The UAW’s Biggest Problem

May 25th, 2013 at 7:01am

The UAW once had a monopoly on automotive labor in the United States and Canada but not anymore. Obviously the union has to do something because it’s only a matter of time before the union runs out of money.

AAH #197 – Chevrolet Cruze Diesel: 50 MPG at 50 MPH?

May 24th, 2013 at 4:47pm

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Why take the risk? What makes you think it would work this time? We’re asking, of course, about GM’s relationship with the long-embattled diesel engine. Decades after the General killed diesels in passenger cars, Chevrolet is counting on a reversal in fortunes as it offers the Cruze with a modern diesel powerplant. This week as Mike Siegrist, Assistant Chief Engineer of the Chevy Cruze Diesel, joins us in studio with an engine in tow, we’ll ask him why the company is putting its faith in diesel once again. As usual, we’ll get into the latest news including Viper returning to Le Mans and Renault entering Formula E. Joining John McElroy in studio is co-host Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design & Production.

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ATW #1718 - Lightweighting

May 24th, 2013 at 11:30am



Carla Bailo, Senior VP, R & D, Nissan Americas, Frank Macher, Continental Structural Plastics, Rose Ryntz, Senior Director, IAC. Topic: Lightweight materials.

Everybody in the auto industry is looking to lose weight these days. With CAFE requirements creeping ever closer, all manufacturers want to improve their miles per gallon average. And the best way to do that is by lightweighting – finding lighter materials that are just as safe to use in production. And since everyone is doing it, John McElroy has put together the perfect panel to touch on the topic. Joining him is Carla Bailo the head of R&D for Nissan Americas, the CEO of CSP Plastics Frank Macher and Rose Ryntz from International Automotive Components.

2014 Kia Forte

May 24th, 2013 at 7:01am

The Kia Forte debuted in the U.S. a little over three years ago. For the 2014 model, the company updated its styling, added new technology and upgraded the powertrains. Here’s Autoline Daily correspondent Sean McElroy with al the details.

AD #1140 – Tesla Pays Back Loan, Car Dealers Can’t Master Internet, Ford Out in Australia

May 23rd, 2013 at 11:39am

Runtime: 8:20

Tesla Motors announces its paid off its government loan, and ticks off another automaker in the process. A new study highlights how car dealers need to do a better job on the internet. After nine decades of making cars in country, Ford announces it will end production there. All that and more, plus the debut of Design Handbook with the encyclopedic automotive expert, Jim Hall.

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2014 Mazda CX-5

May 23rd, 2013 at 7:01am

The Mazda CX-5 is a terrific vehicle but some think it’s a bit under powered. Well, Mazda seems to have the answer for those complaints, as Autoline Daily correspondent Isaac Bouchard reports.

AD #1139 – GM Moving Treasurer’s Office, Ford Chops Summer Vacation, Mitsubishi Attrage

May 22nd, 2013 at 11:48am

Runtime: 8:52

In a historic move, General Motors is going to move its Treasurer’s office from New York to Detroit. With new car sales running strong in the American market, Ford chops its summer vacation in half. Mitsubishi announces its next-generation global compact sedan, called the Attrage. All that and more, plus host John McElroy responds to your comments and questions in this week’s edition of You Said It!

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AD #1138 – Automakers Want EU-US Harmony, Where’s Your Car From? Hennessey’s VelociRaptor SUV

May 21st, 2013 at 11:56am

Runtime: 8:18

Trade groups that represent the major automakers push for the U.S. and the European Union to harmonize safety and emission regulations. Did you know that the U.S. imports cars from 12 different countries, not counting Canada or Mexico? Hennessey takes one automaker’s high-performance pickup, caps the bed and turns it into an SUV. All that and more, plus John McElroy asks whether the 2014 Chevy Silverado can take on the Ford F-150.

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AD #1137 – Kia’s New Full-Size Sedan, GM Stock on the Rise, Record U.S. Auto Sales Coming?

May 20th, 2013 at 11:42am

Runtime: 7:20

John McElroy has his first impressions of Kia’s new full-size sedan, the Cadenza, which is a stretched version of the Optima. For the first time in two years, GM’s stock closes above its IPO. According to Bank of America Merrill Lynch light vehicle sales will smash the all-time sales record in the U.S. by 2018. All that and more, plus a look at how augmented reality can make race car driving safer.

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AD #1136 – Car Sales Up in Europe, Kia and the Number 7, Porsche’s New Supercar

May 17th, 2013 at 11:55am

Runtime: 8:52

Car sales did something in Europe last month that they haven’t done since September 2011 — go up. The reason Kia believes its car sales will rebound all starts with the number seven. Porsche introduces its plug-in hybrid, the 918 Spyder. All that and more, plus GM CFO, Dan Ammann explains what the company is doing to make Opel profitable once again.

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