MotorWeek

It's a hot topic in the battleground state of Ohio -- the 2008 multibillion-dollar bailout of the automobile industry by the Bush and Obama administrations. An important swing state with 18 electoral votes and thousands of auto workers, Ohio has voted for the winner in every presidential election since 1960. John Davis, the Emmy Award-winning host, executive producer and creator of Maryland Public Television’s MotorWeek, assesses the state of the U.S.

John Davis, the creator, executive producer and host of PBS’ (MPT) MotorWeek, returns to Midday for a talk about the latest and greatest in the world of automobiles, including highlights from the Detroit Auto Show, and the comeback of U.S. automakers.

John Davis of PBS' MotorWeek (produced by Maryland Public Television) returns to Midday to talk with Dan about: the Grand Prix, from the car guy's point of view, General Motor’s new contract with the United Auto Workers and what does it mean for the car industry, the Federal fuel economy mandates and will they work, and the future of electric cars in Maryland. Plus, highlights from this month's Frankfurt Auto Show.