Episode 788 - Opel on the Rocks, Marchionne Expects Big Profits in 2012, Farewell Cologne V-6

Published: Dec. 15, 2011, 5 p.m.

Opel has been struggling for some time now, but it looks like the situation will get worse before it gets better. Sergio Marchionne says he expects Fiat and Chrysler to post a 3 billion dollar operating profit in 2012. Tomorrow, the final Cologne V-6 will be installed in the last Ford Ranger pickup. All that and more, plus guest host Christie Schweinsberg from Ward’s Auto fills us in on the winners of their annual 10 Best Engines List.