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The LA Auto Show in November is a huge event in which the industry gets to unveil their new models, technologies, and exciting concept cars. But things are so bad for the American Auto industry right now that two of of Detroit’s big three car companies are basically sitting out for this year’s show, a previously unprecedented event. While foreign car manufactures Toyota and BMW are unveiling new, environmentally friendly vehicles, both GM and Chrysler decided to not send any executives or hold any press conferences during the industry showcase. Ford is the only US automaker with a major presence at the show, where they’re rolling out the brand new, redesigned Mustang, which they’re boasting has a “V-8 with even more horsepower and an even throatier Mustang exhaust sound.” While Japanese and German car companies are working hard to create more fuel efficient vehicles as concerns about gas prices and the environment continue to plague consumers, Ford is boasting about a faster and louder Mustang, while GM and Chrysler have so little to offer in terms of innovation they didn’t bother to show up at the LA Autoshow… no wonder the executives from Detroit’s Big 3 are in Washington begging for a 25 billion dollar government bailout loan. I’m HOST, and you’ve been watching rpmfreaks.Com. Keep watching for more news, reviews, and tips from the automotive world. Distributed by Tubemogul.

Detroit, Michigan–the home of America’s big three car companies– is where the world’s auto industry was born. But along with the car companies it depends on, this Midwestern city is experiencing hard times. voa’s Barry Wood reports from Detroit about the formidable challenges confronting the city.

Local Motors CEO, John “Jay” Rogers, talks about what makes Local Motors different from other car companies. Learn why in the same way open source changed the landscape of technology it will revolutionize the auto industry.

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The Big 3 executives aren’t the only ones calling for a bailout of the auto industry. Some auto parts makers say if Washington doesn’t give the car companies some financial help the negative impact could spread far beyond Detroit. (Dec. 5)

The American car is in danger of becoming extinct. President Obama has pledged to make America the leading manufacturer of green cars, but is it wise for the government be involved in the car industry?

Tom Scotney and Graeme Brown discuss the news that two car manufacturers are to bring vehicle production to the West Midlands.

Tom Scotney and Graeme Brown discuss the news that two car manufacturers are to bring vehicle production to the West Midlands.

With a down economy, gas prices are now back down to around $2 for gas. With car preferences constantly changing, John Paul Williams of TANDBERG discusses how video conferencing can help auto manufacturers make quick decisions as customer needs are changing.

Hello, I’m Tom Maruska and you’re witnessing history being made as the 1954 Mercury XM-800 concept car drives into view. You see, the XM-800 was a push car when new. It was common for auto manufacturers to not make their concept cars fully functional for cost saving measures. The XM-800 lacked certain drive train components needed to make it driveable. I installed these missing components when I restored the XM-800. The XM-800 was designed by John Najjar of the Lincoln-Mercury Design Division …