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Episode 461 - More Changes at GM, 2011 Jeep Wrangler, Ambient Light Makes Drivers Feel Safe Aug 20, 2010

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Chevrolet’s marketing chief, Jim Campbell, has been reassigned and was replaced by Chris Perry, the former VP of Marketing at Hyundai. Chrysler released new details about the 2011 Jeep Wrangler which went into production earlier this week. A new study says ambient light makes drivers feel safer behind the wheel. All that and more, plus a preview of this week's Autoline Detroit with Lewis Booth, the Executive Vice President and CFO at the Ford Motor Company.

Episode 460 - GM Files IPO Paperwork, Kia POP Concept, VW Bringing Phaeton Back To U.S. Aug 19, 2010

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GM filed the paperwork yesterday to become a publicly traded company again. Kia released a handful of photos of its latest concept vehicle, called the POP, before its debut at the Paris Motor Show. Volkswagen is bringing its Phaeton luxury car back to the U.S. All that and more, plus a look at a Chinese bus concept that drives over the road and above traffic.

Episode 459 - Porsche Pumps Up the Power, GM Wants Cornerstone Investors, V-8 Hotel is Suite Aug 17, 2010

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Porsche gives you even more than you need . . . for the price of a compact car. General Motors seeks out so-called cornerstone investors as it readies an IPO. A new hotel aimed at auto enthusiasts goes all out. All that and more, plus a look at Mercedes’ redesigned R-Class.

Episode 458 - Automakers Hiring Designers, Lear Lands Volt Contract, Inside Kia Marketing Aug 17, 2010

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As sales begin to improve in the U.S., the demand for designers is actually on the increase. The Lear Corporation, in a move that shows just how much it has changed, has secured a key contract for the Chevy Volt. Zero Race aims to prove that electric vehicles can be practical. All that and more, plus we get an inside-look at Kia marketing.

Episode 457 - 60 MPG Average By 2025, Infiniti G25, Ford Reintroduces Boss Mustang Aug 16, 2010

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Experts believe that the EPA and NHTSA will announce that automakers must meet a fleet average of 60 MPG by 2025. Infiniti is jumping on the downsizing trend and has confirmed that it plans to offer a version of its G sedan with a smaller engine. Ford reintroduces the Boss 302 Mustang. All that and more, plus a look at the Audi A5 Sportback.

Episode 456 - Whitacre Leaves GM, Infiniti Performance Line, Ford Auctions Concepts For Charity Aug 13, 2010

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More news and analysis of CEO Ed Whitacre's decision to leave General Motors. Infiniti just announced its new in-house performance division called IPL, which is short for "Infiniti Performance Line." Ford auctioned off a number of its concept cars in order to raise money for charity. All that and more, plus a look at Transonic Combustion, a company that’s invented a new type of fuel injection system that can make a gasoline engine get the same kind of fuel economy as a diesel.

Episode 455 - Whitacre Steps Down, Researchers Hack TPMS, Ford Reveals 2011 F-150 Engines Aug 12, 2010

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General Motors chairman Ed Whitacre announced he will step down as CEO next month, and leave GM at the end of the year. Researchers from Rutgers and the University of South Carolina were able to hack a car through the tire pressure monitor system. Ford revealed four different engine options for the 2011 F-150. All that and more, plus we show you what it's like behind the wheel of a Tata Nano.

Episode 454 - U.S. DOT Comes Up Empty Handed, Analysts Say "Dump Daimler," Dealers Prep For Fiat Aug 11, 2010

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The U.S. Department of Transportation says it can’t find any electronic problems that could cause unintended acceleration in Toyotas. GM is going to report its second-quarter earnings tomorrow and the analyst community is expecting strong results. Despite the big profits Daimler generated, some financial experts say it’s a good time to short the stock. All that and more, plus John responds to your questions and comments in the "You Said It!" segment.

Episode 453 - Jaguar/Land Rover Profitable, Changan Shopping For Talent, Jet-Powered School Bus Aug 10, 2010

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Jaguar and Land Rover are making money for Tata. Chinese automaker Changan is shopping all over the world for talented people. An Indianapolis man builds a jet-powered school bus! All that and more, plus we take a look at the new Mazda2 and find out how it compares to its platform-mate, the Ford Fiesta.

Episode 452 - Chrysler Grows Stronger, Canadians Buy American, VW Brings Skoda to China Aug 09, 2010

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Chrysler posted its second quarter earnings and the results continue to be encouraging. Detroit automakers dominated the sales charts in Canada last month while their Asian and European competitors suffered losses. Volkswagen announced it will bring the Skoda brand to the Chinese market. All that and more, plus Victor Muller talks about the hero's welcome he's received in Sweden since he swooped in to save Saab.

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