

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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Oct 25, 2024 • 1h 6min
AAH #716 - What if Elon Gets in the White House?
Paul Lienert, a contributor at Felix Strategy focusing on EV consulting, Joe White, Reuters' automotive reporter, and Gary Vasilash from shinymetalboxes.net discuss Tesla's impressive Q3 results and the evolution of the automotive industry. They trace the legacy of the DeLorean while contrasting it with Tesla's rise. The guests tackle challenges for traditional automakers in a shifting electric vehicle market and explore the potential impact of Elon Musk in a future Trump administration on EV policy, highlighting the intertwining of politics and industry innovation.

Oct 18, 2024 • 1h 4min
AAH #715 - How to Fix the Global EV Infrastructure
TOPIC: EV Infrastructure Brand PANEL: Diana Páez, William Davidson Institute; Chris Lynch, Detroit Cristo Rey; Tania Barba, Student; Gary Vasilash, shinymetalboxes.net; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

Oct 11, 2024 • 1h 4min
AAH #714 - Infiniti and Beyond
TOPIC: Infiniti Brand PANEL: Craig Keeys, INFINITI Americas; Tanya Gazdik, Media Post; Mike Austin, Road and Track; Gary Vasilash, shinymetalboxes.net

Oct 4, 2024 • 1h 5min
AAH #713 - Why Are Car Sales Suddenly Slowing Down?
TOPIC: US Car Sales PANEL: Warren Browne, RFQ Insights; Stephanie Brinley, S and P Global; Gary Vasilash, shinymetalboxes.net; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

Sep 27, 2024 • 1h 5min
AAH #712 - Car Critics Consider Cars, Trucks and Utes
TOPIC: Car, Truck and Utility of the Year PANEL: Henry Payne, Detroit News; Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press; Greg Migliore, Auto Journalist; Gary Vasilash, shinymetalboxes.net

Sep 20, 2024 • 1h 2min
AAH #711 - Bob Lutz Talks GM, Ford and Stellantis
Join auto industry icon Bob Lutz, a former top executive, alongside automotive experts Jack Keebler, Gary Vasilash, and journalist John McElroy. They dive into the pivotal shifts in the auto world, focusing on the transition to electric vehicles and the hurdles major players like GM and Ford face. The panel also discusses the impact of global competitors and the necessity for bold leadership in an evolving market. With insights into hiring practices and the future of SUVs and trucks, this conversation is a must-listen for auto enthusiasts!

Sep 6, 2024 • 1h 3min
AAH #710 – What Makes a Car a Classic Car?
TOPICS: Classic Cars PANEL: Jiyan Cadiz, Hagerty; Doron Levin, SeekingAlpha; Gary Vasilash, shinymetalboxes.net; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

Aug 30, 2024 • 1h 1min
AAH #709 - The SAAR is Slowing, That Wasn't Supposed to Happen
TOPICS: Car Sales PANEL: Jeff Schuster, Global Data; David Welch, Bloomberg; Gary Vasilash, shinymetalboxes.net; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

Aug 23, 2024 • 1h 10min
AAH #708 - The Data Super Highway in Your Car and How It Works
TOPICS: Automotive Ethernet PANEL: Dave Robins, Intrepid Control Systems; Colt Correa, Intrepid Control Systems; Gary Vasilash, shinymetalboxes.net; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

Aug 16, 2024 • 1h 1min
AAH #707 – Crisis at Hand: China’s Strategy for Global Domination
In this discussion, Mark Wakefield from AlixPartners, Bloomberg's Keith Naughton, Autoline.tv founder John McElroy, and Gary Vasilash from shinymetalboxes.net tackle the challenges legacy automakers face today. They dissect how China’s automotive strategies are reshaping the global landscape and explore what U.S. companies must do to remain competitive. Topics include managing labor costs, adapting to the rise of electric vehicles, and innovative strategies necessary for survival against emerging threats.