

Autoline After Hours
Autoline
The show for those who are more than just car enthusiasts, but are also enthusiasts for the automotive industry. Join us as we talk shop with the top designers, chief engineers and product planners about the latest vehicles they’re bringing to the market.
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Jul 22, 2021 • 1h 6min
AAH #564 - LiCycle's Fast/Cheap/Clean Way to Recycle EV Batteries
GUEST:Ajay Kochhar, Li-CyclePANEL: Joann Muller, Axios; Gary Vasilash, on Automotive; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

Jul 16, 2021 • 1h 13min
AAH #563 - GM Hydrotec Gets Ready For The Hydrogen Revolution
GUESTS:Charlie Freese, Executive Director, Hydrotec at General MotorsPANEL: Lindsay Brooke, SAE International; Gary Vasilash, on Automotive; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

Jul 2, 2021 • 1h
AAH #562 - Ford Maverick Pickup Could Become A Cult Classic
GUESTS:Chris Mazur, Chief Program Engineer, Ford MaverickTrevor Scott, Marketing Manager, Ford Maverick and Ford RangerPANEL: Mike Martinez, Automotive News; Gary Vasilash, on Automotive; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

Jun 18, 2021 • 60min
AAH #561 - Talking Alfa Romeo, Carlos Tavares and Car Sharing With Larry Dominique
GUEST: Larry Dominique, Alfa RomeoPANEL: Joe White, Reuters; Gary Vasilash, on Automotive; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

Jun 11, 2021 • 1h 1min
AAH #560 - Traditional Suppliers That Are Making The Leap To An Electric World
GUESTS:Phil Eyler, President and CEO, GenthermMartin Fischer, Board Member, ZFPANEL: Gary Vasilash, on Automotive; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

Jun 3, 2021 • 1h 16min
AAH #559 - What Will Win Out: Traditional Franchised Dealers, or Direct-to-Consumer Sales?
GUEST: Dave Zuchowski, Unite DigitalTOPICS:- Why do people like Hyundai and Kia so much?- Will hydrogen matter or be a local solution?- Do car companies need battery plants?PANEL: Steve Finlay, Auto Writer; Gary Vasilash, on Automotive; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

May 28, 2021 • 1h 1min
AAH #558 - We Talk Jeeps With The Guy Who Designs Them
GUEST: Mark Allen, Head of Jeep Exterior DesignTOPICS:- What effect is electrification having on Jeep design?- What are the design challenges of a longer Grand Cherokee?- What is the message the design of the Grand Wagoneer is sending to the world?- What was the Easter Jeep Safari like this (still-COVID) year?PANEL: Mark Williams, Freelance; Gary Vasilash, on Automotive; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

May 20, 2021 • 1h 21min
AAH #557 - Will EVs Have Hockey-Stick Growth?
TOPICS:- Would Americans buy a Hong Guang mini EV?- Will OEMs become “tech” companies before tech companies become “OEMs”?- Did COVID kill car sharing?- Will EVs have hockey-stick growth?- Will OEMs price themselves out of the market?PANEL: Eric Noble, The CARLAB; Sam Fiorani, AutoForecast Solutions; Gary Vasilash, on Automotive; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

May 13, 2021 • 1h 25min
AAH #556 - ’21 New Models and What We Want To Drive
GTOPIC: New Vehicles in 2021 - What we like, what we’re indifferent to, what we can’t wait to drivePANEL: Jenni Newman, Cars.com; Gary Witzenburg, President, NACTOY; Gary Vasilash, on Automotive; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

May 7, 2021 • 1h 7min
AAH #555 - Looking At Lidar: Will This Tech Make AVs Happen?
GUEST: Mircea Gradu, Velodyne LidarTOPICS:- Is the red-hot SAAR sustainable?- Can consumers afford a supply-chain fix?- 24% of Escapes and 21% of RAV4s sold in April were hybrids. Is there life in that powertrain?PANEL:Alexa St. John, Automotive News; Gary Vasilash, on Automotive; John McElroy, Autoline.tv


