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What better way to kick off the weekend than Episode #136 of the Autoblog Podcast? Okay, so it's a thin excuse for delivering this edition late, but here it is. Chris, Sam and Dan congregate and discuss a few issues, starting with the manual transmission issues afflicting some Chevrolet Camaros. Sticking with General Motors, we cover Bob Lutz's comments on the Z28, the CTS-V Coupe, and the possible transmogrification of the Pontiac G8 into the Chevrolet Caprice (not gonna happen). The GM talk wraps up with a mulling of the Porsche Panamera's showing on the Nurburgring, besting the CTS-V's time. After plenty of time on GM, we move across town to Ford and kick around the idea of a Fusion-based Taurus before leaving the country entirely and discussing Hyundai's Cash for Clunkers pre-emptive strike. Your questions and comments wrap it all up, and as usual, keep those rolling in to Podcast at Autoblog dot com, and hit the survey, if you haven't already. Thanks for listening!

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Episode #135 of the Autoblog Podcast is here. Chris, Sam and Dan took time out to chat about GM's fast-moving reorganization, Smart's dubious $99/month deal, raising gas taxes as a better way to increase fuel economy, and Shunk's new car dilemma. To wrap up, we hit a question, and that's it - a nice, tidy 65-minute affair. Tell us how we're doing by filling out our survey, if you haven't already, and we'll see you next week. In the meantime, you can drop us a note at Podcast at Autoblog dot com. Thanks for listening!

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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 #134 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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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So what do you do if you happen to be Global Vice President of General Motors Design and a blogger calls your company out for lacking a modern sense of design? Well, if your name happens to be Ed Welburn, you respond with an open letter of your own.

After Huffington Post writer Gerald Sindell wrote an open letter to new GM CEO Fritz Henderson suggesting that a new design direction should be Job 1 for the reinvention of GM, Welburn felt compelled to respond. As you might imagine, the response is a rather passionate one. So what did Welburn have to say to Sindell? You can read the rest of the story after the jump.

[Sources: GM Fastlane and Huffington Post]

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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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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 #130 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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 #129 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 May 2009 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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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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 #127 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 14 May 2009 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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 #126 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 08 May 2009 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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 #125 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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 #124 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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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The Internet has finally assembled its own collection of esteemed digital-only auto scribes to anoint vehicles as the Internet Car of the Year and Internet Truck of the Year, while also putting a new twist on traditional awards. Rather than just hold closed-door meetings to draw names from a hat, the public is also invited to weigh in on their choices for Consumer Choice categories at the official website.

There's also a journalism contest that invites online-only writers and bloggers to submit entries for consideration. It's a new age, and the Internet Car and Truck of the Year offers a new venue to recognize the best, from fresh voices. Autoblog is excited to participate in this new venture, surrounded by our esteemed colleagues from other online outlets. The awards will be presented at an as-yet-unannounced auto show in November, and there will be regular updates at InternetCarandTruckoftheYear.com in the meantime. More information in the press release after the jump.

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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 #122 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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 #121 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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 #120 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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 #119 originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 14 Mar 2009 22:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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 #118 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 04 Mar 2009 19:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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