
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

Sep 19, 2014 • 1h 2min
AAH #258 - The Secrets of Chevy's Legendary Small Block V8
UP FOR DISCUSSION:- First impressions: 2015 Ford Mustang.- Cadillac's new leader won't cut prices.- ZF takes over TRW, becomes world's 2nd largest supplier.SPECIAL GUEST: Dave Cole, Autoharvest.org- The untold story behind GM's legendary Small Block V8All that and much more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Todd Lassa, Automobile; Drew Winter, WardsAuto.

Sep 12, 2014 • 1h 5min
AAH #257 - Meet the Man Who Made the Hellcat
UP FOR DISCUSSION:- First impressions: Mazda MX-5 Miata and Lexus RC.- Remembering Jim Harbour.- Sergio Marchionne fires Ferrari Chief, Luca di Montezemolo.SPECIAL GUEST: Russ Ruedisueli, VLE and Head of Engineering at SRT.- What's the REAL horsepower rating on the Dodge Challenger Hellcat? Where else is this engine going?All that and much more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; Chris Paukert, Autoblog.com.

Sep 5, 2014 • 59min
AAH #256 - Why Luxury Brands are Murdering Mass-Market Cars
UP FOR DISCUSSION:- How come Nissan's Carlos Ghosn’s direct reports are leaving left and right?- Is the “The Hydrogen Transition” on the horizon?- Are down-market luxury cars stealing sales from mass-market brands?All that and much more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; Dave Sullivan, AutoPacific and Joe White, The Wall Street Journal.

Aug 29, 2014 • 1h 4min
AAH #255 - Plug-ins, Spin Loss and Powertrains of the Future
UP FOR DISCUSSION:- Was Ross Perot Right? More Move to Mexico- China and India Go After Western Automakers: Is This the Beginning of the End?SPECIAL GUEST: Larry Nitz, GM Powertrain Executive Director, Global Transmission and ElectrificationAll that and much more with Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production, Stephanie Brinley, IHS Automotive and Gary Witzenburg, AutoMedia.com.

Aug 22, 2014 • 1h 5min
AAH #254 - The ART of Audi
SPECIAL GUEST: Jamie Dennis, Audi Quality and Technical Service Director- Audi has new technology that transmits its expert technicians into any service center. How and why are they doing this?All that and much more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv and Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production.

Aug 8, 2014 • 1h 3min
AAH #253 - On the Shores of Advanced Automotive Technology
It's a special edition from the 2014 CAR Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City, Michigan!SPECIAL GUESTS: Chuhee Lee, Deputy Director, VW Electronics Research Lab, VW Group of AmericaHan Hendricks, VP, Advanced Product Development and Sales, Johnson Controls, Inc.Dr. Mark White, Chief Engineer, Body Complete Business Unit, Jaguar Land RoverKregg Wiggins, SVP, Powertrains, ContinentalProf. Frank Zhao, PhD, Director, TASRI (Tsinghua Automotive Strategy Research Institute)All that and much more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv and Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production.

Aug 1, 2014 • 1h 9min
AAH #252 - Kicking Truck Tires with Ford's Matt O'Leary
UP FOR DISCUSSION:- Will Sergio rob Chrysler to feed Fiat?- Defending the dealer franchise system.- How CAFE could become a bitter cup of coffee.SPECIAL GUEST: Matt O’Leary, Vehicle Line Director, Ford- Ford is the truck master, but will it ever start making semis again?All that and much more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; Lindsay Brooke, SAE.

Jul 25, 2014 • 1h 7min
AAH #251 - 2014 Automotive Fantasy Draft
It's that time again! Join us for the Autoline Automotive Draft as some of the best minds in the auto business assemble their fantasy car companies. This year's event features some all-new challenges; team owners will have to choose at least one executive from outside the auto industry, choose a premiere vehicle and even fire an executive during the course of the contest.2014 Roster:Gary Vasilash, Basic MotorsAaron Bragman, Ursus MotorsPaul Eisenstein, Motor City MammothsJeff Sabatini, Automobiles Portlandia

Jul 18, 2014 • 1h 5min
AAH #250 - Lawyers, Luxury and Life After Sedans
UP FOR DISCUSSION:- GM CEO Mary Barra gets grilled in front of the U.S. Senate... Again.- Are B-segment CUVs and luxury cars set to boom?- VW announces its CrossBlue SUV will be built in Chattanooga, Tennessee.All that and much more with Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; Keith Naughton, Bloomberg; Michael Robinet, IHS; Bill Visnic, Edmunds.com.

Jul 11, 2014 • 1h 8min
AAH #249 - Hyundai Sonata Sings a New Song
UP FOR DISCUSSION:- Is the next automotive recession due to arrive in 2017?- First drive impressions of the 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C.- Can recalls actually help sales?SPECIAL GUEST: Mike O'Brien, VP, Corporate and Product Planning, Hyundai- Among other vehicles, is there a pickup in Hyundai's product plans?All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Henry Payne, The Detroit News; Doron Levin, Journalist and Author.