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Monday, Apr 14
Podcast: Volkswagen Racing TDIs
Pump up the volume: Mandating louder vehicles? VW's new diesels are going to be fast and green. Clark Campbell of VW Motorsport will talk about the TDI Cup Race Series. Talking Tech: A new engine design. Toyota breaks a sales record it's not happy about
Sunday, Jan 27
Podcast: Americans Don't Like It Small
GM's Bob Lutz doesn't think American drivers will warm up to small cars. Can BMW be a green brand? Some say its a tie, but one group says Toyota is the No. 1 brand. Hyundai's new product: the inside story on their soon-to-be-released luxury sedan
Sunday, Dec 9
Podcast: Senate Slams on the Brakes
If the Energy Bill passes, what will GM do? New Pictures of the SRT8 Challenger, and the orders are flooding in! Talking Tech: Is Driveline vectoring the answer for rear-drive cars? "At the Wheel" reviews of the 2008 Toyota Tacoma and Nissan Versa
Monday, Sep 3
Podcast: Record-Breaking Toyota
Toyota aims to break all global sales records, dethroning GM. But all is not well in Toy Land. New Rules: Federal car and truck regulations start today. What.s your carbon footprint? Shrink it with a VW. Dubs: Is a style-conscious technology company going to team up with a carmaker? Do crash cli...
Sunday, Mar 4
Podcast: Toyota Wraps Itself in the Flag
The company is building a plant near Elvis' hometown. Can't get more USA than that! But could sales success cause problems for Toyota? Sales numbers are in for last month, and one manufacturer besides Toyota is pretty happy. And what's contaminating England's fuel supply? Plus, the GTO in...
Sunday, Feb 25
Podcast: Oscar Green Limos
It's Oscar time, so what cars will the biggest stars be arriving in? Perhaps the brand-new bulletproof Mercedes Pullman limo, or maybe a ride that's a lot sportier and has no engine. Is Honda going to send its Crossroad crossover to the U.S. market? It is built on the Honda Civic platform, has t...
Podcast: Merger Mania
What do you think? Will it come down to GM-Chrysler Inc.? How about Silverados with Hemis, or the new Challenger with an LS6 small block? XM and Sirius is another proposed merger, but will either of these marriages even get to the business altar? Blue Devil Corvette joyride: security breac...
Sunday, Nov 19
Podcast: The 20,000-Mile Ferrari Torture Test
The new Toyota Tundra starts rolling off the assembly line deep in the heart of Truck Country Texas. What new technology makes this plant one of the most efficient ever? Ford announces that the Edge Crossover is delayed and also unveils a plan to boost the morale of its employees; we'll have...
Monday, Aug 21
Podcast: Check That Mirror
Toyota is the best in Customer Satisfaction but which manufacturer is looming large in their rear view mirror. Ever wonder how they determine the speed limit, what they think is a safe speed for most cars? One company has what it thinks is a better way using some new mobile technology. Hybrid...
Monday, Aug 7
Podcast: Is Toyota Unstoppable?
This week, Toyota announced some 2007 prices and introduced a hot rod version of the Prius Hybrid. Die-cast or iPods: Which one do you think will put a positive bump in Ford and GM sales? Is free trade a reality? Which Import-branded sports car built in the USA is headed for Chinese consumers...
Monday, Jun 26
Podcast: High-Tech Options
Chrysler shows a bit of what's new for 2007 -- including a powerful V6 and an advanced Sebring midsize sedan. It boasts plenty of high-tech options for entertainment and organization, including hot and cold cupholders. Plus: At the Wheel Reviews of the Toyota Yaris and the BMW 650i coupe
