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GM’s former VP of purchasing, Bo Andersson will become president of Russia’s largest carmaker. Chevy announces it will sell a bi-fuel version of the Impala. John McElroy reports from China about the next phase in the country’s automotive industry. All that and more, plus the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo explains why the price point for the ELR is a damned-if-you-do, damned-if-you-don’t proposition for Cadillac.

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Automakers have been struggling to sell cars in Europe but there was some good news last month. Hyundai is considering setting up its own performance division in Europe to help bolster its performance credentials. We take a look at China’s Global Automotive Forum. All that and more, plus guest host Murray Feldman asks, who you think should replace the leaders at GM and Ford?

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Runtime: 7:10

A group of countries, led by Germany, just got the EU to delay a proposal that would reduce carbon dioxide emissions from cars. Ford plans to ship up to 40,000 Explorer’s and Edge’s built in the U.S. and Canada per year to China. BMW revealed the convertible version of the 4 Series. All that and more, plus Autoline Daily correspondent Sean McElroy takes a look at a vehicle that’s been hit with a number of production issues, the Jeep Cherokee.

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Runtime: 7:03

Heavy trucks just had their best month of sales since 2006. In order to boost sales, Porsche will enter 15 new markets by the end of the decade, mostly in Africa. Rental customers aren’t opting for EVs because they fear the battery will die. All that and more, plus ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons has some advice for automakers.

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Runtime: 5:53

The Environmental Protection Agency is considering reducing ethanol blend requirements next year. A new study says people are more likely to use a self-driving car from a tech company rather than one of the major automakers. After 67 years of production, Land Rover has decided to end production of its Defender SUV. All that and more, plus a preview of Autoline This Week with designer and futurist, Syd Mead.

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Runtime: 7:18

In an effort to boost sales, Toyota has slashed the price of the Prius Plug-in. Even though Ford is currently building five plants in China, the company is considering further expansion because forecasts predict a huge growth in annual sales. We got a chance to drive the new Chevy Malibu and see how its new stop/start system performs. All that and more, plus a look at Nissan’s self-parking technology.

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Runtime: 6:55

According to a report, PSA’s Chinese partner will buy a 30% stake in the company. A judge rules that New York City over stepped its bounds and voids the mandate for Nissan’s Taxi of Tomorrow. We gear up for SEMA with a few concepts that will make their debuts at the show. All that and more, plus a look at the updates Toyota made to its Entune infotainment system.

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Runtime: 8:04

Ford is on pace to sell close to a million vehicles in China this year. The head of VW’s global works council says installing a works council at the company’s Tennessee plant will be an important factor in building other models there. Cadillac reveals the all-new 2015 Escalade. All that and more, plus John answers your questions and comments in You Said It!

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Runtime: 7:13

Mitsubishi taps Thailand to build the new version of its Mirage. General Motors is set to expand online sales for its entire dealer network in the U.S. We take a look at a few of the highlights for the new 2014 Kia Soul. All that and more, plus parking a car with the touch of a finger using Bosch’s newest technology.

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Runtime: 6:49

In an effort to attract new buyers, Audi plans to move downmarket by offering A-class luxury. As sales plummet, Volvo North America axes its CEO and names a temporary replacement. Jerry Seinfeld says automakers need to rethink their advertising. All that and more, plus a preview of Autoline This Week in which Ford’s Jim Farley explains dealership WiFi will be used to learn more about you.

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