Autoline After Hours

SPECIAL GUEST: Sandy Munro, Munro and Associates, Inc.NEWS:03:00 - Tesla Model 3 Teardown Analysis14:55 - The Good Stuff: Model 3 Automatic Drive Modules26:46 - Are the pieces good? Door Panels, Exterior, etc.29:00 - Model 3 Battery: Intricate Magic42:55 - Doctor Data44:55 - Mechanics of the Model 31:11:10 - PHONE CALL: Automation Issues1:14:29 - PHONE CALL: Model 3 Build Quality1:18:30 - Johan de Nysschen out at CadillacPANEL:- John McElroy, Autoline.tv- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production- Craig Cole, AutoGuide.com

SPECIAL GUEST: Rich Silbert, Engineering Development Mgr., Jeep CherokeeNEWS:- 2019 Jeep Cherokee
- Doctor Data
- Will the global Focus work on this side of the globe?- Seven years until the Bolt redesign. Is the timing right or too long?- NASCAR Cup sponsorship: Winston Cup from 1972 to 2003. Monster Energy from 2017 to 2019. Will NASCAR go the way of Winstons?PANEL:- John McElroy, Autoline.tv- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production- Eric Lawrence, Detroit Free Press

NEWS:
- Doctor Data
- What did they say at NADA?
- New York, New York
- The NAIAS Meltdown
- Uber Accident AftermathPANEL:- John McElroy, Autoline.tv- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production- Peter DeLorenzo, The Autoextremist

SPECIAL GUEST: Doug Osterhoff, Marketing Manager, BuickNEWS:- Doctor Data- The Uber Accident: A little perspective on traffic fatalities- Lyft: Testing subscriptions and partnering with Magna—is it the transportation game-changer?- Ford Ready.Shop.Go. Will the dealer become a deliverer”PANEL:- John McElroy, Autoline.tv- Gary Vasilash, ADandP- Mike Wayland, Automotive News

SPECIAL GUEST: Tim Clyde, President and CEO, KatzkinNEWS:- Katzkin Custom Leather Interiors- Katzkin Winner Announced- Ford bares all its Future Product Plans- New York Auto Show Preview- Will the Auto Industry get caught up in a Trade War?PANEL:- John McElroy, Autoline.tv- Jason Fogelson, ReviewGarage.com- Mike Austin, Hagerty

SPECIAL GUEST: David Johnson, President and CEO, Achates PowerNEWS:
- Doctor Data
- Geneva: The Cars We'll Never Drive Unless We Win the Powerball
- SXSW Conference: Sponsored by Bud, Capital One, Austin Chronicle and Mercedes?
- Edmunds Finds Toyota, Subaru and Honda Buyers Most Loyal. Dodge, smart and Chrysler, Not So MuchPANEL:- John McElroy, Autoline.tv- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production- Frank Markus, Motor Trend

TOPIC: Planet MSPECIAL GUEST: Trevor Pawl, Group VP, MEDCNEWS:
- Can Fred Diaz save Mitsubishi in the US?
- Are diesels doomed?
- Geely Now Daimlers Largest Shareholder
- The Society of Cult Brands honors Jeep (seriously)
PANEL:
- John McElroy, Autoline.tv
- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production
- Dustin Walsh, Crains Detroit Business

TOPIC: 2018 Nissan LeafSPECIAL GUEST: Christopher Reed, VP of Engineering, Nissan LeafNEWS:
- Raj Nair, Ford: Top Ford Exec out after 'Inappropriate Behavior'
- Doctor Data
- Bosch Adds Mobility Services: A Tier One Redefined?
- GM Korea and the Transforming GM Global Footprint
- The Cobalt Conundrum: The 21st Century Catalytic Converter Material Challenge
PANEL:
- John McElroy, Autoline.tv
- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production
- Doron Levin, In The Driver's Seat, SiriusXM, Ch. 121

TOPIC: Reporter RoundtableNEWS:- Mercedes-Benz to skip 2019 NAIAS: Did Dieter just doom the Detroit show?- Did you know NASCAR’s new season kicks off this Sunday at Daytona? Maybe that’s the problem.- Doctor DataPANEL:- John McElroy, Autoline.tv- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production- Stephanie Brinley, IHS Markit- Joe White, Reuters

SPECIAL GUEST:Don Runkle, Runkle EnterprisesHear his opinions on Autonomy, Achates, EVs and moreNEWS:- Automotive Super Bowl spots: Who got the most bang for its buck?- The Greatest Automotive Publicity Stunt Ever? SpaceX, the Falcon Heavy and Tesla’s Original Roadster- FCA Executive Shuffle: Tim Kuniskis now runs luxury brands- Mercedes-Benz ad quotes the Dalai Lama: Big mistake in ChinaPANEL:- John McElroy, Autoline.tv- Chris Paukert, Roadshow by CNET- Phoebe Howard, Detroit Free Press

TOPIC: 2018 Hyundai KonaSPECIAL GUEST: John Juriga, Director of Powertrain, Hyundai-Kia Technical CenterNEWS:- Dr. Data- Samsung Sells More Chips than Intel—1st time in 25 Years: Will it be the player in advanced auto tech?- Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi: They’re Number 1. Does it matter?- German OEMs: First diesels. Now collusion on steel. Ach du lieber!PANEL:- John McElroy, Autoline.tv- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production- Tom Murphy, WardsAuto.com

TOPIC: Reporter RoundtableNEWS: - CES vs. SAE: is CES killing NAIAS?- Dr. Data- Tesla Model 3 Issues: What did Munro and Associates discover?- NAIAS: The Big Three's Big Bet on Trucks- Why Is Atlanta Suddenly So Popular?: PSA NA HQ and Waymo go to the ATL- Will Automobili-D Exist After Rick Snyder is Out of Office?PANEL: - John McElroy, Autoline.tv- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production- Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press- Todd Lassa, Automobile

TOPIC: 2018 Buick EnclaveSPECIAL GUEST: Rick Spina, Executive Chief Engineer, Crossovers, General MotorsNEWS:
- Call from The Drive Home with Diane Fils-Schneider
- Softbank: Japanese telco to dominate autonomy?
- Dr. Data
- 2017 Sales: End of the party?
- 2018 NAIAS: any breakthrough products?PANEL:
- John McElroy, Autoline.tv
- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production
- James Amend, WardsAuto.com

It's a Very Merry After Hours!
A PEEK AT SOME PRESENTS:
Lyft, Kia, Delphi/Aptiv, Lear, GM, Subaru
AND UNCOVERING SOME COAL:Uber, Dodge, Camaro, UAW, Trump, TeslaPANEL:- John McElroy, Autoline.tv- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production- Mike Wayland, Automotive News- Mike Martinez, Automotive News

TOPIC: ASTON MARTIN DB11 SPECIAL GUEST: Simon Sproule, VP and Chief Marketing Officer, Aston Martin
NEWS:
- Mary Barra Talks About the Future: Electric and Autonomous
- Automakers Attack California’s ZEV Mandate Again: What About All Those EVs They’re Going to Make?
- Thor Semi: Just Another Pipe Dream?
PANEL:
- John McElroy, Autoline.tv
- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production
- Dave Sullivan, AutoPacific

TOPIC: 2018 Ford Mustang01:07 – Carl Widdman, Mustang Chief Engineer, Ford and Tom Barnes, Mustang Engineer, Ford25:36 – Mark Schaller, Mustang Marketing Manager, Ford36:46 – Panel DiscussionPANEL:- John McElroy, Autoline.tv- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production- Roman Mica, TFLCar.com- Nik Miles, OurAutoExpert.com

TODAY'S TOPIC: JEEP WRANGLER and THE LA AUTO SHOWSPECIAL GUESTS:
- Scott Tallon, Director, Jeep Product Marketing
- Mark Allen, Head of Jeep Design
PANEL:
- John McElroy, Autoline.tv
- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production
- Aaron Gold, Freelance
- Tony Quiroga, Car and Driver

SPECIAL GUEST:Mike O'BrienVP, Product Planning, HyundaiNEWS:- Hyundai's Fresh Product Lineup- Dr. Data and Happy 400th Episode- Geely to buy Terrafugia: Is Geely Going To Take Over Mobility?- 2019 Corvette ZR1 introduced in Dubai: Do Superchargers Like Sand?- IHS Markit Study: One third of Vehicles will be EVs by 2040PANEL:- John McElroy, Autoline.tv- Gary Vasilash, ADandP- Ron Sessions, AutoTrader.com

TOPIC: 2018 FORD EXPEDITIONSPECIAL GUESTS:- Craig Patterson, Utility Marketing Manager, Ford- Todd Hoevener, Expedition Chief Engineer, FordNEWS:- Doctor Data- Can Ford Take Truck/Utility Buyers From GM?- House Republicans say "No" to EV Tax CreditPANEL: John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, ADandP; Henry Payne, The Detroit News; Stephanie Brinley, IHS Markit

NEWS:- October Sales: Trick or Treat?- Why is the Peugeot in the movie Blade Runner 2049 significant?- Dr. Data- SEMA and Tokyo: Polar Opposites of Automotive?- Waymo Shows Off: What Might Krafcik's Strategy Be?PANEL: John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, ADandP; Jake Holmes, Motor1.com; Paul Eisenstein, The Detroit Bureau