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Interview Archives: Automotive
Tuesday June 05, 2012, 10:06 AM
American Icon: Alan Mulally and the fight to Save Ford Motor Company
Bryce Hoffman, Award-Winning Journalist, The Detroit News
Host: David Inge
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Categories: Automotive • Biography • History • United States history
Tuesday May 15, 2012, 10:06 AM
Car Care
Rick Karch, Owner of Rick's Automotive, Champaign
Host: David Inge
How’s your car running these days? If you’re having problems we’ll try to help. Our guest will be auto mechanic Rick Karch from Rick’s Automotive in Champaign. He stops by on a regular basis to answer questions. Just give us a call…tell us the make and model…and give us a description of the problem. Rick will suggest a solution. We’ll also have some tips on basic maintenance as we head into summer.
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Categories: Automotive
Wednesday March 28, 2012, 10:06 AM
The Consumer Reports Annual Best & Worst 2012 Cars
Mike Quincy, Automotive Analyst at Consumer Reports
Host: David Inge
If you are thinking about buying a new car but haven’t decided on the make and model, we may be able to help. The annual auto issue of Consumer Reports is now available, and we will go over the magazine's ratings for the best and worst of the new cars. Consumer Reports also has advice on which used cars to avoid, and on how to negotiate the best deal. Your questions will be welcome.
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Categories: Automotive
Friday April 29, 2011, 11:06 AM
Consumer Reports Best & Worst 2011 Cars
Mike Quincy, Auto Content Specialist, Consumer Reports
Host: David Inge
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Categories: Automotive
Tuesday June 22, 2010, 10:06 AM
Summer Car Care
Rick Karch, Owner of Rick's Automotive, Champaign
Host: David Inge
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Categories: Automotive
Friday May 07, 2010, 11:06 AM
Sixty To Zero: An Inside Look at the Collapse of General Motors--and the Detroit Auto Industry
Alex Taylor III, Award-Winning Journalist; Senior Editor at Fortune Magazine
Host: David Inge
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Categories: Automotive • Business and Economy
Tuesday December 15, 2009, 10:06 AM
Winter Car Care
Rick Karch, Owner of Rick's Automotive Service, Champaign
Host: David Inge
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Categories: Automotive
Thursday November 12, 2009, 11:06 AM
Consumer Reports 2009 Annual Car Reliability Survey
Mike Quincy, Auto Content Specialist, Consumer Reports
Host: David Inge
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Categories: Automotive
Thursday August 13, 2009, 11:06 AM
Auto Safety on the Road: Cell Phones and Beyond
Clarence M. Ditlow, LL.M., Executive Director, Center for Auto Safety
Host: David Inge
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Categories: Automotive • Consumer issues • Government • Health
Tuesday June 23, 2009, 10:06 AM
Car Care
Rick Karch, Owner of Rick's Automotive, Champaign
Host: David Inge
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Categories: Automotive
