The most popular 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) Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mon, 20 May 2013 22:27:58 GMT The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing titled, "Response by Toyota and NHTSA to Incidents of Sudden Unintended Acceleration." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292221-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292221-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke at the Ford Motor Company assembly plant. In his remarks he said Ford would have suffered without government action to aid General Motors and Chrysler. He also announced new federal loan guarantee's to help Ford export more cars and trucks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294922-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294922-2 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses examined the recent auto dealership closures announced by Chrysler and General Motors. Chrysler plans to close 789 dealerships this week and GM wants to eliminate approximately 2,500 of its 6,000 dealerships by the end of next year. The automakers said that large dealer networks now represent a drain on the companies. They argued that they would save billions on support costs, incentive payments and other costs by closing dealerships that perform poorly or do not fit restructuring plans. Auto dealers said closing so many dealerships would eliminate tens of thousands of jobs, hurt local economies and do little to improve the automakers' long-term prospects. See program id # 286995-2 to view the continuation of the hearing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286995-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286995-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Chevrolet General Manager Jim Campbell, participating by remote access from the Washington Auto Show, talked about the future of the U.S. auto industry and how Washington, D.C., policy-making decisions affect the industry's future. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on the future of the automobile industry for approximately the last four minutes of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291651-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291651-4 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Ford Group Vice President Susan Cischke, participating by remote access from the Washington Auto Show, talked about the future of the U.S. auto industry and how Washington, D.C., policy-making decisions affect the industry's future. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on the future of the automobile industry for approximately the last four minutes of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291651-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291651-5 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America Chairman and CEO Jim O'Donnell, participating by remote access from the Washington Auto Show, talked about the future of the U.S. auto industry and how Washington, D.C., policy-making decisions affect the industry's future. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291651-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291651-6 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke about the state of the U.S. automobile industry and announced limited additional federal assistance for troubled manufacturers. He also outlined further requirements for reorganization and restructuring by auto companies in order to receive federal aid. Noting that stakeholders had not done enough to relieve the companies of ongoing financial burdens, President Obama said that General Motors and Chrysler would be given an additional 60 days to present a viable business plan but may eventually face a structured bankruptcy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284971-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284971-2 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Greg Grandin talked about his book [Fordlandia: The Rise and Fall of Henry Ford's Forgotten Jungle City] (Metropolitan Books; June 9, 2009). He recounts Henry Ford's creation of a factory town in the Amazon in 1927 to produce rubber. The town, Fordlandia, complete with movie theaters and Model Ts, was rejected by the indigenous population and abandoned by Ford in 1945. Mr. Grandin responded to questions from members of the audience. Greg Grandin is the author of several books, including [The Last Colonial Massacre: Latin America in the Cold War] (University of Chicago Press, 2004). Mr. Grandin is a history professor at New York University and a Guggenheim fellow. He has served on the United Nations Truth Commission that investigated the Guatemalan Civil War. The documentary film shown prior to this talk was not included in this program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287859-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287859-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT A hearing was held on requests from Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors for federal financial assistance to the domestic automotive industry. Executives from the auto companies requested a total of $34 billion in aid, an increase from the previous request of $25 billion which was rejected by congressional leaders without a plan to revitalize the industry. Mr. Dorado focused on ways to establish proper oversight of any loans made to the companies, as well as setting standards for management decisions. He was followed by automobile company executives and union leaders who testified about their proposals, the state of the auto industry, and the potential impact on the economy of the failure of the industry. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282677-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282677-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Automobile industry executives testified about the financial state of the industry and their request for $25 billion in emergency federal aid to avoid collapse. Some automakers said they might run out of money by the end of the year and said that they were not in financial difficulty due to management mistakes, but the weak economy and the inability of consumers to obtain credit to buy cars. Several committee members questioned the executives' dedication to reform and cost-cutting, noting that they had traveled to Washington on expensive corporate airplanes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282476-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282476-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood talked about the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS), known as the "Cash for Clunkers" program. Topics included the the success of the program, legislation for additional funds passed by the House, and the prospects of the legislation in the Senate. He also talked about stimulus spending on transportation projects, and related issues. After the interview the reporters in the studio discussed his responses with the host. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288170-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288170-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Automobile industry executives testified on the challenges facing the domestic automobile industry and their request for $25 billion in emergency federal assistance. They also addressed the current debate over the possible role of the federal government in assisting the auto industry, the potential impact of industry failures on the U.S. economy, industry business practices, and alternatives to congressional intervention through bankruptcy courts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282453-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282453-2 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Former National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) administrators, automobile industry executives, and a [Detroit News] reporter who covered the Congressional hearings on the Toyota recalls talked about federal oversight of car safety standards. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Recent congressional hearings on Toyota Motor Company's recalls have called into question the rigor of the government's enforcement of these standards. NHTSA was created in 1966 to develop and enforce car safety standards with the goal of reducing deaths and injuries on America's highways. During the February and March 2010 hearings, House and Senate Commerce Committee members questioned NHTSA enforcement efforts and the past hiring of former NHTSA officials by Toyota and other automakers. Clips from these hearings on February 23-24 and March 11, 2010 were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292879-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292879-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee held a hearing on government response to a series of recalls for unintended acceleration and other defects. Akio Toyoda apologized personally to the United States and millions of American Toyota owners for safety lapses that led to deaths and widespread recalls. He also said he was "absolutely confident" there was no problem with the electronics of Toyota vehicles and repeated the company's stance that sudden accelerations were caused by either a sticking gas pedal or a misplaced floor mat. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292243-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292243-3 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Thw author of [Gusher of Lies] attempts to debunk information about the fuels and power sources intended to replace use of oil. He explains why he believes ethanol will never replace gasoline, why the electric car will not be a popular mode of transportation, and why most green initiatives appear cost prohibitive. The event was at the Princeton Club in New York. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293724-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293724-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Obama was interviewed in the White House library on a wide range of issues. He spoke about choosing a Supreme Court nominee to replace Associate Justice David Souter and the qualities he sought in the nominee. He indicated that he would announce his choice in the near future. He also spoke about health care, the closing of the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, the economy and the U.S. auto industry. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286541-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286541-4 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee held a hearing on government response to a series of recalls for unintended acceleration and other defects. Secretary LaHood testified about U.S. government oversight and actions taken to investigate and resolve problems. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292243-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292243-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing titled, "Response by Toyota and NHTSA to Incidents of Sudden Unintended Acceleration." In his remarks James Lentz apologized for what he said was poor communication inside the company and with its customers that led to the recall of nearly 10 million vehicles. He also said that the automaker still had not ruled out electronics as a potential cause of sudden acceleration, acknowledging that fixing floor mats and sticking pedals would "not totally" solve the problem. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292221-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292221-2 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT House members debated the Cars Allowance Rebate System, or Cash for Clunkers. The program used the $1 billion appropriated to it in 4 days instead of the 4 months projected. Congressmen were debating a $2 billion infusion into the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288145-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288145-3 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 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 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Jack Fitzgerald talked about the recent announcement by Chrysler and GM that they will close dealerships across the United States, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. Mr. Fitzgerald has five dealerships that will close because of the Chrysler's decision. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286421-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286421-4 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Automobile industry executives from Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors testified about their request for federal financial assistance to the domestic automotive industry. They had requested a total of $34 billion in aid, an increase from the previous request of $25 billion which was previously rejected by congressional leaders without a plan to revitalize the industry. Among the topics they addressed were the impact of the economy and credit restrictions on auto sales, industry business practices, labor and union issues, as well as the potential economic impact of auto industry failure. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282719-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282719-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 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 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Kay, the architectural and planning critic for [The Nation] talked about her new book, [Asphalt Nation: How the Automobile Took Over America and How We Can Take it Back], published by Crown. In it she examines how U.S. society became dependent upon automobile transportation and points out successful efforts to make people less dependent on automobiles in communities across the nation. She also talked about the various social, economic and environmental problems caused by the dependence on automobiles and the relationship between urban planning and transportation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/80419-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/80419-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 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 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about the challenges facing the domestic automobile industry. They also addressed the current debate over the possible role of the federal government in assisting the auto industry, the potential impact of industry failures on the U.S. economy, industry business practices, and alternatives to congressional intervention through bankruptcy courts. Michigan Senator Stabenow was the first witness. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282453-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282453-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT [Washington Post] cars columnist Warren Brown has covered the auto industry for the [Post] since 1982. His weekly column is called "On Wheels," and he hosts a live weekly web discussion on Washingtonpost.com called "Real Wheels Live." He talked about the current financial standing and overall health status of the automotive industry. In 2008, he made controversial comments in support of government auto bailouts by crediting the automotive industry with assisting in the development of the African-American middle class. In 2002, Warren Brown co-wrote a book with fellow columnist Martha McNeil Hamilton, called [Black and White and Red All Over: The Story of A Friendship], in which both writers discuss their friendship and her decision to give him one of her kidneys. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295444-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295444-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT The authors argue that global warming and the price of gasoline are not the only problems presented by America's love of cars. Higher incidences of obesity and asthma can be attributed to car ownership, as well as a high financial toll on the poor. The event in New Canaan, Conn. was presented by Anne Lutz Fernandez. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291471-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291471-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 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 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 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 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Officials testified about the U.S. government response to the Toyota recalls of vehicles due to break and acceleration issues. In his testimony, Secretary LaHood promised a complete investigation into reported incidents of sudden, deadly spikes in speed and said he may call for all new U.S. vehicles to have brakes that can override their accelerators. He also vowed to tell Japan during an upcoming visit that U.S. regulators have treated Toyota more fairly than their Japanese counterparts treat U.S. beef. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292323-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292323-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Automobile manufacturers testified about the U.S. government response to the Toyota recalls of vehicles due to break and acceleration issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292323-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292323-2 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Satirist P.J. O'Rourke talked about his book [Driving Like Crazy: Thirty Years of Vehicular Hell-Bending, Celebrating America the Way It's Supposed to Be -- With an Oil Well in Every Backyard, a Cadillac Escalade in Every Carport, and the Chairman of the Federal Reserve Mowing Our Lawn] (Atlantic Monthly Press; June 9, 2009). It is a collection of pieces about cars from a span of over thirty years. Mr. O'Rourke talked about America's love affair with cars, and how the automobile has changed American culture, including the history of his family, which owns a car dealership in Ohio. He talked about the current bankruptcies in the automotive industry and how he believes that would contribute to cultural decline in America. Mr. O'Rourke responded to questions from members of the audience. P.J. O'Rourke is the author of nine previous books, including [Eat the Rich; All the Trouble in the World]; and [Republican Party Reptile]. He has been a freelance writer for numerous magazines including [Playboy, Vanity Fair, The New Republic] and [Harper's]. He currently writes for [Rolling Stone] and [The Atlantic Monthly]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287078-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287078-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Representative Candace Miller talked about economic issues facing Michigan, especially Detroit, in light of the facts that Detroit's unemployment rate is about 20 percent, and the future of the Big Three automakers is uncertain. She responded to telephone calls, electronic mail, and students from John F. Kennedy High Students in Taylor, Michigan, who participated via Skype. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285428-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285428-6 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Cato's transportation expert documents how he believes the government is forcing the car off the road in preference of mass transit and limiting personal freedom in the process. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291510-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291510-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about the closures of several General Motors and Chrysler dealerships. Among the issues they addressed were the impact of the closures on auto dealers and consumers, the role of the federal government as a shareholder, and the obligations of the auto companies under bankruptcy restructuring. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286793-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286793-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 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 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke at the Chrysler Jefferson North Assembly Plant where the Jeep Grand Cherokee is produced in Detroit. In his remarks he attacked those who opposed government aid in 2009 for U.S. auto companies and praised the actions taken by General Motors and Chrysler since then. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294842-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294842-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about the impact of the troubled automobile industry on small business and manufacturers that rely on contracts with the car companies for much of their business. Among the topics they addressed were employment at the small businesses, the drain on local economies when business opportunities are lost, and the need for more systemic approaches to offering aid to the auto industry. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286310-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286310-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Justin Hyde, participating by phone, talked about House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a 20-member delegation attending the Detroit auto show to talk about jobs. Mr. Hyde also talked about new developments at the auto show related to energy policy and aid to the auto industry. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291252-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291252-3 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 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 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee held a hearing on government response to a series of recalls for unintended acceleration and other defects. Secretary LaHood testified about U.S. government oversight and actions taken to investigate and resolve problems. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292243-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292243-101 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 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 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 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 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 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 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood testified at a hearing titled, "Response by Toyota and NHTSA to Incidents of Sudden Unintended Acceleration." In his remarks he said his agency was looking at all possible causes, including electronics, for the recall of nearly 10 million vehicles. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292221-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292221-101 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 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 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Jason Vuic talked about his book [The Yugo: The Rise and Fall of the Worst Car in History] (Hill and Wang; March 2, 2010). He was interviewed while at the Virginia Festival of the Book, held March 17-21, 2010, in Charlottesville, Virginia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292685-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292685-8 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Daniel Roos discussed the book, [The Machine That Changed the World], which he co-authored with James P. Womack and others. It an analytical comparison of American and Japanese auto manufacturing practices. According to the authors, the Japanese have developed a better way to make cars and other mass-produced goods. Development of the Japanese process, called "lean production," began after World War II and has been refined for the last 40 years. Massachusetts Institute of Technology studied the competitive advantages of "lean production," the results of which were recently released by the International Motor Vehicle Program, directed by Mr. Roos. Aspects of "lean production" include: catching and fixing defects at the point they occur on the assembly line, robotization, labor teams, and cross-training in production skills. Statistical data were drawn from European, Japanese and United States auto companies and organizations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15684-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15684-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT A panel of bankruptcy law experts talked about the use of bankruptcy courts by large businesses and legal questions over the government's auto industry bailout. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296541-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296541-2 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT