Autoblog Podcast #223: Ford Focus quality, Japan's quick road fix, long-term Hyundai Equus, David E. Davis, Jr. passing
 

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Here's Autoblog Podcast #223. The crew this week is Chris Shunk, Zach Bowman, Chris Paukert and Dan Roth. Topics covered are Ford's commitment to the 2012 Focus by giving early cars a 30-mile shakedown drives, Japan's amazing ability to repair roads in days, the Autoblog long-term Hyundai Equus and the sad passing of David E. Davis, Jr. Your feedback in our Q&A module winds it up, and we've embedded that in the post below, as well. Thanks for listening, we'll see you next week!<br />
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<b><strong><b><strong>Aut oblog Podcast #223: </strong></b></strong></b><strong>Ford Focus quality, Japan's quick road fix, long-term Hyundai Equus, David E. Davis, Jr. passing</strong><br />
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<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/24/japanese-repair-quake-ravaged-road-in-just-six-days/" style="color: rgb(139, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; outline-style: none;">Japanese road crew repairs quaked damaged road in six days</a><br style="line-height: 0.8em;" />
<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/29/report-ford-giving-new-focus-30-mile-shakedown-runs/" style="color: rgb(0, 111, 177); text-decoration: none; outline-style: none;">Ford giving 2012 Focus 30-mile quality exam prior to sale</a><br style="line-height: 0.8em;" />
<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/25/2011-hyundai-equus-ultimate-joins-autoblog-long-term-garage/" style="color: rgb(0, 111, 177); text-decoration: none; outline-style: none;">Hyundai Equus Ultimate joins the long-term Autoblog Garage</a><br style="line-height: 0.8em;" />
<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/27/david-e-davis-jr-dean-of-automotive-journalism-dead-at-80/" style="color: rgb(0, 111, 177); text-decoration: none; outline-style: none;">Auto journalism pioneer David E. Davis, Jr., dead at 80</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/is">2011</a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/volt"> Chevrolet Volt</a></li>
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<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/forester">2011</a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/sportage"> Kia Sportage</a></li>
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<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/x5+m">2012</a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/focus"> Ford Focus Titanium</a></li>
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<strong>Hosts:</strong> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bloggers/dan-roth">Dan Roth</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bloggers/chris-shunk">Chris Shunk</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bloggers/zach-bowman">Zach Bowman</a> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/about#chris-paukert">Chris Paukert</a></div>
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