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Episode 935 - First Half Financials, Traffic Deaths Up, Kia Carens to Debut in Paris Jul 25, 2012

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Ford, Daimler and Peugeot all reported their financial numbers for the first half and the results are mixed. Traffic deaths in the U.S. are up 13.5 percent in the first quarter of this year. Kia is coming out with an all-new version of its compact minivan, the Carens at the Paris Auto Show. All that and more, plus John responds to your questions and comments in “You Said It!”

Episode 934 – What Overcapacity in Europe?, Hybrid Cost Savings, Goodyear Brews Soy Tire Latte Jul 24, 2012

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A Finnish company Valmet makes its money by building cars for other manufacturers that lack capacity, which seems like an oxymoron in Europe nowadays, but Mercedes just hired them to build 100,000 cars. Ford says it has shaved 30 percent from the cost of its latest hybrid by sharing parts and in-sourcing development. Goodyear announces it’s looking at replacing petroleum with soy-based oils in tires. All that and more, plus a look at the Volkswagen Golf R!

Episode 933 - Rogue Goes Korea, BMW Launches Car Share Program, PSA to Build Toyota Vans Jul 23, 2012

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Amid rising costs in Japan, Nissan is moving production of the Rogue SUV to Korea. The move will better utilize plant capacity at an existing Samsung factory. Following OnStar's move to launch an OEM car sharing service, BMW is starting its own BMW On Demand service in Manhattan. PSA will begin building commercial vans for Toyota based off current Peugeot and Citroen models. The move is likely an effort to improve the cash flow situation for the ailing PSA. All that and more, plus an in depth look at the 2013 Cadillac XTS.

Episode 932 - Pelata Out at Renault, Jul SAAR Numbers, Maruti Suzuki Labor Strife Jul 20, 2012

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Patrick Pelata is out at Renault-Nissan. The former COO resigned after a botched espionage scandal last year. The Jul SAAR numbers are in and they're up 20 percent from last year when the Japanese tsunami put a damper on sales. GM announced the Chevy Trax will be built in Mexico later this year. All that and more, plus a peak at the latest episode of Autoline This Week!

Episode 930 - Caddy ATS Makes Olympic Debut, Canadian Labour Costs, 'Ring Faces Bankruptcy Jul 18, 2012

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Cadillac will unveil its ad campaign for the new ATS small sedan during the Olympic opening ceremonies. The French government is telling PSA it needs to meet conditions for stimulus funds. Ford is in talks with Canadian labor over cost issues, the company is also looking to cut 15 percent of its Aussie workforce due to low demand. All that and more, plus Autoextremist Peter De Lorenzo on why GM should have an official museum like many other automakers.

Episode 929 - OnStar Developing Car Share, BMW X1 comes to China, U.S., Opel Gets New Leader Jul 17, 2012

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OnStar's people behind the blue button are looking at enabling their customers to rent out their cars while not in use. BMW will start building their X1 CUV in China, freeing up capacity at the X1's German plant for export to the USA. Opel gets a new leader to reshape GMs struggling European brand. All that and more, plus we look at how Ford is combining stop-start technology with its EcoBoost engines.

Episode 928 - French Pres. Scolds PSA, Euro Car Sales, Hyundai Production Issues Jul 16, 2012

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France's president derides PSA's cuts as too harsh and urges management to renegotiate. Also in the Old Country Ford and other automakers are reporting slumping sales in the first six months of 2012. Hyundai is hurting for vehicles to sell. With only 27-days' supply in the U.S. and a corporate cap on production at 7 million vehicles. All that and more, plus a look at the Audi S5 coupe.

Episode 927 - Head of GM Europe Steps Down, Mitsu Sells Plant for 1 Euro, In-car Coffee Maker Jul 13, 2012

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The head of General Motors’ European operations, Karl-Friedrich Stracke, just stepped down from his position and will be replaced by GM Vice Chairman, Steve Girsky. Mitsubishi just sold its NedCar plant in the Netherlands for only one Euro! The new Fiat 500L will be the world’s first production car to come with a coffee maker. All that and more, plus a preview of Autoline This Week with Ralph Gilles, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Chrysler’s SRT Brand.

Episode 926 - PSA Cuts Jobs, Opel Debuts ADAM Subcompact, Mahindra Axes U.S. Truck Jul 12, 2012

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PSA says it will cut jobs and close a factory due to the languishing European economy. Opel is debuting its ADAM subcompact, a sportier alternative to the Agila it already makes. Amid mounting lawsuits and other challenges Mahindra finally pulled the plug on its move to launch a small truck for the U.S. market. All that and more, plus we pick the order for tonight's AAH fantasy draft.

Episode 925 - Hertz to Offer Panamera, Chevy and Chrysler Incentives, Biofuel Breakthrough Jul 11, 2012

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Rental car company Hertz announced it’s adding the Porsche Panamera to its fleet. Chevy and Chrysler are offering new incentives to try and boost sales. Researchers at Michigan State University have come up with a new biofuel-production process which produces energy more than 20 times higher than existing methods. All that and more, plus John responds to your questions and comments in “You Said It!”

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