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Toyota is now hiring outside experts to help it improve its quality. Computer chip-maker Intel demonstrated a data-event recorder, or black box, on a modified smart car. Nissan is considering using a Chinese steelmaker as a global supplier of steel for its vehicles, not just for those made in China. All that and more, plus John shares his analysis on why the Chrysler PT Cruiser went out of production.

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[gnabme1st]

I love Ford more, and more :)

[akasy1]

I'm not a pt cruiser fan but I rented one and it wasn't that bad

[triumphtr779]

Ford: Trying to save the world! I

[bajabusta]

welcome back johnny boy

[Miradart]

I don't think Daimler even understood the PT, and as a result they didn't spend any money on it. It died from benign neglect. Simple as that. It drove fine. It was on a Neon based chassis, and for normal use, it was very capable, and had amazing ingress/egress, not to mention the original mass market retro styling. (Prowler wasn't for mass market)

The PT was the last remnant of the team-style Chrysler development, but suffered from the 'merger'.

[IMediaCorp]

...ok, here's MY Automotive Insight on why the PT Cruiser is finally out of production: It is what is known in the 'industry' as a P.O.S. I mean, that thing handled like a horse-and-buggy! The engine was under-powered, I neeed to hit like 4000RPM's just to get to 55mph, the steering was pokey! & the ergonomics left a lot to be desired all w/ less than 15K miles on it. My 2002 Taurus handled WAY better--even when it needed a tune-up. 

[Raptor2912]

Tesla not Telsa!!