An Automotive Podcast Designed to Fit in Any Type of Vehicle

Auto makers around the world are feeling good and reaping trunkfuls of money, as demand continues to grow. Ford, Daimler and Hyundai -- each from a different continent -- all had extremely profitable third quarters.


But don't call Ford a rusty old auto maker, it considers itself a tech firm now.

That's not unusual. Technology is allowing all car makers to speed the design process, quickly improve or correct flaws and perhaps soon print out parts instead of machining them.

New technology could be what is helping auto makers create vehicles that accommodate more body types and sizes in greater comfort.

Nothing much new in the color department, with white, silver and black continuing to dominate the hues of new car lots.

Not the optimal design for this driver

Car color isn't something that kids these days care about. But neither do they care about driving or owning cars, apparently because they can't afford them.

Perhaps if they made driver testing a game, that would lead to more teenage drivers.

Perhaps app-powered slot cars, which are cool for kids and for some car podcasters, will drive even more interest in cars.

Feel like you are getting bad recommendations from your mechanic, ask for a video of your repair.

But don't ask car people for car buying recommendations, they are lousy at it.

An Automotive Podcast That You Can Share with Friends And Won't Cost A Lot To Repair

Car sales are coming and they are looking good. Forecasts are calling for June to show the highest auto sales in five years. (Sort of)

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Those strong sales could be the result of high-quality vehicles. The latest J.D. Power Initial Quality Study shows that the car industry has reached an all-time high in overall quality with its 2012 model year, improving 5% overall, presenting fewer defects and problems than ever.

Honda and Mercedes-Benz are the two strongest auto brands in America according to its survey of more than 38,000 people.

America will halve its reliance on Middle East oil by the end of this decade and could end it completely by 2035 thanks to declining demand and the rapid growth of new petroleum sources in the Western Hemisphere, energy analysts now anticipate.

A new report ranking average state-by-state repair costs to correct check engine lights, shows that Wyoming leads the nation.

Would you use a social media app and find a stranger to be your personal taxi/limo service.  That's the goal of the new Sidecar App that David will be testing this week.