Author: autoline
Added: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:38:57 -0800
Duration: 418

Ford and Chrysler don’t like GM’s deal with the CAW. Fiat is working with a Chinese automaker to produce and distribute Fiats in China. Chrysler is threatening to pull out of Canada. All that and more, plus a look at the new Kia Soul.

Author: autoline
Added: Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:53:16 -0800
Duration: 421

GM bondholders have presented the company with a plan to restructure its debt. Chrysler CEO Bob Nardelli said its deal with Fiat is worth $10 billion. An up-close look at the new Chevy Camaro. All that and more, plus a look at new technology from Visteon.

Author: autoline
Added: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:34:11 -0800
Duration: 433

GM dealers are balking at ordering new cars from the factory. Unsold cars are piling up around the world. MIT announced a breakthrough in lithium battery design that reduces recharge time. All that and more, plus a look at the redesigned MINI convertible.

Author: autoline
Added: Sun, 15 Mar 2009 19:40:04 -0800
Duration: 405

Ford’s new contract with the UAW has big concessions from the union. Toyota warns that American suppliers are on the brink of collapse. Audi could build a new, two-seat sports car. All that and more, plus an in-depth look at the Mercedes F700 concept.

Author: autoline
Added: Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:33:26 -0800
Duration: 436

GM and Chrysler get new UAW contracts. Honda announces pricing on the 2010 Insight hybrid. Chinese automaker announces that it’s forming a luxury division. All that and more, plus we answer some of your voice mails in You Said It!

Author: autoline
Added: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:31:58 -0800
Duration: 353

The Auto Task Force is in Detroit trying to figure out what to do with GM and Chrysler. GM and the CAW reach a deal. Chinese automaker SAIC is expected to deliver hybrid vehicles by 2011 or 2012. All that and more, plus a look at the new BMW 7 Series.

Author: autoline
Added: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:22:46 -0800
Duration: 406

GM just took another step towards Chapter 11. Visteon is going to be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. Honda and Mazda may ask the Japanese government for loans. All that and more, plus a look at BMW’s redesigned Z4.

Author: autoline
Added: Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:49:43 -0800
Duration: 405

Car sales were horrific last month. Kia outsold every brand at GM except Chevy. Fiat figured out a way to meet diesel standards without all the emissions equipment. All that and more, plus John responds to viewer questions in the “You Said It!” segment.

Author: autoline
Added: Tue, 03 Mar 2009 21:52:39 -0800
Duration: 429

Toyota Financial Services approached the Japanese government asking for a loan. Geely is likely to bid on Volvo. Opel and Infiniti unveils plus other news from the Geneva Motor Show. All that and more, plus a look at some safety research Volvo is doing.

Author: autoline
Added: Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:16:40 -0800
Duration: 359

Toyota recalls more than 1.3 million vehicles globally. Europe treats its auto industry much better than the U.S. does. Elena Ford gets a big promotion. All that and more, plus John answers viewer questions in the "You Said It!" segment.

Author: autoline
Added: Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:16:40 -0800
Duration: 382

Ford's fourth quarter earnings are worse than expected. Fiat is in talks with BMW on platform sharing. GM might build Buicks in Germany. All that and more, plus a look at the proposed emissions standards California wants to enact.

Author: autoline
Added: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 06:52:38 -0800
Duration: 363

Hundreds of American supplier companies are on the verge of going bankrupt. Obama will likely give California its CO2 standard. Harley-Davidson announced it will eliminate 1,100 jobs. All that and more, plus a look at a special-edition Maybach 62 S.

Author: autoline
Added: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 06:52:38 -0800
Duration: 375

The Fiat and Chrysler alliance could produce 7 new vehicles. Chrysler says it's dropping the Jobs Bank. Toyota is going to de-content the Prius to drop the price. All that and more, plus a look at Ford technology that helps boost fuel economy.

Author: autoline
Added: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:49:54 -0800
Duration: 394

Fiat is seeking to buy part of PSA. Automakers could face higher fuel economy targets if California gets its way. Toyota is starting a certified used program for hybrids. All that and more, plus a look at some of the technology inside the Honda Insight.

Author: autoline
Added: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:52:38 -0800
Duration: 404

Fiat is getting big chunks of Chrysler for practically nothing. GM is creating a new brand for its Volt technology. Hummer drivers are more likely to get a ticket. All that and more, plus John answers viewer questions in the “You Said It!” segment.

Author: autoline
Added: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:32:04 -0800
Duration: 388

Fiat is going to take a 35 percent equity position in Chrysler. GM is preparing Saab to become its own standalone company. The next Ford Focus could get 43 mpg. All that and more, plus a look at how Honda plans on marketing its redesigned Insight hybrid.

Author: autoline
Added: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 02:49:45 -0800
Duration: 340

Lexus is recalling nearly 215,000 cars. Volkswagen may supply engines to the IRL. GM is pulling tooling from suppliers that are not meeting the terms of their agreements. All that and more, plus a look at Honda’s brand new 2010 Insight Hybrid.

Author: autoline
Added: Sat, 17 Jan 2009 13:52:37 -0800
Duration: 357

Nissan moves some of its production out of Japan. Suppliers will ask the U.S. government for economic aid to avoid bankruptcy. GM says it doesn’t need more pay cuts from the UAW. All that and more, plus a preview of this week’s episode of Autoline Detroit.

Author: autoline
Added: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 18:49:56 -0800
Duration: 391

Chrysler says phooey to reports it will sell off pieces of the company. Fiat announces a reorganization plan. Actor Ricardo Montalban has passed away. All that and more, plus a look at John’s favorite vehicles at this year’s Detroit Auto Show.

Author: autoline
Added: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:52:40 -0800
Duration: 237

Top designers announce their picks for the best new cars and trucks. Tesla announces it's going to sell its EV system. And castor beans make big news. Today we bring you another Autoline Daily from the floor of the North American International Auto Show.

Author: autoline
Added: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:31:39 -0800
Duration: 259

GM is getting back in the battery business. Toyota unveils the new Prius. And Lincoln shows off a different-looking concept car. Today we bring you another special edition of Autoline Daily from the floor of the North American International Auto Show.

Author: autoline
Added: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:52:38 -0800
Duration: 260

Electric cars and hybrids dominate the news, but don’t count out diesels. Plus BMW believes the market will bounce back later this year. Today we bring you a special edition of Autoline Daily from the floor of the North American International Auto Show.

Author: autoline
Added: Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:52:44 -0800
Duration: 368

GM and Chrysler are good to go with their bridge loan. Mercedes gets slammed with a $30 million fine. Honda takes an axe to its future product plans. All that and more, plus John answers viewer questions about the bridge loan in the “You Said It!” segment.

Author: autoline
Added: Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:52:37 -0800
Duration: 325

December car sales were abysmal, but have we hit bottom in the car market? Nissan definitely drops out of the Detroit Auto Show. Fiat loses a copy-cat lawsuit in China. All that and more, plus a look at virtual tools Ford uses to design its vehicles.

Author: autoline
Added: Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:52:36 -0800
Duration: 320

Analysts are predicting a 40 percent drop in December car sales in the U.S. GM negotiates with the UAW to cut labor costs. MINI will unveil a convertible at the Detroit Auto Show. All that and more, plus John makes his automotive predictions for 2009.

Author: autoline
Added: Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:52:39 -0800
Duration: 372

GM got $4 billion as part of its bridge loan, but Chrysler hasn't received any money. NHTSA says auto recalls dropped 30 percent. Toyota is working on a solar-powered car. All that and more, plus a look at a system from Ford that lets cars park themselves.

Author: autoline
Added: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:52:40 -0800
Duration: 453

The Ford Fusion hybrid breaks 40 miles per gallon on the highway. Toyota’s president may be stepping down. A new kind of oil filter extends oil changes to 30,000 miles. All that and more, plus a look at the all-new 2009 BMW 7 Series.

Author: autoline
Added: Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:52:38 -0800
Duration: 365

Toyota expects to lose money for the first time ever. Canada provides another $3.3 Billion U.S. to GM and Chrysler. Honda says it will not meet sales targets with the new Insight. All that and more, plus a look at the new Ford Fusion hybrid.

Author: autoline
Added: Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:52:38 -0800
Duration: 353

President Bush announced a $17.4 billion bridge loan for GM and Chrysler. NHTSA says speeding is not a major cause of traffic accidents. The EU says the UK can still measure distances in miles. All that and more, plus a preview of this week’s Autoline.

Author: autoline
Added: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:32:00 -0800
Duration: 342

GM and Chrysler are talking about merging, again. China wants to hire American engineers and executives to make up for its talent gap. Honda cancels the upcoming Acura NSX. All that and more, plus a look at new active safety features from Nissan.

Author: autoline
Added: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:49:38 -0800
Duration: 382

The Bush Administration hasn’t made up its mind about the auto bailout. Polls show customers are open to buying cars from a bankrupt automaker. Hertz starts renting by the hour. All that and more, plus John answers questions in the “You Said It!” segment.

Author: autoline
Added: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:52:38 -0800
Duration: 385

When it comes to the bailout everyone’s waiting on the White House. Volkswagen is cornering the heavy truck market in Europe. Daimler announces a major lithium-ion battery partnership. All that and more, plus an up-close look at the new 2010 Ford Mustang.

Author: autoline
Added: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:52:34 -0800
Duration: 339

The Senate rejects a bailout bill due to lack of support from Senate Republicans. Chinese automaker SAIC is interested in buying Saturn from GM. Traffic fatalities drop almost 10% so far this year, to their lowest levels in nearly half a century.

Author: autoline
Added: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:52:34 -0800
Duration: 330

The bridge loan faces a tough time in the Senate because Republicans oppose the bill. Honda says battery technology isn’t ready for plug-ins or EVs yet. Holden and Coskata team up to bring cellulosic ethanol to Australia.

Author: autoline
Added: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:52:39 -0800
Duration: 356

Congress and the White House reach a deal for an auto bailout. Peugeot and Bosch team up to build a diesel hybrid. SEAT releases a car that emits only 98 grams of CO2. All that and more, plus John answers viewer questions in the “You Said It!” segment.

Author: autoline
Added: Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:52:39 -0800
Duration: 319

The U.S. government will end up owning part of GM and Chrysler. Jaguar recalls the XF for the second time this month. Chrysler and Chery cancel their small car agreement. All that and more, plus a look at Daimler’s new infotainment system.

Author: autoline
Added: Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:52:39 -0800
Duration: 386

A bridge loan for the Big Three took a big step forward over the weekend. GM CEO Rick Wagoner faces calls to resign. Nearly 60 percent of union members oppose a bailout. All that and more, plus a look at Lincoln’s redesigned 2010 MKZ.

Author: autoline
Added: Sat, 06 Dec 2008 00:33:18 -0800
Duration: 384

The Big Three face roadblocks before getting a bailout because Congress wants to see more concessions. Europe reaches a CO2 compromise. Nissan unveils a new, multi-functional commercial van concept. All that and more, plus a look at the new Renault Mgane.

Author: autoline
Added: Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:52:36 -0800
Duration: 332

The Big Three bailout runs into roadblocks from congress and the public. A peek at Honda’s new Insight hybrid which debuts at NAIAS in Detroit next month. All that and more, plus a look at Audi’s new variable-ratio steering system called Dynamic Steering.

Author: autoline
Added: Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:33:20 -0800
Duration: 359

Car sales plummet 37 percent in November. The Big Three say they need a $34 billion bailout. Kia contemplates an A-class car for the American market. All that and more, plus John answers viewer questions in the “You Said It!” segment.

Author: autoline
Added: Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:52:47 -0800
Duration: 402

Details emerge on the plans the Big Three will present to Congress. Toyota is going to cut executive bonuses. BMW and Microsoft introduce a new technology to help showroom shoppers. All that and more, plus a look at how GM is helping disabled veterans.

Author: autoline
Added: Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:52:36 -0800
Duration: 330

The Big 3 and the UAW head back to Washington with plans for a bridge loan. Silicon Valley worries about a Big 3 bankruptcy. Carlos Ghosn warns that automakers need assistance. All that and more, plus a look at the Chevrolet Orlando concept vehicle.

Author: autoline
Added: Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:52:36 -0800
Duration: 381

Michigan Congressman Thaddeus McCotter gives us an insider’s look at the bailout. Porsche postpones its takeover of VW. BMW could outsell Lexus in the American market. All that and more, plus John answers viewer questions in the “You Said It!” segment.

Author: autoline
Added: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:33:22 -0800
Duration: 361

The Motor City is hopping mad over congress’ decision to give billions of dollars to Citigroup. John Krafcik gets a big promotion at Hyundai. Ford beats everybody in crash safety. All that and more, plus a look at the fuel cell-powered Honda FC Sport.

Author: autoline
Added: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:31:43 -0800
Duration: 377

Obama favors money for the Big Three, but is facing opposition from other Democrats. The Big Three CEOs will drive to DC in hybrids. A look at the new Porsche Panamera. All that and more, plus a look at two of Nissan’s new car reveals at the LA Auto Show.

Author: autoline
Added: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:52:37 -0800
Duration: 438

The Big Three lick their wounds. The UAW considers dropping the Jobs Bank as a concession to help receive a bailout. Honda unveils a sporty fuel cell concept. All that and more, plus a look at the plug-in electric MINI E unveiled at the LA Auto Show.

Author: autoline
Added: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:31:39 -0800
Duration: 350

The Big Three bailout goes down the drain. Detroit executives testify in Washington. Carlos Ghosn says we’re going to see more consolidation in the auto industry. All that and more plus, a look at the latest cars revealed at the LA Auto Show.

Author: autoline
Added: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:52:33 -0800
Duration: 347

Bailout money looks unlikely until Barack Obama is sworn in as President. Steel prices are plummeting along with demand. Honda will build the CNG Civic in Indiana. All that and more, plus John answers viewer questions in the “You Said It!” segment.

Author: autoline
Added: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:49:41 -0800
Duration: 304

The European auto industry could get loans or subsidies. Ford sells half of its stake in Mazda and it reveals the 2010 Mustang at the LA Auto Show. All that and more, plus a look at the clean diesel technology BMW showed off in LA.

Author: autoline
Added: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:33:21 -0800
Duration: 315

A nail biter this week in Congress over the Big Three bailout. The German government plans to help its auto industry. Toyota gets ready to sell the all-new Venza. All that and more, plus a look at what it takes to refill the urea tank on a Mercedes diesel.

Author: autoline
Added: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:33:22 -0800
Duration: 380

Chances of a Big Three bailout dim. Europe doesn’t like the idea of the bailout and might complain to the WTO. Nissan invents a new catalytic converter. All that and more, plus a preview of this week’s Autoline Detroit.

Author: autoline
Added: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:33:22 -0800
Duration: 331

Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson says automakers can’t have any of the money earmarked for the financial industry. Barack Obama considers appointing a car czar. Audi is bringing back the A2. All that and more, plus a peek at the redesigned 2009 Honda Fit.

Author: autoline
Added: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:39:40 -0800
Duration: 412

Three separate $25 billion packages are proposed to bailout the Big Three. GM wants to cut 3,500 more salaried employees. BMW and Hyundai are bullish on diesels. All that and more, plus John answers some viewer questions in the “You Said It!” segment.

Author: autoline
Added: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:54:54 -0800
Duration: 313

GM will likely hit the bare minimum of cash it needs to run the company before this year is out. An industry bailout takes another step closer. Hyundai expects sales to go up this year . All that and more, plus we take a look at the all-new 2009 Acura TL.

Author: autoline
Added: Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:54:44 -0800
Duration: 335

The Detroit Three are in Washington to attempt to get a bigger bailout. Asian automakers take the lead in lithium-ion batteries. A ceramic coating can make your windshield quieter. All that and more, plus a look at Citroen’s four door crossover concept.

Author: autoline
Added: Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:51:36 -0800
Duration: 362

An Obama presidency is going to help U.S. automakers. German autoworkers go on strike. GMAC forces GM to double its cash burn due to restricted financing. All that and more, plus John answers viewer questions in the “You Said It!” segment.

Author: autoline
Added: Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:43:13 -0800
Duration: 360

U.S. October car sales plummet by more than a third. Toyota and Citroen introduce two new small cars for Europe. Ford unveils a new version of its F-150 pickup at SEMA. All that and more, plus a test drive of Honda’s natural gas-powered Civic.

Author: autoline
Added: Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:24:29 -0800
Duration: 309

The UAW hires its own Wall Street analyst to review any merger proposals. The EU postpones CO2 regulations until 2015. Hyundai joins forces with Microsoft. All that and more, plus a look at how Lincoln is trying to break out of the advertising clutter.

Author: autoline
Added: Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:52:34 -0800
Duration: 357

GM can’t get government money to merge with Chrysler. Toyota is talking about an 80 mile-per-gallon Prius. Honda cancels the Acura TSX diesel. All that and more, plus a look at what would happen if one of Detroit’s automakers went out of business.

Author: autoline
Added: Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:55:30 -0800
Duration: 378

Toyota could surpass GM in the U.S. market. Honda builds its 200-millionth motorcycle. Ford gives us a sneak peek of the new Fusion. All that and more, plus we take a look at a competition for high school auto shop students.

Author: autoline
Added: Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:34:26 -0800
Duration: 379

Cerberus is talking with Nissan about getting rid of Chrysler. Volkswagen stock skyrockets in price. Dodge unveils a new production vehicle, the Trazo, in Su Paulo. All that and more, plus John answers viewer questions in the “You Said It!” segment.

Author: autoline
Added: Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:36:15 -0800
Duration: 332

Profits take a tumble at Honda. GM wants money from the feds to pull off a merger with Chrysler. Renault and Chevy concept cars take the stage at the Sao Paulo auto show. All that and more, plus a look at a reenactment of the 1908 French Grand Prix.

Author: autoline
Added: Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:55:11 -0800
Duration: 366

GM says it, not Cerberus, will control any merger with Chrysler. Porsche has almost 75 percent control of VW, much larger than expected. Hybrids are proving to be very reliable. All that and more, plus Audi reveals its clean diesels in a unique way.

Author: autoline
Added: Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:54:49 -0800
Duration: 357

Automakers face an “economic 9/11″ that could result in 1.4 million job losses. GM could face a management shakeup if it merges with Chrysler. Just as they arrive at dealerships, Chrysler stops production of its hybrids. All that and more, plus a preview of Mel Karmazin’s appearance on this week’s Autoline.

Author: autoline
Added: Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:54:42 -0800
Duration: 346

Chrysler lost 1.7 billion euros last quarter. Tesla might be working on EVs with Daimler. Toyota has the highest brand value of any automaker, but Hyundai is climbing fast. All that and more, plus a look at Volkswagen’s new minivan, the Routan.

Author: autoline
Added: Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:54:35 -0800
Duration: 356

GM fights back against the Chrysler deal. Billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian dumps his stock in Ford. BMW comes out with a simpler iDrive system. All that and more, plus John answers a viewer’s question in the new segment, “You Said It!”

Author: autoline
Added: Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:33:35 -0800
Duration: 354

Chrysler Could End Up with Nissan-Renault but Cerberus wants cash, not an alliance. Natural gas cars are really catching on in Thailand and other developing countries. And Sirius/XM radio says it’s going to make a profit thanks to cost savings from the merger. All that and more, plus a closer look at the recently-unveiled Chrysler electric vehicles.

Author: autoline
Added: Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:35:18 -0800
Duration: 374

GM and Chrysler pursue merger talks, but both are having problems raising money to make it happen. The United Nations criticizes biofuels due to food security. Honda introduces the new Odyssey in Japan with a host of different technologies. All that and more, plus journalists gather in Hell, Michigan, to test drive finalists for the 2009 North American Car and Truck of the Year Award.

Author: autoline
Added: Fri, 17 Oct 2008 21:54:08 -0800
Duration: 312

GM is working on taking over Chrysler to help cut costs. Toyota introduces the iQ, the smallest car its ever built. Harley-Davidson wants a more diverse owner base due to slumping sales and profit losses. All that and more, plus, a look at Jeep’s range-extended electric vehicle.

Author: autoline
Added: Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:54:04 -0800
Duration: 320

General Motors and Cerberus declare war against each other and GMAC is caught in the middle. Tesla is closing its Detroit engineering center that opened less than two years ago. And the blogoshpere is buzzing as photos of the new Prius leak out. All that and more, plus, Mattel celebrates Hot Wheels?? 40th anniversary.

Author: autoline
Added: Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:34:46 -0800
Duration: 333

GMACs new loaning policies may kill GM dealers. Toyota predicts a further drop in sales in the increasingly volatile American market. Sales of diesels are flagging in Europe. All that and more, plus a closer look at the Dodge EV with Chryslers VP of Advanced Vehicle Engineering.

Author: autoline
Added: Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:34:37 -0800
Duration: 369

Chrysler is shopping itself to other car companies as the economic downturn persists. ACEA says the European car market is expected to take it on the chin. Honda cuts production of the brand-new Pilot crossover vehicle. All that and more, plus, we get to know Mercedes new Chief of Global Design.

Author: autoline
Added: Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:53:14 -0800
Duration: 267

Volkswagen is jumping into the small SUV segment with its all-new Tiguan. As far as compact crossovers go, it serves up top-notch driving dynamics and a powerful, smooth drivetrain. But VW is sending this vehicle into incredibly crowded waters. Just about every other automaker builds a cute ute. Volkswagens never offered anything in this segment before and most of the competition has been building these kinds of vehicles for years. So, does the Tiguan really have what it takes to compete with the segment leaders?

Author: autoline
Added: Fri, 03 Oct 2008 21:52:51 -0800
Duration: 428

Autoline takes you behind the scenes of a new car press launch. From the international phone calls to developing the drive routes to building vehicle displays and much more The vehicles that you'll see "launched" are Mercedes-Benzs new BlueTEC SUVs.

Author: autoline
Added: Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:52:48 -0800
Duration: 405

Autoline takes you behind the scenes of a new car press launch. From the international phone calls to developing the drive routes to building vehicle displays and much more The vehicles that you'll see "launched" are Mercedes-Benzs new BlueTEC SUVs.

Author: autoline
Added: Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:52:48 -0800
Duration: 524

Autoline takes you behind the scenes of a new car press launch. From the international phone calls to developing the drive routes to building vehicle displays and much more. The vehicles that you'll see "launched" are Mercedes-Benzs new BlueTEC SUVs.

Author: autoline
Added: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:53:38 -0800
Duration: 1396

On this week's Autoline, AutoNation Chairman and CEO Mike Jackson joins John McElroy to talk about the industry, sales and how they're both reeling amid the economic disaster that is 2008. After that, they'll turn their attention to product. As a retailer who deals with nearly every OEM selling almost every kind of car and truck, he has unique insight into each manufacturer, its performance and its products. Plus, with dealerships throughout the United States, there isn't a demographic or geographic group he doesn't know or sell to. Joining Mr. Jackson and John McElroy on the panel are Bill Vlasic from The New York Times and Steve Finlay from Ward's Dealer Business. So if you really want to know what's going on behind the curtain at your local dealer, check out this week's Autoline for the inside scoop.

Author: autoline
Added: Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:37:34 -0800
Duration: 180

Honda has completely redesigned its midsize SUV, the Pilot, for 2009. The popular people hauler is new from the ground up and offers buyers a car-like driving experience and more interior room than last year. Honda left no stone unturned when it updated the Pilot; everything from the engine to the design theme has been tweaked. But did the company go far enough? Does the new Pilot take to the skies or is it grounded?

Author: autoline
Added: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 06:55:13 -0800
Duration: 206

Mechanics have always recommended that drivers change their cars oil every 3,000 miles. Well, GM is busting that myth like an old wives tale with its oil life monitoring system.

Author: autoline
Added: Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:55:41 -0800
Duration: 2

They can run on two, four and even six strokes. There’s an Otto cycle, an Atkinson cycle and a Miller cycle, to name a few. But one company headquartered in Massachusetts is developing an internal combustion engine that runs in a completely different way. The Scuderi Group is working on what it calls a split-cycle engine, and it’s unlike any other ICE out there.

Author: autoline
Added: Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:55:41 -0800
Duration: 193

They can run on two, four and even six strokes. There’s an Otto cycle, an Atkinson cycle and a Miller cycle, to name a few. But one company headquartered in Massachusetts is developing an internal combustion engine that runs in a completely different way. The Scuderi Group is working on what it calls a split-cycle engine, and it’s unlike any other ICE out there.

Author: autoline
Added: Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:54:52 -0800
Duration: 476

As we pass the one-year anniversary of Cerberus buying Chrysler, John talks to private equity expert Frank Dunne from the national law firm Dykema. Mr. Dunne, a long time General Motors veteran, chronicles the movers and shakers from these high stakes financial groups and shares with John his impressions for the future of Chrysler and if private equity as a whole is getting what it wants out of auto.

Author: autoline
Added: Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:54:56 -0800
Duration: 1396

John McElroy interviews three separate guests discussing totally different topics related to today's auto industry. The first, Tim Leuliette the new CEO of auto supplier DURA, offers his observations on the poor state of business for everyone automotive these days, especially the Detroit Three. He even dares to mention the "B word," as in bankruptcy, and how that may be a factor in the near future. Meanwhile, joining John to discuss the new spinoff from ArvinMeritor is its President & CEO Designate Phil Martens. Arvin Innovation, as it is called, takes over the company's light vehicle systems business and will be looking to grow its existing 2.3 billion in sales (2007) in a U.S. market that hasn't had much positive news for OEM or supplier alike. Finally, as we pass the one-year anniversary of Cerberus buying Chrysler, John talks to private equity expert Frank Dunne from the national law firm Dykema. Mr. Dunne, a long time General Motors veteran, chronicles the movers and ...

Author: autoline
Added: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:55:25 -0800
Duration: 1380

Tom LaSorda, Chrysler's Vice Chairman and President insists that Cerberus is committed to the company and believes it can be profitable thanks to a future portfolio of energy-efficient vehicles built not just by Chrysler but an international alliance of partners as well. Of course that's easier said than done. To get to that point, the company must slog through the next couple years of retrenchment like every other manufacturer. Hear how he believes Chrysler will circumvent this crisis as he joins John McElroy for an exclusive one-on-one interview from the Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City, Michigan.

Author: autoline
Added: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:35:41 -0800
Duration: 91

Infiniti has redesigned its sporty crossover vehicle, the FX, for 2009. Building on the success of the original it features more power, more technology and more features all wrapped in a package with more style. The company even made it more fun-to-drive. But is more enough in today’s fiercely competitive market?

Author: autoline
Added: Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:54:48 -0800
Duration: 1395

With gasoline roller-coasting around $4 a gallon, automotive manufacturers have suddenly seen the Truck market "tank" this summer. So the OEMs have circled the SUVs so to speak, and have reforged the truck future. But as we're waiting for that future to take form, new product continues to hit dealer lots around the country. Trucks, SUVs and Crossovers of all types have been released in 2008. On this week's Autoline, John McElroy looks at some of these new vehicles like Ford's "Back to the Future" Flex Crossover, Mercedes’ new GL with its Clean Diesel technology, and Chrysler's Two-Mode Hybrid SUVs to see how they stack up when it comes to perhaps winning some "Best Of" awards later this year. Joining John to talk trucks are two of his fellow judges from the NACTOY Awards. Natalie Neff is the Road Test Editor for AutoWeek while Mark Phelan is an automotive columnist with the Detroit Free Press.

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Added: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:54:26 -0800
Duration: 1396

John McElroy takes a look at some of the lineup that has been released so far this year. From small and economical like the Honda Fit, to the performance-based cars like the BMW 1 Series, to Ford's new luxury sedan the Lincoln MKS, it's Cars and NACTOY on this week's Autoline. John is joined by two of his fellow judges from the North American Car and Truck of the Year Awards as they examine the best in cars so far this year. Natalie Neff is the Road Test Editor for AutoWeek while Mark Phelan is an automotive columnist with the Detroit Free Press. So get ready for new cars through NACTOY eyes on this week's Autoline.

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Added: Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:53:34 -0800
Duration: 1389

Two years ago Nissan rocked the automotive world with the news that it was leaving Orange County, California for the rolling hills of Nashville, Tennessee. And just last month that move became a reality as Nissan dedicated its $100-million North American HQ Campus. With a number of politicians, guests and employees looking on, the company's CEO Carlos Ghosn flew in to officially open the facility. Normally that would be news unto itself, but during his short visit to Tennessee, Mr. Ghosn sat down with John McElroy for a wide-ranging exclusive one-on-one discussion on all things automotive. From the oil crisis to electric cars to future partnerships, the twenty-minute interview even broke a little news, but we won't spoil the surprise here.

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Added: Tue, 05 Aug 2008 22:53:31 -0800
Duration: 172

Both Lamborghini and Rolls-Royce are known for using unconventional door designs on many of their cars. The former popularized the vertical-opening “scissor” door, so much so that now you can buy “Lambo door” conversion kits for just about every other car on the road; the latter uses to the old school and oh-so-cool rear-hinged “suicide” door on all of its models. One company based in California has developed an amazing new door design. They call it the disappearing car door and it’s truly unlike anything else out there.

Author: autoline
Added: Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:33:37 -0800
Duration: 223

For 2009 Mercedes-Benz has completely redesigned its SL family of roadsters. They’ve updated the engine lineup, added gorgeous new interiors and wrapped it all in a chiseled body. Like the original Gullwing of the 1950s the ‘09 models make a bold statement, especially in AMG trim. But does the new model follow in the sporty footsteps of the original SL or has Mercedes watered down the iconic car?

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Added: Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:52:56 -0800
Duration: 1390

John McElroy interviews two of today's leading Product Planners for the Auto Industry. John Smith is the Group Vice President for Global Product Planning at General Motors while Larry Dominique is Nissan's Vice President of Product Planning for North America. Both men join John to discuss the high wire walk that many Product Planners are faced with as the market changes on seemingly a daily basis. So if you're wondering what it's like to peer into a crystal ball and see the cars of the future, join John and the men who make it their business to know what we'll want to drive on down the line this Sunday.

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Added: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:55:13 -0800
Duration: 313

First there was the X5 and then there was the X3. For 2008 BMW is adding a third “X” vehicle to its lineup. The brand-new X6 has been positioned as the sportiest of the company’s crossovers. To backup this claim they’ve given it an exciting power train lineup and a laundry list of virtues. So, does Munich’s latest offering expand the automotive horizon or is it just another crossover?

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Added: Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:55:07 -0800
Duration: 1286

On this week's edition of Autoline in LA we explore the long-standing synergies between these two economic powers. Joining John McElroy to look at the history of this relationship and analyze its success are two members from very different ends of the entertainment community. Many may know Josh Hancock from his hosting duties on XM's Car and Driver Radio, but that's only one of the Hollywood hats he wears. From acting and collaborating in both film and television, Josh also advises LA's movers and shakers on the type of car they need to drive. Our other panelist, Al Uzielli, may be more recognizable to some as a member of the Ford Family, but he joins us to talk about his work in Hollywood with Ford Global Brand Entertainment. As a graduate of the American Film Institute and nearly two decades as an independent film producer under his belt, it's his job to help the automaker place its vehicles in upcoming movies and television shows.

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Added: Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:54:44 -0800
Duration: 1282

John McElroy is joined by three of these environmental thought leaders as they discuss emissions, cars, MPGs and how California is driving the topic for the rest of the country. Dr. James Lents is the President of the International Sustainable Systems Research Center (ISSRC), and an acknowledged world leader in environmental policy. Roland Hwang is the Vehicles Policy Director for the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), a 40-year old environmental action group with 1.2 million members while Dr. Mark Bernstein is the Managing Director of the USC Energy Institute, a LA-based university think tank devoted to transitioning the globe to a new energy/fuel paradigm. So if you're interested in the future of fossil fuels, alternative energy and where California is setting the emission trend, catch this week's edition of Autoline in LA.

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Added: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:39:33 -0800
Duration: 593

A decade ago GM’s electric car, the EV1, was a flop in the marketplace. But with gas over four dollars a gallon it would probably attract a lot more attention today. Back when it was launched, the EV1 was revolutionary. It had a host of innovative features like regenerative braking and light-weight construction. But none of that could stop GM from pulling the plug on the program just a few years ago. Take a look at this GM corporate video from the Autoline archives which highlights many of the EV1’s features and shows how relevant the car is today.

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Added: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:17:25 -0800
Duration: 1277

On this week's episode of Autoline in LA, John McElroy talks with two California dealers who sell more cars and trucks than practically any other dealership in the world. Joining John to discuss automotive retailing in Southern California is Tom Rudnai, the president of Longo Toyota the world's largest dealer located just east of Los Angeles, and Beau Boeckmann from Galpin Ford just north of town, the largest Ford dealer in the world. Some of the topics John asks about include: the California consumer, retail success and selling in the crowded SoCal luxury market. In addition, Beau Boeckmann discusses Galpin's longtime commitment to customization and how that led to a stint in television.

Author: autoline
Added: Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:47:30 -0800
Duration: 230

It took guts to launch such a radical car back in 1986, but Ford rolled the dice. Luckily their bet paid off and the Taurus became an instant hit. People were drawn to its sleek, aerodynamic shape and it flew off dealer lots. In fact, it didn’t look like anything that had ever rolled out of Detroit. But in 2006 Ford would discontinue the Taurus because of falling sales. Through the ‘90s they hadn’t invested enough money in the car and buyers turned away from the once popular sedan. But the nameplate had at least one champion in Dearborn and the car was revived in 2008.

Author: autoline
Added: Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:25:11 -0800
Duration: 60

Recently BMW displayed a concept car it calls GINA, short for Geometry and Functions In "N" Adaptions. The company created this low-slung roadster to push the limits of design and explore new ways to use materials. Looking a lot like a Z4, GINA follows BMW's current design language with swooping arcs and varying contours. But that's where the similarities end. The first thing you notice about the car is its matte finish. Amazingly though it has nothing to do with the type of paint used and everything to do with unconventional thinking. The body is covered in Fabric!

Author: autoline
Added: Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:24:46 -0800
Duration: 1309

John McElroy takes you inside Toyota when he visits the company's Southern California facilities. It starts with a look at its huge campus in Torrance just south of Los Angeles, includes a talk with Toyota sales boss Bob Carter, moves over to a fascinating look at the company's award-winning and environmentally- friendly South Campus Building and then concludes with an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Toyota's CALTY Design Studio with President Kevin Hunter.

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Added: Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:25:07 -0800
Duration: 81

Today only about eight percent of the new cars purchased in the U.S. are bought with manual transmissions. Compare that to Europe where around eight out of ten autos sold are stick shifts. The overwhelming preference for automatics in America means that even dedicated sports cars sold here had better offer an automatic. And that’s just what Audi did when they launched the R8, their mid-engine supercar. It comes standard with a slick, six-speed manual transmission but they also offer an optional automatic dubbed R tronic. Unfortunately the $9,000 they charge for the R tronic isn’t the worst part about it.