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Hyundai and Kia could be starting to feel the repercussions of misrepresenting fuel economy, but this problem may have deeper implications beyond the Korean automakers. Aston Martin is looking for someone to take a stake in the company. See who's scrambling to place their bids. General Motors takes the wraps off its new Chinese EV, the Sail SPRINGO EV. All that and more, plus John McElroy talks with Ashley Denmead from Carbon Revolution, a company that has figured out how to make wheels out of carbon fiber.

GM invests in Proterra Inc., a company that makes electric, fast-charging buses. Mazda will be building B-spec race cars, in what it calls the 50-hour project. Could the Buick logo get its first redesign in the last decade? One top executive thinks so. All that and more, plus John talks with Mike Jackson, the CEO of Autonation on Autoline This Week.

General Electric announced it will buy 2,000 Ford C-MAX plug-in hybrids for its fleet, see what Ford is willing to do in exchange. BMW will show off a plug-in hybrid at the L.A. Auto Show next week. Nissan released an upgraded version of the LEAF in Tokyo today with changes based on feedback from owners. All that and more, plus John responds to your questions and comments in "You Said It!"

A partnership with Chery will help Jaguar Land Rover cut vehicle costs in China. Spanish carmaker SEAT is struggling to sell cars in China, so its parent company is stepping in to help. Honda and Nissan have cut profit forecasts due to protests over disputed territory, but one Japanese automaker is actually increasing theirs. All that and more, plus we take a look at Volkswagen's all-new 2013 Jetta Hybrid.

An inside source explains the full story on why Toyota and others are suing Mexico over fuel regulations. The turbocharger and dual clutch manufacturer BorgWarner is getting a new CEO. Mercedes-Benz takes the wraps off a futuristic SUV concept for the LA Auto Show. All that and more, plus on Autoline This Week, Csaba Csere and Jim Hall join John McElroy to discuss which EVs are winners and which are destined for the dustbin of history.

Ford throws their hat into the plug-in hybrid ring with the C-MAX Energi and hopes to land some blows on the Toyota Prius. Toyota is suing the Mexican government, but why the lawsuit was filed may surprise you. BMW is using its resources to build a two-man bobsled for the Olympics, however it's not for the German team. All that and more, plus we take a look into the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu.

Ford is flooding the media with information about electrics, plug-ins and hybrids, because it wants to beat GM to the punch about its electric plans. Speaking of General Motors, it has halted talks about a deeper tie-up with PSA. Chesapeake Energy, General Electric and Whirlpool are developing a relatively inexpensive appliance that will allow natural gas cars to be filled up at home. All that and more, plus John responds to your questions and comments in "You Said It!"

An international agency says that the United States will surpass Saudi Arabia in oil production by the end of the decade. Honda shows off the Civic's new face prior to its Los Angeles debut. For the first time ever, women rule the roads. All that and more, plus we preview Continental's newest safety technology developed to meet stricter safety regulations.

Vehicle inventory levels jumped nearly 25 percent last month in the U.S. market. See which companies top the list. VW shareholders voted to keep 75-year-old chairman Ferdinand Piech, but it could be longer than anyone expected. Should Ford sell the F-150 in China? Sales of one special-edition F-series show they should. All that and more, plus a look at how one major city leads the way in public bicycle use.

The NADA estimates that 200,000 vehicles were destroyed by Super Storm Sandy, but that figure may be overblown. Ford's factories in North America are operating at 114 percent capacity which is really adding to its bottom line. Are women better drivers than men? That is what one website out of England tries to answer. All that and more, plus on Autoline This Week John sits down with a panel of materials experts to discuss future high-strength and lightweight materials that will be used in cars.

Lincoln releases more in-depth information on the 2013 MKZ Hybrid. Find out why Bosch sold its entire stake in Japanese supplier Denso. Consumption of lead batteries in China outweighs output, which may lead to a shortage next year. All that and more, plus we get our look at Chevy's redesigned 2013 Traverse.

Maserati plans to boost sales over 8 times the current amount by 2015. Could the new Quattroporte help to reach that mark? Ford is bucking the trend in China. Sales were up nearly 50 percent thanks to the new Focus. Hurricane Sandy drives up used car prices, but may help overall sales. All that and more, plus John responds to your questions and comments in today's edition of You Said It!

Suzuki drops out of the American market because they say it can't make a profit in the long term. An ex-GM engineer stole hybrid technology and tried selling it to GM's competitors. See what GM says those secrets are worth; you may be surprised. SAIC announces the release of their pure-electric Roewe E50. All that and more, plus a look at the iconic Mercedes-Benz SL550.

Toyota recovers from last years earthquake and flood to post spectacular financial earnings. Nissan says fixing one type of wasted energy could reduce consumption by 25 percent in its plants. Honda continues its man maximum, machine minimum concept with the N-ONE. All that and more, plus VW AG is the 8th largest employer in the world, but has done so in a unconventional way.

Auto sales were up in the U.S. last month but were not as strong as they could have been. Ford announces that CEO, Alan Mulally, will retain his position for at least 2 more years. Hyundai-Kia make a fuel economy blunder that could cost them tens of millions of dollars. All that and more, plus on Autoline This Week John sits down with Scott Painter, the founder and CEO of TrueCar, to talk about how the company is reinventing itself.