Autoline After Hours

UP FOR DISCUSSION:- Will EVs ever catch on in big numbers?- What are Ford's plans for autonomous vehicles?- 60 years from now, will Ford still be a car company?SPECIAL GUEST: Nancy Gioia, Director, Electrical, Connectivity and User Interface - Strategy and Planning, FordAll that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Alisa Priddle, Freep.com; and Lindsay Brooke, SAE

UP FOR DISCUSSION:- Bob Lutz discusses his latest ventures.- Bob Lutz's thoughts on Ford's aluminum F-150.SPECIAL GUEST: Bob Lutz, CEO of Lutz Communications, Chairman of VL Automotive, formerly Vice Chairman of GMAll that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; and Todd Lassa, Automobile

UP FOR DISCUSSION:- Truck Strategy: Aluminum vs. Compact.- What happened to the Green buzz?- The IIHS Smear Campaign.All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Henry Payne, The Detroit News; Joe White, The Wall Street Journal; and Tony Swan, KBB and Car and Driver

UP FOR DISCUSSION:- Is the U.S. car market really slowing down?- Why Alan Mulally decided to stay put at Ford.PLUS:- Who will steal the headlines at the 2014 Detroit auto show?All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; Scott Burgess, Motor Trend; and Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press

UP FOR DISCUSSION:- Why did John Krafcik abruptly leave Hyundai?- The Fiat-Chrysler takeover is complete. We'll tell you why the UAW is the big winner.- Despite prohibitive fuel prices and a lack of incentives, VW's diesels are handily outselling the EV/hybrid competition.SPECIAL GUEST: Bob Casey, Curator of Transportation (Ret.), The Henry Ford- We talk to the man John McElroy calls a "walking encyclopedia of automotive knowledge and a true car guy."All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv and Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production

Who was naughty and who was nice in 2013? It's time for our third-annual Presents and Coal awards. Find out who we liked and who gets lumped.John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist; Scott Burgess, Motor Trend; and Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production

UP FOR DISCUSSION:- VW of America sacks its president, Jonathan Browning- NACTOY jurors debate car and truck of the year- GM pulls Chevy out of Europe, appoints a new CEO, shuts down Holden and a whole lot moreAll that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist; Matt DeLorenzo, KBB; and Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production

UP FOR DISCUSSION:- The much-hyped, all-new Ford Mustang rolls out on a brand new platform, but is it worth the wait?- John McElroy drives Chevy's new rear-wheel performance cars back-to-back, including the SS- The numbers are in, which automakers are thankful for November sales?SPECIAL GUEST: Jeff Bracken, Group Vice President and General Manager, Lexus Division, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.- What does Lexus make of increasing competition on their luxury turf, from the likes of Mercedes with its sub-$30K CLA?All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist; Mike Ramsey, Wall Street Journal

UP FOR DISCUSSION:- Is the Porsche Macan a Crossover Too Far?- Chevrolet Colorado gets GM back into the midsize pickup market- Mercedes presents what could be the "most hideous" concept of the LA Auto Show- Kia's K900 represents a bold attempt to elevate the bargain brandSPECIAL GUEST: Bruce Meyer, Owner, Beverly Hills Garage- Among all the hot rods, classic cars, and motorcycles (not to mention a boat) what's the real gem in his collection?All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Jack Nerad, Kelley Blue Book; Matt DeLorenzo, Robb Report

UP FOR DISCUSSION:- Which automakers are investing the most in their future?- Lincoln's MKC shows its face ahead of LA- The number of driver's licenses under age 20 is falling fastAll that and more with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; Frank Markus, Motor Trend; and Todd Lassa, Automobile