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Welcome to the WJR Assembly Line section of WJR.com. This automotive specific section features current automotive industry news, key auto executive interviews available “On Demand,” weekly auto reports, new car reviews and daily headline stories provided in partnership with Automotive News.



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Continental Connections with Paul W. Smith – Senior Vice President Powertrain North America Kregg Wiggins

Paul W. Smith talks with Continental North American Senior Vice President Powertrain North America Kregg Wiggins about improving fuel economy and reducing CO2 emissions while still maintaining the fun-to-drive factor.

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Continental Connections with Paul W. Smith - North American President Jeff Klei

Paul W. Smith talks with Continental North American President Jeff Klei about cutting-edge technologies Continental is developing that improve vehicle safety.

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Dr. David Cole, Chairman of Center for Automotive Research

(August 5) - Dr. David Cole, Chairman of Center for Automotive Research, talks to Paul W. Smith about the CAR Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City and the future of the auto industry.

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Stephen Girsky, Vice Chairman of General Motors Corporate Strategy and Business Development

(August 5) - Paul W. Smith talks to Stephen Girsky, Vice Chairman of General Motors Corporate Strategy and Business Development, about the Seminars in Traverse City and the turnaround of GM.

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Steve St. Angelo, Chairman of Toyota Motor Manufacturing and Executive Vice President of Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing of North America

(August 5) - Steve St. Angelo, Chairman of Toyota Motor Manufacturing and Executive Vice President of Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing of North America, tells Paul W. Smith that the Toyota recalls did not affect the 1Q profits.

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Paul W. Smith talks to Mark Fields, of Ford Motor Company, about the new line of vehicles and Ford's recent success.

(August 4) - Mark Fields, Executive Vice President of Ford Motor Company and President of The Americas, tells Paul W. Smith that Ford's sales are up for the new line of vehicles.

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Tony Posawatz, Chevrolet Volt Vehicle Line Director...

(July 28) - Steve Courtney talks to Tony Posawatz, Chevrolet Volt Vehicle Line Director, about the release of the electric Volt, which will cost $41,000.

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Mark Allen, Head of Jeep Design, and Jim Morrison, Head of Jeep Product Marketing

(July 20) - Mark Allen, Head of Jeep Design, and Jim Morrison, Head of Jeep Product Marketing, talk to Paul W. Smith about the unique design of the new line of Jeep vehicles.

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Mike Manley, President and CEO of the Jeep Brand

(July 20) - Paul W. Smith talks to Mike Manley, President and CEO of the Jeep Brand, about the new line of Chrysler vehicles.

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Bill Golling, President of Bloomfield Hills Chrysler Jeep Dodge and Mark Snethkamp, Snethkamp Automotive Family

(July 20) - Bill Golling, President of Bloomfield Hills Chrysler Jeep Dodge dealership, and Mark Snethkamp, Snethkamp Automotive Family in Highland Park, talk to Paul W. Smith and are very excited about Chrysler's new line of vehicles.

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Chuck Fortinberry, former Chrysler dealer

(July 19) - Chuck Fortinberry, former Chrysler dealer, talks to Paul W. Smith about the new government reports on car dealership closings.

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WJR Auto Reports


Lindsay Brooke - Eye on Engineering

Detroit-based auto writer Lindsay Brooke talks about the newest trends and information from the Automotive Industry.


Eye on Engineering - 9/6/10

(September 6) - Talks about new "Wi-Fi" technology.

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Ed Lapham - Auto Report

Edward Lapham, executive editor of Automotive News talks about the latest breaking news and information from the Automotive Industry.


Auto Report - 8/20/10

(August 20) - Talks about dealer termination amongst automakers.

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Paul W. Smith wants to make a bet with Regis Philbin and Regis talks about it on Live with Regis and Kelly.

(September 9) - Regis Philbin tells Kelly Ripa that Paul W. Smith has suggested a bet involving the Notre Dame Michigan game where Paul would fill in for Regis on Live with Regis & Kelly if U of M wins.


Frank speaks with Major Ed Pulido

(September 9) - Frank speaks with Major Ed Pulido, Army Veteran who shares stories to help combat the stigma associated with getting help through the Real Warriors Campaign during National Suicide Prevention Awareness Week.


 


 

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