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
Jan 19, 2024 • 1h 9min
AAH #678 - Tesla Teardown Insights: Can the Legacies Ever Catch Up?
TOPIC: Vehicle Teardown PANEL: Mathew Vachaparampil, Caresoft; Joe White, Reuters; Gary Vasilash, on Automotive; John McElroy, Autoline.tv
Jan 5, 2024 • 1h 3min
AAH #676 - Tesla's Cybertruck A Cringeworthy Masterpiece
TOPIC: Cybertruck PANEL: Sandy Munro, Munro and Associates; Tu Le, Sino Auto Insights; Joe White, Reuters; John McElroy, Autoline.tv
Jan 5, 2024 • 1h 3min
AAH #677 - Why Legacy OEMs Lack the Mindset to Develop Tomorrow's Cars
Guests Mark Wakefield, Sam Abuelsamid, Gary Vasilash, and John McElroy discuss topics including advancements in Chinese NEVs, legacy OEMs' focus on pickups and potential for family SUVs, the evolution of software-defined vehicles, the lack of mindset in legacy OEMs, the potential and challenges of software-defined vehicles, and the perspectives on AI and software-defined vehicles.
Dec 15, 2023 • 1h 3min
AAH #675 - A Radical Rethink of Automotive Interiors
The podcast discusses the latest trends in automotive interiors, including cost reduction and simplicity in design. They explore the potential for modularity and automation in seat manufacturing. The speakers also discuss the safety regulations and importance of securely bolting seats to the floor. They delve into the future of automotive interiors, focusing on seats and sound systems. They speculate on the recent staff reduction at Cruise and General Motors' plans for the Bolt platform and autonomous driving. The speakers analyze the impact of vehicle names on consumer perception and Ford's surprising decision to cut production of EVs. They discuss the sustainability of automotive businesses and the rise of EVs due to climate change awareness.
Dec 8, 2023 • 1h 11min
AAH #674 - Uh Oh! What If Hybrids Are The Answer?
TOPIC: Hybrids PANEL: Michael Robinet, S and P Global; Jack Nerad, NACTOY; Gary Vasilash, on Automotive; John McElroy, Autoline.tv
Dec 5, 2023 • 54min
AAH #673 - Big Problems in Electric Pickup Land
TOPIC: EV Trucks PANEL: Warren Browne, RFQ Insights; Lindsay Brooke, Freelance; John McElroy, Autoline.tv
Nov 17, 2023 • 1h 3min
AAH #672 - Car Critics Rip and Applaud This Year's New Cars
TOPIC: Car, Truck, Utility of the Year PANEL: Gary Witzenburg, Auto Writer; Jodi Lai, AutoTrader; Joann Muller, Axios; Gary Vasilash, on Automotive; John McElroy, Autoline.tv
Nov 10, 2023 • 58min
AAH #671 - The End of Affordable Cars
TOPIC: End of Affordable Cars PANEL: Jeff Schuster, Global Data; Todd Lassa, The Hustings; Gary Vasilash, on Automotive; John McElroy, Autoline.tv
Nov 3, 2023 • 1h 1min
AAH #670 - The Strikes Are Over, Is It a Good Time to Buy a Car?
TOPIC: Car Buying PANEL: Brian Finkelmeyer, Cox Automotive; Damon Bell, Cars.com; Doron Levin, SeekingAlpha; Nancy Dunham, WardsAuto; Gary Vasilash, on Automotive
Oct 27, 2023 • 59min
AAH #669 – Who Caved First, Ford or the UAW?
TOPIC: UAW Strike PANEL: Marick Masters, Wayne State University; David Welch, Bloomberg; Gary Vasilash, on Automotive; John McElroy, Autoline.tv
