Autoline Daily - Video - TopPodcast.com

Latest Episodes:

Episode 924 - Making More Minis, Eurozone Woes Hit Thailand, Minivan Sales Soldier On Jul 10, 2012

Show notes

Mini is investing major money into expanding its capacity in the U.K., yet the company is looking to build cars elsewhere too. The Eurozone economic woes are hitting Thailand’s auto industry hard, that country’s exports to Europe fell 10 percent. Despite the popularity of crossovers, minivans soldier on to the tune of 500,000 annual sales. All that and more, plus Dodge launches the Dart’s ad campaign.

Episode 923 - Guangzhou Limits Car Sales, Chrysler Considers Small Truck, Navistar Adopts SCR Jul 09, 2012

Show notes

The city of Guangzhou, China, like Beijing and other large cities in the country, is limiting car sales to try to reduce pollution and traffic jams. Chrysler is considering a small, unibody lifestyle pickup truck targeted at outdoorsy millennials. Truck maker Navistar announced it plans to use selective catalytic reduction to reduce greenhouse gases in its diesel engines. All that and more, plus a look at the most expensive MINI that you can buy.

Episode 922 - GM Board Approves Opel Plan, Used-Car Prices Drop, Chrysler May Boost Ram Production Jun 29, 2012

Show notes

To help combat its losses in Europe, GM’s supervisory board approved a new plan to restructure Opel. Prices for used cars are starting to fall because sales of new cars are picking up this year. Chrysler is optimistic about pickup sales going forward and is considering adding a third shift at its Warren Truck Plant. All that and more, plus a preview of Autoline This Week about the candidates for the 2013 North American Car and Truck of the Year award.

Episode 921 – Fiat Ups Chrysler Holdings, Ford Closes Filipino Factory, EV talk with Sec. Chu Jun 28, 2012

Show notes

Fiat plans to increase its stake in Chrysler by purchasing shares from the UAW healthcare trust fund. Ford is closing its only plant in the Philippines as part of a restructuring effort in the region. John sits down with the Energy Secretary to talk electric cars. All that and more, plus Andrew Justus drives the new Lexus ES.

Episode 920 - New Car Prices Drop, Volvo I-See, Ford Engine Impressions Jun 27, 2012

Show notes

Car buyers are paying an average of 500 dollars less on new vehicles compared to a year ago. Volvo has developed a new fuel saving system for commercial trucks called I-See that harnesses a trucks kinetic energy to save on fuel. A test drive of Ford’s 2.0-liter EcoBoost-powered Taurus as well as the company’s 1.0-liter three cylinder engine. All that and more, plus a look at John’s trip to the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Episode 919 - Japanese Auto Production, Ford F-150 Limited, Ford Taurus Fuel Economy Jun 26, 2012

Show notes

A strong yen continues to drive auto production out of Japan as Toyota and Nissan announce planned production cuts. Ford releases the F-150 Limited, the new top of the line truck is set to cost more than the Platinum Edition's 44 thousand dollar price tag. The Taurus is set to get a 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine to help Ford's large car achieve 32 MPG highway. All that and more, plus a look at the Audi allroad.

Episode 917 - Chu Changes Mind on Hydrogen, Volvo Seeks N. America Partner, Ghosn May Retire Jun 22, 2012

Show notes

When U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu first took office in 2009 he was not a very big fan of hydrogen fuel cells but things have changed, including the secretary's stance on hydrogen. Volvo says it’s looking for a partner in North America within the next 5 to 6 years to produce vehicles. Nissan-Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn is considering retirement before the company’s next mid-term review which is five years away. All that and more, plus we head down to Smyrna, Tennessee to pay a visit to Nissan’s sprawling manufacturing campus in this week’s Autoline This Week preview.

Episode 916 - Quality Gap Shrinks, Audi Names New U.S. President, 2013 Chevy Malibu Jun 21, 2012

Show notes

The gap in quality among carmakers continues to shrink according to J.D. Power’s Initial Quality Survey. Audi just announced that Scott Keogh will replace Johan de Nysschen as President of the company’s U.S. operations. Chevy just announced the base price for the 2013 Malibu is just over 23,000 dollars, which is a small increase over the current Malibu. All that and more, plus a look at the all-new Ford Escape.

Episode 915 - Ward's Optimistic Despite Falling SAAR, Lexus LFA Almost Gone, Train of Volvos Jun 20, 2012

Show notes

Ward’s reports despite a falling SAAR last month it is sticking with its sales forecast for the year of 14.5 million units, citing growing employment and consumer confidence. Toyota says their Lexus brand has nine, as in one more than eight, LFAs remaining. Sales of the 375,000 dollar vehicle have almost reached the end of the planned 500 car production run. In autonomous car news, Europe’s SARTRE program to enable follow the leader style road trains on highways recently completed its first public road test. The test featured three Volvo cars following a Volvo truck on a Spanish highway at 53 mph. All that and more, plus You said It!

Episode 914 - GM Design Shaken not Stirred, Renault to Add Brands, Ford and GM Get Green Jun 19, 2012

Show notes

GM is shaking up its designers in hopes of increasing brand identity. The world's largest automaker wants to move away from the current regional design scheme and toward one with global brand designers. Renault plans to add two luxury brands to its portfolio in an effort to bolster its sales and image. Ford and GM are touting their own environmental accomplishments. All that and more, plus a look at the Dodge Dart.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Autoline Daily – Video

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected