May 13th, 2009 at 12:26pm
Runtime 7:18
General Motors plans to import cars from its Chinese plants to sell in the U.S. Fiat is working to sidestep executive compensation limits. Chrysler will announce dealer closings tomorrow, estimated to be around 800. All that and more, plus a preview of this week’s episode of Autoline Detroit.
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May 12th, 2009 at 12:50pm
Runtime 6:30
Six top GM executives sold two-hundred thousand shares of GM stock. Ford is selling shares to fund the VEBA — the UAW-run health care trust. GM CEO Fritz Henderson hinted that the automaker might be thinking about leaving Detroit. All that and more, plus a look at the Renault Kangoo Be Bop.
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May 11th, 2009 at 12:02pm
Runtime 6:33
Chrysler debt holders have decided not to fight the company in court for more money. GM and the UAW are clashing over the company’s plans to move production out of the United States and put it overseas. Honda’s Insight was the top-selling car in Japan last month. All that and more, plus a look at the new 2009 Audi Q5.
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May 8th, 2009 at 12:00pm
Runtime 6:35
Toyota reports a $4.3 billion loss last year and forecasts that it will double next year. GM’s operations in Canada will be liquidated if the union does not agree to more cuts. Hyundai is shipping 100 Equus sedans to U.S. dealers to gauge public interest. All that and more, plus a preview of this week’s episode of Autoline Detroit.
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May 7th, 2009 at 12:00pm
Runtime 6:55
GM reported its first quarter earnings and ended up losing $6 billion. Chrysler had a terrible sales month in April, so now it’s offering up to $6,000 in incentives. Lexus will debut a compact, five-door hatchback at the Frankfurt Auto Show. All that and more, plus a look at the 2010 Cadillac SRX.
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May 6th, 2009 at 12:00pm
Runtime 6:09
BMW posts a net loss in the first quarter but performed better than analyst expectations. A new study of the product development process shows a $2,500 profit gap between the Detroit Three and their major Asian competitors. Nissan wants more money from the Japanese government. All that and more, plus John answers viewer questions in the “You Said It!” segment.
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May 5th, 2009 at 12:09pm
Runtime 7:05
Chrysler predicts that it can earn a profit by 2012. New roof-crush standards will raise the cost of new cars by $1.4 billion annually. Chevy revised its initial estimate, and now expects the Equinox to hit 32 miles per gallon. All that and more, plus a look at the high-performance version of the 2010 Ford Taurus.
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May 4th, 2009 at 12:18pm
Runtime 6:46
Fiat is making a bid for General Motors Europe. US car sales fell 34 percent last month and were worse in April than in March. Classic cars have been selling well. All that and more, plus a close up look at the new Ford Taurus.
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May 1st, 2009 at 12:00pm
Runtime 7:14
By making the Chrysler bankruptcy announcement, President Obama signals the beginning of a new industrial policy for the US. Foreign automakers are not happy with the President over encouraging people to buy American. Chrysler CEO Bob Nardelli and company president Tom LaSorda are going to step down. All that and more, plus a preview of this week’s Autoline Detroit, where we take a deep dive into what’s going to happen next at Chrysler.
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