180 – MINI Design Evolves, GM Outsells Toyota Worldwide, First Peek at the Acura NSX Jul 26, 2013

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With the unveil of its Vision concept, MINI shows off the design direction of future cars. GM boosts its global car sales and even manages to outsell Toyota. Acura offers up a first glimpse at its NSX prototype before it laps Mid-Ohio Raceway in August. All that and more, plus a preview of Autoline This Week with Johann Jungwirth, CEO of Mercedes-Benz Research and Development in North America.

AD #1179 – Impala Tops Sedan List, Daimler Takes Stake in Aston, Mazda3 Pricing and MPG Jul 25, 2013

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The Chevy Impala has moved from the bottom of Consumer Reports’ rankings to the top spot overall for all sedans. Daimler announces it’s taking a small stake in Aston Martin in exchange for sharing engines and other components. In an all-new Design Handbook, Jim Hall explains why gas caps are located on both sides of the vehicle. All that and more, plus guest host Peter De Lorenzo shares his thoughts on why Cadillac needs to do more to define the brand.

AD #1178 – Ford and Toyota End Partnership, GMC Sierra Bed Upgrades, Mercedes Golf Cart Jul 24, 2013

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Ford and Toyota said they would collaborate on developing a new hybrid system, but now have decided to do it on their own. Autoline shares the practical upgrades to the bed of the 2014 GMC Sierra. Mercedes-Benz takes ideas from golf and automotive fans and introduces its Vision Golf Cart. All that and more, plus fill-in host Murray Feldman explains why not everybody is happy about auto production picking up in the U.S.

AD #1177 – Bentley Adding SUV, Toyota Struggles in South America, GM Re-Hires Retirees Jul 23, 2013

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Bentley announces it will add its first-ever SUV to its lineup. Two former GM executives try to help Toyota grow its sales in South America. GM is bringing back some retirees who have experience in engineering and manufacturing quality. All that and more, plus should automakers claim that their electric cars are zero emission vehicles?

AD #1175 – Supplier Pleads Guilty, U.K. to Test Autonomous Cars, First Use of Ram Air? Jul 19, 2013

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The U.S. Justice Department says one major supplier has pleaded guilty to a price fixing scheme. The U.K. is set to test self-driving cars on its roads by the end of the year. An Autoline Daily viewer sends us a new Barn Find, which may be the first ever use of Ram Air. All that and more, plus is it better to buy a car or to lease one?

AD #1173 – Ford Sues Supplier, Hybrid Recalibration Offered, VW Phaeton Making Comeback Jul 17, 2013

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In what may be a first, Ford is suing a Japanese supplier over wire harnesses. One major automaker is offering a calibration update, after customers failed to meet EPA ratings, in its hybrids. To add a halo project to its lineup, VW is bringing the Phaeton back to the U.S. All that and more, plus host John McElroy reacts to your comments and questions in this week’s edition of You Said It!

AD #1171 – GM Wants OZ Handout, Datsun Introduces GO, Honda’s Ridgeline Takes Time-Out Jul 15, 2013

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General Motors is playing hardball with the Australian government over Holden. After being revived by Nissan, the Datsun brand introduces the first car it will sell in emerging markets. Rumors have been swirling that Honda will drop the Ridgeline but, according to reports, it’s just being put on hold. All that and more, plus find out just how much Fiat’s 500L had to change for the NAFTA region.

AD #1169 – Focus EV Price Cut, OnStar Gets Its Time in the Sun, GM Considers Euro Van for U.S. Jul 11, 2013

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Another major automaker announces a significant price drop for its EV. OnStar teams up with another company to store electricity from solar panels in the batteries of a Chevy Volt for later use. According to reports, General Motors and Peugeot are in talks about selling a rebadged version of one of the French automakers commercial vans in the U.S. All that and more, plus a look at the big brother in Fiat’s lineup, the 500L.

AD #1167 – GM Headed to Myanmar, Bosch’s Plan for Hackers, Opel Unveils Monza Concept Jul 09, 2013

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General Motors announces it will be the first automaker to start selling new cars in Myanmar. While at a recent technology conference in Germany, host John McElroy asks Bosch executives how they plan to prevent autonomous cars from being hacked. Opel revives the Monza nameplate with a concept that will make its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show. All that and more, plus Autoline Daily correspondent Seamus McElroy takes a look at the newest version of Mercedes’ biggest money maker, the E-Class.

AD #1165 – Opel and PSA Merge? Diesels Cost Owners Less, Kia Cadenza’s New Window Coating Jun 28, 2013

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According to a report, the Peugeot family has agreed to sell its stake in the company to aid a merger. A new study finds that diesels have a lower total cost of ownership than gasoline vehicles in the U.S. To help with visibility, Kia treats some of the windows on the Cadenza with a hydrophobic coating. All that and more, plus which is the best technology to boost an engine while downsizing it?

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