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UP FOR DISCUSSION:
- Is the Porsche Macan a Crossover Too Far?
- Chevrolet Colorado gets GM back into the midsize pickup market
- Mercedes presents what could be the “most hideous” concept of the LA Auto Show
- Kia’s K900 represents a bold attempt to elevate the bargain brand

SPECIAL GUEST: Bruce Meyer, Owner, Beverly Hills Garage
- Among all the hot rods, classic cars, and motorcycles (not to mention a boat) what’s the real gem in his collection?

All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Jack Nerad, Kelley Blue Book; Matt DeLorenzo, Robb Report

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Join John McElroy as he hits the show floor in Los Angeles to check out all the newest cars and concepts being revealed by the world’s biggest automakers. This year he talks to some of the most influential executives in the business including John Krafcik, Hyundai; Mark Reuss, GM; Detlev von Platen, Porsche and many more!

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UP FOR DISCUSSION:
- Which automakers are investing the most in their future?
- Lincoln’s MKC shows its face ahead of LA
- The number of driver’s licenses under age 20 is falling fast

All that and more with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design & Production; Frank Markus, Motor Trend; and Todd Lassa, Automobile

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UP FOR DISCUSSION:
- J Mays Retires from Ford
- A Third Tesla Catches Fire — Is it a Design Flaw?
- Mark Reuss Talks About His Wishlist for New GM Products

SPECIAL GUEST: Tadge Juechter, Chief Engineer, Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
- What was the Biggest Challenge in Designing the C7?

All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist; and Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design & Production

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Controversial design. Production delays. For a brand so often associated with off-road adventures, the description “rocky start” seems particularly apt. Mitch Clauw is the Vehicle Line Executive in charge of the Jeep Cherokee. We’ll be asking him what problems are behind the delays in getting this SUV to dealerships. As usual, we’ll also get into some other topics including Ford’s poor performance in Consumer Reports due to infotainment issues. Plus, we’ll talk about what to expect out of the Las Vegas SEMA show. And, John McElroy just got to drive Nissan’s 2014 Rogue; he’ll give us some thoughts on this all-new family hauler. Joining John in studio is co-host Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Scott Burgess from Motor Trend.

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When it comes to looks, the 2014 Jeep Cherokee has not received much praise, but there is a rational behind its appearance. The Head of Jeep Design, Mark Allen takes us for a tour around the vehicle.

I’m sure most of you could guess that, in most cases, the bigger the tire, the more money it will cost. But what you may not know is how much more those tires can cost by stepping up to that next trim level with those bigger shinny wheels.

More and more cars these days are coming equipped with bigger wheels than ever before, and that can be an expensive proposition. But, if we’re talking looks, you can’t beat a car with whopping big rims. Just look at any teaser sketch released before an auto show; now THAT’S the car the designer wishes he could build! Big wheels are one of the “Secrets of Proportion” in the Design Handbook.

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Despite increasingly aggressive fuel economy regulations and a trend toward more desirable small cars, make no mistake: the truck business is big money and Toyota wants a piece of the action. That’s why we’ve invited Mike Sweers, the Chief Engineer of the Toyota Tundra, to join us with pickup in tow (so to speak). We’ll be asking him if, with this updated truck, he thinks Toyota has cracked the code on how to sell full-size pickups. Of course, we’ll be getting into some hot topics including John McElroy’s visit to China, where he observed a smog problem that just might cripple the auto industry. Also, could car ownership as we know it end within ten years? Plus, we’ll talk about Ford’s latest conundrum: balancing the cost of complexity with the value of variation. Joining John in studio is co-host Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design & Production.

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When you consider character lines on a car, you may be thinking of creased sheet metal — the sort of line you might draw with the single stroke of a pen when sketching on paper. But, as Jim Hall explains in the latest edition of Design Handbook, a vehicle’s “bone line” is more substantial than that. Click Play for a lesson that’s sure to stick to your ribs.