AAH #436 – Bob Lutz: Live & Unleashed (And Yes, He Talks About Tesla)

September 21st, 2018 at 11:15am

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 SPECIAL GUEST: Bob Lutz, Former Vice Chairman, GM

TOPICS:

09:35 – Mid-Engine Corvette
31:47 – RAM: Thanks Lutz!
39:40 – Lutz’s Daily Driver
43:19 – Pontiac Solstice
48:49 – Maximum Bob Talks Tesla
56:09 – Doctor Data
59:46 – Lutz loves Rick Wagoner, Lee Iacocca
1:04:44 – Will GM bring brands back to Europe?
1:17:32 – Who should buy Tesla?
1:22:17 – Tesla conversation continues

**There is a technical issue at 1:18:16 in this broadcast For the continued Tesla conversation, please skip to 1:22:17

PANEL:
- Henry Payne, The Detroit News
- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design & Production
- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

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AAH #435 – It’s Not All About Ford

September 14th, 2018 at 11:39am

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NEWS:
05:15 – Ford: not doing so well?
26:42 – IHS Markit says stable market, low growth
32:34 – Viewer Questions
43:38 – Doctor Data
46:01 – Volkswagen Management News
53:22 – Porsche Announces Turo Host
57:40 – Mustang vs. Camaro

PANEL:

- Todd Lassa, Automobile
- Joann Muller, Forbes.com
- Stephanie Brinley, IHS Markit
- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design & Production

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Engaging Customers To Speed Up The Buying Process – Autoline Spotlight Episode 4

September 10th, 2018 at 10:00am

One of the most dissatisfying aspects of buying a new car is how long the process takes, because it can last for hours. Anything that can speed up the process enhances customer satisfaction. Thankfully help is on the way. The panel discusses practices that dealerships and lenders are starting to adopt. And they look at future steps that could streamline the buying process.

PANEL: Tom Elkins, Ally; Che Shaydak, Suburban Imports; Steve Finlay, WardsAuto; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

AAH #434 – ZF & ADAS: Safety Meets Autonomy

September 7th, 2018 at 11:09am

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SPECIAL GUEST: Christophe Marnat, Executive VP, ZF

TOPICS:
06:50 – ZF Creating Safety for Autonomy
36:03 – How is FCA doing without Sergio?
39:33 – Mid-Engine Corvette: Last Chance for ICE
42:20 – Doctor Data
45:32 – August sales: Bet you can get a good deal on a Fusion, Or Camry, Or…
49:30 – Ford & VW in Europe: More than commercial vehicles?

PANEL:

- Christie Schweinsberg, WardsAuto.com
- Doron Levin, In The Driver’s Seat, SiriusXM, Ch. 121
- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design & Production
- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

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