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Autoblog Podcast #134

Dan Roth — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:15:00 EST

Filed under: Podcasts, Etc., Opinion/Editorial

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Just in time for the July 4th holiday roadtrip, it's Episode #134 of the Autoblog Podcast! We've had a couple delays this week getting together to chat about recent events, but hopefully we're hitting your media player before you depart for this weekend's festivities.

Once seated around our digital roundtable, Chris, Sam, and Dan take a quick spin through June's sales numbers, and specifically, the Camaro's Mustang-topping numbers, official BMW X1 imagery, the demise of diesel programs, Consumer Reports' Honda Insight displeasure, BMW's challenge to Lexus as America's #1 luxury brand, and then we hit up your questions for the rest of the show. Thanks for listening, we appreciate your efforts to keep communication rolling in to Podcast at autoblog dot com, as well as all the responses to our survey, which you can still fill out to add your data in our quest for 'cast sponsorship.

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Autoblog Podcast #133

Dan Roth — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:29:00 EST

Filed under: Podcasts, Etc., Government/Legal, Buick, Chrysler, LLC., Ford, GM, Hyundai, Opinion/Editorial

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The dynamic duo of Chris and Sam carry off Episode #133 of the Autoblog Podcast without a hitch. Though down a man, the pair didn't cheap out on topics or duration, it's the same podcast goodness. It kicks off with Hyundai's impressive showing in the recently released Initial Quality Survey results. From there, they hit Chrysler's RWD/FWD dilemma with its Sebring/Avenger replacement, the rumor that Mustangs could have had IRS for $100 per car, and reports of an Ecotec engine for the Buick LaCrosse. Keeping it on the Buick tip, spyshots of a Tri-Shield variant of the new 2010 Astra get mentioned. The nullification of all pre-bankruptcy liability claims against GM and Chrysler is next before talk settles briefly on Hyundai's 2010-on lineup and then turns to your questions. It almost seems like the Chris and Sam show is a juggernaut without that other guy. Thanks for listening, and please, keep your questions and comments rolling in to Podcast at Autoblog dot com.

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Autoblog Podcast #132

Dan Roth — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:44:00 EST

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It's Episode #132 of the Autoblog Podcast, here for your listening pleasure. Starting off the conversation this week is Ford's announcement that the Mustang will finally be getting a new V6 to replace the aging 4.0-liter. Moving on, we chew on the idea of the Alfa Romeo 169 and Chrysler 300 sharing a platform via the Fiat tie-up. NASCAR's sort-of embrace of the Mustang and Challenger is next before we contemplate a hybrid Jaguar and then spend a good amount of time answering some of your questions. Thanks for all the feedback, keep it rolling in to us at Podcast at Autoblog dot com, and we'll keep cranking out the weekly 'casts. Check out Kurtis listening to the podcast!

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Autoblog Podcast #131

Dan Roth — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:40:00 EST

Filed under: Podcasts, Etc., Government/Legal, Chrysler, LLC., GM, GMC, Ferrari, FIAT, Opinion/Editorial

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Episode #131 of the Autoblog Podcast is here. Chris, Sam, and Dan sat down and kicked the ball around. The most important news when we rolled our recorders was the Supreme Court's staying of Chrysler's deal with Fiat. Staying with Fiat, we also kibbitzed about the nameplate's showing in a new J.D. Power satisfaction study. Ferrari's green efforts are next in our bombsights before we touch on GM's winding down of its medium-duty trucks and the call from some politicos to boycott General Motors. Wrapping up, we cover a few questions and call it a night. Thanks for listening, and as always, shoot us a note at Podcast at Autoblog dot com.

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Autoblog Podcast #130

Dan Roth — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:45:00 EST

Filed under: Podcasts, Government/Legal, Chrysler, LLC., Ford, GM, Volvo, Earnings/Financials, Opel, FIAT, Opinion/Editorial

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Episode #130 of the Autoblog Podcast sees Chris, Sam, and Dan kibbitzing over the obvious news, but it's not an All-GM-Bankruptcy show. Starting with General Motors (after all, it's a huge event) we move on to Magna's deal with Opel (and GM, coincidentally). Volvo's clever implementation of a diesel hybrid in its wagon comes next before talk turns to Fiat-based Chryslers. It all wraps up at about an hour and a half after we polish off some of your questions. Thanks for listening, hit us up at Podcast at autoblog dot com with questions/comments/praise/scorn.

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Autoblog Podcast #129

Dan Roth — Thu, 28 May 2009 14:15:00 EST

Filed under: Podcasts, Trends, Hybrids/Alternative, Sedans/Saloons, Sports/GTs, Etc., Tech, BMW, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford, GM, Honda, Toyota, Opinion/Editorial

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Episode #129 of the Autoblog Podcast is here! Chris, Sam, and Dan toss the ball around this week discussing the Lexus HS250h, the Toyota Prius's newfound chassis grace, the production version of the BMW 5-Series GT, Cadillac's sharp new SRX, and of course, a few questions. We even go back and update an answer to a question from last week. This installment clocks in just shy of an hour, so enjoy... and thanks for listening! As always, hit us up at Podcast at Autoblog dot com with any questions/comments/over-the-top praise! Thanks to reader/listener Dat for taking in the Podcast while at LeMons in Reno and sending us a pic!

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Autoblog Podcast #128

Dan Roth — Tue, 19 May 2009 16:45:00 EST

Filed under: Podcasts, Etc., Government/Legal, Green, Opinion/Editorial

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It's another listener-question edition for Episode #128 of the Autoblog Podcast! Chris, Sam, and Dan touch only briefly on the new CAFE standards and Jeremy Clarkson's diss of the Honda Insight before digging into your submissions. We love the increased participation of question-only shows, so keep your thoughts and queries rolling in to Podcast at Autoblog dot com. In the meantime, enjoy Podcast #128!

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Autoblog Podcast #127

Dan Roth — Thu, 14 May 2009 16:15:00 EST

Filed under: Podcasts, Etc., Government/Legal, Earnings/Financials, Opinion/Editorial

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Chris, Sam, and Dan kick it for Episode #127 of the Autoblog Podcast. Of course, there are the usual tangents around the topics, which this week include BMW's new Z4, a poll about Hybrids, Chrysler's bankruptcy, Toyota's losses, Opel's new Astra and the possibility of General Motors building US-market cars in China, and we make time for some questions at the end. It's an hour show this week, and a chock-full one at that. Next week, it's a reader-question edition, so get your emails rolling in to podcast at autoblog dot com and we'll see you next week! Thanks for listening!

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Autoblog Podcast #126

Dan Roth — Fri, 08 May 2009 17:30:00 EST

Filed under: Car Buying, Podcasts, Government/Legal, Chrysler, LLC., GM, Earnings/Financials, Alfa Romeo, FIAT, Opinion/Editorial

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The esteemed Mr. Lavrinc joins us for Episode #126 of the Autoblog Podcast, and Dan shows up late, but we still pack in an hour and a half of goodness. Starting with the Autoblog Garage kicks off a discussion about diesel and then electric vehicles and technology. The GM/Fiat/Chrysler dealings are once again kicked around for quite a while, with a wide ranging discussion of what Fiat platforms might be coming, and how GM's shrinkage strikes us. We move on to the death of Knight Rider, lamenting the loss of Nunez's liveblog, before we split opinions on Cash for Clunkers and finish with some letters. Thanks for hanging in for the full hour and a half, please keep your feedback rolling in to podcast at autoblog dot com.

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Autoblog Podcast #125

Dan Roth — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:55:00 EST

Filed under: Podcasts, Government/Legal, Hirings/Firings/Layoffs, Aston Martin, Chevrolet, Chrysler, LLC., Ford, GM, Opinion/Editorial

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We're up to a buck and a quarter, and Episode #125 of the Autoblog Podcast is nearly a half-hour of value. Chris, Sam, and Dan jump in and cover a slew of recent topics. To start, Sam recounts his recent drive in a Cruze-based Volt mule. We turn our attention to Ford's stupid mileage tricks with a Fusion Hybrid before moving on to the honoring of Aston Martin's One77 at the Villa D'Este Concorso D'Eleganza. Of course, a big ol' whack of time is taken up by talk about industry happenings, both at GM and Chrysler, before we wrap up by answering some excellent questions from listeners. Hang in there for the full show, and as always, drop us a line at podcast at autoblog dot com, and don't forget our Twitter feed

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Autoblog Podcast #124

Dan Roth — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:15:00 EST

Filed under: Podcasts, Hybrids/Alternative, China, Government/Legal, Chrysler, LLC., Toyota, Opinion/Editorial, Shanghai Motor Show

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Chris, Sam and Dan kick it again for Episode #124 of the Autoblog Podcast. This time, we touch on Toyota's competitive Prius price posturing, the Shanghai Motor Show, where Chinese automakers are finding their design footing, and Chrysler Financial's flap over executive compensation and government money. Some good questions from listeners landed in our inbox, so we hit on those, too, before wrapping it up. Thanks for listening, check out our Twitter feed, and don't forget our Podcast at autoblog dot com address for your feedback.

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Autoblog Podcast #123

Dan Roth — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:45:00 EST

Filed under: Concept Cars, Podcasts, Hybrids/Alternative, Etc., Government/Legal, Plants/Manufacturing, BMW, Cadillac, Chrysler, LLC., GM, Toyota, FIAT, Opinion/Editorial

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What better way to kick off your weekend than a new podcast, full of incisive commentary and rapier wit, delivered by well informed, articulate experts? Instead, we bring you Episode #123 of the Autoblog Podcast. Chris, Sam, and Dan hash it out for this installment, covering such gems as the Toyota's expectations for the new Prius, Bill Gates and his fantastical patent and the Fiat/Chrysler deal, as well as other assorted gems as the conversation rambles. Friday's the perfect day for 70 minutes of the Autoblog Podcast's dulcet tones, so enjoy, and thanks for listening! Drop us a line at podcast at autoblog dot com, and hit our Twitter feed, too.

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Autoblog Podcast #122

Dan Roth — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:48:00 EST

Filed under: New York Auto Show, Podcasts, Opinion/Editorial

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Chris, Dan, and Sam got together for Episode #122 of the Autoblog Podcast, and no politics were harmed in the making of this installment. Of course, it was mostly a lead-up to the New York Auto show, so we discussed what's ready to debut in Manhattan. GMC's Terrain gets some attention, as do the M versions of BMW's X5 and X6. We also take the time to answer a few questions and address a concern or two before wrapping it up. See you next week after New York, where we're sure to pick up plenty of talking points. Thanks for listening, and as always, drop us a line at podcast at autoblog dot com, and hit our Twitter feed, too.

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Autoblog Podcast #121

Dan Roth — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:10:00 EST

Filed under: Podcasts, Government/Legal, Opinion/Editorial

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We reluctantly skipped last week's podcast, so it's only appropriate we're back with a vengeance this week. Alex Nunez makes a rare appearance, joining Chris and Dan, and bringing rapier wit and incisive analysis to the podcast party. We really meant to cover more subjects, but it was impossible to avoid jabbering on for an hour and a half about the situation with GM and Chrysler. We went on tangents, we occasionally talked over each other, and there's even a few chuckles thrown in for good measure. Thanks for listening, and as always, drop us a line at podcast at autoblog dot com, and hit our Twitter feed, too.

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Autoblog Podcast #120

Dan Roth — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:30:00 EST

Filed under: Podcasts, Geneva Motor Show, Opinion/Editorial

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UPDATE: Episode 119 has been moved to its own post in an attempt to appease iTunes.

Some of you may have noticed that we broke our streak of podcast production last week when we failed to publish Episode #119 of the Autoblog Podcast. That doesn't mean we didn't record one, it just lost out to other responsibilities. Rather than relegate it the digital dustbin, we're bundling it with Episode #120 of same said Autoblog Podcast, all new this week.

#119 was mostly a wrapup of the Geneva Motor Show with Sam, Chris and Dan chatting about hits and misses in Switzerland. Excitingly, Autoblog Podcast #120 is another all-questions episode, with Chris and Dan attempting to offer acceptable responses to all the excellent queries sent to podcast at autoblog dot com. You can listen, subscribe, or download after the jump, see you next week!

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Autoblog Podcast #119

Dan Roth — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 22:32:00 EST

Filed under: Podcasts, Geneva Motor Show, Opinion/Editorial

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Autoblog Podcast #119 may be late in coming, but we wanted to get one last chat in about the Geneva Motor Show before we let it drop. Sam, Chris, and Dan got together a while ago for this one, but it lost out to other responsibilities until now. Kick back, relax, and take a quick trip back in time as we discuss the highs and lows of Geneva.

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Autoblog Podcast #118

Dan Roth — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 19:43:00 EST

Filed under: Podcasts, Geneva Motor Show, Ford, Lamborghini, Nissan, Volkswagen, Ferrari, Opinion/Editorial

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Join us for Episode #118 of the Autoblog Podcast, where Johnathon Ramsey makes his first ever 'cast appearance. Chris, Dan and JR cover the Opel Ampera and Volkswagen Polo, both vehicles we've sent our Geneva Dreadnoughts after. Attention then turns to the Ford iosis MAX concept before moving to the ridonkulous side of the street where the Ferrari 599XX and Lamborghini Murcielago Super Veloce are parked. Before it all wraps up, we go over P1, a video endeavor unlike anything before it. It's just a few ticks over an hour this week, and very soon we'll be putting together an all-questions show from your submissions to Podcast at Autoblog dot com. Next week, we'll recap Geneva, so drop us a line with any show-related questions or comments.

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Autoblog Podcast #117

Dan Roth — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:15:00 EST

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This week, Sam and Chris return from a short hiatus for some fun with a Rolls Royce and a BMW 750Li. After we get all the iDrive carping out of our systems, we move on to what we might see at the Geneva Motor Show, touch briefly on the Autoblog Garage, and finish up with a dandy little bailout/bankruptcy argument. Thanks for listening, and please keep your notes coming in to Podcast at Autoblog dot com, we're going to do another all-questions edition soon. See you next week!

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Autoblog Podcast #116

Dan Roth — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:15:00 EST

Filed under: Chicago Auto Show, Podcasts, Government/Legal, Opinion/Editorial

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It's a two man effort for Autoblog Podcast #116, which sees editor Neff returning to fill the host slot. John and Dan kick the ball around about the GM and Chrysler viability plans, wayward efforts to "Engage the Blogosphere" at the Chicago Auto Show, and the new SHO that dropped in Chi-town. The usual suspects return for next week, and we'll pay more attention to your thoughts and questions, so keep them rolling in to Podcast at Autoblog dot com. Thanks for listening!

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Autoblog Podcast #115

Dan Roth — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:31:00 EST

Filed under: Chicago Auto Show, Podcasts, Geneva Motor Show, Opinion/Editorial

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Welcome back for Autoblog Podcast Episode #115. Chris, Sam, and Dan take an hour and skip over a few subjects. First up is the Chicago Auto Show, which is coming up tomorrow, February 11th. From there, talk moves to the departures of Bob Lutz and Chris Bangle from their respective positions before we touch briefly on Nissan job cuts, some highlights from Geneva, and we wrap it all up by answering a couple of questions. Thanks for all your feedback, keep it rolling in to Podcast at autoblog dot com, and we'll be back again soon!

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