This Automotive Podcast Is Charged Up and Doesn't Fall Short

We have debated the viability of electric cars for a long time. Tesla's lovely and powerful Model S sedan has garnered some great reviews from the motoring press, but when the New York Times tried a real-world test that included the auto makers new high-speed charging stations, things didn't go so well.

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With fuel economy on the top of most shopper's list, car makers are looking at all kinds of ways to make improvements. Next up: plastic windows which might be too strong.

The cost of getting there on time.

We're obsessed with auto sales and with gasoline costs. If gasoline goes up one dollar in price, here's what might happen.


The Chicago auto show didn't have many new models or concepts, but there was enough to pique our interest. And Mathew -- thanks to his mom -- was able to peruse the Washington Auto Show in D.C. and snapped some photos that we will post.

Finally, another trip to the D.C. area proved costly for one driver but at least it didn't start like this.

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Coming in a bit late, but we take a deep look at car sales for January, including hybrid and diesel sales. Also, Chevrolet is cannibalizing sales of their fancy Volt with the more pedestrian Cruze subcompact.

Dealers are all about sales and the brands they like the most are Hyundai, Subaru and Lexus. We discuss why these brands made it to the top of the list and why dealers are bullish about sales this year.

Fisker is another brand that is struggling, and may be on the ropes.

This week Nissan, Hyundai and Kia were showing off some compelling new vehicles at the Chicago auto show.

While those cars are appealing, David is less impressed with all the new designs coming out of Formula 1 teams. While they are technologically advanced, they are also ugly.

The Super Bowl is the place where auto makers make big bets and we discuss the best and worst of the ads. Did Chrysler hit or miss with "Halftime in America?"

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