Episode 725 - VW Makes Huge Investment, Sonic Hits 40 MPG, Car Sculptures Made from Scrap

Volkswagen just announced a five-year investment plan totaling more than $86 billion. The money will be spent on product development for its nine brands, plant upgrades and R&D. The Chevy Sonic with the Ecotec 1.4L turbo will get 40 MPG on the highway. A German company has created a number of car replicas out of scrap metal and junk car-parts. They are for sale but plan on spending some big bucks. All that and more, plus guest host, Peter De Lorenzo shares his thoughts on a controversial car he’s been driving lately. You might be surprised.