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GM can’t get government money to merge with Chrysler because it would cause massive job losses. Toyota is talking about an 80 mile per gallon Prius. Honda cancels the Acura TSX diesel because it can’t meet U.S. emission standards. All that and more, plus a look at what would happen if one of Detroit’s automakers collapsed and went out of business.

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Toyota could surpass GM in the U.S. market in retail sales. Honda hits a major milestone, building its 200-millionth motorcycle. Ford gives us a sneak peek of the new Fusion that features fresh styling and a lineup of updated powertrains. All that and more, plus we take a look at a competition for high school auto shop students.

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Cerberus is still exploring all options as to what to do with Chrysler, including talks with Nissan. Volkswagen stock skyrockets, thanks to Porsche buying up VW shares in a bid to take control of the company. Dodge unveils a new production vehicle, the Trazo, at the Sao Paulo auto show. All that and more plus, John answers viewer questions in the “You Said It!” segment.

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Profits take a 3.5 percent tumble at Honda in the company’s fiscal first half of 2008. GM wants immediate money from the feds to be able 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.

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GM says it, not Cerberus, will control any merger with Chrysler, “if” the deal goes through. Porsche has almost a 75 percent control of VW in stocks and options, much larger than expected. Hybrids are proving to be very reliable, rating higher than their gas counterparts. All that and more, plus Audi reveals its clean diesels in a unique way.

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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.

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Runtime 5:28

Chrysler lost 1.7 billion euro last quarter, including Daimler’s share in the company. Tesla is working on EVs with Mercedes to develop an electric drivetrain for the smart car. Toyota has the highest brand value of any automaker in the world and Hyundai is climbing fast. All that and more, plus a look at Volkswagen’s new minivan, the Routan.

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GM fights back against the Chrysler deal by seeking outside investors. Billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian dumps his stock in Ford at a huge loss. BMW comes out with a simpler i-Drive system for the 2009 7-Series. All that and more, plus John answers a viewer’s question about Ford’s European diesels in the new segment, “You Said It!”

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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.

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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.

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