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Episode 957 - Euro Regs Go Too Far, BYD's Compact Comes When Called, Camaro's Weighty Issue Aug 24, 2012

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European automakers say the 2020 emissions target will add a hefty increase to the price of cars -- we'll tell you how much. BYD has a car that comes when it's called -- for only $10,000! Camaro's chief engineer explains away the criticisms of the sports car's weight problem. All that and more, plus Seamus McElroy has an overview of the new Ram 1500!

Episode 956 - Nissan Champions Testing, How to Beat a Crash Test, First Look Toyota Auris Aug 23, 2012

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Nissan hires the top car tester away from Consumer Reports. Engineers explain what has to be done to meet the new small off-set crash test devised by IIHS. We get a first look at the Toyota Auris, set to debut in Paris next month. All that and more, plus John responds to your questions and comments in this week's edition of You Said It!

Episode 954 - Chinese Executives Prefer Minivans, VW Opens U.S. Test Facility, 2013 Accord Aug 21, 2012

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One of the most popular vehicles among executives in China is the Buick GL8 minivan. Volkswagen just opened a new product-development and emissions-test laboratory in California. Honda kicked off production of the redesigned 2013 Accord at its plant in Marysville, Ohio. All that and more, plus guest host Todd Lassa from Motor Trend shares some interesting analysis on whether the American love affair with cars is fading.

Episode 953 - E15 Challenge Rejected, Mulsanne Concept, Ranger Owners Switch Brands Aug 20, 2012

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A federal appeals court rejected challenges to prevent the increase of ethanol in gasoline. Bentley just previewed its latest automobile at the Pebble Beach Concours, the Mulsanne Convertible Concept. Many Ford Ranger owners are switching to other brands including Chevrolet, Toyota and Nissan. All that and more, plus guest host, David Kiley of AOL Autos shares a few of his thoughts on the car business.

Episode 952 - Akerson Plans Reorganization, Sales Per Dealer Up, Meritor WABCO Air Dryer Aug 17, 2012

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General Motors’ CEO Dan Akerson is planning a reorganization that would see the company move towards a more global structure rather than being run by regional powers. A new study says that average sales per dealership will set a record this year. Meritor WABCO has developed an air dryer for large trucks they claim is more efficient than competing systems on the market. All that and more, plus John shares his thoughts on the Fiat 500 Abarth.

Episode 951 - Cadillac ELR, Next-Gen Kia Sorento, F1 Car Sings National Anthem Aug 16, 2012

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Don Butler, the vice president of marketing for Cadillac tells Autoline when its plug-in electric vehicle, the ELR will become available. Kia released details on the new Sorento before it officially debuts at the Paris Motor Show. Red Bull Racing took one of its Formula One cars to New York City to “sing” the U.S. national anthem. All that and more, plus a look at Meritor Wabco’s next-generation electronic stability control system for large trucks which has a feature that makes competing systems look primitive by comparison.

Episode 950 - Canadian Labor Most Expensive, Ethanol Keeps Gas Prices Down, Posawatz to Fisker Aug 15, 2012

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The CAW enters negotiations today, Ford says Canadian labor is the most expensive in the industry. Dr. Canadce Wheeler, a technical fellow at General Motors, talks about how ethanol has kept gas prices lower than they would be otherwise. Fisker just hired the recently-retired Tony Posawatz to be its new CEO. All that and more, plus You Said It!

Episode 949 - IIHS Debuts New Test, BMW Stop... Start, Less Alternative-More Fuel Aug 14, 2012

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The IIHS just found a new way to destroy cars. The organization recently developed a test to simulate crashing into a tree, with numerous models failing with flying colors. BMW is allowing its dealers to reprogram its Stop-Start system so owners will not have to disable it each time the car is started. John talks with Candace Wheeler, a Technical Fellow at GM R and D about alternative fuels that are less alternative and more fuel. All that and more, plus a look at Chrysler's quality testing.

Episode 948 - Who's Number One?, Young Buyers Spurn Cars, Delta Wing to Indy Lights? Aug 13, 2012

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VW has publicly bragged that it will be the biggest car company in the world by 2018 but one automotive analyst believes it’s going to come up short. A new study shows that young people aren’t buying cars like they used to. The Indy Lights series, which is the farm system for the IndyCar Series, is going to get a new race car and it could be the Delta Wing. All that and more, plus a look at the fastest MINI ever built.

Episode 947 - Dan Akerson At It Again, Korean Aut Workers Strike, Frito-Lay's EV Fleet Aug 10, 2012

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GM CEO Dan Akerson is taking GM employees down a peg. The former naval officer criticized employees for leaks to the media, and the company’s products for not being competitive. Auto workers in South Korea are striking for higher pay and an end to night shifts which the workers say are dangerous. Frito-Lay, the snack foods division of PepsiCo, is increasing it’s fleet of EV delivery trucks. The fleet is now the nation’s largest. All that and more, plus we pump up some tires.

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