Ford's Facebook Launch May Be More Efficient Than Podcasting With a Glass of Water

GM's Chevrolet is all set to let the cat out of the bag with the pricing for the Volt extended-electric vehicle. We'll update the site with the details as soon as possible.

Mike Rowe and Alan Mulally launch the Ford Explorer

But can they trump the big news from Ford, which virtually pulled the wrapper off it's 2011 Explorer via Facebook this week. And garnered some big coverage and big kudos for trying something new. We're still absorbing the news and critiquing the design, but Mathew may put it on his list.

In looking for ways to get people to improve their fuel economy even more, Toyota has launched a site that encourages drivers to hit the streets as if they had a glass of water on their dashboard. Not a real glass of water, but they do have an iPhone app that we will test out.

We are also going to test out the Nation of Go, a new Web community designed to get drivers to share their favorite routes.

GM may have hit a speed bump with its plan to buy a portion of lender AmeriCredit and get back into the auto-lending business. But one senator is wondering whether GM should have paid back the U.S. Treasury first.

Finally, Audi unveiled its A7 Sportback, a gorgrous new design that slot below the big A8 sedan and has the look of some much higher-end sport sedans from Jaguar and Porsche.

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PODCAST: A Stable Discussion of Toyota's Tilting Troubles and More

Lexus GX 460

Toyota was back in the news again this week after Consumer Reports gave its Lexus GX460 a "Do Not Buy" rating after the SUV nearly rolled over in tests. That kicked off another round of bad press and a NHTSA investigation.

Mathew took two test drives last week; piloting a Ford Edge and a GMC Terrain. Which one did he like better?
Audi showed off a new version of its once-gorgeous A8 L uber-sedan and it's not as lovely anymore.
Honda's coming EV-Neo scooter brings an electric vehicle to the mass market, while electric-car makers are looking for more subsidies to build up the infrastructure to support their products.
Finally, Ford is looking for good ideas on its Ford Story site, but are there royalties involved?

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[PODCAST] Flops, Fast Fill-Ups, Frankfurt and F-ups

David Patton and Mathew Passy discuss Ford's Facebook Flop, the diesel advocate Audi unveils electric car, MIT looks for 10 minute charger, Chrysler saves trees with DVD manuals, Frankfurt auto wrap up and Jim Press needs a bonus

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Links from tonight's podcast
Facebook Flop
Audi E-Tron
E-Tron on PS3
MIT Quick Charge Challenge
Jim Press Needs a Bonus