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Comments (18)Episode 346 – Toyota Complaints Skyrocket, U.S. Could Profit From Bailout, Car Prices in China Rise
March 11th, 2010 at 12:10pm
Runtime 8:46
Complaints against Toyota are skyrocketing. GM CEO Ed Whitacre says the company will repay its bailout money early and the U.S. government could even make a profit. Car prices in China continue to rise. All that and more, plus a look at one potential cause of unintended acceleration.
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Episode 345 – Another Runaway Prius, Cadillac Moves Away From GM, Nissan’s New Commercial Van
March 10th, 2010 at 12:18pm
Runtime 7:51
Yesterday it was a runaway Toyota Prius in California, today it’s one in New York. Cadillac will try and distance itself from General Motors. Nissan unveils a new commercial van for the American market. All that and more, plus John answers viewer questions about Toyota and the Chevy Cruze in the “You Said It!” segment.
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Episode 344 – Toyota Strikes Back, Car Sales in China Surge, U.S. Price War Breaking Out
March 9th, 2010 at 12:00pm
Runtime 7:53
Toyota comes out swinging against its critics. New-vehicle sales in China surged an eye-popping 55 percent last month thanks to government incentives and a strong economy. Could another price war be breaking out in the U.S. market between its biggest automakers? All that and more, plus a look at some of Visteon’s latest in-car technology.
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Episode 343 – Toyota Debunks Professor, Big 3 Mad At Toyota, Foose Customizes Tractor
March 8th, 2010 at 12:00pm
Runtime 7:23
Toyota claims it can prove that a professor essentially concocted a hoax when he wired a Toyota to induce unintended acceleration. The Big Three are mad at Toyota for what they see as calculated, misleading attempts to trash their quality. Chip Foose customizes a John Deere Tractor. All that and more, plus a look at MyFord Touch.
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Episode 342 – Toyota Test Bogus? Japanese Supplier Cartel, Autorama Winner Makes History
March 5th, 2010 at 12:21pm
Runtime 7:41
Toyota disputes the validity of Professor Dave Gilbert’s test for unintended acceleration. Japanese suppliers raided last week may have formed a cartel to limit competition. The winner of Autorama’s Ridler award makes history. All that and more, plus we talk to the owner of some of the most beautiful cars you will ever see.
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Episode 341 – End of the Road for Lutz, Toyota & GM Dump Pensions, ‘Stang Certified at 31 MPG
March 4th, 2010 at 12:30pm
Runtime 6:42
Bob Lutz is officially retiring from General Motors effective the first of May. Toyota and GM are dumping pension obligations for their NUMMI workers onto the lap of the federal government. The 2011 Ford Mustang just got certified at 31 miles per gallon on the highway. All that and more, plus it’s time for another Recall Roundup!
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Episode 340 – February Sales Not Bad, Ford Gains from Toyota Woes, Time for Suzuki to Panic
March 3rd, 2010 at 12:24pm
Runtime 7:07
February sales beat expectations despite massive snowstorms and Toyota’s meltdown. Ford benefits the most from Toyota’s recall woes, besting Honda and Hyundai. Suzuki, on the other hand, had better hit the panic button because sales are going downhill quickly. All that and more, plus John McElroy answers your comments and questions in “You Said It!”
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Episode 339 – Nesbitt Out At Cadillac, Cadillac Converj Dropped, More From Geneva
March 2nd, 2010 at 12:00pm
Runtime 6:46
Bryan Nesbitt is being given the heave-ho as general manager of Cadillac. GM is dropping the idea of doing the Cadillac Converj extended-range electric. News is pouring out of the Geneva Motor Show. All that and more, plus a look at the electric version of the Transit Connect.
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Episode 338 – Toyota Hiding Data?, GM Shakes Up Staff, Honda Unveils Electric Vehicle
March 1st, 2010 at 12:00pm
Runtime 6:32
A U.S. Congressman accuses Toyota of hiding evidence in car crashes. General Motors splits its sales and marketing staffs. Honda will show a three-wheeled, single-seat concept at the Geneva Motor Show called the 3R-C. All that and more, plus John takes you on a blast down the road in the Bentley Continental Supersports.
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