Ford, its future and the health of the auto industry are discussed with Ford executive vice president Mark Fields.
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Pact It In
Season 15, Episode 39
The UAW contracts with Chrysler, Ford and GM are discussed with Sean McAlinden (Center for Automotive Research), Joe Szczesny (Oakland Press) and labor analyst Robert Chiaravalli.
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National Auto Dealers Association chairman Stephen Wade is interviewed. Panelists: Steve Finlay (Ward Auto); Jeff Bennett (Wall Street Journal).
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Chevrolet's 100th anniversary is discussed with Chris Perry, vice president of Chevrolet marketing. Panelists: Mark Phelan (Detroit Free Press); Frank Markus (Motor Trend).
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Auto designs are discussed with J Mays (Ford), Marco Tencone (Maserati) and Peter Schreyer (Kia).
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The near-collapse of the U.S. auto industry is discussed with New York Times reporter Bill Vlasic ("Once Upon a Car").
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The biennial Messa auto show in Frankfurt, Germany, is visited. Included: remarks from Jonathan Browning (Volkswagen of America), Ian Robertson (BMW AG) and Johan de Nysschen (Audi of America).
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The future of the assembly line is discussed with former GM engineer Thomas Crumm ("What Is Good for General Motors?"). Panelists: Drew Winter (WardsAuto.com); Gary Vasilash (Automotive Design and Production).
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The intersection of automobile design and women's fashion is discussed with author Margery Krevsky ("Sirens of Chrome") and fashion consultant Karen Buscemi.
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Shell Game
Season 15, Episode 31
Used and damaged cars that are passed off as new are discussed with Michael E. Wilson (Automotive Recyclers Association) and Eric Widmer (Alliance Inspection Management).
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Car Spy
Season 15, Episode 29
Automobile photographer Jim Dunne ("Car Spy").
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My 409
Season 15, Episode 28
The vintage-car market is discussed with McKeel Hagerty (Hagerty Insurance) and Ken Lingenfelter (Lingenfelter Performance Engineering).
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Reach Out
Season 15, Episode 27
UAW vice president Cindy Estrada discusses efforts to increase the union's membership. Panelists: Alisa Priddle (Detroit News); Joe Szczesny (Oakland Press).
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The cars of 2011 are discussed with Car and Driver's Eddie Alterman and Tony Swan.
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A visit to Cuba spotlights the country's many pre-1960 American cars. Also: the car-collecting culture is discussed with McKeel Hagerty (Hagerty Insurance) and Ken Lingenfelter (Lingenfelter Performance Engineering).
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Bosch North America chairman, president and CEO Peter Marks is interviewed. Panelists: Michelle Krebs (Edmunds); Tom Murphy (Ward's AutoWorld).
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Volkswagen Group Design chief Walter de'Silva is interviewed. Panelists: Todd Lassa (Motor Trend); Jim Hall (2953 Analytics).
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Line Items
Season 15, Episode 22
Issues driving the auto industry, including slowing sales and alternative vehicles, are discussed with Jessica Caldwell (Edmunds), Michael Robinet (IHS Automotive) and Jeff Schuster (J.D. Power and Associates).
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Oval Shine
Season 15, Episode 21
Derrick Kuzak, Ford group vice president in charge of global product development, discusses the company's product line. Panelists: Tony Swan (Car and Driver); Paul Eisenstein (Detroit Bureau).
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Former auto executive Bob Lutz discusses his book, "Car Guys Versus Bean Counters."
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The future of the United Auto Workers union is discussed with Sean McAlinden (Center for Automotive Research), Robert Chiaravalli (Strategic Labor & Human Resources) and Joe Szczesny (Oakland Press).
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Ford chief-technology officer Paul Mascarenas is interviewed.
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A visit to the EPA's National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory in Ann Arbor, Mich. Included: remarks from its chief executive, Chris Grundler, about the lab's work and its impact on the auto industry.
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BorgWarner chairman-CEO Timothy Manganello is interviewed.
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GM global chief-marketing officer Joel Ewanick is interviewed.
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The relationship between the auto industry and the federal government is discussed with Patrick Davis (Department of Transportation), Margo Oge (EPA) and Jake Jones (Daimler). From the Washington Auto Show.
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Dodge president-CEO Ralph Gilles, who also oversees car designs for Chrysler as a whole.
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Distracted driving is discussed with Dr. Paul Green (University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute), Louis Tijerina (Ford Motor Co.) and former Michigan state senator Buzz Thomas.
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Pietro Gorlier, president-CEO of MOPAR, is interviewed.
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GM's dramatic turnaround is discussed with GM North America president Mark Reuss. Panelists include Scott Burgess (Detroit News) and Peter De Lorenzo (Autoextremist.com).
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The Super Bowl's top auto ads are discussed with advertising executive Gary Topolewski, advertising journalist Jean Halliday and veteran adman David Kiley. Also: the best and worst auto ads of 2010.
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The federal government and new fuels are discussed with Fred Smith (Competitive Enterprise Institute), Daniel Weiss (Center for American Progress) and Ron Cogan (Green Car Journal) at the Washington, D.C., Auto Show.
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The Chrysler resurgence is discussed with Klaus Busse, Chrysler's head of interior design; Chris Barman, the vehicle line executive for E-segment vehicles; and Joe Dehner, the head of Dodge and Ram design.
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NAIAS
Season 15, Episode 6
Conclusion. The North American International Auto Show.
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NAIAS
Season 15, Episode 5
Part 1 of 2. The North American International Auto Show.
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A tour of the French countryside in a Ford C-Max CUV with Ford global-marketing chief Jim Farley.
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TechShop
Season 15, Episode 3
A visit to the TechShop, a DIY club near San Francisco.
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Top Cars
Season 15, Episode 2
The top cars of 2010.
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Top Trucks
Season 15, Episode 1
The series premiere highlights the top trucks of 2010.
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