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Episode 671 - EVs in the News, J.D. Power Initial Quality Survey, VW TAP Concept Jun 24, 2011

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Lots of news about electric cars. Think, the electric car company out of Norway, filed for bankruptcy yesterday. Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn says the LEAF will be profitable by 2014. And GM just unveiled an electric version of the Beat in India. Ford dropped to 23rd place in J.D. Power's latest Initial Quality Survey, after being the highest-rated non-luxury brand last year. Volkswagen just demonstrated a semi-autonomous vehicle that it calls the Temporary Auto Pilot, or TAP. All that and more, plus a preview of this week's Autoline Detroit with Derrick Kuzak, the head of all product development at Ford.

Episode 670 - Saab Can’t Pay Its Workers, Unions Unite!, Hyundai Pulls a Hawtai in China Jun 23, 2011

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As we’ve been reporting, Saab has some serious financial issues and now it’s unable to pay its workers. The UAW and unions representing Fiat workers came to an agreement to negotiate together on issues concerning them collectively. Hyundai is pulling a Hawtai in China, exaggerating sales of its Sonata YF sedan. All that and more, plus a look at an innovative new safety feature that’s dirt cheap and could be a life saver.

Episode 669 - Ford Tweaks Technologies, EPA Cuts Ethanol Requirements, After Hours Draft Jun 22, 2011

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Ford says it’s tweaking the software behind its SYNC and MyFord Touch systems because of customer complaints about the technologies. The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing another reduction in the use of cellulosic ethanol, the third straight year its slashed requirements. Over the last year, Detroit automakers have boosted sales in California while their Japanese rivals have seen their market share drop in the state. All that and more, plus, we find out the draft order in next week's automotive draft on After Hours.

Episode 668 - The Red Green Show: Chinese EVs, Chrysler's Quality Improving, MINI Coupe Jun 21, 2011

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China wants to be in a position to dominate the global market for electric cars and the government is offering subsidies of $7,700 for plug-in hybrids and over $9,000 for EVs. Chrysler has been at the bottom of Consumer Reports' reliability and road-test scores for years, but the magazine just tested eight of its 2011 models and says its cars are improving. MINI just released photos and information on its latest model, a two-door, two-seat coupe. All that and more, plus John responds to questions and comments in the "You Said It!" segment.

Episode 667 - June Sales Looking Good, Used Car Prices Return to Earth, BYD IPO Falls Short Jun 20, 2011

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Good News! Ward's is predicting June Sales will increase over May's Daily Sales Rate. At the same time, used car prices, which rose sharply in May, have been returning to earth this month. Ford says this is their 'last chance' to revive their Lincoln brand, and the company is investing $1 billion toward rolling out new products for the luxury brand. All that and more, plus John's segment on the versatile, venerable and value-minded Nissan Versa.

Episode 666 - Mazda Reverses on Mexico, Where Will Mustang Go?, Senate Ends Ethanol Subsidies Jun 17, 2011

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Last week Mazda denied it would build a plant in Mexico, today the company announced it will build a factory in Mexico. And with Mazda dropping out of the Flat Rock plant in Michigan and moving to Mexico, Ford may want to move the Mustang which is also made in Flat Rock. Just a few days after blocking a bill that would drop subsidies for ethanol, the U.S. Senate turned right around and approved a bill that would end them. All that and more, plus a preview of this week's Autoline Detroit with special guest Bob Lutz.

Episode 665 - Sales Forecasts, Turbo McBoosty Pants, Nissan Lafesta Star Power Jun 16, 2011

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J.D. Power and other analysts are forecasting increased car sales in the coming years, even projecting a return to 16 million annual sales. Supplier company Bosch is answering the auto industry’s call for more turbochargers, partnering with Mahle to build blowers. Buick fans get a surprise as the new Regal GS is rated as having the most horsepower per liter of any engine built by GM. All that and more, plus John investigates the Hyundai Equus’ iPad-based owners’ manual.

Episode 664 - EV Doubters Question Costs, MPG Standards Costly, Ethanol Subsidy Stays Jun 15, 2011

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The Boston Consulting Group is wondering aloud whether EVs will be out-shined by advanced internal-combustion engines. The Center for Automotive Research says new fuel-economy standards will make cars more expensive, so much so that over five years the increased cost WILL NOT pay for itself in fuel savings. Yesterday the U.S. Senate voted to keep ethanol subsidies. All that and more, plus John responds to your questions and comments in the "You Said It!" segment.

Episode 663 - Opel not for Sale?, Hydrogen-Car Funds Cut, GM Invests in Electric Buses Jun 14, 2011

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Word on the street is that GM CEO Dan Akerson told Opel recently they will not be sold as had been previously thought. Daimler is, however, considering outsourcing its Maybach cars to Aston Martin due to the line’s low sales. The Department of Energy has cut funding for the once-popular hydrogen fuel-cell program, saying it’s too expensive to support along with other alternative-energy programs. All that and more, plus Seamus McElroy evaluates the Prius v.

Episode 662 - Golden State Mandate, Nissan's Short Circuit, and China's Flaming Taxis Jun 13, 2011

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A Plexiglas Pontiac display car from the 1939 world's fair is slated to hit the RM auction block this summer. China is recalling its electric taxicabs after one burst into flames recently due to faulty wiring and battery leaks. California is proposing targets for EV sales in their state that would mandate 14 percent of new cars be EVs by 2025. All that and more, plus John reports on Hyundai's fight to be top dog in the fuel economy war.

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