Fiat will sell five different Chrysler models in Europe as Lancias. Toyota tells suppliers it wants to cut the cost of parts by 30 percent over the next three years. Nissan looks at doing a hybrid version of the GT-R. All that and more, plus John answers questions about Saab and onstar in the You Said It! segment.
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Though GM says it will wind down Saab, last minute bids could save the iconic Swedish brand. Was it an offer he couldnt refuse or is Ford losing one of its top designers because of turmoil on its design staff? GM is doing great in China, and GM owns onstar, so it was only natural that GM would have onstar start operating in China. All that and more, plus John shares his thoughts on the new GMC Terrain.
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GM announced it was not able to put a deal together to sell Saab. Chryslers CEO Sergio Marchionne says its going to take two years for the company to turn around. Fiats Doblo could be Chryslers answer to the Ford Transit Connect in North America. All that and more, plus master spy photographer Jim Dunne talks how he had his face plastered on wanted posters.
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Honda faces lawsuit from 26 states over inflated mileage claims for the Civic hybrid. Car companies are seeking out partners to cut costs. The North American Car & Truck of the Year jury announces its finalists. All that and more, plus some of Johns thoughts on Lincolns new MKT crossover.
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One analyst says pent-up demand and easier credit could lead to a car sales jump of 20 percent next year in the US GM chairman Ed Whitacre announced that the company will repay all its government loans by next June. At the push of a button, onstar will tell you where Santa Claus is. All that and more, plus John answers your questions in the You Said It! segment.
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Toyota could be forced to sell-off Daihatsu, its subsidiary that makes small cars, and Hino, its subsidiary that makes medium and heavy trucks. Audis president of North America, Johan de Nysschen, criticized the US Government for falling in love with electric vehicles. Sergio Marchionne explains why the Fiat 500 will be sold as a Fiat and not a Chrysler in the US
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You have to admit, the Ford Transit Connect is a quirky-looking vehicle out on the road, but that's part of its charm. Inside the vehicle it's equally unique with a number of features you won't find elsewhere. Here's a quick take on what it's like to drive the vehicle.
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GM has finalized a deal to sell some of Saabs tooling and equipment to Chinese automaker Beijing Auto, however, sports car company Spyker is still in talks to get the rights to the Saab name and the rest of its assets. Toyota says it will start selling plug-in versions of the Prius in two years. All that and more, plus a look at a hybrid system that doesnt use any batteries at all.
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With the introduction of the Transit Connect to the American market, Ford offers a vehicle that is unlike anything else on the road today. Eminently practical while remaining compact, the Transit will be the perfect vehicle for a lot of people. Here's why.
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The Big 3 are complaining Japan is discriminating against them with its cash for clunkers program. Exotic sports-car maker Spyker says it is bidding on Saab. Toyota will make a major announcement about expanding its hybrid vehicle lineup at the Detroit Auto Show next month. All that and more, plus a look at an ultra-efficient concept car from Volkswagen.
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