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Autoblog Podcast #199 – Scion FT86, Toyota Prius MPV, Chevrolet Volt controversy

Filed under: Podcasts, Etc., Chevrolet, GM, Nissan, Toyota

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Zach Bowman makes his debut on Episode #199 of the Autoblog Podcast. Show stalwarts Chris Shunk and Dan Roth guide the conversation from the teased Toyota Prius MPV, the tempest in a teapot over the Chevrolet Volt’s transmission and the rumors of Scion getting the FT86 instead of Toyota. We cover some of your feedback from our Q&A and answer an email question before wrapping up at an hour and twenty-six minutes. See you next week!

Autoblog Podcast #199 – Scion FT86, Toyota Prius MPV, Chevrolet Volt transmission

In the Autoblog Garage:

Nissan Rogue
Kia Sorento EX V6 AWD

News:

Prius MPV Teased
Toyota FT-86 may begin life as a $25,000 Scion
Submit your picks for Internet Car and Truck of the Year
Did General Motors lie about the Chevy Volt?

Hosts:
Dan Roth, Chris Shunk, Zach Bowman

Runtime: 1:26:06

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Autoblog Podcast #199 – Scion FT86, Toyota Prius MPV, Chevrolet Volt controversy originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 12 Oct 2010 16:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #199

We’re recording Autoblog Podcast #199 tonight, and we’ve collected a few topics of discussion. Drop us your own feedback and questions below if you think there’s anything we’ve missed, or vote on your fellow readers’ submissions to help determine the flow of the ‘cast. You can subscribe to the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes if you haven’t already to hear your question answered.

Discussion Topics for Autoblog Podcast Episode #199

Prius MPV Teased
Toyota FT-86 may begin life as a $25,000 Scion
Submit your picks for Internet Car and Truck of the Year
Did General Motors lie about the Chevy Volt?

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Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #199 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Oct 2010 18:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Autoblog Podcast #198 – Paris Motor Show, Lotus unveilings, Chevrolet Montana

Filed under: Concept Cars, Podcasts, Etc., Paris Motor Show, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford, Lotus, Nissan, Volkswagen, Electric

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Alex Nunez jumps in with Chris and Dan on Episode #198 of the Autoblog Podcast. The aftermath of the Paris Motor Show is a point of discussion, along with the Lotus product blitz. Moving to a completely different continent, we finish with the Chevrolet Montana before wrapping it all up by responding to some of your feedback. An hour and twenty minutes later, we’re done – see you next week!

Autoblog Podcast #198 – Paris Motor Show, Lotus unveilings, Chevrolet Montana

In the Autoblog Garage:

Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
Volkswagen Jetta
Ford Fiesta
Corvette Z06
Buick Regal

News:

Paris Auto Show recap
Lotus shocks Paris Motor Show with five concept debuts
2011 Chevrolet Montana compact truck unveiled in South America

Hosts:
Dan Roth, Chris Shunk, Alex Nunez

Runtime: 1:25:42

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Autoblog Podcast #198 – Paris Motor Show, Lotus unveilings, Chevrolet Montana originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Oct 2010 16:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #198

Filed under: Concept Cars, Etc., Paris Motor Show

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We’re recording Autoblog Podcast #198 tonight, and we’ve collected a few topics of discussion. Drop us your own feedback and questions below if you think there’s anything we’ve missed, or vote on your fellow readers’ submissions to help determine what we kibbitz about this evening. You can subscribe to the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes if you haven’t already to hear your question answered.

Discussion Topics for Autoblog Podcast Episode #198

Paris Auto Show recap
Lotus shocks Paris Motor Show with five concept debuts
2011 Chevrolet Montana compact truck unveiled in South America

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Autoblog Podcast #197 – F-150 powertrains, GM diesel car, hatchbacks, Mahindra, Bugatti Galibier and Nissan’s sold-out Leaf

Filed under: Podcasts, Bugatti, Cadillac, Ford, GM, Jaguar, Kia, Volkswagen, Electric

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Steven Ewing joins podcast regulars Dan and Chris for Episode #197 of the Autoblog Podcast. Items we cover are the newly expanded powertrain selections for the Ford F-150, a potential diesel-powered car from General Motors, the apparently heating-up American love affair with hatchbacks, the just-out-of-reach Mahindra Pik-Up, the definitely unattainable Bugatti Galibier and the rush to pre-order the Nissan Leaf. At one hour, twenty-two minutes, it’s not quite as epic as last week’s extravaganza, and we wrap up by responding to some of your feedback. Thanks for listening!

Autoblog Podcast #197 – F-150 powertrains, GM diesel car, hatchbacks, Mahindra, Bugatti Galibier and Nissan’s sold-out Leaf

In the Autoblog Garage:

Cadillac CTS
Volkswagen Tiguan
Jaguar XKR Convertible

News:

F-150 Ecoboost Drive
GM will sell a diesel car in the U.S.
Hatchbacks: Who says Americans don’t buy ’em?
Despite uproar, Global Vehicles places its initial order from Mahindra
Bugatti Galibier coming for 2013
Nissan full up with Leaf pre-orders

Hosts:
Dan Roth, Chris Shunk, Steven Ewing

Runtime: 1:22:14

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Autoblog Podcast #197 – F-150 powertrains, GM diesel car, hatchbacks, Mahindra, Bugatti Galibier and Nissan’s sold-out Leaf originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #197

Filed under: LA Auto Show, Etc., Paris Motor Show, Bugatti, Ford, GM, Kia, Nissan

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Here are some topics combed out of the hairball that is the last week’s news. If that doesn’t advance your timing, hit us up with your own questions or comments below. Even if you don’t have your own question, you can vote on which questions deserve our attention the most. Discussion topics for Autoblog Podcast #197, which we’ll record tonight. Finally, subscribe to the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes if you haven’t already to hear your question answered.

Discussion Topics for Autoblog Podcast Episode #197

F-150 Ecoboost Drive
GM will sell a diesel car in the U.S.
Despite uproar, Global Vehicles places its initial order from Mahindra
Bugatti Galibier coming for 2013
Nissan full up with Leaf pre-orders
Kia Optima hybrid headed for LA

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Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #197 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 Sep 2010 19:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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TheDetroitBureau.com on Autoblog with Paul Eisenstein

Filed under: Technology, Electric

Watts Your Mileage?

Paul Eisenstein Expect to hear the words, “range anxiety,” a lot in the months to come, what with the Nissan Leaf, Chevrolet Volt and an assortment of other battery-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids ready to hit the market.

The first generation of battery cars, like Leaf, will likely deliver an average of only about 100 miles on a charge – not much more than the range at which the typical motorist starts to look for a gas station in a conventional automobile.

Actually, that figure is only a rough approximation, as I learned recently while getting ready for my first drive of the 2011 Leaf. Under ideal conditions, I was advised, Nissan engineers have traveled as many as 140 miles. But on a cold and dreary day, creeping along in traffic with the heater on full, the little battery car might barely clock 70 miles before its batteries are fully discharged. (Similarly, General Motors now cautions that Volt will typically get somewhere between 25 and 50 miles, rather than the oft-quoted 40 on battery power.)

Sure, driving conditions and driver habits have always had a big impact on mileage. Slam the throttle at every light and you might get less than half the fuel economy your new Ford Mustang will deliver on the highway. But while that may cut into your budget, the only other downside is having to fuel up more often.

Paul A. Eisenstein is Publisher of TheDetroitBureau.com, and a 30-year veteran of the automotive beat. His editorials bring his unique perspective and deep understanding of the auto world to Autoblog readers on a regular basis.

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TheDetroitBureau.com on Autoblog with Paul Eisenstein

Filed under: Technology

What Did The X-Prize Achieve?

Paul Eisenstein It took the $25,000 Orteig Prize, as much as the promise of fame and glory, to convince Charles Lindbergh to risk a solo 1927 flight across the Atlantic. Three-quarters of a century later the $10 million Ansari X-Prize spurred the launch of SpaceShipOne, the first privately-funded manned spaceflight.

So, when the Progressive Insurance Auto X-Prize was announced, at the New York Auto Show, several years ago, there was plenty of reason to be excited. And the promise of the project only seemed to increase when fuel prices hit their 2008 peak and the national mindset started to shift steadily more and more in favor of alternative propulsion.

But now that organizers have announced the three winners that will share a significant $10 million purse, I am left wondering what the Auto X-Prize actually achieved and whether it came anywhere near its lofty goals.

Paul A. Eisenstein is Publisher of TheDetroitBureau.com, and a 30-year veteran of the automotive beat. His editorials bring his unique perspective and deep understanding of the auto world to Autoblog readers on a regular basis.

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TheDetroitBureau.com on Autoblog with Paul Eisenstein originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Sep 2010 18:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Autoblog Podcast #196 – with Jonny Lieberman from Motor Trend

Filed under: Concept Cars, Podcasts, Etc., BMW, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Lotus

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For Episode #196 of the Autoblog Podcast, recently departed Autoblogger Jonny Lieberman joins us from his perch atop the ivory Motor Trend tower. In between recounting stories from the land of the Buff Books, Chris, Dan and Jonny talk over some of this week’s news, including the Lotus Elite, the final Ford Ranger in North America, the BMW 6 Series concept and a truckload of new Chrysler information about the 200C, the Challenger, transmissions, and more. We finish up with some of your feedback near the epic two-hour mark. Thanks for listening!

Autoblog Podcast #196 – With Jonny Lieberman from Motor Trend

In the Autoblog Garage:

Chrysler 300C SRT-8
BMW 335D
Ferrari 458 Italia

News:

Lotus Elite
Ranger finally dies
BMW 6 Series
2011 Challenger details
Chrysler 200 Tease

Hosts:
Dan Roth, Chris Shunk, Jonny Lieberman

Runtime: 1:49:30

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Autoblog Podcast #196 – with Jonny Lieberman from Motor Trend originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #196

Filed under: Concept Cars, Etc., BMW, Chrysler, Ford, Jeep, Lotus, Rumormill

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We’ve cherrypicked some questions for discussion out of the last weeks news, but hit up our interactive Q&A box below and query the podcast team with your own question. Even if you don’t have your own question, you can vote on which questions deserve our attention the most. Discussion topics for Autoblog Podcast #196, which we’ll record tonight, can be found below. Finally, subscribe to the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes if you haven’t already to hear your question answered.

Discussion Topics for Autoblog Podcast Episode #196

Lotus Elite
Ranger finally dies
BMW 6 Series
2011 Challenger details
Jeep Pickup
Chrysler 200 Tease

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Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #196 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 Sep 2010 18:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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