Autoline After Hours

GUEST: Gary Bandurski, General MotorsTOPICS:- What’s Happening at the Top of Ford?- Does the World Need Another Electric Pickup: Nikola Enters the Fray- Forget About Genesis at the Top of JD Power Dependability: Land Rover is at the BottomPANEL:- Richard Truett, Automotive News- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

GUEST: John Manoogian II, Director of Design, Quadrobot CorporationTOPICS:- Doctor Data- Big Two Earnings. So to Speak- Cadillac Gen 5 Escalade: Well, Cadillac Will Go Electric One of These Days- Coronavirus Effects On Auto: The Fragility of Supply ChainsPANEL:- Lindsay Brooke, SAE International- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

GUEST:Aaron Jefferson, Vice President, ZF Electronics and ADAS DivisionPANEL:- Stephanie Brinley, IHS Markit- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

GUEST: Jeff Schuster, LMC AutomotiveTOPICS:- Tesla Can Sell and Service in Michigan: Henry Payne’s Happy- Doctor Data- Cruise Launches Origin: Too Bad GM Gave Up on the U-vans- Uber Testing Flex Fares: A Race to the Bottom?PANEL:- Mike Austin, Hemmings Motor News- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

GUEST: Sandy Munro, Munro and AssociatesPANEL:- Frank Markus, Motor Trend- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

GUEST: Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsPANEL:- Lindsay Brooke, SAE International- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

GUESTS:- Paul Eichenberg, Paul Eichenberg Strategic Consulting- Joe Langley, IHS MarkitTOPICS:- Is Tesla Gaining Traction?- Ford and VW: Will They Get Closer Than This Year’s Deal?- FCA and PSA: The End of Chrysler (Literally and Figuratively)?- GM Strike: Was the $2.9-billion Worth It?- What’s the Matter with Nissan?- Should Daimler and BMW Merge? PANEL:- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

GUEST: Tadge Juechter, Executive Chief Engineer, CorvettePANEL:- Greg Migliore, Autoblog.com- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

GUEST: Ernie Brink, InventorTOPICS:4:57 - Reviving the Rotary Engine38:27 - Doctor Data44:09 - McLaren: They Don't Make Money48:22 - Hyundai Spending 52-billion Getting Smarter53:26 - Toyota RAV4: 425,000 Sold in 201956:32 - PSA and FCA Getting Closer1:06:46 - Sales Seem SolidPANEL:Todd Lassa, Automobile; Gary Vasilash, AD and P; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

01:28 - Dave Pericak, Global Director, Ford Icons, Ford28:02 - Chris Walter, Exterior Design Manager, Mustang Mach-E, Ford52:00 - Journalist ImpressionsPANEL:John Voelcker, Freelance; Eric Noble, The CARLAB; Bob Gritzinger, Wards Intelligence; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

GUEST:Mathew Vachaparampil, President and CEO, Caresoft GlobalTOPICS:- Caresoft Global: See Inside a Tesla Model 3- NightFood- Mach-E- Doctor Data- Elon: Ich bin ein Berliner- Nissan 1st half net income down 73.5 percent- Daimler initiates austerity program: The Best or Nothing?PANEL:Jack Keebler, Keebler Auto; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

GUESTS:Dr. Joseph DeSimone, CarbonMichael O'Brien, VP, Hyundai Motor AmericaPANEL:- Jeff Gilbert, WWJ NewsRadio 950- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

TRICKS AND TREATS:- What will the strike cost GM—beyond some $4-billion?- FCA and PSA: What is it about French car companies?- Ford's Mustang-themed Electric CUV- Doctor Data- Hyundai Self-Driving Shuttles- Tesla: The Thing that Drives All News- MINI SE Electric: Why?OUR SPoOoOKY PANEL:- Michelle Krebs, Cox Automotive- Lindsay Brooke, SAE Engineering- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

GUEST: Ted West, Author, Closing SpeedTOPICS:07:04 – Closing Speed39:32 – Doctor Data42:10 – Can Penske Crack the Micro-Rental Market?46:40 – Ford Earnings Down55:36 – Bollinger Announces Pricing58:00 – Bob Kruse Quits Karma1:00:14 – The Tokyo Show: What Is the Japanese Word for Horsepower—Naw, It Doesn’t Matter1:03:43 – Rivian & Amazon1:06:26 – Viewer QuestionsPANEL:Peter DeLorenzo, AutoExtremist.com; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design & Production; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

GUEST: Bob Lutz, Former Vice Chairman, General MotorsTOPICS:- Thoughts on the Corvette C8- Bob Talks Tesla- Lincoln- UAW- Lutz's Favorite Daily DriverPANEL:- Frank Markus, MotorTrend- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

GUESTS: Bob Kruse, Chief Technology Officer, Karma Automotive and Steve Lietaert, President, Hella Corporate CenterPANEL:- Richard Truett, Automotive News- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

GUEST: Ken Nelson, Orphan Car Collector and Joe McCabe, AutoForecast SolutionsTOPICS:- Will the Diesel Scandal ever end?- Will the GM-UAW acrimony end post-strike?PANEL:- Jack Keebler, Keebler Auto- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

SPECIAL GUEST: Mike Cicco, President and CEO, FANUC AmericaTOPICS:- Ford Folds Canvas- Trump, California and Cars- Waymo’s 60K Miles in One MonthPANEL:- Drew Winter, WardsAuto.com- Mike Austin, Hemmings Motor News- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production

SPECIAL GUEST: Ralph Gilles, Head of Design, FCAPANEL:- Craig Cole, AutoGuide.com- Lindsay Brooke, SAE- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

SPECIAL GUEST:Mike Tracy, Principal, The Agile Group, Inc.TOPICS:- Doctor Data- Taycan: 4 Years from Concept to Production- The End of the Fiat 500 in U.S.: Does the Italian Brand Have a Future?- UAW Picks a Target: Will We See a Strike?PANEL:- Joe White, Reuters- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production- John McElroy, Autoline.tv