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- Hyundai Reviews - European Car Sales Up - Daimler Takes Stake in BAIC - New Honda Turbo VTECs - New 2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop - Cadillac CTS Design Walkaround

- Green with NV - Honda Device to Help Stroke Victims - Honda’s Next-Gen UNI-CUB - Hyundai’s “Game Changer” - A Corny Story - Talk about Run-Flats - You Said It!

- Infiniti Developing New EV - DOJ Expects More Supplier Fines - Special-Edition Fiat 500 - 2015 Legacy Concept - Barn Find Revealed - Autoline This Week Preview

- Diesel Gains Traction in U.S. - VW Reveals Electric Golf - All-New Ford Subcompact Ka - Chevy’s Personal Touch - The Democratization of Luxury

- Meet the New Lincoln MKC - Nissan Expands In Mexico - Chrysler Develops New CNG Tanks - Black Is Worth More than Green - You Said It!

- Chrysler Management Changes - Tooling Shortage? - Honda Reveals New Fuel Cell - Mercedes Develops New Inline Engine - Ford Spotlights Engines at SEMA - Kia Soul EV Details - Subaru Teases 2015 WRX - Lexus to Unveil New CT in China - Bosch Bifuel Technology

- Trouble in EV Land - N.A. Production Up - Bye-Bye Mulally - Caddy Needs Another Decade - Cadillac Teams with Saks 5th Ave. - Nissan BladeGlider - Will Chevy Offer a Mid-Engine ‘Vette?

- Tesla Under Fire - Focus ST Attracts Young Buyers - Reuss Wants a Wagon - Mopar and SEMA - UAW Nominates Next Leader - Autoline This Week Preview

- Tesla Takes it on the Chin - Reuss’s X-MAS Shopping List - Big Change at Ford Design - Forte Gets a Boost - What the Hail is That? - You Said It!

- The GAAP in Tesla’s Earnings - Toyota’s Mountain of Money - Cadillac’s New Marketing Chief - Reuss Wants New HHR - U.S. Government Tests Car Sharing - Update from SEMA in Las Vegas

- GM Needs Captive Finance - Nissan Sings the Blues… - …As Mitsubishi Joins the Chorus - More Toyotas at Tokyo - JCI’S Shoebox Battery - Bosch’s Mild Hybrid System

- U.S. Car Sales Up Again - Nissan Shuffles the Deck - A Clunker of a Jobs Program - Lexus Concepts for Tokyo - 2014 Jeep Cherokee Design

Daimler’s Chief Financial Officer said the company would like to cooperate more with Tesla. A new quality survey shows that Chinese automakers are catching up with the rest of the auto industry. The new Nissan Rogue has a unique feature on its muffler in an effort to improve aerodynamics. All that and more, plus a preview of Autoline This Week about what’s being done to protect connected cars from hackers.

The 2014 Nissan Rogue is the first vehicle in the company’s line-up that uses its new Common Module Family architecture. Tesla and Panasonic announce a deal to expand their partnership for another four years. Scion unveils the modified cars it will show off at next week’s SEMA show. All that and more, plus KPMG explains how automakers are coping with increased demand.

We take a look at quarterly earnings from General Motors, Volkswagen, Chrysler and Honda. Ford reveals the specs for the upcoming 1.0L 3-cylinder powered Fiesta. Chrysler unveils some of the cars it will have at this year’s SEMA show in Las Vegas. All that and more, plus a look at the all-new Mazda3.

According to data collected, Google’s autonomous car drives better than humans. Some analysts say that VW’s modular platform will not save the automaker as much money as it expected. In the years to come Ford would like to reduce its 1,300 suppliers down to 750. All that and more, plus host John McElroy responds to your questions and comments in the newest edition of You Said It!

Toyota is in the lead to be the number one global automaker this year. Suppliers to General Motors are up in arms over the way the company recently dictated new terms and conditions on their contracts. And speaking of the General, it looks like the company will adopt a modular approach with its platforms, similar to Volkswagen’s strategy. All that and more, plus a look at how Cadillac engineers trimmed the weight of the new CTS.

Eight U.S. states sign a memorandum of understanding to help spur the sales of electric and other zero emission vehicles. VW’s CEO of China says the German automaker will not be selling EVs in the country. Honda shows off the new 2014 Civic Coupe that will make its debut at next month’s SEMA show. All that and more, plus how the industry is going down to the molecular level to come up with lighter weight steel.

Ford, Daimler and Hyundai posted strong earnings in the third quarter. And speaking of Hyundai, the company just released a couple of renderings of the new Genesis that’s set to debut next year. One company has created a motorcycle helmet that features a heads-up display. All that and more, plus Design Handbook’s Jim Hall explains why big wheels are one of the secrets of proportion.

Peugeot is considering ending its alliance with GM. Ford is idling its Michigan Assembly Plant for two weeks due to rising inventories of the Focus and C-Max. Mazda will reveal a CNG version of the Mazda3 at next month’s Tokyo Motor Show. All that and more, plus a look at why bigger wheels can cost you a lot of money.

Ford is significantly changing the way it conducts cost accounting for developing new vehicles. Car sales in emerging markets could lead to the industry producing 100 million new vehicles annually by the end of the decade. Aston Martin’s CEO says you won’t see a hybrid in any of its vehicles anytime soon. All that and more, plus a look at Ram Trucks new 6.4L HEMI engine.

The head of Volkswagen’s operations in China says that he sees an opportunity to start selling diesels in the country due to new rules regarding the fuel. BMW announced that it will no longer offer the 1 Series next year but it’s already teasing its replacement. Lamborghini announced it will build more models of its wicked-looking Veneno supercar but with one slight difference. All that and more, plus a look at the new Range Rover Sport.

Volvo is involved in a project that’s developed body panels that are made up of structural supercapacitors integrated within a nanomaterial, in an effort to reduce battery weight and space for EVs. Nissan unveiled an updated version of its electric DeltaWing racecar. Dodge revealed the Durango Special Service edition which will be available for Police and Fire departments as well as fleet customers. All that and more, plus a preview of Autoline This Week from the floor of the Frankfurt auto show.

GM’s former VP of purchasing, Bo Andersson will become president of Russia’s largest carmaker. Chevy announces it will sell a bi-fuel version of the Impala. John McElroy reports from China about the next phase in the country’s automotive industry. All that and more, plus the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo explains why the price point for the ELR is a damned-if-you-do, damned-if-you-don’t proposition for Cadillac.

Automakers have been struggling to sell cars in Europe but there was some good news last month. Hyundai is considering setting up its own performance division in Europe to help bolster its performance credentials. We take a look at China’s Global Automotive Forum. All that and more, plus guest host Murray Feldman asks, who you think should replace the leaders at GM and Ford?

A group of countries, led by Germany, just got the EU to delay a proposal that would reduce carbon dioxide emissions from cars. Ford plans to ship up to 40,000 Explorer’s and Edge’s built in the U.S. and Canada per year to China. BMW revealed the convertible version of the 4 Series. All that and more, plus Autoline Daily correspondent Sean McElroy takes a look at a vehicle that’s been hit with a number of production issues, the Jeep Cherokee.

Heavy trucks just had their best month of sales since 2006. In order to boost sales, Porsche will enter 15 new markets by the end of the decade, mostly in Africa. Rental customers aren’t opting for EVs because they fear the battery will die. All that and more, plus ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons has some advice for automakers.

The Environmental Protection Agency is considering reducing ethanol blend requirements next year. A new study says people are more likely to use a self-driving car from a tech company rather than one of the major automakers. After 67 years of production, Land Rover has decided to end production of its Defender SUV. All that and more, plus a preview of Autoline This Week with designer and futurist, Syd Mead.

In an effort to boost sales, Toyota has slashed the price of the Prius Plug-in. Even though Ford is currently building five plants in China, the company is considering further expansion because forecasts predict a huge growth in annual sales. We got a chance to drive the new Chevy Malibu and see how its new stop/start system performs. All that and more, plus a look at Nissan’s self-parking technology.

According to a report, PSA’s Chinese partner will buy a 30 percent stake in the company. A judge rules that New York City over stepped its bounds and voids the mandate for Nissan’s Taxi of Tomorrow. We gear up for SEMA with a few concepts that will make their debuts at the show. All that and more, plus a look at the updates Toyota made to its Entune infotainment system.

Ford is on pace to sell close to a million vehicles in China this year. The head of VW’s global works council says installing a works council at the company’s Tennessee plant will be an important factor in building other models there. Cadillac reveals the all-new 2015 Escalade. All that and more, plus John answers your questions and comments in You Said It!

Mitsubishi taps Thailand to build the new version of its Mirage. General Motors is set to expand online sales for its entire dealer network in the U.S. We take a look at a few of the highlights for the new 2014 Kia Soul. All that and more, plus parking a car with the touch of a finger using Bosch’s newest technology.

In an effort to attract new buyers, Audi plans to move downmarket by offering A-class luxury. As sales plummet, Volvo North America axes its CEO and names a temporary replacement. Jerry Seinfeld says automakers need to rethink their advertising. All that and more, plus a preview of Autoline This Week in which Ford’s Jim Farley explains dealership WiFi will be used to learn more about you.

Electric vehicle and plug-in sales take a surprising tumble in September. Audi moves forward with plans for another crossover. Winnebago upfits the new Ram ProMaster into two different RV models. All that and more, plus Jim Hall is back with an all-new lesson in design terminology: Bone Line.

Hyundai announces a new plan to help out laid off government employees. Chevrolet and GMC just announced new CNG versions of their full-size heavy-duty pickups and full-size vans. Kia announced it will sell an electric version of the Soul in the U.S. All that and more, plus a deep dive into September car sales in the American market.

A group of workers at Volkswagen’s Tennessee plant is fighting the UAW’s attempt to organize the facility. In an unsurprising move, Aston Martin ended production of the Cygnet. Even though September car sales in the U.S. are expected to drop, it wasn’t all bad news for automakers. All that and more, plus a look at the new 2014 Toyota Corolla.

Sales of new cars continue to grow all around the world but it varies greatly by region. Nissan will continue selling the current generation Rogue alongside the all-new 2014 model and will rename it the Rogue Select. Chevy showed off two new Silverado concepts at the Texas State Fair. All that and more, plus a look at the diesel version of the Ram 1500.

Nine Japanese suppliers have pleaded guilty to a price-fixing scheme in the U.S. and will have to pay a hefty fine. To help encourage automakers to adopt crash avoidance systems, the IIHS is now testing cars equipped with them. GM just took the wraps off the heavy-duty versions of the 2015 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra. All that and more, plus a preview of Autoline This Week which is all about cars in the Henry Ford Collection.

Several European automakers and their Chinese joint venture partners are battling over who gets to sell imported cars. Toyota will start exporting Corollas built in the U.S. to 18 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. The new twin-turbo V6 in the upcoming BMW M3 will be the smallest displacement engine offered in that car in over two decades. All that and more, plus Autoline Daily correspondent Sean McElroy takes a look at the refreshed 2014 Toyota Tundra.

Fiat is delaying Alfa Romeo’s return to the U.S. once again. In a first for the Euro NCAP crash test program, a Chinese developed car received a 5-star overall crash rating. Hyundai will show off a 1000 horsepower version of the Genesis Coupe at this year’s SEMA show. All that and more, plus a look at Infiniti’s new steer-by-wire system in the Q50.

General Motors is back to investment grade status for the first time since 2005. Sergio Marchionne makes a calculated move in taking Chrysler public once again. Production of Jeep’s new Cherokee stalls out due to reported quality problems. All that and more, plus John McElroy explains why the auto industry is getting its butt kicked by the oil industry.

Dan Akerson, Chairman and CEO of General Motors, adds Tesla to the list of companies he’s bashed. Goldman Sachs says EU car sales are set to rebound in the near future. Honda finally puts a price to the hybrid version of the Accord. All that and more, plus John McElroy talks to Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top about his love for cars and the origin of “Cadzilla.”

Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne has tapped Ron Bloom to advise him on buying the rest of Chrysler from the UAW’s VEBA health care trust fund. And speaking of Chrysler, it’s taking a more “hands on” approach to boosting engine output. Johan de Nysschen, the head of Infiniti says the company needs to “de-Americanize” its cars in order to boost sales globally. All that and more, plus a preview of Autoline This Week all about converting fleet vehicles to run on propane.

Valeo, the French supplier company, just unveiled a low cost lidar system that is significantly smaller and can be packaged into the front grille of a car. GM can drop a diesel in its full-size pick-ups if it wants but that’s not the interesting part. Automotive supplier Faurecia makes your car sound more powerful. All that and more, plus Design Handbook’s Jim Hall takes us on a field trip to learn about “MMI.”

PSA, the parent company of Peugeot-Citroen, is considering selling a stake in the company to its Chinese partner Dongfeng. Volkswagen said it will only offer turbocharged gasoline and diesel engines within the next 3 to 4 years. A new report says, the number of people using car sharing services will increase 6 fold by the end of the decade. All that and more, plus John responds to your questions and comments in You Said It!

After it looked like car sales in Europe were starting to recover in Jul, they slid back down again in August. Consumer Reports names the Chevy Silverado the number one pick-up truck. A group of California car dealers are asking the state to investigate fraudulent advertising by Tesla. All that and more, plus John shares his impressions of the electric version of the Volkswagen Golf.

Valeo uses its 12-volt electronic supercharger in a very unique way. Ford announces a number of key management changes due to one VP retiring. Largely because of one company, sales of medium and heavy duty trucks fell last month. All that and more, plus how Chevy’s Corvette was designed to make anyone drive like a pro.

Ford of Europe has bumped its new product initiative to a whopping 25 models. Nissan will start offering the LEAF as a certified pre-owned vehicle, and the deal looks pretty good. Jeep’s Dragon Edition concept becomes a reality. All that and more, plus John McElroy has a preview of Autoline This Week all about cars and personalities.

GM unveils its all-new lineup of full-size SUVs. According to a report, Volkswagen is considering selling CNG powered cars in the U.S. market. Hankook reveals its air-free wheel and tire combination, called i-Flex. All that and more, plus the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo shares his thoughts on how American car culture is changing.

As its sales turn around in Europe, Ford says it will break even there in the next two years. According to a report, Volkswagen is considering selling its commercial vehicles in the U.S. Nissan unveils its new 2014 Rouge. All that and more, plus we look at one Japanese automaker’s month long company celebration.