Autoline After Hours

SPECIAL GUEST: John Plonka, Chief Engineer, Cadillac XT6TOPICS:02:16 - Cadillac XT633:35 - Doctor Data36:45 - Automotive Valentines50:45 - Amazon and GM Love Rivian1:03:17 - Disengagement of Autonomous Vehicles1:06:10 - Cruise Automation testing1:09:19 - After Hours After Glow: Should Apple buy Tesla?PANEL:- Jeff Gilbert, WWJ NewsRadio 950- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

SPECIAL GUEST: Brett Smith, Center for Automotive ResearchTOPICS:03:10 - Will the ICE get Clobbered by Electrics?22:05 - PHONE CALL: Why isn't more time being spent on natural gas?32:36 - U.S. Government doesn't prioritize Hybrids/Electrics38:20 - Doctor Data42:02 - Opinions on Tesla57:25 - Is GM doing more research on autonomy than electrification?1:00:25 - Rapid Fire Q and A1:11:12 - POST SHOWPANEL:- Phoebe Howard, Detroit Free Press- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

SPECIAL GUEST: Ed Welburn, Former VP of GM DesignPANEL:
- Peter DeLorenzo, Autoextremist.com
- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production
- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

SPECIAL GUEST: Jim Owens, Performance Marketing Manager, FordTOPICS:03:36 - 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT50034:45 - Ghosn Resigns39:50 - Ford Earnings48:12 - GM Design Stumbling: XT6, Silverado52:47 - Bugatti: No to SUVs (famous last words)?PANEL:- Jack Keebler, Keebler Auto- Doron Levin, In The Driver's Seat, SiriusXM, Ch. 121- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

TOPICS:- Doctor Data- Did the Detroit show deliver?- CES in the rearview mirror- VW and Ford: Are commercial vehicles just the first engagement?PANEL:- Todd Lassa, Automobile- Frank Markus, Motor Trend- Joann Muller, Axios- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production

TOPIC: Tesla Deep DiveSPECIAL GUEST: Sandy Munro, Munro and AssociatesPANEL:- David Welch, Bloomberg- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

SPECIAL GUEST: Bill Kozyra, President and CEO, TI Automotive01:50 - A Life in Automotive: Bill Kozyra23:55 - Doctor Data27:26 - 2018: A Year in Review Begins27:45 - GM Unveiled Cruise AV 33:42 - Ford put a Diesel Engine in the F-15035:27 - The Trend away from Passenger Cars46:27 - The Passing of Sergio Marchionne 48:54 - All-new Ram 150053:39 - Honda Unveiled 3 New Vehicles58:03 - Tesla and EV Report1:03:49 - White Wall Tires ReturningPANEL:- Drew Winter, WardsAuto.com- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

SPECIAL GUEST: Ryan LaFontaine, Chief Operating Officer, LaFontaine Automotive GroupTOPICS:- Daimler Buying BILLIONS in Batteries- Ranger’s Remarkable MPGs- Aston’s 1,000-hp Engine: Sweet or Absurd?PANEL:- Mike Wayland, Automotive News- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

SPECIAL GUEST: Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsVEHICLE IN STUDIO: Tesla Model 3PANEL:- Jack Keebler, Keebler Auto- Gary Vasilash, ADandP- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

SPECIAL GUESTS:- Scott Tallon, Jeep Marketing Director- Mark Allen, Head of Jeep DesignPANEL:- Eric Noble, ArtCenter College of Design- Lauren Fix, The Car Coach- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

SPECIAL GUEST: Christian Spencer, Senior Manager, Marketability, Nissan, 2019 Nissan Altima in-studioPANEL:- Peter DeLorenzo, Autoextremist.com- Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

SPECIAL GUEST: Tim Herrick, Full-Size Truck Chief Engineer, General MotorsNEWS:- Doctor Data- GM Announces Profits and Buyouts the Same Day: What’s That All About?- Does Faraday Have a Future?- SEMA Seems Exciting. How Come Other Shows Don’t?- Hamilton Wins Fifth Title to Tie With Fangio: Is a Comparison Relevant?PANEL:- Bob Gritzinger, WardsIntelligence.com- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

SPECIAL GUEST: Tim Herrick, Full-Size Truck Chief Engineer, General MotorsNEWS:- Doctor Data- GM Announces Profits and Buyouts the Same Day: What’s That All About?- Does Faraday Have a Future?- SEMA Seems Exciting. How Come Other Shows Don’t?- Hamilton Wins Fifth Title to Tie With Fangio: Is a Comparison Relevant?PANEL:- Bob Gritzinger, WardsIntelligence.com- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

SPECIAL GUEST: Craig Cole, AutoGuide.comNEWS:- Doctor Data- Uber’s Potential IPO: Big Money- German Government Fines Audi 927m: Small Money- Aston Martin’s Value: Uneasy MoneyPANEL:- Steve Purdy, Shunpiker Productions- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

Today's show was taped in the mountains of Utah. Join us for a deep dive into the 2019 Ford Edge ST!SPECIAL GUESTS:01:21 - Ed Krenz, Chief Functional Engineer, Ford21:51 - Cristina Aquino, Marketing Manager, Ford Edge40:10 - Nik and John's thoughts on the 2019 Ford Edge STPANEL:- Nik Miles, OurAutoExpert.com- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

SPECIAL GUEST: Chris Lezotte, Author, Power Under Her FootNEWS:03:20 - Women Enthusiasts of American Muscle Cars34:27 - Doctor Data37:28 - Bondurant Driving School Files for Bankruptcy38:45 - The SEC gives Elon a slap on the wrist48:54 - Sales: And the days grow short when you reach September55:50 - Post-NAFTA: Much ado about nothing1:01:20 - Honda and GM: Will they collaboratively drive the future of transportation?PANEL:- Doni Langdon, Throttle Gals- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

SPECIAL GUEST: Bob Lutz, Former Vice Chairman, GMTOPICS:09:35 - Mid-Engine Corvette31:47 - RAM: Thanks Lutz!39:40 - Lutz's Daily Driver43:19 - Pontiac Solstice48:49 - Maximum Bob Talks Tesla56:09 - Doctor Data59:46 - Lutz loves Rick Wagoner, Lee Iacocca1:04:44 - Will GM bring brands back to Europe?1:17:32 - Who should buy Tesla?PANEL:- Henry Payne, The Detroit News- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

NEWS:- Doctor Data- What’s the outlook for Q4? More trucks and fewer cars?- What are this year’s most notable vehicles?- There was Ghosn. Mulally. Marchionne. Who’s next?PANEL:- Todd Lassa, Automobile- Joann Muller, Forbes.com- Stephanie Brinley, IHS Markit- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production

SPECIAL GUEST: Christophe Marnat, Executive VP, ZFTOPICS:- Doctor Data
- August sales: Bet you can get a good deal on a Fusion Or Camry Or
- Ford and VW in Europe: More than commercial vehicles?
PANEL:
- Christie Schweinsberg, WardsAuto.com
- Doron Levin, In The Driver's Seat, SiriusXM, Ch. 121
- Gary Vasilash, AD and P
- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

SPECIAL GUEST: David Schutt, CEO, SAE InternationalTOPICS:06:49 - SAE: Autonomous Rides in Tampa33:35 - Doctor Data38:18 - Toyota Motor collabs with Uber on Autonomy46:41 - Is Dyson the next Tesla?52:57 - PHONE CALL: Should NASCAR be worried about Ford?56:09 - PHONE CALL: Manual Transmission is Disappearing
PANEL:
- Sam Abuelsamid, Navigant Research
- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production
- John McElroy, Autoline.tv