

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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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.

Aug 9, 2024 • 1h 5min
AAH #706 - The Reckoning: EVs, AVs and ICEs
In this engaging discussion, guests Sam Abuelsamid, a Guidehouse Insights expert on electric vehicles; Stephanie Brinley from S&P Global, specializing in automotive insights; John Beltz Snyder of Autoblog known for keen automotive analysis; and Gary Vasilash, founder of shinymetalboxes.net with a focus on design and culture delve into the future of transportation. Topics cover the impact of EV vs. ICE pricing and the growing market for autonomous vehicles, alongside insights into consumer behavior and the evolving automotive landscape.

Aug 2, 2024 • 1h 3min
AAH #705 - Overhauling the Escalade, Cadillac's Top Money Maker
TOPICS: Cadillac Escalade PANEL: Martin Hayes, Cadillac; Nora Naughton, Insider; Gary Vasilash, shinymetalboxes.net; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

Jul 26, 2024 • 1h 8min
AAH #704 - Honda Jumps Into the EV War
TOPICS: Honda PANEL: Lance Woelfer, Honda; Paul Waatti, AutoPacific; Gary Vasilash, shinymetalboxes.net; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

Jul 19, 2024 • 1h 4min
AAH #703 - Nano-Tech Can Make Brake Rotors Last Forever
TOPICS: brakes, CAR PANEL: Gordon Heidacker, PureForge; Alan Amici, Center for Automotive Research; Gary Vasilash, shinymetalboxes.net; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

Jul 12, 2024 • 1h 7min
AAH 702 - eVTOLs and Why So Many Automakers Want In
TOPICS: AI, eVTOL PANEL: Rick Wainschel, Cloud Theory; Tim Jackson, Author; Gary Vasilash, shinymetalboxes.net; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

Jun 28, 2024 • 1h 1min
AAH #701 - No More Proving Grounds? The New Way to Develop Cars
TOPICS: Vehicle Software PANEL: Oliver Spiess, ZF Group; Lindsay Brooke, Freelance; Gary Vasilash, shinymetalboxes.net; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

Jun 21, 2024 • 1h 2min
AAH #700 - Legacy OEMs May Not Survive the Automotive Apocalypse
Guests Paul Eisenstein and Jack Keebler discuss challenges legacy OEMs face in the automotive industry, including labor organizing and job cuts. They critique Fisker and traditional automakers' struggles in the electric vehicle landscape. The conversation also explores Tesla's advantages and Lucid's efficiency advancements, highlighting the intersection of engineering and design, powertrain technologies, and future EV transitions.

Jun 14, 2024 • 1h 3min
AAH #699 - Hybrid? BEV? Hydrogen? Which Way Would You Go?
TOPIC: Powertrains PANEL: Mohammad Fatouraie, Bosch; Jason Fogelson, Cox Automotive; Gary Vasilash, shinymetalboxes.net; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

Jun 7, 2024 • 1h 3min
AAH #698 - The Brilliant and Abysmal Relationships Between Automakers and Suppliers
TOPIC: Supplier Relationships PANEL: Dave Andrea, Principal, Plante Moran; Ken Zino, AutoInformed.com; Gary Vasilash, shinymetalboxes.net; John McElroy, Autoline.tv