Autoline After Hours
Summary: Unscripted. Unapproved. Unusually frank discussion. Automotive journalist John McElroy taps into his vast network of auto reporters and colleagues to gather for an irreverent roundtable discussion of the latest news to come out of the automotive world. Together with his guests, it's an uncensored, no-holds-barred, tell-it-like-it-is conversation on what's wrong, what's right, and what's up with the auto industry.
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- Artist: John McElroy
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Podcasts:
GUESTS: Bill Warner, Amelia Concours; Ray Evernham, Big Iron Garage PANEL: Larry Webster, Hagerty; Gary Vasilash, AutoBeat; John McElroy, Autoline.tv
GUEST: Henrik Fisker, Fisker Inc. PANEL: Chase Drum, Freelance; Gary Vasilash, AutoBeat; John McElroy, Autoline.tv
GUEST: Don Walker, Magna TOPICS: - Magna - Will automakers meet the increased legislative-driven requirement for EVs (as in: will they be able to?)? - Tesla offers insurance. Now GM. Is this a customer convenience, an OEM revenue stream or both? And what might be some other ways OEMs could make money (e.g., their own paid-for music streaming)? - Tavares said there will be more consolidation going forward. - What combos would you like to see? What combos would be disastrous? PANEL: Mike Colias, The Wall Street Journal; Gary Vasilash, AutoBeat; John McElroy, Autoline.tv
GUEST: Brian Goldstine, Bridgestone TOPICS: - Bridgestone - Does micromobility matter? - Which OEM has the best EV strategy? - Stellantis: Which vehicles will survive? PANEL: Pete Bigelow, Automotive News; Gary Vasilash, AutoBeat; John McElroy, Autoline.tv
GUESTS: Peter Rawlinson, CEO and CTO, Lucid Motors and Derek Jenkins, VP of Design, Lucid Motors PANEL: Rain Noe, Core77; Gary Vasilash, AutoBeat; John McElroy, Autoline.tv
GUEST: Charlie Chesbrough, Cox Automotive TOPICS: - COVID and The Auto Industry - Right to repair: Why is it an issue? - Uber, Lyft and California: Are ride-hailing drivers employees? - Daimler partnering with Waymo: Is this a play beyond commercial vehicles? PANEL: Mike Austin, Hemmings; Gary Vasilash, AutoBeat; John McElroy, Autoline.tv
GUEST: Thomas Mally, Associate Chief Vehicle Engineer, Nissan Technical Center North America TOPICS: - Nissan Sentra - GM China Q3 Sales: GM U.S. Not So Lucky - What Do the Bolt, Kona EV and Kuga Plug-in Have In Common? Fires - VW Intros Taos: How Many Compact SUVs Do We Need? PANEL: Tom Murphy, WardsAuto.com; Gary Vasiliash, autobeatonline.com; John McElroy, Autoline.tv
GUEST: Paul Eichenberg, Paul Eichenberg Strategic Consulting TOPICS: - 1000-hp Hummer EV. 1080-hp Lucid Air. What Happened to the Environmental EV? - If Prop 22 Doesn’t Pass, What Happens to Ride Hailing? - GM Bringing EVs to Spring Hill: What Happens If EV Demand is Meh? PANEL: Doron Levin, Seeking Alpha/SiriusXM; Gary Vasilash, AutoBeat; John McElroy, Autoline.tv
GUESTS: Jason Ray, Performance Development Leader, Acura TLX; Ken Sheridan, Manufacturing Leader, Acura TLX TOPICS: - Acura TLX - Mercedes Is Betting Big on Electricity - Are Model Ys Falling Apart—and Why There Is No Tesla PR To Comment - Will a SPAC Save Faraday Future? PANEL: Jason Fogelson, ReviewGarage.com; Gary Vasilash, AutoBeat; John McElroy, Autoline
GUEST: Simon Sproule, Auto Industry Veteran TOPICS: - Why Did Ford Cut the Mach-E Price Before You Can Buy One? - Continental to Cut 30,000 Jobs. Aren’t We In a Recovery? - Why Has Nikola Produced a Non-Disruptive Timeline of Activities? PANEL: Joe White, Reuters; Gary Vasilash, AutoBeat; John McElroy, Autoline.tv
GUEST: Brian Smith, Exterior Design Director, Cadillac TOPICS: - Cadillac Design - Tesla Battery Day: Boom or Bust? - VW Launches ID.4: EV for ICE Money - Milton Exits Nikola PANEL: Peter DeLorenzo, Autoextremist.com; Gary Vasilash, AutoBeat; John McElroy, Autoline.tv
GUEST: Jorg Trampler, ZF North America Inc. TOPICS: - GM Making Ultium Motors: Something to Put into Badgers? - Kia Following Hyundai to EV Strategy? - Why Is Ford Emphasizing Americanness? PANEL: Bill Visnic, SAE International; Gary Vasilash, AutoBeat; John McElroy, Autoline
GUEST: Tim Herrick, VP, Global Product Programs, GM TOPICS: - Is GM the world’s most-clever OEM? - Is a $100K+ Grand Wagoneer a bridge too far? - Beijing Show to happen this month—what will happen in the US next spring? PANEL: Stephanie Brinley, IHS Markit; Gary Vasilash, autobeatonline.com; John McElroy, Autoline.tv
GUEST: Gregor Hembrough, Head of Polestar North America TOPICS: - Polestar Elbows Its Way Into The EV Segment - Porsche Expands Subscription Offering: Does This Model Have Traction? - Deloitte Finds 50% Will Keep a Vehicle Longer Than Expected: Is There a Recovery? - Exxon Off the Dow After 92 Years: Remember When It Was 1? PANEL: - Joann Muller, Axios - Gary Vasilash, autobeatonline.com - John McElroy, Autoline.tv
GUEST: Jeff Roselli, Ram 1500 TRX Model Responsible TOPICS: - Ram TRX Takes On Ford Raptor - What do Nikola, Fisker, Lordstown Motors and Canoo Have In Common? - Will OEMs Stretch Lifecycles of Vehicles to Conserve Cash? - Is Bollinger a Boutique Brand That Will Be Bought By an OEM? PANEL: - Mark Williams, Freelance - Gary Vasilash, autobeatonline.com - John McElroy, Autoline.tv