
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

Mar 29, 2024 • 1h 3min
AAH #688 - Cybersecurity Is A Bigger Problem Than You Realize
TOPIC: Cybersecurity PANEL: Jason Masker, Upstream; Mike Austin, Guidehouse Insights; Gary Vasilash, shinymetalboxes.net; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

Mar 26, 2024 • 57min
AAH #687 - Piston Engine Gear Head Talks BEV, PHEV and FCEV
TOPIC: Stellantis Powertrains PANEL: Micky Bly, Stellantis; Larry Webster, Hagerty; Gary Vasilash, shinymetalboxes.net; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

Mar 15, 2024 • 1h 4min
AAH #686 - Who Will and Who Won't Buy EVs
Exploring the diverse mindset of potential EV buyers and their motivations, from tech-savvy trailblazers to environmentally conscious altruists. Analyzing changing consumer attitudes towards EVs, market dynamics, and the role of dealers. Addressing visibility and infrastructure challenges for EVs, the reliability of charging infrastructure, and market trends in electric trucks. Adapting to EV ownership in multifamily housing, surprising strong EV markets outside of California, and the evolving landscape of EV adoption and market trends.

Mar 8, 2024 • 1h 3min
AAH #685 - The Affordability Crisis and How the Industry is Dealing with It
Discussions on vehicle affordability in the automotive industry, focusing on electric vehicles, shifting car preferences, and the debate on car transmissions. Strategies for lowering car prices, exploring affordability challenges and innovations in mobility, and the importance of offering innovative features amidst market stagnation and regulatory influences.

Mar 4, 2024 • 1h 6min
AAH #684 - EV Price War Forces Automakers to Rethink Everything
TOPIC: Auto Industry Changes PANEL: Jeff Stout, Yanfeng; Paul Waatti, AutoPacific; Gary Vasilash, shinymetalboxes.net; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

Feb 23, 2024 • 1h 6min
AAH #683 - Car Critics Fire Away With Both Barrels
TOPIC: Reporter Roundtable PANEL: Henry Payne, The Detroit News; Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press; Gary Vasilash, shinymetalboxes.net; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

Feb 16, 2024 • 1h 5min
AAH #682 - He Invented The EV Skateboard, Now What's He Up To?
TOPIC: Evolution of Auto Tech PANEL: Larry Burns, Adviser, Author; Frank Markus, Motor Trend; Gary Vasilash, shinymetalboxes.net; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

Feb 9, 2024 • 1h 7min
AAH #681 – Peak Auto And The Problems That Presents
Industry analysts Michael Robinet, David Welch, and Tu Le join host John McElroy to discuss the challenges and strategies in the electric vehicle industry, the improvements needed in charging infrastructure, the potential of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and the impact of financial decisions on GM and the Chinese automotive market.

Feb 2, 2024 • 1h 3min
AAH #680 - Toyota Tacoma: Designed To Destroy The Competition
TOPIC: Mid-Size Pickups PANEL: Sheldon Brown, Toyota Tacoma; Richard Truett, Automotive News; Gary Vasilash, shinymetalboxes.net; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

Jan 26, 2024 • 1h 9min
AAH #679 - Can We Convince You Fuel Cells Have a Future?
TOPIC: Fuel Cells PANEL: Charlie Freese, General Motors; Lindsay Brooke, Freelance; Gary Vasilash, on Automotive; John McElroy, Autoline.tv
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