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Episode 471 - Foreign Investment Worries Feds, New Dodge Durango, Mazda's New Design Theme Sep 03, 2010

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The US government is worried about financial institutions owned by foreign governments buying up big chunks of GM's stock. Dodge reveals new photos of the redesigned Durango. Mazda just unveiled its new design theme, one that it’s calling Kodo, which translates into Soul of Motion. All that and more, plus John answers your questions about the Chevy Volt and Acura in the "You Said It!" segment.

Episode 470 - Sales Report, More Biofuel From Liquor Leftovers, '70s Product Development Sep 02, 2010

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The numbers are in and new-vehicle sales in the U.S. last month aren’t as bad as everyone is reporting. Another distillery in the UK has figured out how to make fuel from potato leftovers. Ferrari is having some "external combustion" problems with its 458 Italia. All that and more, plus a blast from the past with a look at the Chevy Vega.

Episode 469 - Hyundai Increases Sonata Production, Maybach Grows Line-Up, CNG Sticker Shock Sep 01, 2010

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Hyundai is moving Santa Fe production out of its assembly plant in Alabama and into Kia’s plant in Georgia, in order to build more Sonatas. Its been rumored that Maybach will be discontinued, but a report says the brand will offer five different models. The CNG versions of the Chevy Express and GMC Savana will tack another $16,000 on top of the base price. All that and more, plus a look at Ford's new cop car.

Episode 468 - More Fiat 500 News, Opel Plans Global Expansion, New Window Stickers Aug 31, 2010

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Chrysler reveals more of its plans for Fiat in the U.S., and some important numbers like sales and pricing leak out. Opel is planning to expand globally, entering Australia and South-American markets. The U.S. EPA is aiming to make it easier for consumers to compare fuel-economy ratings between different vehicles by introducing a new-type of window sticker. All that and more, plus we take a look at the recently redesigned Saab 9-5 . . . from a designer’s perspective.

Episode 467 - Global Car Sales Slow Down, Weird Styling Doesn't Sell, Citroen DS4 Aug 30, 2010

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Even though global sales hit just over 43 million units through Jul compared to 2009, they were down compared to this June and analysts expect sales to continue to slide. We take a look at some vehicles that aren't selling well because of their unusual designs. Citroën released details about its new vehicle, the DS4, ahead of its debut at the Paris Motor Show. All that and more, plus John shares his thoughts on who he thinks would be the perfect person to run GM.

Episode 466 - OEMs Against E15, Afghan Troops Need Driver Training, Chevy Orlando Preview Aug 27, 2010

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Automakers are trying to stall efforts to allow the ethanol blend rate to rise to 15 percent. Afghan troops find that their biggest enemies are their own driving skills. Chevrolet pulls the covers off the production-version of the Chevy Orlando. All that and more, plus Ford’s Lewis Booth talks about the lessons the company has learned while climbing its way back toward the top.

Episode 465 - Traffic Accidents = $99B, New Steel Stops Jaws of Life, Ford’s Reptilian Stowaway Aug 26, 2010

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A study just released by the Centers for Disease Control shows that the annual cost of vehicle crashes in the U.S. at more than $99 billion! The boron steel modern cars are made out of is so strong that the "Jaws of Life" used by most emergency crews cannot cut through it. Ford has an iguana problem at its transmission plant in Sterling Heights, Michigan. All that and more, plus John responds to your questions and comments in the You Said It! segment.

Episode 464 - Cash-For-Clunkers Fraud Uncovered, Moscow Motor Show Reveals, Zeroshift Gearbox Aug 25, 2010

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The U.S. federal government is investigating at least 20 dealerships that may have violated the rules of last year’s cash-for-clunkers program. Hyundai and Renault reveal a couple new cars at the 2010 Moscow International Motor Show. BYD is in trouble with the Chinese government for illegally building factories on farmland. All that and more, plus guest-host Jim Hall sounds off on some of the perks and pitfalls of electric vehicles.

Episode 463 - Dealers Cool To Fiat 500, Gasoline Consumption Falls, Toyota Retools Aug 24, 2010

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Some Chrysler dealers in the U.S. are less enthusiastic about the Fiat 500 than you’d think. Woo-hoo, we’re saving the planet! U.S. gasoline consumption in Jul fell .03 percent compared to the same time last year. Toyota is retooling to make its factories more flexible. All that and more, plus we drive the 2011 Ford Edge.

Episode 462 - VW Wants to Buy Alfa Romeo, 2012 Mercedes CLS, Mahindra Receives EPA Approval Aug 23, 2010

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Volkswagen says it is interested in buying Alfa Romeo if it should become available. Mercedes-Benz revealed its brand-new 2012 CLS ahead of the Paris Motor Show. Indian automaker Mahindra has finally been given a green light by the U.S. EPA to sell its diesel pickups in America. All that and more, plus a look at Kia's voice activated infotainment system called UVO that is just hitting the market.

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