Autoline After Hours

SPECIAL GUEST: Greg Wallace, GM Heritage CenterTOPICS:- Carlos Tavares Goes Shopping: What Looks Good?- GM to Invest 2.7-billion in Brazil: How Do You Say Yikes in Portuguese- Evelozcity Talks to Magna Steyr About Building EVs in U.S.PANEL:- Craig Cole, AutoGuide.com- James Amend, WardsAuto.com- Gary Vasilash, AD and P

TOPICS:- Doctor Data- Cruise on a hiring binge- VW going even more electric- UAW increases strike fund payPANEL:- Michael Robinet, IHS Markit- Charles Chesbrough, Cox Automotive- Gary Vasilash, ADandP- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

TOPICS:Corvette C8, Doctor Data, Lordstown Closes, Geneva Opens and Volvo LimitsPANEL:Don Sherman, FreelancePeter DeLorenzo, Autoextremist.comGary Vasilash, AD and PJohn McElroy, Autoline.tv

SPECIAL GUEST: Bob Kreipke, Ford Historian, EmeritusTOPICS:04:10 - Ford's Fascinating History33:50 - Doctor Data37:40 - Mercedes and BMW: Joining on Autonomy41:35 - The Reality of Level 4 Autonomy45:20 - Did Ford go too far in the move to SUVs?51:55 - FCA: Maybe They Should Rename the Company Jeep56:45 - Tesla: The Wait is Almost Over1:02:45 - POST SHOW discussionPANEL:- Christie Schweinsberg, WardsAuto.com- Greg Migliore, Autoblog.com- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production

SPECIAL GUEST: Dave Fulton, EV Powertrain Expert, BorgWarnerTOPICS:- Car loan repayments lag; global sales sag- Uber and Didi each lose a billion: Need a ride?- Ford says Adeus to Brazilian productionPANEL:- Henry Payne, The Detroit News- Jason Vines, Automotive Communications Expert- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

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