The most recent programs for the Automobile Industry Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=4060 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:14:36 GMT Joann Muller talked about her [Forbes] Magazine story, "Silicon Valley vs. Detroit," and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. She wrote that as more consumers demand digital connectivity in their cars, the automotive and telecommunications industries both want to profit from the developing technologies. In this interview some of the other topics she discussed were some of the new technologies, such as adaptive cruise control and driverless cars, and legal, regulatory, and environmental issues. This program was part of a "Washington Journal" series highlighting magazine articles. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313247-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313247-5 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on safety and liability issues related to new vehicle technologies, including self-driving cars, driver assistance systems, and communications devices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312765-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312765-1 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT HOUSE ENERGY AND COMMERCE-SUBCOMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, MANUFACTURING AND TRADE U.S. Manufacturing Issues This hearing will focus on the state of U.S. manufacturing - the successes of companies and the challenges they currently face. Witnesses will include senior executives from auto companies and parts suppliers, with vast experience in manufacturing here and abroad. Witnesses will call for greater regulatory certainty, policies to provide a skilled workforce, and more favorable trade policies. WITNESSES: Panel One: Joseph R. Hinrichs, president for the Americas, Ford Motor Co. Scott Dahl, regional president, Starters and Generators North America, Robert Bosch, LLC Panel Two: James C. Wehrman, senior vice president, Honda of America Manufacturing Inc. Chris Nielsen, president, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas Inc. Scott E. Paradise, vice president of marketing and business development, Magna International Annette Parker, executive director, Automotive Manufacturing Technical Education Collaborative William A. Smith, executive director, Government Affairs and Community Relations, American Axle and Manufacturing Kathy M. Kinsey, deputy secretary, Maryland Department of the Environment, and member, Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Council http://energycommerce.house.gov http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312012-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312012-1 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Gay Kent spoke live from the Washington Auto Show about how federal regulations influence vehicle safety decisions made by automakers such as General Motors. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310717-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310717-6 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Matt Blunt talked the state of the U.S. auto industry. He discussed the purpose of his organization, the American Automotive Policy Council; the impact of Fiat's majority ownership of Chrysler; and the restructuring of the American auto industry since the recession. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310717-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310717-4 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tom Stricker Tom Stricker spoke live from the Washington Auto Show about the impact of energy and environmental policy decisions on Toyota products. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310717-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310717-3 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Automobile manufacturer executives talked about the prospects for electric, natural gas and hydrogen-powered vehicles. Topics included challenges to meeting Obama administration fuel efficiency standards, ways to make electric cars competitive with gasoline-fueled vehicles, and "Tier 3" fuel standards rule currently under review by the Obama administration. All three of the panelists expressed support for the Obama administration's efforts to increase auto fuel efficiency over the upcoming decade. The program included questions from audience members. This event was part of a National Journal Live forum entitled: "Affordable Mobility: A Roadmap to Energy Efficiency." It was held in the Caucus Room of the Cannon House Office Building with the support of the Washington Auto Show. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310687-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310687-2 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Justin Hyde talked about the contributing factors to the automobile sales numbers in 2012 and the influence of car sales on the economy, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He also discussed the influence of federal policy on the auto industry. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310227-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310227-3 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Barack Obama gave his weekly Internet address, in which he discusses the U.S. economy and employment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308804-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308804-101 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Representative Perriello moderated a discussion of the over $60 billion federal assistance given to U.S. auto industry in 2009. Steven Rattner talked about his role as the Obama administration "car czar" in the restructuring of Detroit's automobile companies. He argued that the "auto bailout" prevented the collapse of General Motors and Chrysler Group and their supply chain, saving over 1 million U.S. jobs. Topics of discussion included whether there were alternatives to government involvement. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. "Economic and Political Legacy of the U.S. Auto Industry Rescue" was part of the year-long Middle Class Series of events at the Center for American Progress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308691-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308691-1 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Deepa Seetharaman discussed the long term economic effects of the 2009 auto bailout and the fiscal state of the auto industry. She discussed that the original expected loss on the auto bailout, around $80 billion, has been reduced down drastically, to around $14 billion. She stressed that, being in a free market equity system, the returns on the auto bailout will directly correlate with the stock price of the auto manufacturers. She also discussed difficulties being faced by the auto industry both domestically and abroad. Viewer questions were taken via telephone and electronic devices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307657-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307657-5 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, "Do you think the federal government's bailout of the automobile industry was the right policy?" http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307389-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307389-2 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about the automobile industry bailout and an agreement between General Motors, Delphi, and workers unions over pensions. They were questioned pointedly about their refusal to fully cooperate with an investigation into the agreement, and Ron Bloom was required to remain for further questioning. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306976-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306976-1 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Carlos Ghosn talked with Alan Murray about the economy, the future of the electric car, and the state of the auto industry at a [Wall Street Journal] breakfast. He also talked about the European economy, the European debt crisis, and the future of the euro zone. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306550-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306550-1 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Joseph White talked about the technology used in self-driving cars that Google and other companies are developing, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included how car companies plan to use the technology, and the federal and state policy issues to be considered. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306247-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306247-5 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Bryce Hoffman recounts Ford Motor Company's business practices under chief executive officer Allan Mulally from 2006 to 2011. The author examines the auto bailout allocated by Congress in 2008 and accepted by Ford's competitors, General Motors and Chrysler, and Ford's plans to re-imagine their corporate culture and products. Mr. Hoffman was given access to Allan Mullay's personal documents and interviewed over one-hundred people involved in the company's overhaul, from executive chairman Bill Ford, great-grandson of Ford's founder, Henry Ford, to the automotive company's employees, union heads, and car dealers. Bryce Hoffman responded to questions from members of the audience at Barnes & Noble in Allen Park, Michigan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305358-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305358-1 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dan Akerson talked about the automotive industry and the U.S. economy. Topics included gas prices and the future of electric cars. After the interview, he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304807-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304807-1 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke at the United Auto Workers conference. In his remarks he responded to criticisms from two of his Republican presidential rivals, Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum, who had opposed the automobile industry bailout and had spoken out against the Obama administrations proposals for increased access to higher education. The vociferous audience frequently engaged the president with shouted remarks and words of encouragement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304624-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304624-1 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dieter Zetsche and Jon Bucci talked about cars that tap into the Internet and respond to voice commands in new ways. They also describd how technology is increasing automobile safety and in some cases aiming for crash-free cars. Mr. Zetsche and Mr. Bucci were interviewed at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304122-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304122-1 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, "Should the federal government have a role in the auto industry?" http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303930-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303930-101 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Kevin Reilly gave an overview of the week-long Washington Auto Show, and talked about the role of public policy in the annual expo. Mr. Reilly was interviewed from the Washington, D.C. Auto Show. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303930-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303930-9 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Allen Schaffer talked about diesel-powered cars at the Washington Auto Show. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303930-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303930-8 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mark Reuss talked about General Motors. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mr. Reuss was interviewed from the Washington, D.C. Auto Show. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303930-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303930-6 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dave Shenker and Patrick Johnson talked about the truck they invented at Boise State University. The vehicle runs on vegetable oil, and they have billed it as the 'world's fastest vegetable oil-powered vehicle." Mr. Shenker and Mr. Johnson were interviewed from the Washington, D.C. Auto Show. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303930-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303930-7 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dave Zuchowski talked about Hyundai cars. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included Hyundai's market in the U.S., its history, research and development, and government involvement of the automotive industry and fuel efficiency standards Mr. Zuchowski was interviewed from the Washington, D.C. Auto Show. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303930-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303930-5 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Phil Murtaugh talked about Coda Automotive, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Coda manufactures and sells electric vehicles that use lithium-ion battery systems and are non-hybrid, completely electric cars. Topics included the Coda company and its plan for entering the U.S. market. Mr. Murtaugh was interviewed from the Washington, D.C. Auto Show. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303930-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303930-4 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Susan Cischke talked about Ford Motor Company, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic phone calls. Topics included the company's fiscal condition, government involvement of the automotive industry and fuel efficiency standards, her career and the growing number of women in her field, and Ford's efforts to tailor their vehicles to meet the needs of customers. Ms. Cischke was interviewed from the Washington, D.C. Auto Show. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303930-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303930-3 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, "Should the federal government have a role in the auto industry?" http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303930-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303930-2 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke about increasing U.S. manufacturing at Conveyor Engineering and Manufacturing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303894-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303894-1 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Detroit bureau chief for the [New York Times] described the financial crisis of 2008 from inside the board rooms of the nation's big three automakers, and detailed why one survived the downturn without government assistance. He discussed his findings with the president of the American Automotive Policy Council and former Missouri Governor Matt Blunt. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302016-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302016-1 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Shepardson talked about the implementation of and politics behind the recent accord between the White House and automakers that would require fuel economy standards be raise to 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025 for all passenger cars and trucks built and sold in the United States. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mr. Shepardson said that some of the ways the new standards will be reached is through more hybrids and electric vehicles. John McArdle was the guest host. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301079-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301079-5 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ron Bloom and Heather Zichal answered questions on the White House's announcement on the doubling of overall fuel economy to nearly 55 mpg by the year 2025. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300792-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300792-2 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood talked about his upcoming trip to Michigan and Ohio to promote the Obama administration's efforts to help the automobile industry and create manufacturing jobs. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300249-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300249-4 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on the federal government bailout of General Motors. During the hearing Republican members accused Ron Bloom of getting too involved in General Motors' structured bankruptcy and questioned the government's role in the matter of pensions for Delphi auto parts workers, a GM spin-off company. The federal government recouped about half of the $80 billion dollars devoted to saving the U.S. auto industry. Mr. Bloom acknowledged that the government did not expect to recover all of that money. He suggested however, that financial losses from total failure of GM and Chrysler would have been much greater than any amount taxpayers might lose as a result of the bailout. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300174-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300174-1 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Lamar Alexander gave the weekly Republican address and talked about the role of unions in U.S. manufacturing including the automobile industry and praises the policies of so called "right to work" states. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299870-102 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299870-102 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT In his weekly address President Obama talked about the state of the U.S. automobile industry and it's relation to the rest of the economy including unemployment and the federal deficit. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299870-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299870-101 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Justin Hyde talked about the White House statement that taxpayers could lose roughly $14 billion on the money spent on auto industry bailouts, despite the industry's recent recovery. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299869-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299869-5 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama talked about the U.S. auto industry and highlighted his administration's role in the comeback of domestic auto makers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299861-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299861-1 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jay Carney briefed reporters and answered questions. Topics included President Obama's White House meeting with Republican House members and debt and deficit negotiations led by Vice President Biden. He was joined by the White House Senior Counsel on Manufacturing Ron Bloom on the state of the U.S. auto industry. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299828-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299828-2 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Joe Biden delivered the weekly Presidential Address and talked about the growth of the U.S. automobile industry as evidence of an economic recovery. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299762-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299762-101 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about the manufacture, sale, and future use of electric automobiles. They also talked about the challenge of building an infrastructure to support electric vehicles. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299151-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299151-1 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rachel Leonard spoke about her video, [The Drive to Save an Industry], one of the high school section second prize winners in C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam documentary contest. She is a junior at Jenks High School in Jenks, Oklahoma. C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam video documentary contest was a national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary focusing on an issue, event, or topic that helped them better understand the role of the federal government in their life or community. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298276-20 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298276-20 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rachel Leonard and Emily Irvin's video, [The Drive to Save an Industry], was one of the high school section second prize winners in C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam documentary contest. They are juniors at Jenks High School in Jenks, Oklahoma. C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam video documentary contest was a national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary focusing on an issue, event, or topic that helped them better understand the role of the federal government in their life or community. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298275-20 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298275-20 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary LaHood and other officials spoke to reporters and answered questions about a study of reported unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles. The study found no problems with the electronic systems in the cars, as had originally been suspected as the cause of problems. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297910-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297910-1 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Governor Rick Snyder spoke about the automobile industry in Michigan at the North American International Auto Show. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297672-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297672-1 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participants at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan talked about efforts by the automobile and federal government to build a market for electric automobiles. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297654-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297654-1 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative John Campbell (R-CA) visited the North American International Auto Show and spoke about the state of the automobile industry. He spent 25 years in the automotive industry before his election to the House in 2004. The auto show lasts until January 23, 2011. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297579-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297579-1 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Hoyer (D-MD) and the Michigan delegation toured auto makers' exhibits and talked with Chairmen and CEO's of each, and also talked with the media during their time at the show. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297558-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297558-1 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicle was in Detroit, Michigan at the Detroit Auto Show and talked to Ron Bloom and Senator Debbie Stabenow on the automotive industry. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297550-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297550-1 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Welch talked from the Auto Show in Detroit about the state of the U.S. auto industry. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297513-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297513-6 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT