Steal This Podcast! (Auto Sales Thrive, David's New Ride)

The calendar has rolled around to another month so that means car sales are here. Our favorite story line. Last year's numbers were skewed by the hugely successful Cash for Clunkers program. Even so, July auto sales were fairly strong with larger vehicles getting a boost and small car sales slipping compared with last year.

Cadillac sales topped the list in terms of percentage gains but buyers of the giant Escalade beware, the Highway Loss Data Institute says it gets the highest rate of theft claims. But Volvo's S80 doesn't get stolen much, no surprise.

China's 3D Express Coach 

If you are looking for something safe, and probably less desirable for thieves, then check out Consumer Reports' list of ideal vehicles for teens and senior citizen drivers.

We know that teens like the Internet and they may be helping Nissan's Leaf win the search battle over the Chevrolet Volt. The all-electric Leaf is still getting most of the attention from Web searchers.

China is considering a cleverly designed bus that is jacked up to ride over traffic. Smart yes, realistic, probably not.

Finally, David is getting a new set of wheels. Listen in for the details and check back on the blog for photos and reviews.

GetThisShowOnTheRoad August 4, 2010.mp3