Autoline After Hours
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.
Latest episodes
Dec 10, 2020 • 1h 6min
AAH #536 - What’s The Future Hold for Classic Cars and Motor Racing?
GUESTS: Bill Warner, Amelia Concours; Ray Evernham, Big Iron GaragePANEL:Larry Webster, Hagerty; Gary Vasilash, AutoBeat; John McElroy, Autoline.tv
Dec 4, 2020 • 1h 9min
AAH #535 - Henrik Fisker Is Back With A Radical EV Business Plan
GUEST: Henrik Fisker, Fisker Inc.PANEL: Chase Drum, Freelance; Gary Vasilash, AutoBeat; John McElroy, Autoline.tv
Nov 19, 2020 • 1h 12min
AAH #534 - Magna: Supplier Extraordinaire
GUEST: Don Walker, MagnaTOPICS:- Magna- Will automakers meet the increased legislative-driven requirement for EVs (as in: will they be able to?)?- Tesla offers insurance. Now GM. Is this a customer convenience, an OEM revenue stream or both? And what might be some other ways OEMs could make money (e.g., their own paid-for music streaming)?- Tavares said there will be more consolidation going forward.- What combos would you like to see? What combos would be disastrous?PANEL:Mike Colias, The Wall Street Journal; Gary Vasilash, AutoBeat; John McElroy, Autoline.tv
Nov 12, 2020 • 1h 10min
AAH #533 - Automakers And Suppliers Search For A Strategy In A World of Mobility
GUEST: Brian Goldstine, BridgestoneTOPICS:- Bridgestone- Does micromobility matter?- Which OEM has the best EV strategy?- Stellantis: Which vehicles will survive?PANEL:Pete Bigelow, Automotive News; Gary Vasilash, AutoBeat; John McElroy, Autoline.tv
Nov 6, 2020 • 1h 15min
AAH #532 - Lucid Motors Would Love To Become The Next Tesla
GUESTS: Peter Rawlinson, CEO and CTO, Lucid Motors and Derek Jenkins, VP of Design, Lucid MotorsPANEL:Rain Noe, Core77; Gary Vasilash, AutoBeat; John McElroy, Autoline.tv
Oct 29, 2020 • 1h 5min
AAH #531 - Car Sales Look Strong, But COVID Could Kick The Legs Out Of Any Recovery
GUEST: Charlie Chesbrough, Cox AutomotiveTOPICS:- COVID and The Auto Industry- Right to repair: Why is it an issue?- Uber, Lyft and California: Are ride-hailing drivers employees?- Daimler partnering with Waymo: Is this a play beyond commercial vehicles?PANEL: Mike Austin, Hemmings; Gary Vasilash, AutoBeat; John McElroy, Autoline.tv
Oct 15, 2020 • 1h 13min
AAH #529 - Nissan Upgrades Its Product Development
GUEST: Thomas Mally, Associate Chief Vehicle Engineer, Nissan Technical Center North AmericaTOPICS:- Nissan Sentra- GM China Q3 Sales: GM U.S. Not So Lucky- What Do the Bolt, Kona EV and Kuga Plug-in Have In Common? Fires- VW Intros Taos: How Many Compact SUVs Do We Need?PANEL:Tom Murphy, WardsAuto.com; Gary Vasiliash, autobeatonline.com; John McElroy, Autoline.tv
Oct 15, 2020 • 1h 10min
AAH #530 - Tech Is Transforming Auto—and So Is COVID
GUEST: Paul Eichenberg, Paul Eichenberg Strategic ConsultingTOPICS:- 1000-hp Hummer EV. 1080-hp Lucid Air. What Happened to the Environmental EV?- If Prop 22 Doesn’t Pass, What Happens to Ride Hailing?- GM Bringing EVs to Spring Hill: What Happens If EV Demand is Meh?PANEL: Doron Levin, Seeking Alpha/SiriusXM; Gary Vasilash, AutoBeat; John McElroy, Autoline.tv
Oct 1, 2020 • 1h 7min
AAH #528 - Acura Completely Re-Engineers The TLX
GUESTS: Jason Ray, Performance Development Leader, Acura TLX; Ken Sheridan, Manufacturing Leader, Acura TLXTOPICS:- Acura TLX- Mercedes Is Betting Big on Electricity- Are Model Ys Falling Apart—and Why There Is No Tesla PR To Comment- Will a SPAC Save Faraday Future?PANEL:Jason Fogelson, ReviewGarage.com; Gary Vasilash, AutoBeat; John McElroy, Autoline
Oct 1, 2020 • 1h 17min
AAH #527 - Simon Sproule: Automotive Man Of Intrigue
GUEST: Simon Sproule, Auto Industry VeteranTOPICS:- Why Did Ford Cut the Mach-E Price Before You Can Buy One?- Continental to Cut 30,000 Jobs. Aren’t We In a Recovery?- Why Has Nikola Produced a Non-Disruptive Timeline of Activities?PANEL:Joe White, Reuters; Gary Vasilash, AutoBeat; John McElroy, Autoline.tv
