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General Motors expects to break even in Europe by 2015, despite loosing half a billion dollars in the third-quarter. The new Escalade is still a year away from showrooms, but Cadillac has already cut out some amenities. Subaru reveals the all-new 2014 Forester. All that and more, plus a look at pedestrian protection technology from Continental.

GM's third-quarter earnings are out and revenue is up. But GM barely out-earns its crosstown rival, despite selling a million more vehicles. Could the safety of lithium ion batteries be in question because of Hurricane Sandy? EV sales in Europe are down but Renault pushes to corner the market with 4 pure electric models, more than any other manufacturer. All that and more, plus John responds to your questions and comments on You Said It!

The results are in and Chrysler had a strong showing in the third quarter of 2012, while Ford started to struggle. All the details inside. Ford takes another on the chin as it tumbles to the bottom of the Consumer Reports Reliability Survey. How much would you pay for a super-sized version of a Hot Wheels Camaro? Find out the price. All that and more, plus John McElroy has his review of the 2013 Toyota Avalon.

BMW claims it can now withstand a 30 percent drop in sales without having to lay off any people, close any plants or post a financial loss. Kia just released photos of its new Cadenza, a car also known as the K7 and Amanti depending on which market it's sold in. Ford says some of its customers are really getting into black wheels. All that and more, plus a look at the latest BMW model German tuning company Alpina has modified.

While one manufacturer fails to meet profit expectations, Hyundai reports a 3rd quarter profit jump. Although somewhat controversial, could fracking be the answer to lower fuel costs? A vehicle meant to compete with the likes of the Tesla Roadster gets put on the back burner. All that and more, plus on Autoline This Week John sits down to talk with Mary Barra, the head of General Motors Global Product Development.

Ford estimates it will lose over one billion dollars in Europe this year as even more cuts are announced. GM debuts the all-new Corvette small block in Pontiac, MI. Volkswagen is considering building an all-new SUV designed specifically for the American market. All that and more, plus a look at Ford's 1.0 liter EcoBoost engine.

As Ford continues to feel the sting of Europe's economic woes, it looks like one factory may be on the chopping block. Peugeot is poised to receive French aid unless a Volkswagen stock holder can convince the European Commission otherwise. Hyundai debuts a new crossover at the Sao Paolo Motor Show. All that and more, plus guest host Peter De Lorenzo explains why Corvette is laying out a step-by-step plan on how NOT to launch a sports car.

You'd think that selling iconic London cabs would be an easy business proposition, but that's not the case. The all-new Chevy Silverado will debut next year at the Detroit Auto Show, and the company really needs it to sell. Total automotive manufacturing capacity in Brazil will jump by 50 percent by 2014. Will that be too much? All that and more, plus our look at the 2013 Chevy Spark.

A boom in the Brazilian market has one automotive manufacturer introducing seven new models. Has the U.S. auto industry fully recovered? A report from WardsAuto indicates it may have. Reading between the lines has us thinking we may see the first zinc-air battery soon. All that and more, plus an independent car tech believes he has solved the draw-backs of the rotary engine.

Lincoln opened the doors to media members on their new design center yesterday. See what their doing in hopes to rebuild the Lincoln brand. We get our look at Nissan’s all-new Sentra. And see how one company hopes to make the next-generation of connected car. All that and more, plus on Autoline This Week we take a look at Kia, a brand most car buyer’s don’t even know about.

Find out how Europe’s continued financial woes are lowering gas prices in the U.S. See who is at the Ford-front of in-car technology. Chrysler and Fiat expand their partnership in unique way. It’s a first for them since they joined forces in 2009. All that and more, plus John looks at Ford’s hot new BOSS 302 Mustang.

Johnson Controls charges up as another battery supplier files for bankruptcy. LEDs are the latest thing in automotive lighting, but could they be obsolete within the next few years? Does your car look like it could save your life? One car maker thinks their’s can. All that and more, plus John McElroy responds to your questions and comments in this week’s edition of You Said It!

Joint-ventured and government-owned companies dominate the Chinese market, but one company is thriving without bank or government backing. If you think the sticker price of a Tesla Model S is high, find out how they are getting even more money from their buyers. Take a look at what one Israeli inventor thinks will be the lightweight material of the future. All that and more, plus our first look at the updated BMW 7 Series.

BMW must be worried about its market share; lessees can now skip payments on certain models. Could Volkswagen be cooking up a new brand to satisfy low-cost hunger pangs? The 2013 Ford Explorer Sport is aimed squarely at the luxury market. All that and more, plus an inside look at the engineering of the just-unveiled Jaguar F-TYPE.

John McElroy gets a first-hand sample of Continental's semi-autonomous Traffic Jam Assist technology. Big truck sales hit the brakes in September. MINI wants to know: what sort of "coffee driver" are you? All that and more, plus a preview of Autoline This Week, which delves into the state of the used car business.