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Comments (1)Episode 818 – Mazda Posts Loss, Toyota Expects Record Sales, Fiat 500L to Debut in Geneva
February 3rd, 2012 at 11:40am
Runtime: 9:06
Mazda reported its latest financial numbers for its most recent fiscal quarter and the results don’t look good. The company’s revenue fell by 17 percent and its losses exploded. Toyota believes its going to come roaring back this year and sell almost 9.6 million vehicles. Fiat announced it will unveil a four-door version of the 500 at next month’s Geneva Motor Show. All that and more, plus Autoline Daily correspondent Isaac Bouchard reports on the 2012 BMW 3 Series.
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Episode 817 – January Sales Blow the Doors Off, GM “Patently” the Best, David v. Goliath
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:55am
Runtime: 8:12
Sales of new cars and trucks blew out of the gate in the American market last month. Even though General Motors spends less on research and development than Volkswagen and Toyota, the company is No. 1 when it comes to generating patents. Remember that California woman that was suing Honda in small-claims court because her Civic Hybrid didn’t deliver the fuel economy promised on the window sticker? Yeah, in a shocking bit of news she actually won the case! All this and more, plus the latest news from Mopar.
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Episode 816 – Chrysler Posts Profit, V2V Mandate Next Year?, Navistar Misses Emission Target
February 1st, 2012 at 11:23am
Runtime: 7:44
Chrysler posted its financial results for 2011, and the numbers look pretty good. Total revenue came to $55 billion, a 31 percent increase from the prior year. The head of the NHTSA says the agency will decide next year if it will impose regulations for vehicle-to-vehicle communication. Navistar, the maker of International trucks potentially faces some huge fines for selling heavy-duty diesel engines that do not meet emission standards. All that and more, plus John responds to your questions and comments in the “You Said It!” segment.
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Episode 815 – Long-Term Recovery, The Price is Right Down Under, Yazaki Hit with Whopping Fine
January 31st, 2012 at 11:26am
Runtime: 6:57
Yazaki is hit with a massive fine for its bid-rigging scheme. Aussies are experiencing the lowest car prices in 36 years. And, just like a good pork roast, the economic recovery continues low and slow. All that and more, plus a look at Federal-Mogul’s innovative lighting solutions.
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Episode 814 – Hyundai Tops Dealer Survey, Luxury Sales in China Up, CARB Passes Strict Auto Rules
January 30th, 2012 at 11:45am
Runtime: 8:18
The National Automobile Dealers Association just released its latest Dealer Attitude Survey and for the third time in a row Hyundai topped the charts. Luxury sales in China skyrocketed last year. The California Air Resources Board approved new regulations that mandates that one out of every seven new cars sold in the state must be zero-emission by 2025. All that and more, plus a look at all the aerodynamic tweaks GM engineers made to the Chevy Malibu Eco.
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Episode 813 – Ford Profits Fall Short, BMW Offers Diesel for M Vehicles, Chevy Ecologic Stickers
January 27th, 2012 at 11:35am
Runtime: 8:30
Ford posted its financial earnings for 2011 and it was the company’s best year in over a decade but it still fell short of Wall Street targets. BMW will now offer a diesel engine for select M vehicles in Europe. Chevy announced all of its vehicles sold in the U.S. will have a window sticker explaining the environmental impact of the car. All that and more, plus a preview of Autoline This Week about GM and Chrysler dealers who were forced to give up their businesses during the companies’ bankruptcies.
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Episode 812 – Nissan Expanding in Mexico, Opel Ampera Delayed, Ford Retires “Drive One” Slogan
January 26th, 2012 at 11:22am
Runtime: 5:22
Nissan just announced it will build a third plant in Mexico. The company plans to invest $2 billion in the facility, with production scheduled to begin sometime in 2013. Opel has delayed the launch of the Ampera to fix a potential coolant leak in the battery. Ford’s successful “Drive One” slogan is being retired, replaced by another two-word catchphrase. All that and more, plus guest host Murray Feldman from FOX2 News, Detroit shares some of his thoughts on the resurgent American auto industry.
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Episode 811 – Yazaki Hit with Record Fine, Audi R8 Stretch Limo, Saab Museum Saved
January 25th, 2012 at 12:00pm
Runtime: 8:19
Japanese auto supplier Yazaki was hit with a record fine from the Japanese government over a bid-rigging scheme involving wire harnesses. Limo Broker, a British limo company, is making a stretched version of the Audi R8. The city of Trollhättan, Saab AB and The Wallenberg Foundation have shelled out more than $4 million to buy and preserve Saab’s official museum. All that and more, plus John responds to your questions and comments in the “You Said It!” segment.
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Episode 810 – Russia Overtaking Germany, Opel Looks East for Profits, Battle of the Bulge
January 24th, 2012 at 12:00pm
Runtime: 8:18
It’s predicted that in four or five years Russia will be the largest car market in Europe – beating out Germany. General Motors is putting enormous pressure on Opel to finally become profitable again, and now the company is in talks with SAIC to sell cars in China. Automakers fight for every ounce of weight they can take out of their vehicles. Today’s bulky and bloated lead-acid batteries are prime, low-hanging fruit that’s ready for pickin’. All that and more, plus a look at the new 2012 Honda CR-V.
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