February 27th, 2009 at 12:00pm
Runtime 6:53
JD Power and Ford lower their sales forecasts for the year by one million units. Honda will build an R&D facility in Japan to work toward cellulosic ethanol production. Toyota explores making cars from biomass to minimize environmental impact and weight. All that and more, plus a look at Lincoln’s new MKT crossover.
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February 26th, 2009 at 12:00pm
Runtime 5:37
General Motors announced its financial results today and the numbers are worse than expected. An analyst predicts Chrysler won’t make it through the year. Toyota slashes its production by more than a quarter. All that and more, plus a look at the all-new 2010 Toyota Prius.
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February 25th, 2009 at 12:18pm
Runtime 7:00
Obama supports the American auto industry, but polls show the American people are not with him on this one. China chooses four automakers to become large scale producers as part of its industry restructuring. Car sales could bounce completely back within four years thanks to population growth and scrappage rates. All that and more, plus John answers viewer questions in the “You Said It!” segment.
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February 24th, 2009 at 12:00pm
Runtime 6:12
New car sales in Europe are picking up thanks to government incentives that pay consumers to scrap clunkers and buy a new car. Honda is still making a profit, thanks to the fact that it’s in the motorcycle business. Ford has figured out how to eliminate torque steer in front drive cars. All that and more, plus a look at some of the technology Mercedes is putting on the new 2010 E-Class.
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February 23rd, 2009 at 12:00pm
Runtime 6:22
The U.S. government is lining up the loans needed to carry GM and Chrysler through a bankruptcy in case they declare. Honda announces a major management shake-up, including naming a new CEO. The presidential advisers in charge of saving the American auto industry don’t buy American cars. All that and more, plus a look at the brand new 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
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February 20th, 2009 at 12:00pm
Runtime 6:15
Saab has filed for bankruptcy and wants to concentrate all operations back in Sweden. The new secretary of Transportation is considering taxing drivers on how many miles they drive. Chery joins the race to come out with a plug-in electric. All that and more, plus a preview of this week’s episode of Autoline Detroit where we talk about GM and Chrysler’s viability plans.
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February 19th, 2009 at 11:11am
Runtime 5:45
GM bondholders are not happy with the company’s plan, saying it does not go far enough to cut costs. European governments react coolly to GM’s request for $6 billion in bailout money. Senator Bob Corker is telling GM it should consider merging with Chrysler. All that and more, plus a glimpse of what it’s like driving Tesla’s all-electric roadster.
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February 19th, 2009 at 11:00am
LIVE: “AUTO” ASPHYXIA – GM & CHRYSLER’S FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL
John McElroy and guests debate whether GM and Chrysler can escape bankruptcy. Tune in to see the first-ever LIVE Autoline Detroit being webcast as it’s taped. Then stay tuned as the discussion gets interactive and we invite your questions and comments.
Downloadable versions of the viability plans are available here (video will continue to play).
Thanks to our partners: Autoblog.com, TheAutoChannel.com and WWJ.com
February 18th, 2009 at 12:00pm
Runtime 6:54
GM and Chrysler are asking for billions more from the government. The UAW agreed to cuts at GM, Chrysler and Ford. In the viability plan it submitted to Congress, Chrysler has pictures of what its next-generation 300 and Grand Cherokee will look like. All that and more, plus John answers viewer questions about automaker bankruptcies and electric vehicles in the “You Said It!” segment.
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February 17th, 2009 at 12:08pm
Runtime 6:12
GM and Chrysler have to turn their viability plans over to the U.S. Treasury by this evening. Daimler posts a substantial 1.5 billion euro 4th quarter loss. European unions want Opel and Saab spun off of General Motors to potentially avoid plant closures and layoffs. All that and more, plus a look at the all-new Mazda3.
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