PODCAST: GM Wants to Make Sure Chevrolet Isn't Confused With Chevy Chase

Want a Chevy? You mean the actor? Oh, the car. Well, GM will only sell Chevrolets going forward. An internal memo leaked this week shows that the car company wants to banish the Chevy name from its marketing material so that the brand is more consistent as it expands outside the U.S.

That might seem like GM is out of touch with its customers, but let's hope the company is in touch with investors. The auto maker is moving toward an initial public offering in the fall that could be huge, and begin the process of getting out from government ownership.

Think the Prius is fuel efficient? Well the 1986 Chevrolet (not Chevy) Sprint ER is almost as good at sipping fuel. Without all that fancy hybrid technology. The EPA released a list of the most fuel efficient vehicles since 1984 and it's surprising.

Should rally cars get on the green bandwagon? Well, Subaru is thinking of making the next Impreza WRX STI a diesel and Mitsubishi might make its awesome Evo a hybrid. Would you buy a green road rocket?

Speaking of road rockets, Mini challenged Porsche to a race this week but was rebuffed.

Finally, Ford is skipping the car shows for the launch of its next Explorer, choosing to roll it out on Facebook. Will you be its fried?

GetThisShowOnTheRoad June 12, 2010.mp3