Episode 1066 – Daimler’s 2012 Earnings, Plastic Windows, Aluminum Prices to Surge

Published: Feb. 7, 2013, 6 p.m.

Daimler reported its earnings for 2012 this morning and the numbers are solid, but not anything like some other manufacturers. Automakers are making another run at using plastic windows, but they can pose some real issues. Carmakers are using more and more of one common material, but that is going to lead to higher prices. All that and more, plus Autoline Daily correspondent Sean McElroy takes a look at the new 2014 Kia Forte.