Autoline After Hours

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

SPECIAL GUEST:Stephen FreyChief Engineer, Acura RDXAcura RDX cut body in studioTOPICS:- Doctor Data
- VW Diesel Scandal: Exhausting
- Monterey Car Week: Exotics Abounding
- Alex Zanardi Will Be Driving a BMW DTM M4: Unstoppable?

PANEL:
- Lindsay Brooke, SAE International
- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production
- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

SPECIAL GUEST:Craig ErlichSenior VP, George P. JohnsonTOPICS:- Doctor Data
- Is Tesla Going Private or Is This a Distraction?
- Thompson Smashes Land Speed Record—Danny, Not Mickey
- Over 1 Million Attendees to Watch 40,000 Cars on Woodward: Who Says Driving Is Dead?
PANEL:
- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production
- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

SPECIAL GUESTS:Andrew Lund, Chief Engineer, Toyota Motor North AmericaJeff Stout, Executive Director, Yanfeng Automotive InteriorsNEWS:01:30 - Toyota's Project Portal 2.0: A Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Semi19:15 - Introduction to Yanfeng21:35 - Doctor Data24:00 - Yanfeng: Designing Autonomous Interiors32:20 - Waymo, Ride-Sharing, and New Mobility42:30 - Purpose-Built Ride-Sharing VehiclesPANEL:- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

TOPICS:- Concours d'Elegance of America
- AVs and EVs affecting aftermarket?
- Doctor Data
- Sergio's Legacy
- Ford Autonomous Vehicles LLC: What's that all about?
- Steel tariffs hit GM profits: If farmers get 12-billion, what will OEMs receive?
PANEL:
- Diane Fils-Schneider, Executive Director, Concours d'Elegance of America
- John Waraniak, VP, Vehicle Technology, SEMA
- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production
- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

SPECIAL GUEST: Andrew Saul, CEO, GenovationIn-Studio: Electric Corvette
NEWS:
- Doctor Data
- Auto Alliance doesn’t want tariffs. Will the Administration listen to 12 car companies?
- BMW’s ReachNow car sharing service adds ride hailing in Seattle. The uber Uber?
- Nissan’s UK plant builds 1-millionth Juke. Does that prove consumers’ tastes aren’t global?
- Model 3’s 30 percent margin. Is Elon smarter than even he thinks?

PANEL:
- Greg Migliore, Autoblog.com
- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production
- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

SPECIAL GUEST: Ken Nelson, Orphan Car Collector
NEWS:
- Doctor Data
- First Half Sales: Anything to learn beyond lots of crossovers?
- Volvo Launches M: Why is it taking on Uber?
- Why are scooter companies attracting such huge investments?
- What will the effects of tariffs be on the industry?
PANEL:
- Paul Eisenstein, The Detroit Bureau
- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production
- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

SPECIAL GUEST: Daniel Shapiro, Product Manager, VW Jetta, VolkswagenNEWS:02:45 - 2019 Volkswagen Jetta43:17 - Doctor Data50:58 - Tesla assembly tents54:28 - May Mobility to run autonomous shuttles in Detroit1:00:36 - Ram offering the Ram 1500 Classic: What’s the rationale for new/old vehicles?1:04:38 - Midget track and NASCAR PANEL:- Mike Austin, Hagerty- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

SPECIAL GUEST: Chuck Cauchy, President and CTO, ThermavanceNEWS:- Doctor Data- Collaborations Rising: VW and Ford, Audi and Hyundai- Launching a Rocket Is One Thing, But Building Cars in a Tent?- Colorado Joins CARB on EPA Pushback- Volvo Opens a U.S. Factory and Still Struggles With Care by VolvoPANEL:- Sam Abuelsamid, Navigant Research- Gary Vasilash, ADandP- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

SPECIAL GUEST: Tim Reeser, CEO, Lightning SystemsNEWS:- Doctor Data- Tesla Faces Reality and Layoffs- The Consequences of Tariffs- IIHS Tests: Ouch!PANEL:- Todd Lassa, Automobile- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

SPECIAL GUEST: Jason Ditman, Chief Engineer, Cadillac Super CruiseNEWS:
- Doctor Data
- Sergio Plans the Future: So Long Sedans
- May Sales: What Happened to Ford’s SUVs?
- Mark Reuss Demonstrates the Value of Traction ControlPANEL:- Stephanie Brinley, IHS Markit- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

SPECIAL GUEST: Brian McKay, Director, Powertrain, Continental North AmericaNEWS:
- Doctor Data
- Tesla Fixes Brakes Over-the-Air
- Will FCA Drop Fiat in the U.S.
- SoftBank Invests $2.25-Billion in GM CruisePANEL:- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production- Lindsay Brooke, SAE- Greg Migliore, Autoblog.com