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. Joining John each week is outspoken automotive pundit, Peter De Lorenzo of AutoExtremist.com, and BusinessWeek Detroit Bureau Chief David Welch. Together with their 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. http://www.autoline.tv Copyright 2012, Blue Sky Productions, Inc. http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:40:39 -0400 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:36:04 -0400 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.1) http://www.feedforall.com Autoline After Hours 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. Joining John each week is outspoken automotive pundit, Peter De Lorenzo of AutoExtremist.com. Together with their 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. John McElroy Blue Sky Productions bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Autoline, Detroit, autoblog, John McElroy, Autos, Cars, Bloomberg, carcast, Hooniverse, car talk, Business, technology no no http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/feeds/AfterHours_Art.jpg http://www.autoline.tv Autoline After Hours 300 300 Here at Autoline After Hours we pride ourselves on tracking down the all-important "gurus of go" in the automotive industry. Well, dang if we ain't lassoed another! Jordan Lee is the Global Chief Engineer and Program Manager for Small Block Engines at GM. But, Mr. Lee might just be upstaged by our other special guest on set: none other than the heart and soul of the Corvette itself, the 6.2L LT1 V-8. Plus, we'll get into some hot topics this week including the end of the great driving boom as miles driven per capita continues to decline. The new Fiat-Chrysler headquarters could end up in Auburn Hills, MI -- surprised? And is Jaguar going too far with its "baddest boy on the block" claim? Joining Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, to discuss all this and more is Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design and Production and Scott Burgess from Motor Trend. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_196.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_196.mp3 Fri, 17 May 2013 10:30:00 -0400 AAH #196 - Little Big Block Here at Autoline After Hours we pride ourselves on tracking down the all-important "gurus of go" in the automotive industry. Well, dang if we ain't lassoed another! Jordan Lee is the Global Chief Engineer and Program Manager for Small Block Engines at GM. But, Mr. Lee might just be upstaged by our other special guest on set: none other than the heart and soul of the Corvette itself, the 6.2L LT1 V-8. Plus, we'll get into some hot topics this week including the end of the great driving boom as miles driven per capita continues to decline. The new Fiat-Chrysler headquarters could end up in Auburn Hills, MI -- surprised? And is Jaguar going too far with its "baddest boy on the block" claim? Joining Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, to discuss all this and more is Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design and Production and Scott Burgess from Motor Trend. 1:05:08 Peter De Lorenzo Corvette, engine, GM, General Motors, small block, Porsche, Fiat, Kia, Mad Men, Chevrolet, car, vehicle no no While the rest of the automotive industry is trying to scrounge up every last sale it can, Ferrari has decided it's selling too many. On the subject of product, can you tell the difference between the old and new Silverado designs? Has Chevrolet built a vehicle that lacks differentiation? Meanwhile, Jaguar is making it very clear what it is and what it isn't -- we'll explain what we mean. Onboard to discuss all this and a whole lot more with John McElroy is co-host Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, Jim Hall from 2953 Analytics and Todd Lassa of Automobile. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_195.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_195.mp3 Fri, 10 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 AAH #195 - True Luxury Cars have Nothing to do with Technology While the rest of the automotive industry is trying to scrounge up every last sale it can, Ferrari has decided it's selling too many. On the subject of product, can you tell the difference between the old and new Silverado designs? Has Chevrolet built a vehicle that lacks differentiation? Meanwhile, Jaguar is making it very clear what it is and what it isn't -- we'll explain what we mean. Onboard to discuss all this and a whole lot more with John McElroy is co-host Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, Jim Hall from 2953 Analytics and Todd Lassa of Automobile. 1:07:37 John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo luxury, technology, Lincoln, BMW, design, Ferrari, Jaguar, truck, Chevrolet, car, vehicle no no The idea of hub motors takes conventional car thinking and turns it on its head. Instead of one centrally located motor that drives some or all of the wheels, the motors are the wheels. Protean Electric thinks it has the formula to make EVs work, and this week we'll talk to the man with the plan, Chairman and CEO Bob Purcell. We'll be asking Bob when to expect the first vehicle rolling off the line equipped with Protean hub motors. Of course we'll also get into the hot topics of the week including slowing car sales in the U.S., GM and Chrysler's sour earnings and more. Joining John McElroy in studio is co-host Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design and Production. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_194.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_194.mp3 Fri, 3 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 AAH #194 - A Billion Cars on the Road Today, a Billion More on the Way The idea of hub motors takes conventional car thinking and turns it on its head. Instead of one centrally located motor that drives some or all of the wheels, the motors are the wheels. Protean Electric thinks it has the formula to make EVs work, and this week we'll talk to the man with the plan, Chairman and CEO Bob Purcell. We'll be asking Bob when to expect the first vehicle rolling off the line equipped with Protean hub motors. Of course we'll also get into the hot topics of the week including slowing car sales in the U.S., GM and Chrysler's sour earnings and more. Joining John McElroy in studio is co-host Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design and Production. 1:05:28 John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo engine, powertrain, technology, engineering, efficiency, alternative fuel, green, EV, electric, car, vehicle no no Sometimes it's good to hang out with "just the guys." That's why on this week's Autoline After Hours, we'll be eschewing our normally scheduled guest segment for a longer discussion about the news of the week and other hot topics that need talking out. Ford reports a record first-quarter profit with North America providing a strong contribution, Buick takes the wraps off a Riviera concept in Shanghai and Fisker goes under the gun of the U.S. Congress. Joining John McElroy in studio is co-host Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design and Production and AAH alum David Welch from Bloomberg Businessweek. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_193.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_193.mp3 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0400 AAH #193 - The Rise and Fall of Henrik Fisker Sometimes it's good to hang out with "just the guys." That's why on this week's Autoline After Hours, we'll be eschewing our normally scheduled guest segment for a longer discussion about the news of the week and other hot topics that need talking out. Ford reports a record first-quarter profit with North America providing a strong contribution, Buick takes the wraps off a Riviera concept in Shanghai and Fisker goes under the gun of the U.S. Congress. Joining John McElroy in studio is co-host Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design and Production and AAH alum David Welch from Bloomberg Businessweek. 1:10:36 John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo engine, powertrain, technology, engineering, efficiency, alternative fuel, green, gasoline, diesel, petroleum, car, vehicle no no There is no shortage of innovative thinking when it comes to internal combustion technology. And, as this week's guest will demonstrate, Achates Power is no exception. David Johnson is the President and CEO of the company, which is developing an innovative opposed-piston engine that will be more fuel efficient and less expensive to produce than conventional power plants. But, we'll be asking him, is the world ready for such a radical new design? Will a mainstream automaker take a chance at adopting an untested technology? Plus we'll get into the news of the week including the game of musical chairs going on amongst the executive ranks of Chrysler and Nissan. And, Edmunds projects that 40-50 percent of new car sales will be hybrids... in the year 2040. Joining John McElroy in studio to discuss this and a whole lot more is co-host Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design and Production. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_192.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_192.mp3 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:00:00 -0400 AAH #192 - Wow! Achates Opposed Piston Engine Design There is no shortage of innovative thinking when it comes to internal combustion technology. And, as this week's guest will demonstrate, Achates Power is no exception. David Johnson is the President and CEO of the company, which is developing an innovative opposed-piston engine that will be more fuel efficient and less expensive to produce than conventional power plants. But, we'll be asking him, is the world ready for such a radical new design? Will a mainstream automaker take a chance at adopting an untested technology? Plus we'll get into the news of the week including the game of musical chairs going on amongst the executive ranks of Chrysler and Nissan. And, Edmunds projects that 40-50 percent of new car sales will be hybrids... in the year 2040. Joining John McElroy in studio to discuss this and a whole lot more is co-host Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design and Production. 1:02:03 John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo engine, powertrain, technology, engineering, efficiency, alternative fuel, green, gasoline, diesel, petroleum, car, vehicle no no What do the Nissan Micra, Chery Tiggo and Audi Q7 all have in common? While one of these things is not like the other, all have engines with Eaton superchargers. And, like turbochargers in recent memory, get ready to see superchargers in cars you would have never expected. This week's guest is Grant Terry, the Business Development Manager for the Eaton Supercharger Product Line. We'll be asking him what advantages superchargers have over the ever-more ubiquitous turbocharger technology. Plus, we'll be discussing the news of the week including a tale of two startups: EcoMotors and Fisker. And, which is really the best seller, the Ford Focus or Toyota Corolla? Joining John McElroy in studio is co-host Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Lindsay Brooke from SAE. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_191.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_191.mp3 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:54:00 -0400 AAH #191 - Superchargers Stage a Resurgence What do the Nissan Micra, Chery Tiggo and Audi Q7 all have in common? While one of these things is not like the other, all have engines with Eaton superchargers. And, like turbochargers in recent memory, get ready to see superchargers in cars you would have never expected. This week's guest is Grant Terry, the Business Development Manager for the Eaton Supercharger Product Line. We'll be asking him what advantages superchargers have over the ever-more ubiquitous turbocharger technology. Plus, we'll be discussing the news of the week including a tale of two startups: EcoMotors and Fisker. And, which is really the best seller, the Ford Focus or Toyota Corolla? Joining John McElroy in studio is co-host Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Lindsay Brooke from SAE. 1:02:24 John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo supercharger, technology, tech, green, Nissan, VW, car, vehicle no no Why is it that everyone wants better roads to drive on, but no one wants to fix them? If only we'd build them like the German autobahns, nary a pothole there'd be ... right? It may not be so simple. Kirk Steudle is the Director of the Michigan Department of Transportation and one of the foremost road experts in the country. We'll be asking him about what it takes to build highways and byways that last, and we'll discuss how we're going to pay for it one way or the other. We'll have plenty of news on tap as well including the latest car sales breakdown. Also, the long-forgotten Detroit Electric has been revived in the form of a sporty Tesla-like model. Plus, the latest news on GM's full-size trucks: do they have what it takes to compete? Joining John McElroy in studio is co-host Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design and Production. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_190.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_190.mp3 Fri, 5 Apr 2013 14:39:00 -0400 AAH #190 - A Bridge in a Backpack for Tomorrow's Roads Why is it that everyone wants better roads to drive on, but no one wants to fix them? If only we'd build them like the German autobahns, nary a pothole there'd be ... right? It may not be so simple. Kirk Steudle is the Director of the Michigan Department of Transportation and one of the foremost road experts in the country. We'll be asking him about what it takes to build highways and byways that last, and we'll discuss how we're going to pay for it one way or the other. We'll have plenty of news on tap as well including the latest car sales breakdown. Also, the long-forgotten Detroit Electric has been revived in the form of a sporty Tesla-like model. Plus, the latest news on GM's full-size trucks: do they have what it takes to compete? Joining John McElroy in studio is co-host Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design and Production. 1:05:04 John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo roads, infrastructure, government, civil engineering, bridge, highway, Chevrolet, GMC, Ford, electric, car, vehicle no no Chevrolet's new Impala is finally here and it's big and beautiful, but does it have what it takes to challenge full-size competition like the Chrysler 300 and Hyundai Azera? As this sedan rolls into the studio, we'll be asking Chief Engineer Todd Pawlik to give us the download on the new car. We'll also get into the hottest topics of the week including the myriad reveals of the New York Auto Show. While we're on the subject, we'll discuss whether all these auto shows are worth it. Australia is canceling at least one of its major shows due to lack of interest, should others be on the chopping block? And, Ford has just initiated a very interesting program challenging app makers to dig deep into its fuel economy data. Joining John McElroy in studio is co-host Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design and Production. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_189.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_189.mp3 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:05:00 -0400 AAH #189 - World-Class Cat Throws on the Brand New Chevy Impala Chevrolet's new Impala is finally here and it's big and beautiful, but does it have what it takes to challenge full-size competition like the Chrysler 300 and Hyundai Azera? As this sedan rolls into the studio, we'll be asking Chief Engineer Todd Pawlik to give us the download on the new car. We'll also get into the hottest topics of the week including the myriad reveals of the New York Auto Show. While we're on the subject, we'll discuss whether all these auto shows are worth it. Australia is canceling at least one of its major shows due to lack of interest, should others be on the chopping block? And, Ford has just initiated a very interesting program challenging app makers to dig deep into its fuel economy data. Joining John McElroy in studio is co-host Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design and Production. 1:08:50 John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo design, Chevrolet, Impala, Chevy, GM, General Motors, New York, NY, auto show, style, car, vehicle no no This week we gave our guest of honor a very challenging task: name the best vehicle designs since 1950. But, John Manoogian II, former GM designer, was up to the task, so join us as he presents, and we discuss, his short list. Did your favorite car make it? Find out! Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, takes the helm tonight and is joined by Jim Hall of 2953 Analytics and Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design and Production. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_188.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_188.mp3 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:30:00 -0400 AAH #188 - The Best Car Designs Since 1950 This week we gave our guest of honor a very challenging task: name the best vehicle designs since 1950. But, John Manoogian II, former GM designer, was up to the task, so join us as he presents, and we discuss, his short list. Did your favorite car make it? Find out! Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, takes the helm tonight and is joined by Jim Hall of 2953 Analytics and Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design and Production. 1:04:34 Peter De Lorenzo design, style, Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Corvette, GM, General Motors, Cadillac, style, car, vehicle no no Remember the days when Chrysler interiors were wall-to-wall shiny plastic? It's quickly becoming a fading memory because, with Klaus Busse, Head of Interior Design, at the helm, the company's cabins are among the best in the business. As Mr. Busse joins us tonight, we'll ask him what innovations we can expect as future generations of vehicles roll off the line. Per usual, we'll get into the hot topics of the week. Joining John McElroy in studio with the best insider discussion in the industry is his co-host Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Drew Winter from WardsAuto.com. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_187.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_187.mp3 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:30:00 -0400 AAH #187 - What's Next in Automotive Interiors Remember the days when Chrysler interiors were wall-to-wall shiny plastic? It's quickly becoming a fading memory because, with Klaus Busse, Head of Interior Design, at the helm, the company's cabins are among the best in the business. As Mr. Busse joins us tonight, we'll ask him what innovations we can expect as future generations of vehicles roll off the line. Per usual, we'll get into the hot topics of the week. Joining John McElroy in studio with the best insider discussion in the industry is his co-host Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Drew Winter from WardsAuto.com. 1:01:39 John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Fiat, design, interior, materials, style, production, manufacturing, car, vehicle no no This week the AAH team gets out its crystal ball to see what is in store for the industry in the next few years. Michael Robinet from IHS will be on hand to help us do just that. We'll ask him to map out the state of the global industry in the years ahead. Plus, we'll take a look at future vehicles through the prism of the spectacle known stateside as the Geneva Motor Show. Paul Eisenstein from TheDetroitBureau.com has spent the last several days at this massive show, and he'll tell us what cars to watch. Plus, we'll get into other hot topics like the latest vehicle sales -- why did passenger cars plummet? Also, it looks like LPG and CNG are poised to dominate the heavy truck market. Joining John McElroy in studio to talk about all that and much more is his co-host Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_186.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_186.mp3 Fri, 8 Mar 2013 14:30:00 -0500 AAH #186 - The Supercar Segment has Hit its Peak This week the AAH team gets out its crystal ball to see what is in store for the industry in the next few years. Michael Robinet from IHS will be on hand to help us do just that. We'll ask him to map out the state of the global industry in the years ahead. Plus, we'll take a look at future vehicles through the prism of the spectacle known stateside as the Geneva Motor Show. Paul Eisenstein from TheDetroitBureau.com has spent the last several days at this massive show, and he'll tell us what cars to watch. Plus, we'll get into other hot topics like the latest vehicle sales -- why did passenger cars plummet? Also, it looks like LPG and CNG are poised to dominate the heavy truck market. Joining John McElroy in studio to talk about all that and much more is his co-host Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist. 1:01:39 John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo Geneva, China, pollution, green, EV, natural gas, fracking, auto show, supercar, luxury, car, vehicle no no What's black and blue and striped all over? Well, it's rolling into the Autoline After Hours studio this week, and the team at Mopar is ready for it to tear up the tarmac. Our guest is Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO of the Mopar Brand, and he'll be bringing a very special variant of the Dodge Dart called the Mopar '13 -- in fact the only one traveling around right now. We'll be asking Mr. Gorlier what's so special about this slick-looking compact, and we'll find out more about Mopar's dealer business. Plus, we'll get into the news of the week: a top Porsche designer departs for greener pastures at... Chery?; GM steals away Volkswagen's top marketing executive; and we rank the automakers to see who has the best claim as top dog. Joining John McElroy in studio to talk about all that and much more, is Scott Burgess from Motor Trend and Gary Vasilash of Automotive Design and Production. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_185.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_185.mp3 Fri, 1 Mar 2013 17:07:00 -0500 AAH #185 - Mr. Mopar Pays a Visit What's black and blue and striped all over? Well, it's rolling into the Autoline After Hours studio this week, and the team at Mopar is ready for it to tear up the tarmac. Our guest is Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO of the Mopar Brand, and he'll be bringing a very special variant of the Dodge Dart called the Mopar '13 -- in fact the only one traveling around right now. We'll be asking Mr. Gorlier what's so special about this slick-looking compact, and we'll find out more about Mopar's dealer business. Plus, we'll get into the news of the week: a top Porsche designer departs for greener pastures at... Chery?; GM steals away Volkswagen's top marketing executive; and we rank the automakers to see who has the best claim as top dog. Joining John McElroy in studio to talk about all that and much more, is Scott Burgess from Motor Trend and Gary Vasilash of Automotive Design and Production. 1:03:45 John McElroy Mopar, Chrysler, SRT, Porsche, Chery, China, Kia, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, racing, car, vehicle no no If you want to stick out from the crowd in this ever more-busy, social media-laden, fifteen-seconds-of-fame world, there's only one way to do it and stay there: good, solid branding. To that end, we've got the guy who wrote the book on branding, literally. Charlie Hughes is the author of "Branding Iron" and the former head of Land Rover North America. We'll be asking him to help us identify the winners and losers in the branding game. As per usual, we'll be getting into the news of the week as well: Volkswagen has just announced that its super-efficient XL1 will actually be going into production; Danica Patrick became the first woman ever to qualify in the pole position for the Daytona 500; and the New York Times and Tesla's Elon Musk duke it out in public. Joining John McElroy in studio to talk about all that and much more, is co-host Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, Frank Markus from Motor Trend and Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design and Production. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_184.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_184.mp3 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:47:00 -0500 AAH #184 - Winners and Losers in the Automotive Branding War If you want to stick out from the crowd in this ever more-busy, social media-laden, fifteen-seconds-of-fame world, there's only one way to do it and stay there: good, solid branding. To that end, we've got the guy who wrote the book on branding, literally. Charlie Hughes is the author of "Branding Iron" and the former head of Land Rover North America. We'll be asking him to help us identify the winners and losers in the branding game. As per usual, we'll be getting into the news of the week as well: Volkswagen has just announced that its super-efficient XL1 will actually be going into production; Danica Patrick became the first woman ever to qualify in the pole position for the Daytona 500; and the New York Times and Tesla's Elon Musk duke it out in public. Joining John McElroy in studio to talk about all that and much more, is co-host Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, Frank Markus from Motor Trend and Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design and Production. 1:00:49 John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo branding, marketing, automotive brands, Porsche, Land Rover, Chrysler, Tesla, NASCAR, Danica Patrick, racing, car, vehicle no no Just as you could get the Ford Model T in any color, as long as it was black, when the company brought the C-MAX stateside, it declared you could get any powertrain, as long as it was a hybrid. This week the C-MAX Energi rolls into the Autoline studio with John Davis, Chief Program Engineer, in tow. We'll be asking him all about the car and about what challenges Ford faces in trying to sell a plug-in. We'll also want to know why the C-MAX struggles, in testing, to meet the fuel economy ratings on the EPA label. And, yes, we will also get to the top news of the week. GM earnings are disappointing; 2013 just may be the year of the diesel as Ram and Subaru both announce new entries; and Federal Mogul says goodbye to spark plugs while Chevrolet says hello to shape memory alloys. Joining John McElroy in studio to talk about all that and much more, is Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Todd Lassa from Automobile. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_183.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_183.mp3 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:00:00 -0500 AAH #183 - Inside the 2013 Ford C-MAX Energi Just as you could get the Ford Model T in any color, as long as it was black, when the company brought the C-MAX stateside, it declared you could get any powertrain, as long as it was a hybrid. This week the C-MAX Energi rolls into the Autoline studio with John Davis, Chief Program Engineer, in tow. We'll be asking him all about the car and about what challenges Ford faces in trying to sell a plug-in. We'll also want to know why the C-MAX struggles, in testing, to meet the fuel economy ratings on the EPA label. And, yes, we will also get to the top news of the week. GM earnings are disappointing; 2013 just may be the year of the diesel as Ram and Subaru both announce new entries; and Federal Mogul says goodbye to spark plugs while Chevrolet says hello to shape memory alloys. Joining John McElroy in studio to talk about all that and much more, is Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Todd Lassa from Automobile. 1:00:49 John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo diesel, Chevrolet, General Motors, GM, alternative fuel, petroleum, Ford, hybrid, lithium ion, EV, car, vehicle no no It's been decades since GM released a diesel engine in a U.S. passenger car. Now, with the Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel, it's back in the game. On deck to answer all our questions is Josh Tavel, Vehicle Performance Manager for Chevrolet Small Cars. Plus, we'll be delving into the big news of the week and the questions racking our brains. Did the auto industry bet wrong on small displacement turbos? What happened to Nissan's partnership with the revolutionary DeltaWing race car? Joining John McElroy in studio to talk about all that and much more, is Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design and Production. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_182.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_182.mp3 Fri, 8 Feb 2013 15:42:00 -0500 AAH #182 - Don't Knock the Chevy Diesel It's been decades since GM released a diesel engine in a U.S. passenger car. Now, with the Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel, it's back in the game. On deck to answer all our questions is Josh Tavel, Vehicle Performance Manager for Chevrolet Small Cars. Plus, we'll be delving into the big news of the week and the questions racking our brains. Did the auto industry bet wrong on small displacement turbos? What happened to Nissan's partnership with the revolutionary DeltaWing race car? Joining John McElroy in studio to talk about all that and much more, is Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design and Production. 1:14:39 John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo diesel, Chevrolet, General Motors, GM, alternative fuel, petroleum, racing, Super Bowl, Ram, Paul Harvey, car, vehicle no no On Sunday all eyes--well, a lot of eyes--will be on the action going down in New Orleans, but while the 49ers and Ravens are at each others' throats, another competition will be playing out. That's because all of those aforementioned eyes will be there for the taking and there is nothing else that matches the advertising spectacle that is the Super Bowl. Thus, automakers from around the world will be embroiled in a battle of corporate egos. As luck would have it, many of these ads have already been, *ahem*, "leaked" so the AAH panel will be doing a roundup of what's on the docket, so far. Joining us to offer an inside perspective on this high-stakes competition is Michael Sprague, the Executive Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Kia Motors America. Kia has two ads in the queue for the big game, and we'll get to preview at least one of them. Joining John McElroy in studio to talk about all things Super Bowl, plus the news of the week, is Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and David Kiley from AOL Autos. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_181.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_181.mp3 Fri, 1 Feb 2013 15:00:00 -0500 AAH #181 - Super Bowl Advertising: the Good, the Bad and the Ego On Sunday all eyes--well, a lot of eyes--will be on the action going down in New Orleans, but while the 49ers and Ravens are at each others' throats, another competition will be playing out. That's because all of those aforementioned eyes will be there for the taking and there is nothing else that matches the advertising spectacle that is the Super Bowl. Thus, automakers from around the world will be embroiled in a battle of corporate egos. As luck would have it, many of these ads have already been, *ahem*, "leaked" so the AAH panel will be doing a roundup of what's on the docket, so far. Joining us to offer an inside perspective on this high-stakes competition is Michael Sprague, the Executive Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Kia Motors America. Kia has two ads in the queue for the big game, and we'll get to preview at least one of them. Joining John McElroy in studio to talk about all things Super Bowl, plus the news of the week, is Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and David Kiley from AOL Autos. 57:44 John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo Kia, Hyundai, Super Bowl, football, advertising, commercial, marketing, Chrysler, New Orleans, car, vehicle no no He spent 55 years developing racing engines with Ford, worked with some of the greatest drivers of the 20th century, and now he's talking with us! Mose Nowland is the former Senior Motorsport Engineer for Ford Racing, and he's only recently retired. Having worked on cars for Le Mans, Indy, NASCAR and drag racing, this guy's no one trick pony. We'll be asking him to opine on the good ole days and compare them to what's going on today in racing. Plus, you can bet there's a discussion of the past week's hottest topics on tap, including the revelation that Mark Reuss got passed over for Dan Akerson at GM. And, should Corvette spin off into its own brand? Peter De Lorenzo thinks so, and John McElroy thinks his ambitious plan might not be ambitious enough. Joining John and Peter in studio is none other than the man who knew far, far too much: Jim Hall of 2953 Analytics. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_180.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_180.mp3 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:00:00 -0500 AAH #180 - From Indy to Le Mans, Mose Knows Engines He spent 55 years developing racing engines with Ford, worked with some of the greatest drivers of the 20th century, and now he's talking with us! Mose Nowland is the former Senior Motorsport Engineer for Ford Racing, and he's only recently retired. Having worked on cars for Le Mans, Indy, NASCAR and drag racing, this guy's no one trick pony. We'll be asking him to opine on the good ole days and compare them to what's going on today in racing. Plus, you can bet there's a discussion of the past week's hottest topics on tap, including the revelation that Mark Reuss got passed over for Dan Akerson at GM. And, should Corvette spin off into its own brand? Peter De Lorenzo thinks so, and John McElroy thinks his ambitious plan might not be ambitious enough. Joining John and Peter in studio is none other than the man who knew far, far too much: Jim Hall of 2953 Analytics. 1:04:41 John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo Corvette, Chevrolet, Detroit Auto Show, Ford, racing, NASCAR, Indy, Le Mans, car, vehicle no no For the first time ever, John McElroy and the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo, host the webcast from the floor of the Detroit auto show! They'll be joined by Todd Lassa of Automobile to review their favorite reveals to come out of the show. Plus, they’ll be taking a stroll over to the Corvette booth to take a look at that little car you may already have heard about, the 2014 Stingray. Harlan Charles is the Product and Marketing Manager for the Corvette and he'll be giving us the lowdown on this all-new two seater. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_179.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_179.mp3 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:20:00 -0500 AAH #179 - Corvette C7 Heaven For the first time ever, John McElroy and the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo, host the webcast from the floor of the Detroit auto show! They'll be joined by Todd Lassa of Automobile to review their favorite reveals to come out of the show. Plus, they’ll be taking a stroll over to the Corvette booth to take a look at that little car you may already have heard about, the 2014 Stingray. Harlan Charles is the Product and Marketing Manager for the Corvette and he'll be giving us the lowdown on this all-new two seater. 1:06:03 John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo Corvette, Chevrolet, Detroit Auto Show, NAIAS, GM, General Motors, auto show, concept car, design, styling, car, vehicle no no “Chevy Runs Deep” no more, instead it’s trying to “Find New Roads” with a new slogan. And, as another tagline lands in the dustbin, we’ll be asking a Chevrolet historian for his take on the matter. Mike Davis is the author of “Images of America: Chevrolet,” a two-volume pictorial history of GM’s flagship brand, and we’ll see what lessons he learned in the long tale of the bowtie. We’ll also get into the news of the week and talk a bit about what we’re anticipating as brands roll out their newest stuff at the North American International Auto Show next week. Joining John McElroy in studio to discuss all this and more is co-host Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and a face we haven’t seen in a long time, none other than grizzled PR veteran and AAH founding member Jason Vines. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_178.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_178.mp3 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:08:00 -0500 AAH #178 - Yesterday's Chevrolet, Tomorrow's Corvette “Chevy Runs Deep” no more, instead it’s trying to “Find New Roads” with a new slogan. And, as another tagline lands in the dustbin, we’ll be asking a Chevrolet historian for his take on the matter. Mike Davis is the author of “Images of America: Chevrolet,” a two-volume pictorial history of GM’s flagship brand, and we’ll see what lessons he learned in the long tale of the bowtie. We’ll also get into the news of the week and talk a bit about what we’re anticipating as brands roll out their newest stuff at the North American International Auto Show next week. Joining John McElroy in studio to discuss all this and more is co-host Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and a face we haven’t seen in a long time, none other than grizzled PR veteran and AAH founding member Jason Vines. 1:06:03 John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo Corvette, Chevrolet, history, books, GM, General Motors, auto show, concept car, design, styling, car, vehicle no no Well, it would appear we've survived both the Mayan apocalypse and the fiscal cliff, but how will the auto industry fare in 2013? To help us answer that question we've invited Anthony Pratt, Director of Forecasting Americas for Polk. In keeping with our New Year's theme, our panelists will be discussing the resolutions the automotive world should adopt in 2013. Plus, we'll get into the recent news including the promotion of Kia designer Peter Schreyer to Group President at Hyundai-Kia. Joining John McElroy in studio is co-host Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, as well as Ed Lapham from Automotive News. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_177.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_177.mp3 Fri, 4 Jan 2013 14:47:00 -0500 AAH #177 - Forecast 2013: Cars are set to Soar Well, it would appear we've survived both the Mayan apocalypse and the fiscal cliff, but how will the auto industry fare in 2013? To help us answer that question we've invited Anthony Pratt, Director of Forecasting Americas for Polk. In keeping with our New Year's theme, our panelists will be discussing the resolutions the automotive world should adopt in 2013. Plus, we'll get into the recent news including the promotion of Kia designer Peter Schreyer to Group President at Hyundai-Kia. Joining John McElroy in studio is co-host Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, as well as Ed Lapham from Automotive News. 1:09:11 John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo sales, forecast, predictions, auto show, concept car, design, styling, car, vehicle no no Once a year the Autoline After Hours fellas get to play Santa as they bestow their prestigious (or not so prestigious) Naughty and Nice awards. What people, brands and cars will get presents? Which will be smothered in coal dust? There's only one way to find out! Joining John McElroy for this special holiday-themed broadcast is his partner in crime Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, Jim Hall from 2953 Analytics and Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design and Production. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_176.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_176.mp3 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 12:15:00 -0400 AAH #176 - Naughty and Nice Once a year the Autoline After Hours fellas get to play Santa as they bestow their prestigious (or not so prestigious) Naughty and Nice awards. What people, brands and cars will get presents? Which will be smothered in coal dust? There's only one way to find out! Joining John McElroy for this special holiday-themed broadcast is his partner in crime Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, Jim Hall from 2953 Analytics and Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design and Production. 1:04:31 John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo Alan Mulally, Sergio Marchionne, Dan Akerson, Ford, Chrysler, GM, Toyota, Honda, Lexus, car, vehicle no no This week the conversation gets turbocharged as we welcome John Norton from BorgWarner into the AAH studio. He heads up the company's racing efforts and we'll be asking him what technologies they are developing and if we might see these innovations on everyday cars and trucks. Plus, as always, we'll be getting into the biggest news of the week including who we think will win the North American Car and Truck of the Year Award. We'll also talk about all-new trucks just revealed by GM and delve into the news about Chrysler's delinquent employees getting reinstated. Joining John McElroy to participate in the discussion is Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, as well as auto journo Jim McCraw. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_175.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_175.mp3 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:45:00 -0400 AAH #175 - Full Chat with the BorgWarner Turbo Guy This week the conversation gets turbocharged as we welcome John Norton from BorgWarner into the AAH studio. He heads up the company's racing efforts and we'll be asking him what technologies they are developing and if we might see these innovations on everyday cars and trucks. Plus, as always, we'll be getting into the biggest news of the week including who we think will win the North American Car and Truck of the Year Award. We'll also talk about all-new trucks just revealed by GM and delve into the news about Chrysler's delinquent employees getting reinstated. Joining John McElroy to participate in the discussion is Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, as well as auto journo Jim McCraw. 59:29 John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo turbocharger, turbo, car of the year, Ford, racing, Formula 1, truck of the year, technology, union, UAW, car, vehicle no no The U.S. is home to two of the preeminent automotive design schools, the College for Creative Studies and Art Center College of Design, but are these lauded institutions falling down on the job? Finding that design school graduates were entering the workforce with a lack of engineering knowledge, automakers approached Lawrence Technological University about developing a design program that would intertwine the two disciplines. Our guest, Keith Nagara, is the Director of the Transportation Design Program at Lawrence Tech. We'll be asking him what his school is doing differently to prepare students for a real world design occupation. And, you can bet we'll also get into the news of the week including the big announcement that Michigan Governor Rick Snyder is pursuing right-to-work legislation that will have major ramifications for the UAW. Joining John McElroy in studio to discuss all this and more is Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, Scott Burgess from AOL Autos and Gary Vasilash of Automotive Design and Production. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_174.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_174.mp3 Fri, 7 Dec 2012 12:45:00 -0400 AAH #174 - The Inside Story on the World's Newest Automotive Design School The U.S. is home to two of the preeminent automotive design schools, the College for Creative Studies and Art Center College of Design, but are these lauded institutions falling down on the job? Finding that design school graduates were entering the workforce with a lack of engineering knowledge, automakers approached Lawrence Technological University about developing a design program that would intertwine the two disciplines. Our guest, Keith Nagara, is the Director of the Transportation Design Program at Lawrence Tech. We'll be asking him what his school is doing differently to prepare students for a real world design occupation. And, you can bet we'll also get into the news of the week including the big announcement that Michigan Governor Rick Snyder is pursuing right-to-work legislation that will have major ramifications for the UAW. Joining John McElroy in studio to discuss all this and more is Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, Scott Burgess from AOL Autos and Gary Vasilash of Automotive Design and Production. 1:13:03 John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo university, college, design, transportation, concept, motorcycle, fuel economy, UAW, Ford, design, car, vehicle no no This week Autoline After Hours comes to you from California with a special edition. John McElroy will be taking an in-depth look at the latest incarnation of VW’s Beetle Convertible with Product Manager Andres Valbuena. McElroy will also get a hands-on preview of the new 1.0L EcoBoost engine in the Ford Fiesta with Stephen Russ, Tech Leader of Gas Engine Systems, and Liz Elser, the Marketing Manager for the Fiesta. John will even get behind the wheel and experience both of these cars on the streets of Santa Monica! So, buckle up and join us for the best insider information in the industry. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_173.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_173.mp3 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:35:00 -0400 AAH #173 - Topless on the Beach with Three Cylinders Thrown In This week Autoline After Hours comes to you from California with a special edition. John McElroy will be taking an in-depth look at the latest incarnation of VW’s Beetle Convertible with Product Manager Andres Valbuena. McElroy will also get a hands-on preview of the new 1.0L EcoBoost engine in the Ford Fiesta with Stephen Russ, Tech Leader of Gas Engine Systems, and Liz Elser, the Marketing Manager for the Fiesta. John will even get behind the wheel and experience both of these cars on the streets of Santa Monica! So, buckle up and join us for the best insider information in the industry. 48:28 John McElroy Ford, Fiesta, design, Aston Martin, Volkswagen, styling, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, LA Auto Show, convertible, car, vehicle no no Well, the Ford hit parade continues, and this week we have the hottest new star out of the Motor City, the Fusion, parked in the Autoline Garage. But, more importantly, to get the back story behind this four-door looker, we have invited John Jraiche, the vehicle's chief engineer. We'll be asking him what Ford has done differently to turn out a vehicle that is truly a world-class car. And, you can count on a discussion of some of the biggest news stories of the week as well: the U.S. is set to dominate worldwide oil production in the near future; Tesla's Model S wins Motor Trend Car of the Year; and Ford PR outflanks GM in electrification announcements. Joining John McElroy to talk about this and a whole lot more is the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo, and Alisa Priddle from the Detroit Free Press. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_172.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_172.mp3 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 21:15:00 -0400 AAH #172 - How Ford Developed the New Fusion Well, the Ford hit parade continues, and this week we have the hottest new star out of the Motor City, the Fusion, parked in the Autoline Garage. But, more importantly, to get the back story behind this four-door looker, we have invited John Jraiche, the vehicle's chief engineer. We'll be asking him what Ford has done differently to turn out a vehicle that is truly a world-class car. And, you can count on a discussion of some of the biggest news stories of the week as well: the U.S. is set to dominate worldwide oil production in the near future; Tesla's Model S wins Motor Trend Car of the Year; and Ford PR outflanks GM in electrification announcements. Joining John McElroy to talk about this and a whole lot more is the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo, and Alisa Priddle from the Detroit Free Press. 1:01:08 John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo Ford, Fusion, design, Aston Martin, luxury, styling, Detroit, car, vehicle no no What's the true cost of that Nissan LEAF your neighbor is driving? How about that Chevrolet Volt? We're not talking about the cost to own; we're talking about the cost to manufacture. Sandy Munro is a manufacturing expert, and as the president of Munro and Associates, he makes it his business to figure out the smartest way to assemble cars. He recently reverse engineered the Chevrolet Volt, and as our guest this week he'll be able to tell us what it really costs to build an EV and where that expense originates. Of course, we'll also be getting into the hottest topics in the news including a discussion about what impact the 2012 election results will have on the auto industry. Joining John McElroy to talk about this and a whole lot more is the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo, and Joe White from The Wall Street Journal. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_171.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_171.mp3 Fri, 9 Nov 2012 14:32:00 -0400 AAH #171 - A Breakthrough in Automotive Materials What's the true cost of that Nissan LEAF your neighbor is driving? How about that Chevrolet Volt? We're not talking about the cost to own; we're talking about the cost to manufacture. Sandy Munro is a manufacturing expert, and as the president of Munro and Associates, he makes it his business to figure out the smartest way to assemble cars. He recently reverse engineered the Chevrolet Volt, and as our guest this week he'll be able to tell us what it really costs to build an EV and where that expense originates. Of course, we'll also be getting into the hottest topics in the news including a discussion about what impact the 2012 election results will have on the auto industry. Joining John McElroy to talk about this and a whole lot more is the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo, and Joe White from The Wall Street Journal. 1:13:28 John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo material science, aluminum, carbon fiber, steel, car, vehicle no no This week the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo, takes the helm, and it's time to talk auto advertising. And, we've got one of the marketing world's seasoned veterans to offer his expert opinion. Mark LaNeve was the marketing chief for General Motors before going to Allstate and now he's back, fully enveloped in the automotive world, as the COO for Team Detroit, Ford's advertising agency. We'll talk about some of the very best examples of car ads out there right now and find out what agencies are turning out the most engaging creative. On hand to offer her opinion as well is friend of the show Jean Halliday from AutoAdOpolis. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_170.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_170.mp3 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:00:00 -0400 AAH #170 - Taking the Pulse of the Ad Biz This week the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo, takes the helm, and it's time to talk auto advertising. And, we've got one of the marketing world's seasoned veterans to offer his expert opinion. Mark LaNeve was the marketing chief for General Motors before going to Allstate and now he's back, fully enveloped in the automotive world, as the COO for Team Detroit, Ford's advertising agency. We'll talk about some of the very best examples of car ads out there right now and find out what agencies are turning out the most engaging creative. On hand to offer her opinion as well is friend of the show Jean Halliday from AutoAdOpolis. 1:01:19 Peter De Lorenzo marketing, advertising, buzz, commercial, sales, creative, agency, car, vehicle no no One of the most anticipated cars over the last few years has been the Ford Focus ST. Well, this hot hatch is finally gracing the Autoline studios, and as if that weren't enough, we're also joined by Ford's gearhead supreme, Hau Thai-Tang, Vice President of Engineering and Global Product Development. Suffice it to say, we won't be lacking for topics. Plus, John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, will discuss the news of the week including A123's bankruptcy. Which EV companies could be next? All that and much more on this week's rip-roaring installment of Autoline After Hours. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_169.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_169.mp3 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 16:42:00 -0400 AAH #169 - And Hau! One of the most anticipated cars over the last few years has been the Ford Focus ST. Well, this hot hatch is finally gracing the Autoline studios, and as if that weren't enough, we're also joined by Ford's gearhead supreme, Hau Thai-Tang, Vice President of Engineering and Global Product Development. Suffice it to say, we won't be lacking for topics. Plus, John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, will discuss the news of the week including A123's bankruptcy. Which EV companies could be next? All that and much more on this week's rip-roaring installment of Autoline After Hours. 1:00:59 John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo EV, hybrid, green, Ford, sportscar, enthusiast, racing, engineering, design, car, vehicle no no When you fill your tank up with E85, are you burning food for fuel? Don't biofuels take more energy to produce than we get out of them? Candace Wheeler is GM's foremost fuels expert, and she'll be in studio to answer all of your questions. And, don't fret, you'll get the panel's reaction to the latest news to cross the transom including the baffling appointment at the Cadillac brand. We'll discuss why GM chose an executive with no car experience to run this critical luxury division. Plus, NASCAR's smash 'n' crash races look increasingly stupid, so what should be done? Joining John McElroy to talk about all these topics and much more is Peter De Lorenzo, the one and only Autoextremist, and Drew Winter from WardsAuto. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_168.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_168.mp3 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 15:45:00 -0400 AAH #168 - Debunking All Those Ethanol Myths When you fill your tank up with E85, are you burning food for fuel? Don't biofuels take more energy to produce than we get out of them? Candace Wheeler is GM's foremost fuels expert, and she'll be in studio to answer all of your questions. And, don't fret, you'll get the panel's reaction to the latest news to cross the transom including the baffling appointment at the Cadillac brand. We'll discuss why GM chose an executive with no car experience to run this critical luxury division. Plus, NASCAR's smash 'n' crash races look increasingly stupid, so what should be done? Joining John McElroy to talk about all these topics and much more is Peter De Lorenzo, the one and only Autoextremist, and Drew Winter from WardsAuto. 1:11:00 John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo biofuels, alternative energy, fuel, gasoline, ethanol, green, petroleum, car, vehicle no no While AAH is off the air this week, please enjoy this encore presentation of our Paris Motor Show coverage. Join John McElroy for a personal tour of the Mondial de l’Automobile with guests such as Johan de Nysschen, the man who has been challenged to transform Infiniti into a competitive global brand. John also talks to Jim O'Sullivan and gets a peek at the brand new Mazda6, including a version we won't see in the U.S. Plus a look at some of the coolest French concept and production cars to debut at the show. What is the best looking concept at this year's exhibition? McElroy gives you his answer. All that and way, way more. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/paris-live-podcast-special.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/paris-live-podcast-special.mp3 Fri, 5 Oct 2012 12:00:00 -0400 AAH #167 - Another Night NOT in Paris While AAH is off the air this week, please enjoy this encore presentation of our Paris Motor Show coverage. Join John McElroy for a personal tour of the Mondial de l’Automobile with guests such as Johan de Nysschen, the man who has been challenged to transform Infiniti into a competitive global brand. John also talks to Jim O'Sullivan and gets a peek at the brand new Mazda6, including a version we won't see in the U.S. Plus a look at some of the coolest French concept and production cars to debut at the show. What is the best looking concept at this year's exhibition? McElroy gives you his answer. All that and way, way more. 59:17 John McElroy Paris, auto show, Porsche, Peugeot, car, vehicle no no While the rest of the Autoline crew is hard at work in Paris, we lucky stiffs get to observe from afar. With the Autoextremist leading the charge, we'll take a look at the most important reveals from the 2012 Paris Motor Show so far. The Maserati Levante, Porsche's new Panamera wagon concept, the Opel Adam, Jaguar F-Type and VW Golf are all on the docket. Plus, we'll discuss the rough week had by EV makers like Fisker and Tesla. Joining Peter De Lorenzo to talk about all these topics and much more are Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design and Production and Jim Hall, majordomo of 2953 Analytics. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_167.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_167.mp3 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 12:00:00 -0400 AAH #167 - Another Night NOT in Paris While the rest of the Autoline crew is hard at work in Paris, we lucky stiffs get to observe from afar. With the Autoextremist leading the charge, we'll take a look at the most important reveals from the 2012 Paris Motor Show so far. The Maserati Levante, Porsche's new Panamera wagon concept, the Opel Adam, Jaguar F-Type and VW Golf are all on the docket. Plus, we'll discuss the rough week had by EV makers like Fisker and Tesla. Joining Peter De Lorenzo to talk about all these topics and much more are Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design and Production and Jim Hall, majordomo of 2953 Analytics. 1:02:02 Peter De Lorenzo Paris, auto show, Porsche, McLaren, Maserati, Chrysler, Peugeot, Tesla, Fisker, car, vehicle no no The buck stops here, or at least the truck on this week’s episode of Autoline After Hours. Host John McElroy’s special guest is Mike Cairns from Ram. They’ll dive to the deepest depths of Chrysler’s recently refreshed pickup, talking about design, engineering and more. Joining the discussion is Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, as well as Mark Phelan, ace reporter from the Detroit Free Press. Aside from the new Ram 1500, the troupe will also discuss John’s impressions of the all-electric CODA sedan, Peter’s take on Ford’s brand-new Fusion and an advertising masterpiece, the latest Volkswagen commercial. All that and much, much more. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_166.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_166.mp3 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 15:31:00 -0400 AAH #166 - Keep on Truckin', Ram Truckin' The buck stops here, or at least the truck on this week’s episode of Autoline After Hours. Host John McElroy’s special guest is Mike Cairns from Ram. They’ll dive to the deepest depths of Chrysler’s recently refreshed pickup, talking about design, engineering and more. Joining the discussion is Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, as well as Mark Phelan, ace reporter from the Detroit Free Press. Aside from the new Ram 1500, the troupe will also discuss John’s impressions of the all-electric CODA sedan, Peter’s take on Ford’s brand-new Fusion and an advertising masterpiece, the latest Volkswagen commercial. All that and much, much more. 1:07:54 John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo Ram, Dodge, Chrysler, design, engineering, fuel efficiency, Ford, luxury, truck, business, car, vehicle no no Cadillac calls itself “The New Standard of the World” while BMW claims to be “The Ultimate Driving Machine.” That’s all marketing. When it comes down to building the vehicles that can live up to the hype, these top dogs turn to their engineers. This week’s guest, David Leone, the Chief Engineer for Cadillac, has the not-insignificant task of meeting and exceeding the “Standard.” We’ll be asking him how Cadillac plans to knock BMW off the top perch. As usual, you can expect us to take a dive into the biggest news of the week as well. It looks like Mark Fields may just be the executive to succeed Alan Mulally at Ford, and John has some impressions of the powerful Porsche 911 he’s been testing. Joining John McElroy in studio is his After Hours co-host Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Gary Vasilash of Automotive Design and Production! http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_165.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_165.mp3 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:40:00 -0400 AAH #165 - No Lack at Cadillac Cadillac calls itself “The New Standard of the World” while BMW claims to be “The Ultimate Driving Machine.” That’s all marketing. When it comes down to building the vehicles that can live up to the hype, these top dogs turn to their engineers. This week’s guest, David Leone, the Chief Engineer for Cadillac, has the not-insignificant task of meeting and exceeding the “Standard.” We’ll be asking him how Cadillac plans to knock BMW off the top perch. As usual, you can expect us to take a dive into the biggest news of the week as well. It looks like Mark Fields may just be the executive to succeed Alan Mulally at Ford, and John has some impressions of the powerful Porsche 911 he’s been testing. Joining John McElroy in studio is his After Hours co-host Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Gary Vasilash of Automotive Design and Production! 1:09:53 John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo Cadillac, design, engineering, fuel efficiency, Ford, luxury, CEO, corporate, business, car, vehicle no no Like it has everything else, you would think the Information Age would have by now worked its magic on the car buying experience. Depending who you ask, it has … maybe. But there is still a lot of confusion over how to negotiate the best deal. How do you know whether you’re getting a fair price or whether you’re being taken for a ride? This week’s guest has been an auto broker for more than 20 years. Now Isaac Bouchard has authored the new ebook, “Car Buying Tips Guide.” We’ll ask him how the average person can improve his or her buying experience. And, whether they should skip the showroom altogether and go through a broker like Isaac. Of course you can expect us to delve into the hot topics of the week as well. Joining John McElroy in studio is his After Hours partner in crime Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Steve Finlay of WardsAuto Dealer Business! http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_164.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_163.mp3 Fri, 7 Sep 2012 11:30:00 -0400 AAH #164 - Let a Broker Buy Your Next Car Like it has everything else, you would think the Information Age would have by now worked its magic on the car buying experience. Depending who you ask, it has … maybe. But there is still a lot of confusion over how to negotiate the best deal. How do you know whether you’re getting a fair price or whether you’re being taken for a ride? This week’s guest has been an auto broker for more than 20 years. Now Isaac Bouchard has authored the new ebook, “Car Buying Tips Guide.” We’ll ask him how the average person can improve his or her buying experience. And, whether they should skip the showroom altogether and go through a broker like Isaac. Of course you can expect us to delve into the hot topics of the week as well. Joining John McElroy in studio is his After Hours partner in crime Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Steve Finlay of WardsAuto Dealer Business! 1:13:05 John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo deal, car buying, dealership, sale, negotiation, business, tips, strategy, car, vehicle no no Toyotas are bland, right? That's the wrap. And for a long time it's been hard to disagree, but the new Toyota Avalon shows that this company really can turn out compelling cars. So, we asked the Chief Engineer of the Avalon, Randy Stephens, to park one in our studio while we talked to him about this, the first Toyota passenger car to be designed, engineered and manufactured in the U.S. In addition, you know that we'll get into the biggest news of the week including the continued "brain drain" at GM. John McElroy will also have some driving impressions to share of the Cadillac XTS. Joining John in studio is his After Hours cohort Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist! http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_163.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_163.mp3 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:30:00 -0400 AAH #163 - Toyota's All-American Toyotas are bland, right? That's the wrap. And for a long time it's been hard to disagree, but the new Toyota Avalon shows that this company really can turn out compelling cars. So, we asked the Chief Engineer of the Avalon, Randy Stephens, to park one in our studio while we talked to him about this, the first Toyota passenger car to be designed, engineered and manufactured in the U.S. In addition, you know that we'll get into the biggest news of the week including the continued "brain drain" at GM. John McElroy will also have some driving impressions to share of the Cadillac XTS. Joining John in studio is his After Hours cohort Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist! 1:01:34 John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo Toyota, Japanese, technology, smart phone, Cadillac, GM, design, engineering, manufacturing, car, vehicle no no On this week's episode of Autoline After Hours we welcome Al Oppenheiser, Chief Engineer of the Chevrolet Camaro. He has a shiny new ZL1 convertible to pull into the studio and we have a lot to ask him about that hot new car. Plus, we get into Peter De Lorenzo's latest rants and John offers his styling critique on the 2013 Honda Accord. All that and much, much more! http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_162.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_162.mp3 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:10:00 -0400 AAH #162 - Camaro ZL-Wow! On this week's episode of Autoline After Hours we welcome Al Oppenheiser, Chief Engineer of the Chevrolet Camaro. He has a shiny new ZL1 convertible to pull into the studio and we have a lot to ask him about that hot new car. Plus, we get into Peter De Lorenzo's latest rants and John offers his styling critique on the 2013 Honda Accord. All that and much, much more! 56:43 John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo Camaro, GM, General Motors, Chevrolet, Mustang, Corvette, Ford, racing, NASCAR, car, vehicle no no This week Autoline After Hours goes retro from the site of the world's largest one-day automotive event, The Woodward Dream Cruise. Crowds and cars will be populating the sidewalks and parking lots as many of the 40,000 classics get Woodward Avenue warmed up for the big day. And, we'll give you a much-coveted curbside position, plus we'll even go for a cruise down Woodward! John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo are joined by a host of special guests such as: "the man who knows too much," Jim Hall, Ken Lingenfelter from Lingenfelter Performance Engineering and Mark Phelan from the Detroit Free Press, as well as executives from our friends at MOPAR along with their most tricked-out rides. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_161.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_161.mp3 Fri, 17 Aug 2012 10:35:00 -0400 AAH #161 - Rollin' on Woodward This week Autoline After Hours goes retro from the site of the world's largest one-day automotive event, The Woodward Dream Cruise. Crowds and cars will be populating the sidewalks and parking lots as many of the 40,000 classics get Woodward Avenue warmed up for the big day. And, we'll give you a much-coveted curbside position, plus we'll even go for a cruise down Woodward! John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo are joined by a host of special guests such as: "the man who knows too much," Jim Hall, Ken Lingenfelter from Lingenfelter Performance Engineering and Mark Phelan from the Detroit Free Press, as well as executives from our friends at MOPAR along with their most tricked-out rides. 58:03 John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo collection, collectible, classic, classic car, Cadillac, Chrysler, Mopar, Corvette, Camaro, Mustang, car, vehicle no no Each summer, nearly every major automaker makes its way to northern Michigan for a conference called the Management Briefing Seminars (MBS) and organized by the Center for Automotive Research. John McElroy and Michelle Krebs from Edmunds were both in Traverse City for the event and they'll be in studio to explain some of the news that broke and why it's such a well-attended conference. They, along with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, will also be discussing some of the big news coming out of the industry this week including Dodge ditching NASCAR and the National Governors Auto Caucus announced at MBS. Plus, we'll welcome Karl Brauer from TotalCarScore.com who will join the discussion via Skype from Camarillo, California. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_160.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_160.mp3 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 11:15:00 -0400 AAH #160 - Old Blood and Guts Each summer, nearly every major automaker makes its way to northern Michigan for a conference called the Management Briefing Seminars (MBS) and organized by the Center for Automotive Research. John McElroy and Michelle Krebs from Edmunds were both in Traverse City for the event and they'll be in studio to explain some of the news that broke and why it's such a well-attended conference. They, along with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, will also be discussing some of the big news coming out of the industry this week including Dodge ditching NASCAR and the National Governors Auto Caucus announced at MBS. Plus, we'll welcome Karl Brauer from TotalCarScore.com who will join the discussion via Skype from Camarillo, California. 1:07:21 John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo garage, Bob Lutz, collection, collectible, classic, classic car, Aston Martin, Lotus, Cadillac, Chrysler, car, vehicle no no This week our webcast goes where no webcast has gone before as our camera gets into the highly guarded, super-secretive GM Design Center. We’ll give you a walking tour of the facilities guided by none other than the man himself, Ed Welburn, GM Vice President of Global Design. John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo will get an inside look at the creative heart of GM including the Color and Trim Studio, the company’s high-tech Virtual Reality room as well as Bill Mitchell’s historic garage populated with iconic cars like the Mako Shark concept. Join us for an intimate look into the design rock stars’ playground and a discussion about how GM’s past is informing the cars of the future. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_159.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_159.mp3 Fri, 3 Aug 2012 11:42:00 -0400 AAH #159 - In Big Ed's House This week our webcast goes where no webcast has gone before as our camera gets into the highly guarded, super-secretive GM Design Center. We’ll give you a walking tour of the facilities guided by none other than the man himself, Ed Welburn, GM Vice President of Global Design. John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo will get an inside look at the creative heart of GM including the Color and Trim Studio, the company’s high-tech Virtual Reality room as well as Bill Mitchell’s historic garage populated with iconic cars like the Mako Shark concept. Join us for an intimate look into the design rock stars’ playground and a discussion about how GM’s past is informing the cars of the future. 1:01:05 John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo garage, Bob Lutz, collection, collectible, classic, classic car, Aston Martin, Lotus, Cadillac, Chrysler, car, vehicle no no How do you find the proper title for a man like Bob Lutz? In the end, there’s really only one choice: Automotive Icon. He’s been everywhere from BMW to Ford to GM to Lotus, and he hasn’t quit yet. This week, he gives Autoline After Hours the unique honor to visit his farm where we’ll get to tour his extensive collection of automobiles and motorcycles. For the man who could own just about anything, what does he choose to keep in his garage? We’ll find out. But, we won’t let him go without asking what he thinks of the state of GM now that he’s no longer the much-vaunted vice chairman. And, is Lotus going to survive? On hand to do the hard work of hanging out with the ultimate car guy is John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_158.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_158.mp3 Fri, 27 Jul 2012 12:07:00 -0400 AAH #158 - Lutz LIVE How do you find the proper title for a man like Bob Lutz? In the end, there’s really only one choice: Automotive Icon. He’s been everywhere from BMW to Ford to GM to Lotus, and he hasn’t quit yet. This week, he gives Autoline After Hours the unique honor to visit his farm where we’ll get to tour his extensive collection of automobiles and motorcycles. For the man who could own just about anything, what does he choose to keep in his garage? We’ll find out. But, we won’t let him go without asking what he thinks of the state of GM now that he’s no longer the much-vaunted vice chairman. And, is Lotus going to survive? On hand to do the hard work of hanging out with the ultimate car guy is John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist. 59:51 John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo garage, Bob Lutz, collection, collectible, classic, classic car, Aston Martin, Lotus, Cadillac, Chrysler, car, vehicle no no This week we're getting inside the head of General Motors' marketing chief, Joel Ewanick. We'll be asking him what sort of message GM plans to get out to the world as it continues its uphill battle to shake the "Government Motors" moniker. What advertising is one the horizon? Why did GM pull out of the Super Bowl? Is there a value to social media? Joining John McElroy in the studio is Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_157.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_157.mp3 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 12:30:00 -0400 AAH #157 - Inside GM Marketing This week we're getting inside the head of General Motors' marketing chief, Joel Ewanick. We'll be asking him what sort of message GM plans to get out to the world as it continues its uphill battle to shake the "Government Motors" moniker. What advertising is one the horizon? Why did GM pull out of the Super Bowl? Is there a value to social media? Joining John McElroy in the studio is Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist. 1:01:02 John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo Super Bowl, football, GM, advertising, marketing, bailout, government, automotive, cars no no They’re on the clock…almost. This week the Autoline After Hours studio transforms into Draft Central as the show conducts its second-annual Automotive Draft. If you recall last year’s event, John McElroy led a contingent of four “team owners” — made up of his colleagues from the auto press — in choosing the executives who would lead their own car companies. This year’s automotive draft is bigger, better and even has its own ESPN-like “Draft Reporter” — Ms. Tiffany Stone — who will try her best to moderate the show’s returning Draft analysts, Mark Phelan from the Detroit Free Press and Scott Burgess from AOL Autos. Join John McElroy from Dymaxion Motors, Jim Hall from Automobiles Bistango, Michelle Krebs and her team Edmunds iMobility, Drew Winter and New America Motors along with Todd Lassa and Jaeger Motor Car Company and see who they choose during the seven rounds of the 2012 AAH Automotive Draft. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_156.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_156.mp3 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 11:30:00 -0400 AAH #156 - 2012 Automotive Draft They’re on the clock…almost. This week the Autoline After Hours studio transforms into Draft Central as the show conducts its second-annual Automotive Draft. If you recall last year’s event, John McElroy led a contingent of four “team owners” — made up of his colleagues from the auto press — in choosing the executives who would lead their own car companies. This year’s automotive draft is bigger, better and even has its own ESPN-like “Draft Reporter” — Ms. Tiffany Stone — who will try her best to moderate the show’s returning Draft analysts, Mark Phelan from the Detroit Free Press and Scott Burgess from AOL Autos. Join John McElroy from Dymaxion Motors, Jim Hall from Automobiles Bistango, Michelle Krebs and her team Edmunds iMobility, Drew Winter and New America Motors along with Todd Lassa and Jaeger Motor Car Company and see who they choose during the seven rounds of the 2012 AAH Automotive Draft. 1:42:02 John McElroy fantasy draft, fantasy football, football, GM, Ford, Chrysler, Porsche, Toyota, automotive, cars no no When Richard Hollingshead invented the drive-in theatre he knew he was combining two passions that would go great together. And, while drive-ins may not be as popular as they once were, cars and movies just keep cruising on and on. As you’ve probably guessed by now, that’s the subject of this week’s show. We’ll talk about the classics like “Vanishing Point” as well as films you might not associate with cars like “Body Heat.” Plus, we’ll get into some non-Hollywood topics such as Cadillac’s struggle to take on BMW with the ATS. To discuss all this and much more, Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, is joined by Todd Lassa from Motor Trend and Jim Hall from 2953 Analytics. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_155.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_155.mp3 Fri, 29 Jun 2012 17:16:00 -0400 AAH #155 - ATS … the Movies When Richard Hollingshead invented the drive-in theatre he knew he was combining two passions that would go great together. And, while drive-ins may not be as popular as they once were, cars and movies just keep cruising on and on. As you’ve probably guessed by now, that’s the subject of this week’s show. We’ll talk about the classics like “Vanishing Point” as well as films you might not associate with cars like “Body Heat.” Plus, we’ll get into some non-Hollywood topics such as Cadillac’s struggle to take on BMW with the ATS. To discuss all this and much more, Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, is joined by Todd Lassa from Motor Trend and Jim Hall from 2953 Analytics. 1:00:14 Peter De Lorenzo movies, films, hollywood, stunts, Vanishing Point, Diva, classic, automotive, cars no no Celebrate 15 years of Autoline on this week’s edition of After Hours! We’re having a party to commemorate our anniversary and you’re invited alongside some of our illustrious guests including: Mustafa Mohatarem, General Motors’ Chief Economist; Mark Fields, the President, Americas of Ford; and author Margery Krevsky with a couple of her “Sirens of Chrome.” We’ll be talking about some of the changes we’ve seen in the industry over the last decade and a half, and we’ll take a look back at some of the notable interviews we’ve conducted over time. Have a listen or sit down and watch this very special edition of Autoline After Hours! http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_154.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_154.mp3 Fri, 22 Jun 2012 12:38:00 -0400 AAH #154 - 15th Anniversary Party Celebrate 15 years of Autoline on this week’s edition of After Hours! We’re having a party to commemorate our anniversary and you’re invited alongside some of our illustrious guests including: Mustafa Mohatarem, General Motors’ Chief Economist; Mark Fields, the President, Americas of Ford; and author Margery Krevsky with a couple of her “Sirens of Chrome.” We’ll be talking about some of the changes we’ve seen in the industry over the last decade and a half, and we’ll take a look back at some of the notable interviews we’ve conducted over time. Have a listen or sit down and watch this very special edition of Autoline After Hours! 56:57 John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo party, Ford, GM, Mopar, Chrysler, Fiat, modeling, classic car, automotive, cars no no On this week’s show, “father knows best” and in this case the patriarch we’re talking to is none other than the “father” of the very successful Ford EcoBoost technology. Dan Kapp is the Director of Ford Powertrain Research and Advanced, and we’ll be asking him what’s next for EcoBoost and what other powertrain goodies he’s working on for the Blue Oval. As you can guess, we’ll be getting into the news of the week including management shifts for Audi and Infiniti and the move of Road and Track magazine from its historic home in Newport Beach, California to Ann Arbor, Michigan. To discuss these topics and much more, John McElroy is joined by Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Alisa Priddle from the Detroit Free Press. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_153.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_153.mp3 Fri, 8 Jun 2012 11:44:00 -0400 AAH #153 - More Boost than Boast On this week’s show, “father knows best” and in this case the patriarch we’re talking to is none other than the “father” of the very successful Ford EcoBoost technology. Dan Kapp is the Director of Ford Powertrain Research and Advanced, and we’ll be asking him what’s next for EcoBoost and what other powertrain goodies he’s working on for the Blue Oval. As you can guess, we’ll be getting into the news of the week including management shifts for Audi and Infiniti and the move of Road and Track magazine from its historic home in Newport Beach, California to Ann Arbor, Michigan. To discuss these topics and much more, John McElroy is joined by Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Alisa Priddle from the Detroit Free Press. 1:19:06 John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo EcoBoost, Ford, green, environment, clean, turbocharger, supercharger, EV, electric, automotive, cars no no On the docket this week: is the Toyota sales recovery the real deal? Chevrolet drops the Super Bowl and teams up with Manchester United (they play the other kind of football) to hopefully cement the bowtie as an international brand. Plus, we'll take a stroll down memory lane to remember the Chevrolet Corvair, the classic in the studio today. To discuss these topics and way, way more, Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, is joined by Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design and Production and Scott Burgess from AOL Autos. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_152.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_152.mp3 Fri, 1 Jun 2012 11:30:00 -0400 AAH #152 - Vapor Lock On the docket this week: is the Toyota sales recovery the real deal? Chevrolet drops the Super Bowl and teams up with Manchester United (they play the other kind of football) to hopefully cement the bowtie as an international brand. Plus, we'll take a stroll down memory lane to remember the Chevrolet Corvair, the classic in the studio today. To discuss these topics and way, way more, Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, is joined by Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design and Production and Scott Burgess from AOL Autos. 1:02:57 Peter De Lorenzo GM, Manchester United, soccer, football, Super Bowl, Corvair, Chevrolet, Ralph Nader, automotive, cars no no When the dust cleared from GM's restructuring, many were surprised to see Buick and GMC left standing. The former had become known for its 50-and-older demographic while the latter appeared to exist for the sole purpose of rebadging Chevrolet trucks. This week's guest is Craig Bierly, the Director of Buick and GMC Advertising and Promotions. We'll be asking him what he's doing to market two brands that are more important than they have been in a long time. In particular, is Buick making a mistake by targeting a younger demographic that wants fun-to-drive cars instead of sticking to its knitting (so to speak)? To discuss this and the news of the week, John McElroy is joined in studio by co-host Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design and Production. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_151.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_151.mp3 Fri, 25 May 2012 11:30:00 -0400 AAH #151 - Ding, Dong! The Buick Guy's Here When the dust cleared from GM's restructuring, many were surprised to see Buick and GMC left standing. The former had become known for its 50-and-older demographic while the latter appeared to exist for the sole purpose of rebadging Chevrolet trucks. This week's guest is Craig Bierly, the Director of Buick and GMC Advertising and Promotions. We'll be asking him what he's doing to market two brands that are more important than they have been in a long time. In particular, is Buick making a mistake by targeting a younger demographic that wants fun-to-drive cars instead of sticking to its knitting (so to speak)? To discuss this and the news of the week, John McElroy is joined in studio by co-host Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design and Production. 1:11:25 John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, GM, Buick, GMC, luxury, China, Indy 500, advertising, commercials, marketing, NCAA no no There's no doubt that one of the most hotly anticipated cars to rise from the ashes of the Detroit auto implosion is the 2013 SRT Viper. On this week's show, we get down to brass tacks and talk to the man behind the two-seat beast. And, that man is none other than the President and CEO of the SRT Brand, Ralph Gilles. We'll be getting all of the details about the fierce new snake, where the SRT brand is going, and we'll ask what we can expect next from Chrysler's rising star. To discuss this and more, John McElroy is joined in studio by co-host Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Chris Paukert from Autoblog. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_150.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_150.mp3 Fri, 18 May 2012 11:30:00 -0400 AAH #150 - Hitting 150 with Ralph Gilles There's no doubt that one of the most hotly anticipated cars to rise from the ashes of the Detroit auto implosion is the 2013 SRT Viper. On this week's show, we get down to brass tacks and talk to the man behind the two-seat beast. And, that man is none other than the President and CEO of the SRT Brand, Ralph Gilles. We'll be getting all of the details about the fierce new snake, where the SRT brand is going, and we'll ask what we can expect next from Chrysler's rising star. To discuss this and more, John McElroy is joined in studio by co-host Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Chris Paukert from Autoblog. 1:06:07 John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, Chrysler, Dodge, SRT, design, Viper, Mopar, performance, styling, Shelby, Mustang no no Engines of Change is the new book by Paul Ingrassia. In it he names the 15 cars he thinks have had the biggest impact on American society and culture. Paul is our guest this week in the AAH studio, and this conversation is could be a big debate! What 15 cars would you pick? Plus, you know we’ll be digging deep into the hot topics of the week including Dan Akerson blaming Detroit’s downfall on the car guys. To discuss this and way, way more, John McElroy is joined in studio by co-host Peter De Lorenzo, the one and only Autoextremist, and Todd Lassa from Motor Trend and Motor Trend Classic. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_149.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_149.mp3 Fri, 11 May 2012 11:30:00 -0400 AAH #149 - Graceful Directional Stabilizers Engines of Change is the new book by Paul Ingrassia. In it he names the 15 cars he thinks have had the biggest impact on American society and culture. Paul is our guest this week in the AAH studio, and this conversation is could be a big debate! What 15 cars would you pick? Plus, you know we’ll be digging deep into the hot topics of the week including Dan Akerson blaming Detroit’s downfall on the car guys. To discuss this and way, way more, John McElroy is joined in studio by co-host Peter De Lorenzo, the one and only Autoextremist, and Todd Lassa from Motor Trend and Motor Trend Classic. 1:12:36 John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, GM, General Motors, Cadillac, Toyota, Prius, Paul Ingrassia, safety, business, Honda, BMW no no TechShop is for doers. If you want to make something with your own two hands and you don’t have the thousands of dollars to spend on a top-of-the-line workshop, then this is the place for you. Think of it as a gym membership for the DIY crowd. Now, TechShop, in partnership with Ford, will become an incubation lab for new ideas that will fuel R and D. To get to the bottom of this, we’ll talk to the man who’s behind this new plan, Bill Coughlin, President and CEO of Ford Global Technologies. Plus, you can bet we’ll be getting to the news of the week including a rundown of what companies kicked ass in April sales and which companies got their asses kicked. Also, we’ll talk about which companies are doing a beautiful job building their brands and which ones don’t seem to have a clue. John McElroy is joined in studio by co-host Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Charlie Vogelheim from Digital Air Strike. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_148.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_148.mp3 Fri, 4 May 2012 16:05:00 -0400 Autoline After Hours 148 - Inside Ford's Technological Sandbox TechShop is for doers. If you want to make something with your own two hands and you don’t have the thousands of dollars to spend on a top-of-the-line workshop, then this is the place for you. Think of it as a gym membership for the DIY crowd. Now, TechShop, in partnership with Ford, will become an incubation lab for new ideas that will fuel R and D. To get to the bottom of this, we’ll talk to the man who’s behind this new plan, Bill Coughlin, President and CEO of Ford Global Technologies. Plus, you can bet we’ll be getting to the news of the week including a rundown of what companies kicked ass in April sales and which companies got their asses kicked. Also, we’ll talk about which companies are doing a beautiful job building their brands and which ones don’t seem to have a clue. John McElroy is joined in studio by co-host Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Charlie Vogelheim from Digital Air Strike. 1:16:05 John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, Apple, marketing, branding, technology, Ford, patents, IP, fraud, BMW, Porsche no no Let's take a moment to stop and think about who the auto industry really should be targeting. In an age when Facebook seems to be more important to 16-year-olds than cruising on a Saturday night, could Gen Y actually spell the death of the automobile as we know it? After all, how critical is car design to a generation that cares very little about automobile culture? Now, spin the globe and take a close look at China -- the vehicle manufacturers sure are. There's no mistaking the fact that this burgeoning market is critically important to every automaker. But, at what point do the car companies start to lose their focus as they work to cater to the every need of the Chinese consumer? We'll tackle these issues and much more in this week's edition of AAH. Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, is in the driver's seat tonight, and he's joined by Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design and Production and Frank Markus from Motor Trend. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_147.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_147.mp3 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:20:00 -0400 Autoline After Hours 147 - Beijing Boats Let's take a moment to stop and think about who the auto industry really should be targeting. In an age when Facebook seems to be more important to 16-year-olds than cruising on a Saturday night, could Gen Y actually spell the death of the automobile as we know it? After all, how critical is car design to a generation that cares very little about automobile culture? Now, spin the globe and take a close look at China -- the vehicle manufacturers sure are. There's no mistaking the fact that this burgeoning market is critically important to every automaker. But, at what point do the car companies start to lose their focus as they work to cater to the every need of the Chinese consumer? We'll tackle these issues and much more in this week's edition of AAH. Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, is in the driver's seat tonight, and he's joined by Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design and Production and Frank Markus from Motor Trend. 58:30 Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, China, Beijing, Motor Trend, Gen Y, iPhone, smart phone, Cadillac, design, Bentley, styling no no This week host John McElroy is joined in the AAH studio by his partner in crime, Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist. Their special guest is Art Spinella from CNW Marketing Research. He always has fascinating insight about vehicles and what's going on in the car market. Some of the topics up for discussion include the redesign of two American icons, the Chevrolet Corvette and the Ford Mustang and the real cause of unintended acceleration. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_146.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_146.mp3 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:30:00 -0400 Autoline After Hours 146 - Tin Whiskers? Ha! This week host John McElroy is joined in the AAH studio by his partner in crime, Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist. Their special guest is Art Spinella from CNW Marketing Research. He always has fascinating insight about vehicles and what's going on in the car market. Some of the topics up for discussion include the redesign of two American icons, the Chevrolet Corvette and the Ford Mustang and the real cause of unintended acceleration. 1:03:51 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, unintended acceleration, electronics, Ford, Toyota, Honda, Corvette, Mustang, design no no What good is design these days? If fuel efficiency is our master, shouldn't the wind tunnel have final say over every car's silhouette? We'd wager that this week's special guest disagrees with that statement. David Rand was GM's Executive Director of Global Advanced Design, and he's most-recently back from a stint as Brand Director for Design at Changan Automobile Co. in China. We'll ask him why design that stands out from the crowd is important. And, of course, we'll have to take a moment to mark the passing of Ferdinand Porsche who designed the Porsche 901, which became the 911. To talk about all this and a whole lot more, John McElroy is joined in studio by Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist and analyst extraordinaire, Jim Hall of 2953 Analytics. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_145.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_145.mp3 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:30:00 -0400 Autoline After Hours 145 - Mao More than Ever What good is design these days? If fuel efficiency is our master, shouldn't the wind tunnel have final say over every car's silhouette? We'd wager that this week's special guest disagrees with that statement. David Rand was GM's Executive Director of Global Advanced Design, and he's most-recently back from a stint as Brand Director for Design at Changan Automobile Co. in China. We'll ask him why design that stands out from the crowd is important. And, of course, we'll have to take a moment to mark the passing of Ferdinand Porsche who designed the Porsche 901, which became the 911. To talk about all this and a whole lot more, John McElroy is joined in studio by Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist and analyst extraordinaire, Jim Hall of 2953 Analytics. 1:17:03 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, Porsche, Design, GM, China, Changan, Impala, Toyota, Camry no no All of the biggest car news this week was in the city that doesn't sleep and so were we! For the first time ever, Autoline After Hours comes to you from New York City, and it's courtesy of our good friends and Katz's famous delicatessen. We're broadcasting from their historical eatery, and we're ready to gab about all the latest automotive issues. John McElroy will be joined by AAH alum Jason Vines as well as naming expert Nina Beckhardt from, where else, The Naming Group. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_144.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_144.mp3 Fri, 6 Apr 2012 10:30:00 -0400 Autoline After Hours 144 - It's Cool to be at Katz's All of the biggest car news this week was in the city that doesn't sleep and so were we! For the first time ever, Autoline After Hours comes to you from New York City, and it's courtesy of our good friends and Katz's famous delicatessen. We're broadcasting from their historical eatery, and we're ready to gab about all the latest automotive issues. John McElroy will be joined by AAH alum Jason Vines as well as naming expert Nina Beckhardt from, where else, The Naming Group. 1:06:37 John McElroy automotive, cars, New York, deli, Katz's, Chevrolet, GM, Nissan, Dodge, Viper, branding, marketing no no If you wanted to assemble your ideal car from existing components, what engine would you use? Who would craft the interior? How about the transmission? On tonight's show, we'll talk about the auto industry's "magical ingredients," and we'll find out what guest host Peter De Lorenzo would put into his car, the Bandini. Plus, guest Mark Phelan just reviewed the Turbo and Hybrid versions of the Porsche Panamera in the Detroit Free Press, so we'll talk about this misunderstood car and what it means for the company. Also in house to talk about all this and a whole lot more are Charlie Vogelheim from ResponseLogix and Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design and Production magazine. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_143.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_143.mp3 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0400 Autoline After Hours 143 - I Am the Master Cylinder If you wanted to assemble your ideal car from existing components, what engine would you use? Who would craft the interior? How about the transmission? On tonight's show, we'll talk about the auto industry's "magical ingredients," and we'll find out what guest host Peter De Lorenzo would put into his car, the Bandini. Plus, guest Mark Phelan just reviewed the Turbo and Hybrid versions of the Porsche Panamera in the Detroit Free Press, so we'll talk about this misunderstood car and what it means for the company. Also in house to talk about all this and a whole lot more are Charlie Vogelheim from ResponseLogix and Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design and Production magazine. 1:04:37 Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, Mercedes, Porsche, Audi, transmission, Corvette, design, production, manufacturing, luxury no no It’s time for another episode of Autoline After Hours! Host John McElroy will be joined by Frank Markus of Motor Trend as well as Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design and Production magazine. Together, these three mus-car-teers will delve into the top news stories from the past week, including Chevrolet delaying the Camaro ZL1, BMW missing fuel-economy targets on its latest 3 Series and Consumer Reports panning the Fisker Karma. In addition to these hot-button topics, they’ll also cover everything Mopar. The brand’s president and CEO, Pietro Gorlier, is this week’s special guest, and he’ll be pulling the special Mopar 12 Chrysler 300 right into the AAH studio. We’ll be asking him how he’s working to build Mopar into a strong, credible brand. And we’ll want to know: how does Chrysler balance the strengths of Mopar and SRT? http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_142.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_142.mp3 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0400 Autoline After Hours 142 - Turn it up to '12 It’s time for another episode of Autoline After Hours! Host John McElroy will be joined by Frank Markus of Motor Trend as well as Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design and Production magazine. Together, these three mus-car-teers will delve into the top news stories from the past week, including Chevrolet delaying the Camaro ZL1, BMW missing fuel-economy targets on its latest 3 Series and Consumer Reports panning the Fisker Karma. In addition to these hot-button topics, they’ll also cover everything Mopar. The brand’s president and CEO, Pietro Gorlier, is this week’s special guest, and he’ll be pulling the special Mopar 12 Chrysler 300 right into the AAH studio. We’ll be asking him how he’s working to build Mopar into a strong, credible brand. And we’ll want to know: how does Chrysler balance the strengths of Mopar and SRT? 1:07:13 John McElroy automotive, cars, Mopar, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, SRT, performance no no Get an inside peek at all the fights and controversy behind Ford's epic turnaround at the hands of Alan Mulally. This week's guest is Bryce Hoffman, the author of "American Icon," which is all about what went on behind the scenes during Ford's restructuring. We'll also get into the news of the week including the DeltaWing race car's debut with Nissan behind the wheel. Audi's bid for Ducati and its luxury motorcycles. And, the appointment of Ferdinand Piech's wife to Volkswagen's board of directors. Plus, we'll announce a chance to win a copy of "American Icon" so stay tuned for details. Joining John McElroy in studio to discuss all this and a whole lot more is Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_141.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_141.mp3 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:25:00 -0500 Autoline After Hours 141 - Inside an "American Icon" Get an inside peek at all the fights and controversy behind Ford's epic turnaround at the hands of Alan Mulally. This week's guest is Bryce Hoffman, the author of "American Icon," which is all about what went on behind the scenes during Ford's restructuring. We'll also get into the news of the week including the DeltaWing race car's debut with Nissan behind the wheel. Audi's bid for Ducati and its luxury motorcycles. And, the appointment of Ferdinand Piech's wife to Volkswagen's board of directors. Plus, we'll announce a chance to win a copy of "American Icon" so stay tuned for details. Joining John McElroy in studio to discuss all this and a whole lot more is Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist. 1:04:14 John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, Ford, Alan Mulally, raci no no Get ready for a fascinating episode of Autoline After Hours. We’ll talk to a man who claims Hitler stole the idea for the Volkswagen Beetle from a Jewish engineer. Paul Schilperoord is the author of "The Extraordinary Life of Josef Ganz" and we'll ask him about the facts behind this obscure bit of history. Of course we'll have a few other items on our agenda including a discussion of electric cars: do they have a promising future or are they already a sales flop? Plus we'll get into the intriguing blank sheet design of the Mazda CX-5, which John McElroy drove around Laguna Seca last week. Joining John in studio to discuss these burning topics and a whole lot more are Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist and David Kiley from AOL Autos. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_140.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_140.mp3 Fri, 9 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0500 Autoline After Hours 140 - In Search of Josef Ganz Get ready for a fascinating episode of Autoline After Hours. We’ll talk to a man who claims Hitler stole the idea for the Volkswagen Beetle from a Jewish engineer. Paul Schilperoord is the author of "The Extraordinary Life of Josef Ganz" and we'll ask him about the facts behind this obscure bit of history. Of course we'll have a few other items on our agenda including a discussion of electric cars: do they have a promising future or are they already a sales flop? Plus we'll get into the intriguing blank sheet design of the Mazda CX-5, which John McElroy drove around Laguna Seca last week. Joining John in studio to discuss these burning topics and a whole lot more are Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist and David Kiley from AOL Autos. 1:09:28 John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, Hitler, Jewish, Nazi, Germany, Volkswagen, VW, Beetle, Porsche, WWII, World War 2 no no It's Renzo at the reigns this week as the Autoextremist takes over the Autoline airwaves. McElroy is out of town driving some of the latest and greatest cars, meanwhile Peter De Lorenzo is here in Motown with some of your Autoline After Hours favorites: Jim Hall, the man who knew too much from 2953 Analytics, and Scott Burgess, formerly of The Detroit News, and now of AOL Autos. They'll be discussing all of the biggest automotive news to bubble to the surface this week. GM and PSA ink a deal to partner up in Europe. Chrysler's former chief, Tom LaSorda takes over at Fisker. Ferrari takes the wraps off its fastest car ever, the F12 Berlinetta; can you say "wow"? All that and much, much more in this week's rip-roaring edition of AAH! http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_139.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_139.mp3 Fri, 2 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0500 Autoline After Hours 139 - The Replacements It's Renzo at the reigns this week as the Autoextremist takes over the Autoline airwaves. McElroy is out of town driving some of the latest and greatest cars, meanwhile Peter De Lorenzo is here in Motown with some of your Autoline After Hours favorites: Jim Hall, the man who knew too much from 2953 Analytics, and Scott Burgess, formerly of The Detroit News, and now of AOL Autos. They'll be discussing all of the biggest automotive news to bubble to the surface this week. GM and PSA ink a deal to partner up in Europe. Chrysler's former chief, Tom LaSorda takes over at Fisker. Ferrari takes the wraps off its fastest car ever, the F12 Berlinetta; can you say "wow"? All that and much, much more in this week's rip-roaring edition of AAH! 1:05:27 Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, PSA, General Motors, Peugeot, Citroen, Chrysler, Fiat, Dodge, Tom LaSorda, Fisker, Ferrari no no Meet the man who hand-built your Corvette's engine. No Corvette? How about a Camaro? Rob Nichols is the supervisor of GM's Wixom Performance Build Center so get ready for some horsepower worship. As usual we'll get into the news of the week including a possible partnership between GM and PSA; the bailout bashing that the Republican presidential candidates are doling out; and Mazda's struggle to survive. Plus, we've got the brand new Prius V in studio, and we'll explain why it's not easy being green. All that and more with John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist as well as guest panelist Todd Lassa from Motor Trend! http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_138.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_138.mp3 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0500 Autoline After Hours 138 - I'm Gonna Build Me an Engine Meet the man who hand-built your Corvette's engine. No Corvette? How about a Camaro? Rob Nichols is the supervisor of GM's Wixom Performance Build Center so get ready for some horsepower worship. As usual we'll get into the news of the week including a possible partnership between GM and PSA; the bailout bashing that the Republican presidential candidates are doling out; and Mazda's struggle to survive. Plus, we've got the brand new Prius V in studio, and we'll explain why it's not easy being green. All that and more with John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist as well as guest panelist Todd Lassa from Motor Trend! 1:09:43 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, Chrysler, Fiat, GM, Corvette, engine, Prius, Toyota, hybrid no no This week a fierce-looking Falcon swoops into our studio. Specifically the Falcon F7, an exotic sports car made right here in Michigan. We'll be talking to the owner of Falcon Motorsports, Jeff Lemke, who also happens to be the designer of this boutique supercar. Of course we'll also get into all the top news of the week including GM's profits (and losses) in 2011, Europe's languishing EV sales and Bob King's call for UAW protests. All this and more with John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_137.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_137.mp3 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:38:00 -0500 Autoline After Hours 137 - I Want to Drive Your Business Case This week a fierce-looking Falcon swoops into our studio. Specifically the Falcon F7, an exotic sports car made right here in Michigan. We'll be talking to the owner of Falcon Motorsports, Jeff Lemke, who also happens to be the designer of this boutique supercar. Of course we'll also get into all the top news of the week including GM's profits (and losses) in 2011, Europe's languishing EV sales and Bob King's call for UAW protests. All this and more with John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist. 57:21 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, Chrysler, Fiat, GM, Ford, Falcon, supercar, sports car, China, EV no no This week it’s all about auto ads, and we’re bringing in the automotive advertising queen to help us get down to the heart of the matter. Jean Halliday is the voice behind AutoAdOpolis, and we’re sure she has some opinions to share about the big Super Bowl ad event. We’ll also get into the news of the week and that includes the Chicago Auto Show, and we’ll discuss the implications of the Ford management changes that went down this week. All this and more with John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_136.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_136.mp3 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:05:00 -0500 Autoline After Hours 136 - Oh My God, it's Michael Paratore! This week it’s all about auto ads, and we’re bringing in the automotive advertising queen to help us get down to the heart of the matter. Jean Halliday is the voice behind AutoAdOpolis, and we’re sure she has some opinions to share about the big Super Bowl ad event. We’ll also get into the news of the week and that includes the Chicago Auto Show, and we’ll discuss the implications of the Ford management changes that went down this week. All this and more with John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist. 1:06:17 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, Super Bowl, Chrysler, Fiat, GM, Ford, Toyota, Honda, Acura, Star Wars, Clint Eastwood no no This week we're joined by Chris Preuss, Executive Vice President at Hill and Knowlton Strategies and former chief of OnStar and former VP of GM communications. Suffice it to say, you can expect a lively discussion. Per usual we'll get into the news of the week including the strong sales numbers in the first month of 2012, brash Chinese rip-offs and the 50th anniversary of 24 Hours of Daytona. We'll also talk about whether Opel has any chance at all of surviving. All this and more with John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_135.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_135.mp3 Fri, 3 Feb 2012 11:05:00 -0500 Autoline After Hours 135 - Uh-Oh for Opel This week we're joined by Chris Preuss, Executive Vice President at Hill and Knowlton Strategies and former chief of OnStar and former VP of GM communications. Suffice it to say, you can expect a lively discussion. Per usual we'll get into the news of the week including the strong sales numbers in the first month of 2012, brash Chinese rip-offs and the 50th anniversary of 24 Hours of Daytona. We'll also talk about whether Opel has any chance at all of surviving. All this and more with John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist. 1:07:54 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, Super Bowl, Opel, Chrysler, Fiat, GM, Ford, Toyota, Honda, Acura, Star Wars no no This week we're going to resist the temptation to polish up our Cockney accents, but we might just call our special guest "guv'nah" since he's Skyping in live from the UK. Karl Ludvigsen is an independent motor industry consultant and all-around car guy. He also wrote the well-known book "Porsche: Excellence was Expected." On the docket tonight, we'll discuss some European goings on. Who will Fiat merge with? How will GM save Opel? Also we'll talk about Audi's new Traffic Jam Assist technology -- a very real step toward automotive autonomy. All this and much more with John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist. Cheerio! http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_134.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_134.mp3 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:05:00 -0500 Autoline After Hours 134 - London Calling This week we're going to resist the temptation to polish up our Cockney accents, but we might just call our special guest "guv'nah" since he's Skyping in live from the UK. Karl Ludvigsen is an independent motor industry consultant and all-around car guy. He also wrote the well-known book "Porsche: Excellence was Expected." On the docket tonight, we'll discuss some European goings on. Who will Fiat merge with? How will GM save Opel? Also we'll talk about Audi's new Traffic Jam Assist technology -- a very real step toward automotive autonomy. All this and much more with John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist. Cheerio! 1:12:08 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, Porsche, GM, Ford, Chrysler, Fiat, Lancia, Europe, UK, Opel, Euro no no This week it's all auto show all the time as we talk about the best and the worst of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. On hand to help us spot the trends and discuss all the nitty-gritty no one should know is Jim Hall of 2953 Analytics. All this and more with John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_133.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_133.mp3 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:30:00 -0500 Autoline After Hours 133 - Katz's and Cars This week it's all auto show all the time as we talk about the best and the worst of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. On hand to help us spot the trends and discuss all the nitty-gritty no one should know is Jim Hall of 2953 Analytics. All this and more with John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist. 1:11:58 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, North American International Auto Show, Detroit Auto Show, Cadillac, Lincoln, Ford, Lexus, Acura, Toyota, Honda, deli no no This week we're getting the inside dirt on the North American International Auto Show, or as we prefer to call it: the Detroit Auto Show. Our guests are Bill Perkins, the NAIAS Chairman and Rod Alberts, the Executive Director for NAIAS. We'll be asking them if things have really changed down at Cobo Center. Are unions still ripping everyone off? Can we expect any more fights with the Detroit City Council? Of course, with the big show only a few short days away, we'll be talking a lot about what we can expect to see at the show with major reveals from Cadillac, Lincoln, Dodge, Acura, Ford, and more. To discuss these stories and more, John McElroy is joined in studio by Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_132.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_132.mp3 Fri, 6 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0500 Autoline After Hours 132 - On with the Show This week we're getting the inside dirt on the North American International Auto Show, or as we prefer to call it: the Detroit Auto Show. Our guests are Bill Perkins, the NAIAS Chairman and Rod Alberts, the Executive Director for NAIAS. We'll be asking them if things have really changed down at Cobo Center. Are unions still ripping everyone off? Can we expect any more fights with the Detroit City Council? Of course, with the big show only a few short days away, we'll be talking a lot about what we can expect to see at the show with major reveals from Cadillac, Lincoln, Dodge, Acura, Ford, and more. To discuss these stories and more, John McElroy is joined in studio by Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist. 57:39 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, Ford, Honda, GM, auto show, Detroit, Chrysler, Dodge, Lincoln, Cadillac, Toyota no no This week Santa Welch is comin’ to town … and Santa De Lorenzo and Santa McElroy for that matter. And, like old Kris Kringle, all three of our panelists have taken a look back at the year and decided which automakers have been naughty and which have been nice. In this special episode — the last of 2011 already — our three esteemed panelists will dole out presents for some folks and dirty lumps of coal for others. John McElroy is joined by his cohort Peter De Lorenzo and David Welch of Bloomberg. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_131.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_131.mp3 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:45:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 131 - And To All a Good Night - 2011 This week Santa Welch is comin’ to town … and Santa De Lorenzo and Santa McElroy for that matter. And, like old Kris Kringle, all three of our panelists have taken a look back at the year and decided which automakers have been naughty and which have been nice. In this special episode — the last of 2011 already — our three esteemed panelists will dole out presents for some folks and dirty lumps of coal for others. John McElroy is joined by his cohort Peter De Lorenzo and David Welch of Bloomberg. 1:03:07 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo, David Welch automotive, cars, Ford, Honda, Audi, Mercedes, Lexus, Santa, Christmas no no This week the Autoextremist gets behind the wheel while John McElroy is in Texas driving the new Chevy Malibu Eco. And, as we close in on 2012, we'll be taking a look back at some of the biggest automotive stories of 2011 with Scott Burgess of The Detroit News and Todd Lassa from Motor Trend. As usual we'll also get into the news of the week including China's import tariffs on U.S. cars, Acura's attempt to become relevant again, and the NTSB's recommendation to ban all cell phone use in cars. All this and more with the man himself, Peter De Lorenzo. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_130.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_130.mp3 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:36:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 130 - Three Men, Twelve Tacos This week the Autoextremist gets behind the wheel while John McElroy is in Texas driving the new Chevy Malibu Eco. And, as we close in on 2012, we'll be taking a look back at some of the biggest automotive stories of 2011 with Scott Burgess of The Detroit News and Todd Lassa from Motor Trend. As usual we'll also get into the news of the week including China's import tariffs on U.S. cars, Acura's attempt to become relevant again, and the NTSB's recommendation to ban all cell phone use in cars. All this and more with the man himself, Peter De Lorenzo. 1:02:15 Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, Ford, Hyundai, Land Rover, Honda, Volkswagen, BMW, car of the year, truck of the year no no This week we plan to have a quality discussion, that is, a discussion about quality. As you know, we've taken exception to the way Consumer Reports evaluates cars for its quality ratings. Well, our guest on this show knows a thing about automotive evaluation since he runs the website, TrueDelta.com. We'll be asking Michael Karesh if he thinks Consumer Reports' methodology is sound. As always we'll be getting into the news of the week: the Chevrolet Volt issue is still burning hot, drama goes down between Nissan and the UAW and Aptera calls it quits. To discuss these stories and more, John McElroy is joined in studio by Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_129.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_129.mp3 Fri, 9 Dec 2011 15:10:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 129 - Problems, Problems, Problems This week we plan to have a quality discussion, that is, a discussion about quality. As you know, we've taken exception to the way Consumer Reports evaluates cars for its quality ratings. Well, our guest on this show knows a thing about automotive evaluation since he runs the website, TrueDelta.com. We'll be asking Michael Karesh if he thinks Consumer Reports' methodology is sound. As always we'll be getting into the news of the week: the Chevrolet Volt issue is still burning hot, drama goes down between Nissan and the UAW and Aptera calls it quits. To discuss these stories and more, John McElroy is joined in studio by Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist. 1:00:46 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, EV, electric vehicle, green, environment, quality, battery, lithium, Chevrolet Volt, Aptera no no This week we ask the question: does Detroit's culture nurture or choke off entrepreneurial thinking? We'll be getting into this discussion with our special guest, Michael Pickholz, an engineer and inventor. And, as always, we'll discuss the latest news coming out of the automotive world. Chevy Volts are catching on fire, but did NHTSA follow proper safety procedures? Laura Soave is out as head of Fiat after sales of the 500 fail to meet goals set forth by Sergio Marchionne. Plus, we'll touch on some of the announcements coming out of the Tokyo Motor Show. To discuss these stories and more, John McElroy is joined in studio by Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_128.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_128.mp3 Fri, 2 Dec 2011 16:10:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 128 - Get the Lead Out and the LED In This week we ask the question: does Detroit's culture nurture or choke off entrepreneurial thinking? We'll be getting into this discussion with our special guest, Michael Pickholz, an engineer and inventor. And, as always, we'll discuss the latest news coming out of the automotive world. Chevy Volts are catching on fire, but did NHTSA follow proper safety procedures? Laura Soave is out as head of Fiat after sales of the 500 fail to meet goals set forth by Sergio Marchionne. Plus, we'll touch on some of the announcements coming out of the Tokyo Motor Show. To discuss these stories and more, John McElroy is joined in studio by Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist. 1:05:04 John McElroy automotive, cars, Tokyo, LED, technology, innovation, entrepreneur, inventor, invention, Audi, BMW, Volt no no This week we're in a very different time zone. Since John McElroy and the crew are in Los Angeles for the LA Auto Show, they've decided to pay a visit to the famous Petersen Automotive Museum and meet the collection's curator, Leslie Kendall. They'll also talk to John Clinard, formerly of Ford West Coast Communications, but perhaps more well known for the event he helped create in California: Cars and Coffee. We'll learn a whole lot about that, find out what's new at the Petersen and much more on this week's show. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_127.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_127.mp3 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:30:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 127 - A Peek Inside the Petersen This week we're in a very different time zone. Since John McElroy and the crew are in Los Angeles for the LA Auto Show, they've decided to pay a visit to the famous Petersen Automotive Museum and meet the collection's curator, Leslie Kendall. They'll also talk to John Clinard, formerly of Ford West Coast Communications, but perhaps more well known for the event he helped create in California: Cars and Coffee. We'll learn a whole lot about that, find out what's new at the Petersen and much more on this week's show. 1:02:48 John McElroy automotive, cars, Petersen, museum, classic cars, history, supercars, Ford, Edsel Ford, Bugatti, MG no no First he accused GM of “Kill(ing) the Electric Car.” Then he took “Revenge” and got buddy-buddy with the giant company that created the Chevrolet Volt. But Chris Paine, director of the new documentary, “Revenge of the Electric Car,” hasn’t faced off against our resident EV skeptics. This week John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo will attempt to navigate the EV hype and get down to the heart of the matter: are electric cars really here to stay? Of course we’ll get into the top news of the week as well: GM earnings disappoint, experts are sounding the overcapacity alarm in China and Lexus is calling it quits on the HS 250h. All that and much more on this week’s show. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_126.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_126.mp3 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:20:04 -0400 Autoline After Hours 126 - Revenge ... Revenge! First he accused GM of “Kill(ing) the Electric Car.” Then he took “Revenge” and got buddy-buddy with the giant company that created the Chevrolet Volt. But Chris Paine, director of the new documentary, “Revenge of the Electric Car,” hasn’t faced off against our resident EV skeptics. This week John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo will attempt to navigate the EV hype and get down to the heart of the matter: are electric cars really here to stay? Of course we’ll get into the top news of the week as well: GM earnings disappoint, experts are sounding the overcapacity alarm in China and Lexus is calling it quits on the HS 250h. All that and much more on this week’s show. 1:02:36 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, EV, green, movies, electric car, EV 1, environment, Chris Paine, documentary, GM, Tesla no no This week we're wondering if the iPhone has met its automotive match. Designed by our guest, Stuart Norris, Cadillac CUE is the infotainment system that promises to simplify a user's experience while offering the smart phone features people have come to expect. It will begin arriving in 2012, and we'll be asking Stuart what he thinks puts CUE ahead of the competition and how it will avoid the quality problems plaguing MyFord Touch. To discuss this and more, John McElroy is joined in studio by Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_125.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_125.mp3 Fri, 4 Nov 2011 12:20:04 -0400 Autoline After Hours 125 - CUE Up Everybody, CUE Up This week we're wondering if the iPhone has met its automotive match. Designed by our guest, Stuart Norris, Cadillac CUE is the infotainment system that promises to simplify a user's experience while offering the smart phone features people have come to expect. It will begin arriving in 2012, and we'll be asking Stuart what he thinks puts CUE ahead of the competition and how it will avoid the quality problems plaguing MyFord Touch. To discuss this and more, John McElroy is joined in studio by Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist. 1:03:51 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, Cadillac, GM, General Motors, infotainment, smart phone, iphone, Apple, technology no no This week we’re calling Consumer Reports to the mat. As far as we’re concerned, their automotive testing is second to none, but when it comes to quality ratings: bogus. Much has been made of Ford’s plummeting status in the latest survey, but we’ll talk about whether the folks in Dearborn have to start worrying or not. We’ll also get into the news of the week including the third quarter financial results. Plus we want to talk about what we, including one of our viewers, think the next generation of Mustang could look like. To discuss this and more, John McElroy is joined in studio by Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist and Charlie Vogelheim from ResponseLogix. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_124.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_124.mp3 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:03:04 -0400 Autoline After Hours 124 - Ashtrays and Paper Cups This week we’re calling Consumer Reports to the mat. As far as we’re concerned, their automotive testing is second to none, but when it comes to quality ratings: bogus. Much has been made of Ford’s plummeting status in the latest survey, but we’ll talk about whether the folks in Dearborn have to start worrying or not. We’ll also get into the news of the week including the third quarter financial results. Plus we want to talk about what we, including one of our viewers, think the next generation of Mustang could look like. To discuss this and more, John McElroy is joined in studio by Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist and Charlie Vogelheim from ResponseLogix. 1:10:58 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, audi, chrysler, Consumer Reports, dual clutch transmission, Ford, infotainment, MyFord Touch, Volkswagen, VW, technology no no This week we're thinking small. Micro actually. Our special guest for this episode is Jack Hollis, the Vice President of Scion. We'll be talking about the pint-sized iQ and whether it could be the car that gets the brand's mojo back. We'll also get into the news of the week including the Indy race that never should have been run. To discuss this and more, John McElroy is joined in studio by Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist and Michelle Krebs from Edmunds.com. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_123.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_123.mp3 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:01:04 -0400 Autoline After Hours 123 - Scion Swings for the Fences This week we're thinking small. Micro actually. Our special guest for this episode is Jack Hollis, the Vice President of Scion. We'll be talking about the pint-sized iQ and whether it could be the car that gets the brand's mojo back. We'll also get into the news of the week including the Indy race that never should have been run. To discuss this and more, John McElroy is joined in studio by Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist and Michelle Krebs from Edmunds.com. 1:13:30 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, Scion, FRS, iQ, tC, xB, marketing, hybrid, smart, Toyota no no This week the AAH crew is back from its hiatus and on location in the new studio. We'll be making up for lost time, discussing some of the biggest stories we missed. Cerberus' Bob Nardelli ran his mouth off about the Chrysler-Fiat partnership and had to issue a humiliating retraction. The guy who triggered the Nardelli backlash? None other than After Hours alumus Jason Vines. Also, the Big Three contract negotiations seem to point to the fact that the UAW is in fact running scared. And, some happy news for the Motor City, the Detroit Grand Prix will return in 2012. To discuss this and more, John McElroy is joined in studio by Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist with a special appearance by Mr. GreatNoRoCo himself, Roaster Jack a purveyor of fine coffee and a Buick enthusiast. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_122.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_122.mp3 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:01:04 -0400 Autoline After Hours 122 - It's the Water, Stupid This week we talk UAW and all the other top automotive news of the week. Joe Szczesny from The Oakland Press, joins John McElroy and Autoextremist Peter De Lorenzo for a discussion about where negotiations will go with Ford and Chrysler. Watch this week's show for your weekly dose of unscripted, unapproved, unusually frank discussion on Autoline After Hours! 1:11:18 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, UAW, GM, General Motors, Ford, union, Chrysler, Fiat, Alfa-Romeo, coffee, wine no no This week we talk UAW and all the other top automotive news of the week. Joe Szczesny from The Oakland Press, joins John McElroy and Autoextremist Peter De Lorenzo for a discussion about where negotiations will go with Ford and Chrysler. Watch this week's show for your weekly dose of unscripted, unapproved, unusually frank discussion on Autoline After Hours! http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_121.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_121.mp3 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:20:04 -0400 Autoline After Hours 121 - Leaving Livonia This week we talk UAW and all the other top automotive news of the week. Joe Szczesny from The Oakland Press, joins John McElroy and Autoextremist Peter De Lorenzo for a discussion about where negotiations will go with Ford and Chrysler. Watch this week's show for your weekly dose of unscripted, unapproved, unusually frank discussion on Autoline After Hours! 1:00:20 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, UAW, GM, General Motors, Ford, union, Chrysler, Fiat, Alfa-Romeo, sales no no This week the topic is wood. Sorta kinda. Actually, we'll be touching on the very special wood that went into the new Cadillac Ciel concept, and we'll be talking with none other than Clay Dean, the Director of North America Advanced Design for GM. We'll be asking him where the future of Cadillac and other GM design is going in the next few years, and we'll see if we can talk him into letting us test drive Cadillac's new über-sedan -- but somehow we doubt it. To discuss this and more, John McElroy is joined in studio by Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Scott Burgess from The Detroit News. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_120.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_120.mp3 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:10:04 -0400 Autoline After Hours 120 - From Clay to Concept This week the topic is wood. Sorta kinda. Actually, we'll be touching on the very special wood that went into the new Cadillac Ciel concept, and we'll be talking with none other than Clay Dean, the Director of North America Advanced Design for GM. We'll be asking him where the future of Cadillac and other GM design is going in the next few years, and we'll see if we can talk him into letting us test drive Cadillac's new über-sedan -- but somehow we doubt it. To discuss this and more, John McElroy is joined in studio by Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Scott Burgess from The Detroit News. 1:08:32 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, Frankfurt, GM, General Motors, Cadillac, concept, design, Chevrolet, Audi, Volkswagen, Ford no no This week the Autoextremist hijacks the Autoline airwaves while John is in Frankfurt for the big auto show. Speaking of the Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung, we’ll be getting into a Frankfurt post-mortem including the invasion of tiny slo-mo EVs from VW, Opel and Audi and the Jeep Grand Cherokee-based Maserati Kubang. We’ll also discuss the NADA’s lobbying effort against upcoming fuel regulations, and we’ll talk about whether we’ll see watered down rules if Obama loses the White House. Also, Coda’s EV will be the first (almost) Chinese vehicle to enter the American market. And, Chevrolet will be aiming the next-generation Corvette at younger buyers — will it work? To discuss this and more, Peter De Lorenzo is joined in studio by Sharon Terlep of the Wall Street Journal and Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design and Production. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_119.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_119.mp3 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:10:04 -0400 Autoline After Hours 119 - Alfa-Bet Soup This week the Autoextremist hijacks the Autoline airwaves while John is in Frankfurt for the big auto show. Speaking of the Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung, we’ll be getting into a Frankfurt post-mortem including the invasion of tiny slo-mo EVs from VW, Opel and Audi and the Jeep Grand Cherokee-based Maserati Kubang. We’ll also discuss the NADA’s lobbying effort against upcoming fuel regulations, and we’ll talk about whether we’ll see watered down rules if Obama loses the White House. Also, Coda’s EV will be the first (almost) Chinese vehicle to enter the American market. And, Chevrolet will be aiming the next-generation Corvette at younger buyers — will it work? To discuss this and more, Peter De Lorenzo is joined in studio by Sharon Terlep of the Wall Street Journal and Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design and Production. 1:08:15 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, Obama, EV, China, Chevrolet, Alfa-Romeo, Fiat, Chrysler, Corvette, Jeep, Maserati no no This week we're coming in with our shoes shined and ready for inspection because we've invited the man in charge of quality for Volkswagen, Bentley, Lamborghini and Audi. Marc Trahan is the Executive Vice President, Group Quality, VW of America and if you want to know how the company is going to maintain its commitment to quality while growing to become the largest automaker in the world, this is the man to ask. To discuss this and more, John McElroy is joined in studio by Peter De Lorenzo of Autoextremist.com and Todd Lassa from Motor Trend. http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_118.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autoline.tv/viewermail http://www.autoline.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_118.mp3 Fri, 9 Sep 2011 12:35:04 -0400 Autoline After Hours 118 - Bulli for Volkswagen! This week we're coming in with our shoes shined and ready for inspection because we've invited the man in charge of quality for Volkswagen, Bentley, Lamborghini and Audi. Marc Trahan is the Executive Vice President, Group Quality, VW of America and if you want to know how the company is going to maintain its commitment to quality while growing to become the largest automaker in the world, this is the man to ask. To discuss this and more, John McElroy is joined in studio by Peter De Lorenzo of Autoextremist.com and Todd Lassa from Motor Trend. 1:08:11 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, VW, Volkswagen, Bob Lutz, Frankfurt, auto show, quality, manufacturing, German, Audi, Lamborghini no no This week we invite a former After Hours regular to join us for our automotive bull session. David Welch from Bloomberg Businessweek will be stopping by to talk about all the latest controversies in the auto industry. One thing we want to know: why are Ford and Cadillac tipping their hands in future design direction? The Cadillac Ciel and, most recently, the Ford Evos are beautiful concepts that signal where these brands are headed, but doesn't that give the competition an edge? We'll be getting into other news of the week as well including a surprising sales story from GM and the ongoing UAW negotiations. To discuss all of this and more, John McElroy is joined in studio by His Extremeness, Peter De Lorenzo of Autoextremist.com. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_117.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_117.mp3 Fri, 2 Sep 2011 12:35:04 -0400 Autoline After Hours 117 - Hey, You're Not Clay! This week we invite a former After Hours regular to join us for our automotive bull session. David Welch from Bloomberg Businessweek will be stopping by to talk about all the latest controversies in the auto industry. One thing we want to know: why are Ford and Cadillac tipping their hands in future design direction? The Cadillac Ciel and, most recently, the Ford Evos are beautiful concepts that signal where these brands are headed, but doesn't that give the competition an edge? We'll be getting into other news of the week as well including a surprising sales story from GM and the ongoing UAW negotiations. To discuss all of this and more, John McElroy is joined in studio by His Extremeness, Peter De Lorenzo of Autoextremist.com. 1:05:31 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, design, Cadillac, GM, General Motors, Ford, concept, styling, UAW, union, sales no no This week we're asking: why did Jack Roush hire a chief designer? And, we think we've got the perfect man to answer that question: Roush's new head of design, D. Mark Trostle, a man with an impressive performance car pedigree. He's designed such cars as the Buick GNX and Chevy SSR as well as the renowned Speed33 Roadster -- so what's going down at Roush? In addition, we'll be discussing the news as usual. Is Toyota playing it too safe with the Camry's new styling? Is the Cadillac Ciel concept a hint at the brand's upcoming flagship sedan? Why are Ford and Toyota teaming up on hybrid development? To discuss all of this and more, John McElroy is joined in studio by the one and only Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_116.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_116.mp3 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:58:04 -0400 Autoline After Hours 116 - Goatees and Fancy Scarves This week we're asking: why did Jack Roush hire a chief designer? And, we think we've got the perfect man to answer that question: Roush's new head of design, D. Mark Trostle, a man with an impressive performance car pedigree. He's designed such cars as the Buick GNX and Chevy SSR as well as the renowned Speed33 Roadster -- so what's going down at Roush? In addition, we'll be discussing the news as usual. Is Toyota playing it too safe with the Camry's new styling? Is the Cadillac Ciel concept a hint at the brand's upcoming flagship sedan? Why are Ford and Toyota teaming up on hybrid development? To discuss all of this and more, John McElroy is joined in studio by the one and only Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo. 1:00:51 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, design, Cadillac, GM, General Motors, Ford, Toyota, hybrid, Cadillac, concept, styling no no This week "Autoline After Hours" goes retro from the site of the world's largest one-day automotive event, The Woodward Dream Cruise. Crowds and cars will be populating the sidewalks and parking lots as many of the 40,000 classics get Woodward Avenue warmed up for the big day. Join John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo along with special guests such as: -Detroit News Auto Critic Scott Burgess -The "men who know too much" Jim Hall and his twin brother Bob Hall -Executives from Mopar and Bosch See the some fabulous classics and new customs like: -1953 Clean Diesel Corvette -Fatchance 2.0 Chrysler 300 -Mopar Challenger Drag Pak -JK8 Independence Jeep -Plus, all the Woodward cruisers! http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_115.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_115.mp3 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:35:04 -0400 Autoline After Hours 115 - Woodward Ave. After Hours 2011 This week "Autoline After Hours" goes retro from the site of the world's largest one-day automotive event, The Woodward Dream Cruise. Crowds and cars will be populating the sidewalks and parking lots as many of the 40,000 classics get Woodward Avenue warmed up for the big day. Join John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo along with special guests such as: -Detroit News Auto Critic Scott Burgess -The "men who know too much" Jim Hall and his twin brother Bob Hall -Executives from Mopar and Bosch See the some fabulous classics and new customs like: -1953 Clean Diesel Corvette -Fatchance 2.0 Chrysler 300 -Mopar Challenger Drag Pak -JK8 Independence Jeep -Plus, all the Woodward cruisers! 1:00:22 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo, Jim Hall automotive, cars, GM, General Motors, design, styling, Corvette, Mopar, Chrysler, Jeep, Ford, classic cars no no This week we peer into the future of automotive design with the Vice President of Global Design for GM, Ed Welburn. We’ll be finding out more about the upcoming Cadillac XTS and ATS cars. And as the push for massive CAFE increases looms, we’ll get Ed’s take: does aero-optimization destroy expressive styling? We’ll also find out how GM studios around the globe compete to design vehicles the company has in the pipeline. We’ll also discuss John’s sneak peek at future Lincoln product and get into details of the brand’s turnaround plan. John McElroy is joined in studio by the one and only Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_114.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_114.mp3 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 15:35:04 -0400 Autoline After Hours 114 - In Search of Studio X This week we peer into the future of automotive design with the Vice President of Global Design for GM, Ed Welburn. We’ll be finding out more about the upcoming Cadillac XTS and ATS cars. And as the push for massive CAFE increases looms, we’ll get Ed’s take: does aero-optimization destroy expressive styling? We’ll also find out how GM studios around the globe compete to design vehicles the company has in the pipeline. We’ll also discuss John’s sneak peek at future Lincoln product and get into details of the brand’s turnaround plan. John McElroy is joined in studio by the one and only Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo. 1:17:58 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, GM, General Motors, design, styling, Corvette, Camaro, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Detroit, Lincoln no no This week it's time to don your beret and painting smock because our guest is an artist with a penchant for classic cars. David Snyder specializes in recreating automotive tableaus -- dealerships, car shows, parking lots -- in such meticulous detail that he even matches the original car paint exactly. We'll be learning what he does to make his paintings so realistic. Of course you can also count on a heated discussion of the news of the week including all the latest from the MBS conference in Traverse City, Michigan. Sergio Marchionne is warning about China; Bob King is aiming to organize suppliers; John DeCicco says battery electric vehicles are barely better than turbo diesels in reducing emissions. But, perhaps the biggest news: Wall Street is melting down today. Could the auto companies feel the brunt of the decline? John McElroy is joined in studio by the one and only Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_113.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_113.mp3 Fri, 5 Aug 2011 13:35:04 -0400 Autoline After Hours 113 - A Primer on Painting This week it's time to don your beret and painting smock because our guest is an artist with a penchant for classic cars. David Snyder specializes in recreating automotive tableaus -- dealerships, car shows, parking lots -- in such meticulous detail that he even matches the original car paint exactly. We'll be learning what he does to make his paintings so realistic. Of course you can also count on a heated discussion of the news of the week including all the latest from the MBS conference in Traverse City, Michigan. Sergio Marchionne is warning about China; Bob King is aiming to organize suppliers; John DeCicco says battery electric vehicles are barely better than turbo diesels in reducing emissions. But, perhaps the biggest news: Wall Street is melting down today. Could the auto companies feel the brunt of the decline? John McElroy is joined in studio by the one and only Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo. 1:05:40 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, art, painting, classic cars, vintage cars, muscle cars, motorama, GM, Ford, Mopar, Chrysler no no This week get ready to be "electrified" and you'll be "shocked" at how much it's going to cost the industry. Our two guests will both be talking about the future CAFE standards that automakers are going to have to meet in the U.S. Jay Baron is the Chairman, President and CEO of the Center for Automotive Research (CAR). According to CAR's findings, in order to meet future fuel economy requirements, prices of cars are going to skyrocket. We'll be asking what cost the regulations will have on jobs. We'll also be asking what technologies will enable us to meet those requirements, and clearly our next guest has part of that answer. Mark Perry is the Director of Product Planning and Strategy for Nissan, and he is intimately familiar with the all-electric Nissan LEAF. The company can't seem to get enough of these electric cars out the door, and we want to find out what's going on. John McElroy is joined in studio by the one and only Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_112.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_112.mp3 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:55:04 -0400 Autoline After Hours 112 - Time Vampire This week get ready to be "electrified" and you'll be "shocked" at how much it's going to cost the industry. Our two guests will both be talking about the future CAFE standards that automakers are going to have to meet in the U.S. Jay Baron is the Chairman, President and CEO of the Center for Automotive Research (CAR). According to CAR's findings, in order to meet future fuel economy requirements, prices of cars are going to skyrocket. We'll be asking what cost the regulations will have on jobs. We'll also be asking what technologies will enable us to meet those requirements, and clearly our next guest has part of that answer. Mark Perry is the Director of Product Planning and Strategy for Nissan, and he is intimately familiar with the all-electric Nissan LEAF. The company can't seem to get enough of these electric cars out the door, and we want to find out what's going on. John McElroy is joined in studio by the one and only Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo. 1:05:30 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, manufacturing, fuel economy, green, EV, electric vehicle, alternative fuel, CAFE, regulation, law, Nissan LEAF no no This week can you say "Double Feature"? Join us for not one but two visionary guests. One of our guests wants to do away with the assembly line as we know it. Tom Crumm, the author of "What is Good for General Motors?", believes the future of manufacturing lies in the past when small teams built each car from start to finish. Crumm thinks this is a surefire way to rekindle the passion workers once had for their products. Speaking of passion, our other guest has plenty of it. Duncan Dayton is the owner of Highcroft Racing, which is involved in bringing the DeltaWing concept to race at Le Mans in 2012. He says this could be "one of the most significant developments in motor racing in 50 years." John McElroy is joined in studio by the one and only Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_111.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_111.mp3 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:02:04 -0400 Autoline After Hours 111 - A New Kind of Car ... Industry This week can you say "Double Feature"? Join us for not one but two visionary guests. One of our guests wants to do away with the assembly line as we know it. Tom Crumm, the author of "What is Good for General Motors?", believes the future of manufacturing lies in the past when small teams built each car from start to finish. Crumm thinks this is a surefire way to rekindle the passion workers once had for their products. Speaking of passion, our other guest has plenty of it. Duncan Dayton is the owner of Highcroft Racing, which is involved in bringing the DeltaWing concept to race at Le Mans in 2012. He says this could be "one of the most significant developments in motor racing in 50 years." John McElroy is joined in studio by the one and only Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo. 1:03:57 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, manufacturing, assembly line, Henry Ford, Ford, GM, artisan, craftsman, racing, Le Mans no no Who would make the perfect automotive CEO? What if Alan Mulally was already taken? How about a chief designer -- would you try and lure Ed Welburn away from GM? That's the game we're playing this week as we perform the first-annual Autoline After Hours Automotive Draft. Just as in fantasy football, we're assembling our top executive teams, and once a coveted executive has been picked, he or she is out of the running. Our team owners for the 2011 Draft are John McElroy from Dymaxion Motors, Peter De Lorenzo from Renzo Motors, Ed Lapham from DeWard Auto Group and Jim Hall from Automobiles Bistango. On site in our War Room will be Scott Burgess from The Detroit News and Mark Phelan from the Detroit Free Press with their play-by-play analysis of the draft picks. Our master of ceremonies will be none other than Frank Markus from Motor Trend. So tune in and get ready for the battle to begin; this is gonna be good! http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_110.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_110.mp3 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:02:04 -0400 Autoline After Hours 110 - Show and Telnack Who would make the perfect automotive CEO? What if Alan Mulally was already taken? How about a chief designer -- would you try and lure Ed Welburn away from GM? That's the game we're playing this week as we perform the first-annual Autoline After Hours Automotive Draft. Just as in fantasy football, we're assembling our top executive teams, and once a coveted executive has been picked, he or she is out of the running. Our team owners for the 2011 Draft are John McElroy from Dymaxion Motors, Peter De Lorenzo from Renzo Motors, Ed Lapham from DeWard Auto Group and Jim Hall from Automobiles Bistango. On site in our War Room will be Scott Burgess from The Detroit News and Mark Phelan from the Detroit Free Press with their play-by-play analysis of the draft picks. Our master of ceremonies will be none other than Frank Markus from Motor Trend. So tune in and get ready for the battle to begin; this is gonna be good! 1:08:05 John McElroy, Todd Lassa automotive, cars, Ford, design, styling, art, Detroit, Australia, sketch, Mustang, no no Who would make the perfect automotive CEO? What if Alan Mulally was already taken? How about a chief designer -- would you try and lure Ed Welburn away from GM? That's the game we're playing this week as we perform the first-annual Autoline After Hours Automotive Draft. Just as in fantasy football, we're assembling our top executive teams, and once a coveted executive has been picked, he or she is out of the running. Our team owners for the 2011 Draft are John McElroy from Dymaxion Motors, Peter De Lorenzo from Renzo Motors, Ed Lapham from DeWard Auto Group and Jim Hall from Automobiles Bistango. On site in our War Room will be Scott Burgess from The Detroit News and Mark Phelan from the Detroit Free Press with their play-by-play analysis of the draft picks. Our master of ceremonies will be none other than Frank Markus from Motor Trend. So tune in and get ready for the battle to begin; this is gonna be good! http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_109.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_109.mp3 Fri, 1 Jul 2011 11:45:04 -0400 Autoline After Hours 109 - 2011 Autoline After Hours Automotive Draft Who would make the perfect automotive CEO? What if Alan Mulally was already taken? How about a chief designer -- would you try and lure Ed Welburn away from GM? That's the game we're playing this week as we perform the first-annual Autoline After Hours Automotive Draft. Just as in fantasy football, we're assembling our top executive teams, and once a coveted executive has been picked, he or she is out of the running. Our team owners for the 2011 Draft are John McElroy from Dymaxion Motors, Peter De Lorenzo from Renzo Motors, Ed Lapham from DeWard Auto Group and Jim Hall from Automobiles Bistango. On site in our War Room will be Scott Burgess from The Detroit News and Mark Phelan from the Detroit Free Press with their play-by-play analysis of the draft picks. Our master of ceremonies will be none other than Frank Markus from Motor Trend. So tune in and get ready for the battle to begin; this is gonna be good! 1:07:01 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, draft, GM, Ford, Chrysler, Fiat, Toyota, BMW, Volkswagen, Mercedes, smart no no This week we take an up-close peek at the next phase of transportation with our guest, Chris Borroni-Bird, the Director of Advanced Technology Vehicle Concepts for GM. We'll be getting into the details of the EN-V program and even take a ride in one of the futuristic concepts. GM's President of North America, Mark Reuss, suggested that an EN-V trial program could happen in Detroit, but what would it take to make that happen? As usual, we'll be getting into some of the hottest topics of the week. John McElroy is joined in studio by the one and only Autoextremist Peter De Lorenzo as well as Charlie Vogelheim from Intellichoice.com. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_108.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_108.mp3 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:58:04 -0400 Autoline After Hours 108 - Cue the Theremin Music This week we take an up-close peek at the next phase of transportation with our guest, Chris Borroni-Bird, the Director of Advanced Technology Vehicle Concepts for GM. We'll be getting into the details of the EN-V program and even take a ride in one of the futuristic concepts. GM's President of North America, Mark Reuss, suggested that an EN-V trial program could happen in Detroit, but what would it take to make that happen? As usual, we'll be getting into some of the hottest topics of the week. John McElroy is joined in studio by the one and only Autoextremist Peter De Lorenzo as well as Charlie Vogelheim from Intellichoice.com. 1:07:30 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, General Motors, sustainability, EV, green, electric, alternative energy, pod people, pod car, pod, Dan Akerson no no This week while we're enjoying some beers on the set, our special guest will just be having his first cup of coffee. That's because Peter Robinson, contributing editor for Wheels magazine, will be Skyping in all the way from the land down under -- a difference of 14 hours. We'll be asking him about the latest automotive issues in Australia and find out what Aussie-derived platforms we can expect stateside. We'll also get into the news of the week including California's EV mandate that says 5.5% of all vehicles sold must be EVs by 2018. Also, CAR says that reaching the CAFE goal of 62 MPG will cost an additional $4,000 - $9,000. John McElroy is joined in studio by the one and only Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_107.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_107.mp3 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 12:05:04 -0400 Autoline After Hours 107 - Good On Ya, Mate This week while we're enjoying some beers on the set, our special guest will just be having his first cup of coffee. That's because Peter Robinson, contributing editor for Wheels magazine, will be Skyping in all the way from the land down under -- a difference of 14 hours. We'll be asking him about the latest automotive issues in Australia and find out what Aussie-derived platforms we can expect stateside. We'll also get into the news of the week including California's EV mandate that says 5.5% of all vehicles sold must be EVs by 2018. Also, CAR says that reaching the CAFE goal of 62 MPG will cost an additional $4,000 - $9,000. John McElroy is joined in studio by the one and only Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo. 1:04:06 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, Australia, Holden, Pontiac, Buick, Ford, GM, G8, outback, down under, wheels no no This week we welcome Francois Castaing who was the VP of Vehicle Engineering at Chrysler back when the company was making boatloads of money. We'll ask him about what he's doing these days including his effort to raise money for the Detroit Science Center. As usual we'll be parsing the news of the week including GM's Dan Akerson, and the controversial comments he made about the Lincoln brand. We'll also find out why Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, is excited for the DeltaWing concept to come to Le Mans. John McElroy is also joined in studio by AAH founding member Jason Vines. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_106.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_106.mp3 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 11:40:04 -0400 Autoline After Hours 106 - We are Going to Clean Their Socks This week we welcome Francois Castaing who was the VP of Vehicle Engineering at Chrysler back when the company was making boatloads of money. We'll ask him about what he's doing these days including his effort to raise money for the Detroit Science Center. As usual we'll be parsing the news of the week including GM's Dan Akerson, and the controversial comments he made about the Lincoln brand. We'll also find out why Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, is excited for the DeltaWing concept to come to Le Mans. John McElroy is also joined in studio by AAH founding member Jason Vines. 1:21:33 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, France, AMC, engineering, Chrysler, Detroit, Le Mans, General Motors, GM, Jeep, Lincoln no no This week we pose one very important question to Saab's U.S. COO, Tim Colbeck: how is this company going to survive? If the company is in fact manufacturing cars again, how are its dealers going to keep their heads above water while they wait for product to arrive in showrooms? And how is Saab going to get the message out to the world that it is alive and well? John McElroy and the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo, will also talk about the news of the week including the announcement of Ford's three-cylinder EcoBoost engine. They'll also talk about why three pony cars outsold all hybrids in May, combined. All that and much more on this edition of Autoline After Hours. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_105.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_105.mp3 Fri, 3 Jun 2011 11:40:04 -0400 Autoline After Hours 105 - From Subaru to Saab This week we pose one very important question to Saab's U.S. COO, Tim Colbeck: how is this company going to survive? If the company is in fact manufacturing cars again, how are its dealers going to keep their heads above water while they wait for product to arrive in showrooms? And how is Saab going to get the message out to the world that it is alive and well? John McElroy and the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo, will also talk about the news of the week including the announcement of Ford's three-cylinder EcoBoost engine. They'll also talk about why three pony cars outsold all hybrids in May, combined. All that and much more on this edition of Autoline After Hours. 1:02:40 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, Saab, Sweden, sales, muscle cars, dealer, manufacturing, Indy 500, racing no no This week we get the skinny on some of Chevrolet's upcoming products as we talk to Russ Clark, the Product Marketing Director for the brand. In particular we'll be asking him about the next-gen Malibu, but we'll also be asking him about the news that the redesigned Impala will be built in Detroit. John McElroy and the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo, will also be talking about the upcoming Indy 500 weekend, which marks the 100th anniversary of the race. They'll be talking about the four women who will be running on Sunday and how some of the big teams choked in qualification. John will also be joined in studio by Todd Lassa from Motor Trend. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_104.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_104.mp3 Fri, 27 May 2011 15:30:04 -0400 Autoline After Hours 104 - The Malibu 500 This week we get the skinny on some of Chevrolet's upcoming products as we talk to Russ Clark, the Product Marketing Director for the brand. In particular we'll be asking him about the next-gen Malibu, but we'll also be asking him about the news that the redesigned Impala will be built in Detroit. John McElroy and the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo, will also be talking about the upcoming Indy 500 weekend, which marks the 100th anniversary of the race. They'll be talking about the four women who will be running on Sunday and how some of the big teams choked in qualification. John will also be joined in studio by Todd Lassa from Motor Trend. 1:09:35 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, announcer, Malibu, GM, General Motors, Chevy, manufacturing, design, Indy 500, racing, Danica Patrick no no This week we're talking about one of the best ways to have fun wasting fuel as well as all the boring ways to save as much gas as we can in a crisis. First we'll be getting into some drag racing talk with long-time Milan Dragway Track Announcer Michael G. Nastos. We'll talk about the emerging popularity of vintage drag racing, something called "Project 1320" and why the IRS is investigating the NHRA. In the meantime, a survey says most Americans want to get 62 miles per gallon. So why aren't hybrids that popular? While we're at it: why haven't CAFE regulations ever reduced our dependence on foreign oil? John McElroy is also joined in studio by the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo, and auto journalist Jim McCraw. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_103.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_103.mp3 Fri, 20 May 2011 11:08:04 -0400 Autoline After Hours 103 - Cacklefest This week we're talking about one of the best ways to have fun wasting fuel as well as all the boring ways to save as much gas as we can in a crisis. First we'll be getting into some drag racing talk with long-time Milan Dragway Track Announcer Michael G. Nastos. We'll talk about the emerging popularity of vintage drag racing, something called "Project 1320" and why the IRS is investigating the NHRA. In the meantime, a survey says most Americans want to get 62 miles per gallon. So why aren't hybrids that popular? While we're at it: why haven't CAFE regulations ever reduced our dependence on foreign oil? John McElroy is also joined in studio by the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo, and auto journalist Jim McCraw. 1:11:25 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, announcer, cacklefest, drag racing, dragway, funny car, gasoline, Milan, nitro, race, racetrack no no This week the AAH studio is transformed into a swinging boutique as we take a look back at the history of auto show models with author Margery Krevsky. Margery wrote the book "Sirens of Chrome," which details the transformation of models into knowledgeable product specialists. We'll be getting a look at some vintage outfits from the past 50 years, modeled by contemporary product specialists. These are the dresses that stood alongside cars such as John Lennon's Flower Power Rolls-Royce, the Ford Sunliner and Pontiac Firebird. Per usual, we'll also be getting into the news of the week. John McElroy is joined in studio by the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_102.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_102.mp3 Fri, 13 May 2011 11:55:04 -0400 Autoline After Hours 102 - Sirens of Chrome This week the AAH studio is transformed into a swinging boutique as we take a look back at the history of auto show models with author Margery Krevsky. Margery wrote the book "Sirens of Chrome," which details the transformation of models into knowledgeable product specialists. We'll be getting a look at some vintage outfits from the past 50 years, modeled by contemporary product specialists. These are the dresses that stood alongside cars such as John Lennon's Flower Power Rolls-Royce, the Ford Sunliner and Pontiac Firebird. Per usual, we'll also be getting into the news of the week. John McElroy is joined in studio by the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo. 59:06 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, Sirens of Chrome, auto show, models, modeling, catwalk, classic cars no no This week in the After Hours bunker is Larry Burns the now-retired Vice President of Research and Development for General Motors. During his time at GM, Burns was an unflagging proponent of hydrogen propulsion, and we're going to ask him if fuel cells will ever catch on. Will we ever see a hydrogen infrastructure in this country? We'll get into the news of the week too including GM's whopping big earnings and talk about why hybrid sales are stagnate while the price of gas shoots sky high. John McElroy is joined in studio by the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo as well as Frank Markus from Motor Trend. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_101.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_101.mp3 Fri, 6 May 2011 12:25:04 -0400 Autoline After Hours 101 - Burns, Baby, Burns This week in the After Hours bunker is Larry Burns the now-retired Vice President of Research and Development for General Motors. During his time at GM, Burns was an unflagging proponent of hydrogen propulsion, and we're going to ask him if fuel cells will ever catch on. Will we ever see a hydrogen infrastructure in this country? We'll get into the news of the week too including GM's whopping big earnings and talk about why hybrid sales are stagnate while the price of gas shoots sky high. John McElroy is joined in studio by the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo as well as Frank Markus from Motor Trend. 1:07:41 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, hydrogen, fuel cell, alternative fuel, natural gas, ev, electric, electric car no no This week we welcome Chris Theodore, the namesake of Theodore and Associates. Chris played key roles in the development of the Ford GT and the Dodge Viper. Now he's showing off what he calls Uni-Chassis, which will be aimed at EVs. He also has a goal of creating a $500 car. You read that right $500. We'll be talking about those projects and getting into the big news of the past week including Ford and VW profits, the sinking ship that is Lexus and what we can infer from the fact that Chrysler and Fiat have all but dropped out of the EV game. By the way, we've got an update about the MKZ after last week's show; this info is very telling. John McElroy is joined in studio by the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_100.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_100.mp3 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 12:45:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 100 - A Classy Uni-Chassis This week we welcome Chris Theodore, the namesake of Theodore and Associates. Chris played key roles in the development of the Ford GT and the Dodge Viper. Now he's showing off what he calls Uni-Chassis, which will be aimed at EVs. He also has a goal of creating a $500 car. You read that right $500. We'll be talking about those projects and getting into the big news of the past week including Ford and VW profits, the sinking ship that is Lexus and what we can infer from the fact that Chrysler and Fiat have all but dropped out of the EV game. By the way, we've got an update about the MKZ after last week's show; this info is very telling. John McElroy is joined in studio by the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo. 1:19:05 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, Uni-Chassis, Ford, Dodge, Chrysler, Viper, Ford GT, Saab, Honda, Hyundai, GM no no This week's guest of honor is Ford's Barb Samardzich, the Vice President of Global Product Programs. We'll be asking her if there are new segments Ford needs to get into and what the future holds for the Lincoln brand. John McElroy will also talk about his trip to Taiwan and a brand new car company called Luxgen that is developing some very interesting technologies. We'll also touch on some of the most interesting reveals from the dueling New York and Shanghai auto shows this week. John is joined in studio by the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_099.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_099.mp3 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 13:35:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 99 - Barb's in Fordland This week's guest of honor is Ford's Barb Samardzich, the Vice President of Global Product Programs. We'll be asking her if there are new segments Ford needs to get into and what the future holds for the Lincoln brand. John McElroy will also talk about his trip to Taiwan and a brand new car company called Luxgen that is developing some very interesting technologies. We'll also touch on some of the most interesting reveals from the dueling New York and Shanghai auto shows this week. John is joined in studio by the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo. 1:06:51 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, Ford, New York, Shanghai, Taiwan, Lincoln no no Our guest this week comes straight from one of the greatest museums in the world with a fantastic car collection of all makes. Bob Casey is the Curator of Transportation for The Henry Ford and an automobile historian. We'll be asking him what's on his wishlist for the museum and if there's ever been "one that got away." As always, we'll be sure to get into the news of the week including March sales results, whether Saab is on its last legs, and a new hope for Detroit called Tech Shop. John McElroy is also joined in studio by the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_098.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_098.mp3 Fri, 8 Apr 2011 15:23:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 98 - Gottlieb Daimler Lied! Our guest this week comes straight from one of the greatest museums in the world with a fantastic car collection of all makes. Bob Casey is the Curator of Transportation for The Henry Ford and an automobile historian. We'll be asking him what's on his wishlist for the museum and if there's ever been "one that got away." As always, we'll be sure to get into the news of the week including March sales results, whether Saab is on its last legs, and a new hope for Detroit called Tech Shop. John McElroy is also joined in studio by the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo. 1:05:53 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, museum, Henry Ford, Ford, Chevrolet, Dodge, Honda, Saab, Toyota, history, classic cars no no Behold the future of Ford! Well, we're sure our guest won't giveaway ALL the secrets, but if you want to know where Ford design is headed, tune in this week for Joel Piaskowski who is Ford's Director of Exterior Design for the Americas. As you may remember, Joel recently came from Hyundai where he was responsible for the fresh design language of the Sonata and other models out on the roads now. We can't wait to find out what he's got in store for the blue oval's product line. We'll also take some time to remember David E. Davis Jr., a former AAH guest and an outspoken automotive legend who died earlier this week. Does this mark the end of the enthusiast magazines as we know them? John McElroy is also joined in studio by the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo, as well as Mark Phelan of the Detroit Free Press. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_097.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_097.mp3 Fri, 1 Apr 2011 11:28:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 97 - PedPro, Step Right Up and Get Yer PedPro Behold the future of Ford! Well, we're sure our guest won't giveaway ALL the secrets, but if you want to know where Ford design is headed, tune in this week for Joel Piaskowski who is Ford's Director of Exterior Design for the Americas. As you may remember, Joel recently came from Hyundai where he was responsible for the fresh design language of the Sonata and other models out on the roads now. We can't wait to find out what he's got in store for the blue oval's product line. We'll also take some time to remember David E. Davis Jr., a former AAH guest and an outspoken automotive legend who died earlier this week. Does this mark the end of the enthusiast magazines as we know them? John McElroy is also joined in studio by the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo, as well as Mark Phelan of the Detroit Free Press. 1:11:40 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, design, designer, styling, Hyundai, Ford, GM, future, trends no no Does your IRA stink? Are they going to tax your pension? Maybe it's time to invest in classic cars ... or maybe not. That's one of the questions we'll put to our special guest this week. Ken Lingenfelter is the owner of Lingenfelter Performance Engineering as well as the Lingenfelter Collection, an assortment of Corvettes, muscle cars and exotics. Of course, you can be sure we'll get into the latest news including Bob King's accusation that Alan Mulally's raise is "morally wrong" and what the near future holds for automakers in crisis-stricken Japan. John McElroy is also joined in studio by the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo, as well as auto journalist Jim McCraw. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_096.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_096.mp3 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 11:59:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 96 - Lingenfelterized Does your IRA stink? Are they going to tax your pension? Maybe it's time to invest in classic cars ... or maybe not. That's one of the questions we'll put to our special guest this week. Ken Lingenfelter is the owner of Lingenfelter Performance Engineering as well as the Lingenfelter Collection, an assortment of Corvettes, muscle cars and exotics. Of course, you can be sure we'll get into the latest news including Bob King's accusation that Alan Mulally's raise is "morally wrong" and what the near future holds for automakers in crisis-stricken Japan. John McElroy is also joined in studio by the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo, as well as auto journalist Jim McCraw. 1:13:27 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, Detroit, muscle cars, Lingenfelter, Pontiac, Japan, manufacturing, collecting, classic cars, exotic cars, Corvette no no This week it's time for that big, important talk about journalistic ethics. One of tonight's guests is Scott Burgess, former auto critic for The Detroit News. Scott decided he needed to resign this week when the newspaper asked him to soften his review of the Chrysler 200 at the request of an advertiser. We'll be asking Scott what happened and whether he might go back to the paper now that they have reversed their changes. There are a lot of sticky issues when it comes to reviewing cars and covering the industry as a journalist, and we'll be discussing them all. Should reporters accept free trips from automakers to cover their vehicles? How do you keep your criticism unbiased when the subject is also an advertiser? John is also joined in studio by the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo, as well as fellow journalist Sharon Terlep who covers the auto industry for The Wall Street Journal. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_095.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_095.mp3 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:50:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 95 - Do The Right Thing This week it's time for that big, important talk about journalistic ethics. One of tonight's guests is Scott Burgess, former auto critic for The Detroit News. Scott decided he needed to resign this week when the newspaper asked him to soften his review of the Chrysler 200 at the request of an advertiser. We'll be asking Scott what happened and whether he might go back to the paper now that they have reversed their changes. There are a lot of sticky issues when it comes to reviewing cars and covering the industry as a journalist, and we'll be discussing them all. Should reporters accept free trips from automakers to cover their vehicles? How do you keep your criticism unbiased when the subject is also an advertiser? John is also joined in studio by the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo, as well as fellow journalist Sharon Terlep who covers the auto industry for The Wall Street Journal. 1:11:12 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, Detroit, journalism, ethics, Chrysler, Imported from Detroit, The Wall Street Journal, Wall Street Journal, car review no no This week the After Hours crew has stars in their eyes as they welcome Hollywood Car Designer and TV Host Fireball Tim Lawrence to Skype in from Malibu, California. He’s conceptualized vehicles, spaceships and other props for some of Hollywood’s biggest movies and television shows. As always, we’ll be getting into the news of the week including Alan Mulally’s big payday, Renault’s ever-stranger tale of EV espionage and the exit of GM CFO Chris Liddell. John McElroy is joined in studio by the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo, as well as our pal Todd Lassa from Motor Trend. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_094.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_094.mp3 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:50:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 94 - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang This week the After Hours crew has stars in their eyes as they welcome Hollywood Car Designer and TV Host Fireball Tim Lawrence to Skype in from Malibu, California. He’s conceptualized vehicles, spaceships and other props for some of Hollywood’s biggest movies and television shows. As always, we’ll be getting into the news of the week including Alan Mulally’s big payday, Renault’s ever-stranger tale of EV espionage and the exit of GM CFO Chris Liddell. John McElroy is joined in studio by the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo, as well as our pal Todd Lassa from Motor Trend. 58:58 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo, Fireball Tim automotive, cars, Hollywood, movies, films, special effects, props, stunts, General Motors, Fireball Tim, Hollywood Garage, Motor Trend no no This week we bring in a guest all the way from Tacoma, Washington where what will be the largest car museum in the world is currently under construction. David Madeira is the President and CEO of LeMay – America’s Car Museum, and we’ll be asking him what the museum will be like when it’s finished, why they chose Tacoma of all places, and why he thinks it will become a mecca for gear heads everywhere. We’ll also get into the news of the week, including February’s fantastic sales numbers. John McElroy is joined in studio as always by the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo, as well as AAH first-timer Mark Gillies, a hardcore enthusiast, acerbic commentator and survivor of the buff book magazine wars. You’re not going to want to miss it. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_093.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_093.mp3 Fri, 4 Mar 2011 15:36:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 93 - Whatever You Do, Don't Say "Museum!" This week we bring in a guest all the way from Tacoma, Washington where what will be the largest car museum in the world is currently under construction. David Madeira is the President and CEO of LeMay – America’s Car Museum, and we’ll be asking him what the museum will be like when it’s finished, why they chose Tacoma of all places, and why he thinks it will become a mecca for gear heads everywhere. We’ll also get into the news of the week, including February’s fantastic sales numbers. John McElroy is joined in studio as always by the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo, as well as AAH first-timer Mark Gillies, a hardcore enthusiast, acerbic commentator and survivor of the buff book magazine wars. You’re not going to want to miss it. 1:04:22 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, museum, Geneva, auto show, LeMay, education, Washington, General Motors, sales, collection, antiques no no This week Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, takes the AAH reins while John McElroy is out on the West Coast. Mr. Renzo has summoned up two of his favorite car guys for the occasion: Scott Burgess, the automotive critic and columnist for The Detroit News, and “the man who knew too much,” Jim Hall of 2953 Analytics. Together they’ll be diving into the deep issues of the week. With oil prices skyrocketing as a result of Middle East unrest, which of the small vehicles — Cruze, Focus or Elantra — will be poised to take advantage of the situation? Meanwhile, BMW will be giving all its alt fuel vehicles the “i” moniker. Also, Honda chopped down the size of its board of directors from 20 to 12. Just what is going on at that company? Join us as we get into all this and much more. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_092.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_092.mp3 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 13:50:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 92 - High Mileage Follies This week Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, takes the AAH reins while John McElroy is out on the West Coast. Mr. Renzo has summoned up two of his favorite car guys for the occasion: Scott Burgess, the automotive critic and columnist for The Detroit News, and “the man who knew too much,” Jim Hall of 2953 Analytics. Together they’ll be diving into the deep issues of the week. With oil prices skyrocketing as a result of Middle East unrest, which of the small vehicles — Cruze, Focus or Elantra — will be poised to take advantage of the situation? Meanwhile, BMW will be giving all its alt fuel vehicles the “i” moniker. Also, Honda chopped down the size of its board of directors from 20 to 12. Just what is going on at that company? Join us as we get into all this and much more. 1:05:04 Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, Porsche, Ford, GM, Hyundai, green, EPA, government, oil, middle east, Honda no no This week we’ll use the magic of the Internet to bring a little bit of Oregonian wisdom into our studio. Said wisdom will come from none other than friend of the show, Art Spinella, the President of CNW Research, who will join us via Skype. We’ll be asking Art about the latest gems of automotive insight to be unearthed from his research. We’ll also be getting into the news of the week including the chance that Bob Lutz could be headed back to GM as well as Roger Penske’s smart car debacle. John McElroy is joined in studio by the often imitated, but never duplicated Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_091.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_091.mp3 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 12:05:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 91 - Abandoned in Bandon This week we’ll use the magic of the Internet to bring a little bit of Oregonian wisdom into our studio. Said wisdom will come from none other than friend of the show, Art Spinella, the President of CNW Research, who will join us via Skype. We’ll be asking Art about the latest gems of automotive insight to be unearthed from his research. We’ll also be getting into the news of the week including the chance that Bob Lutz could be headed back to GM as well as Roger Penske’s smart car debacle. John McElroy is joined in studio by the often imitated, but never duplicated Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo. 1:15:53 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, General Motors, GM, marketing, research, survey, analysis, Hyundai, Ford, hybrid, economy no no This week we’re back with another episode of Autoline After Hours as well as one our audience’s all-time favorite guests. You asked for it, and now you’ve got it: the irrepressible, always knowledgeable Sandy Munro of Munro and Associates. He’ll tell us about a new material he’s working with called “covetic aluminum,” which could be a major manufacturing breakthrough. We’ll also see how much info we can get out of him about the top secret work he’s doing for Chrysler. But, don’t worry, we’ll have plenty of the week’s news to talk about as well. In particular, we’ve got a bone to pick with Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, who just won’t call unintended acceleration what it really is: driver error. Plus, we’ll get into the huge number of automotive Super Bowl commercials seen on Sunday’s game. Did they hit the mark? John McElroy is joined in studio by Gary Vasilash of Automotive Design and Production as well as the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_090.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_090.mp3 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:15:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 90 - LIVE from Area 51 This week we’re back with another episode of Autoline After Hours as well as one our audience’s all-time favorite guests. You asked for it, and now you’ve got it: the irrepressible, always knowledgeable Sandy Munro of Munro and Associates. He’ll tell us about a new material he’s working with called “covetic aluminum,” which could be a major manufacturing breakthrough. We’ll also see how much info we can get out of him about the top secret work he’s doing for Chrysler. But, don’t worry, we’ll have plenty of the week’s news to talk about as well. In particular, we’ve got a bone to pick with Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, who just won’t call unintended acceleration what it really is: driver error. Plus, we’ll get into the huge number of automotive Super Bowl commercials seen on Sunday’s game. Did they hit the mark? John McElroy is joined in studio by Gary Vasilash of Automotive Design and Production as well as the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo. 1:19:09 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, manufacturing, Super Bowl, advertising, marketing, Chrysler, technology, General Motors, GM, battery, engineer no no This week it’s “Home Sweet Home” as the After Hours crew returns to the studio for another outspoken edition of your favorite LIVE webcast. We’re joined by special guest John Waraniak, SEMA’s vice president of vehicle technology. We’ll be asking him if performance cars can survive the CAFE crunch. We’ll also get into the other news of the week including Ford’s plummeting profits, January sales figures and what Dan Akerson is up to at General Motors. John McElroy is joined in studio by Frank Markus of Motor Trend and Mr. Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_089.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_089.mp3 Fri, 4 Feb 2011 12:10:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 89 - To Be or Not B-2 This week it’s “Home Sweet Home” as the After Hours crew returns to the studio for another outspoken edition of your favorite LIVE webcast. We’re joined by special guest John Waraniak, SEMA’s vice president of vehicle technology. We’ll be asking him if performance cars can survive the CAFE crunch. We’ll also get into the other news of the week including Ford’s plummeting profits, January sales figures and what Dan Akerson is up to at General Motors. John McElroy is joined in studio by Frank Markus of Motor Trend and Mr. Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo. 1:12:40 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, weather, EVs, electric, hybrid, SEMA, technology, General Motors, Super Bowl, green, racing no no In the final installment of our mobile AAH series, we go straight into the belly of the beast: Washington D.C. And, for this special edition John McElroy has gathered a group of newcomers and old friends alike. He’s joined by USA Today Columnist Jayne O’Donnell, Kimatni Rawlins from Automotive Rhythms and our pal from the Wall Street Journal, Columnist Joe White. We’ll be asking this trio about what’s been going on in the automotive world and get their unique Beltway perspective. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_088.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_088.mp3 Sat, 29 Jan 2011 17:30:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 88 - Distracted in D.C. In the final installment of our mobile AAH series, we go straight into the belly of the beast: Washington D.C. And, for this special edition John McElroy has gathered a group of newcomers and old friends alike. He’s joined by USA Today Columnist Jayne O’Donnell, Kimatni Rawlins from Automotive Rhythms and our pal from the Wall Street Journal, Columnist Joe White. We’ll be asking this trio about what’s been going on in the automotive world and get their unique Beltway perspective. 1:03:24 John McElroy, Kimatni Rawlins automotive, cars, D.C., capital, government, regulation, law, safety, vehicles, driving, auto show no no This week our AAH on the Road series continues as we go on location to the Chrysler Tech Center where we'll talk with the Vice President of Product Planning, Joe Veltri. We'll be asking him all about Chrysler's barrage of new product and how Chrysler will integrate its platforms with Fiat. We're also curious to know how it is to work with the Italians compared to the Germans. But, we won't be forgetting the news. We're going to talk about some of the managerial shake up going on at GM with Tom Stephens moving out of product planning and Mary Barra stepping in. John McElroy is joined in the Tech Center by the ever-extreme AutoExtremist, Peter De Lorenzo. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_087.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_087.mp3 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:05:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 87 - Buongiorno from Auburn Hills This week our AAH on the Road series continues as we go on location to the Chrysler Tech Center where we'll talk with the Vice President of Product Planning, Joe Veltri. We'll be asking him all about Chrysler's barrage of new product and how Chrysler will integrate its platforms with Fiat. We're also curious to know how it is to work with the Italians compared to the Germans. But, we won't be forgetting the news. We're going to talk about some of the managerial shake up going on at GM with Tom Stephens moving out of product planning and Mary Barra stepping in. John McElroy is joined in the Tech Center by the ever-extreme AutoExtremist, Peter De Lorenzo. 59:26 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, Detroit, GM, Chrysler, Fiat, design, styling, production, manufacturing, Dodge, Jeep no no This week we continue to make good use of our LiveU backpack as we go on location to the studio of designer Camilo Pardo who created the Ford GT. We'll be asking him what it was like to design the GT and what else he's been up to. We'll be sure to talk about what we saw at the Detroit auto show and do a bit of a wrap-up as well. John McElroy is joined in Camilo's studio by the one and only AutoExtremist, Peter De Lorenzo. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_086.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_086.mp3 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:05:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 86 - Gee ... No, GT This week we continue to make good use of our LiveU backpack as we go on location to the studio of designer Camilo Pardo who created the Ford GT. We'll be asking him what it was like to design the GT and what else he's been up to. We'll be sure to talk about what we saw at the Detroit auto show and do a bit of a wrap-up as well. John McElroy is joined in Camilo's studio by the one and only AutoExtremist, Peter De Lorenzo. 1:23:46 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, Detroit, GM, Ford, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Chrysler, Fiat, design, Volkswagen, styling no no What a way to kick off the new year. If there was ever an Autoline After Hours you wanted--nay--needed to catch, this one is it. That's because our guest is the one, the original, the top gun of automotive executives, Bob Lutz! This man has never been one to mince words, but now he's ready to take on American business practices, so watch out. We'll be discussing his new book, his storied history in the auto industry and so much more. Get ready for one very good conversation. John McElroy is joined in studio by the incomparable AutoExtremist, Peter De Lorenzo. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_085.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_085.mp3 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 22:21:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 85 - Lutz Do a Show What a way to kick off the new year. If there was ever an Autoline After Hours you wanted--nay--needed to catch, this one is it. That's because our guest is the one, the original, the top gun of automotive executives, Bob Lutz! This man has never been one to mince words, but now he's ready to take on American business practices, so watch out. We'll be discussing his new book, his storied history in the auto industry and so much more. Get ready for one very good conversation. John McElroy is joined in studio by the incomparable AutoExtremist, Peter De Lorenzo. 1:34:14 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo, Bob Lutz automotive, cars, Detroit, GM, Ford, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Chrysler, Fiat, design, business, Bob Lutz no no Hard to believe, but this week is actually the Last After Hours of 2010! In the spirit of the season, we decided to play "Secret Santa" and give out presents and lumps of coal in recognition of automotive successes and disasters, respectively. On hand to help us go through our naughty and nice list is David Welch from Bloomberg making his triumphant return to the Autoline set. John McElroy is also joined in studio by Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_084.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_084.mp3 Fri, 24 Dec 2010 19:20:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 84 - And To All a Good Night! Hard to believe, but this week is actually the Last After Hours of 2010! In the spirit of the season, we decided to play "Secret Santa" and give out presents and lumps of coal in recognition of automotive successes and disasters, respectively. On hand to help us go through our naughty and nice list is David Welch from Bloomberg making his triumphant return to the Autoline set. John McElroy is also joined in studio by Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist. 1:02:04 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo, David Welch automotive, cars, Detroit, GM, Ford, Chevrolet, Hyundai, Honda, Porsche, Toyota, BusinessWeek, Bloomberg no no We're back in the same place again, and we're chompin' at the bit to get to another great Autoline After Hours. This week we'll be talking about the nominees for North American Car and Truck of the Year. The final six (three cars and three trucks) were announced, and we'll be debating which vehicle deserves to win. We'll also be looking out into the future as we examine the coming cost of CAFE regulations. Of course, there'll be a lot more to talk about, and you never know what will come up in the discussion, so belt yourself in: we're going for a ride. John McElroy is joined in studio by Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_083.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_083.mp3 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 11:50:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 83 - Just the Two of Us We're back in the same place again, and we're chompin' at the bit to get to another great Autoline After Hours. This week we'll be talking about the nominees for North American Car and Truck of the Year. The final six (three cars and three trucks) were announced, and we'll be debating which vehicle deserves to win. We'll also be looking out into the future as we examine the coming cost of CAFE regulations. Of course, there'll be a lot more to talk about, and you never know what will come up in the discussion, so belt yourself in: we're going for a ride. John McElroy is joined in studio by Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist. 1:07:00 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, Detroit, GM, Ford, Chevrolet, Hyundai, Honda, Porsche, Volkswagen, EV, hybrid no no This week while McElroy is out on business, the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo, takes the wheel as we get into some of the hottest news and most controversial topics. Chevy's Aveo gets renamed the "Sonic" and production comes home to Michigan. Porsche makes its return to the North American International Auto Show, but what will it debut? A new study reveals that Ford and Honda have the most loyal customers and "fun to drive" is becoming a more important buying consideration. Peter is joined in studio by Scott Burgess of The Detroit News and Keith Naughton of Bloomberg News. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_082.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_082.mp3 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 16:11:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 82 - Super Sonic This week while McElroy is out on business, the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo, takes the wheel as we get into some of the hottest news and most controversial topics. Chevy's Aveo gets renamed the "Sonic" and production comes home to Michigan. Porsche makes its return to the North American International Auto Show, but what will it debut? A new study reveals that Ford and Honda have the most loyal customers and "fun to drive" is becoming a more important buying consideration. Peter is joined in studio by Scott Burgess of The Detroit News and Keith Naughton of Bloomberg News. 1:09:59 Peter De Lorenzo, Scott Burgess automotive, cars, Detroit, GM, Ford, Chevrolet, Hyundai, Honda, Porsche, Volkswagen, EV, hybrid no no This week we're back in the After Hours studio at long last, and we're ready to talk about anything and everything from the world of cars! On hand to help us do just that is Michael Robinet from IHS Automotive. He'll have particular insight on what the latest sales figures say about the direction of the automotive industry. What can we expect as we move into 2011? Of course we'll also be diving into other topics including John McElroy's experience of living with a Nissan Leaf. John is joined in studio by Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_081.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_081.mp3 Fri, 3 Dec 2010 14:09:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 81 - Leaf Lessons This week we're back in the After Hours studio at long last, and we're ready to talk about anything and everything from the world of cars! On hand to help us do just that is Michael Robinet from IHS Automotive. He'll have particular insight on what the latest sales figures say about the direction of the automotive industry. What can we expect as we move into 2011? Of course we'll also be diving into other topics including John McElroy's experience of living with a Nissan Leaf. John is joined in studio by Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist. 1:11:52 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, Detroit, GM, Nissan, Chevrolet, Hyundai, sales, Nissan Leaf, China, EV, hybrid no no And now for something completely different. This week John McElroy comes to you from the Pacific time zone in the great city of Los Angeles. Autoline is out west this week covering the L.A. Auto Show, and we're getting together with some of our left coast colleagues to do an AAH from the land of CARB and some really out-of-control cars. We'll be joined by Chelsea Sexton, EV enthusiast, Matt DeLorenzo from Road and Track and Charlie Vogelheim of Intellichoice. Of course, the group will be discussing the major news out of this week's show and much more. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_080.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_080.mp3 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 21:15:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 80 - LIVE from L.A. And now for something completely different. This week John McElroy comes to you from the Pacific time zone in the great city of Los Angeles. Autoline is out west this week covering the L.A. Auto Show, and we're getting together with some of our left coast colleagues to do an AAH from the land of CARB and some really out-of-control cars. We'll be joined by Chelsea Sexton, EV enthusiast, Matt DeLorenzo from Road and Track and Charlie Vogelheim of Intellichoice. Of course, the group will be discussing the major news out of this week's show and much more. 1:05:10 John McElroy, Matt DeLorenzo, Charlie Vogelheim automotive, cars, Detroit, GM, Nissan, Chevrolet, Los Angeles, LA, auto show, China, EV, hybrid no no This week’s gonna be fun. Not only are the inmates running the asylum here at the Autoline studios, we’ve got some of your all-time favorite AAH panelists all in the same room. Peter De Lorenzo’s in the driver’s seat while Mr. McElroy is out on business, and he’s invited Frank Markus from Motor Trend, Scott Burgess from The Detroit News and — wait for it — Jim Hall of 2953 Analytics. Tonight we’ll be running through a ton of the news to come out this week including Mercedes’ new 4-cylinder S-Class, the rising costs of raw materials and what it means for vehicle prices, as well as the GM IPO. Hold on tight, because we just might be in for a wild ride tonight! http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_079.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_079.mp3 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:43:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 79 - Better Than Being on a Cruise Ship This week’s gonna be fun. Not only are the inmates running the asylum here at the Autoline studios, we’ve got some of your all-time favorite AAH panelists all in the same room. Peter De Lorenzo’s in the driver’s seat while Mr. McElroy is out on business, and he’s invited Frank Markus from Motor Trend, Scott Burgess from The Detroit News and — wait for it — Jim Hall of 2953 Analytics. Tonight we’ll be running through a ton of the news to come out this week including Mercedes’ new 4-cylinder S-Class, the rising costs of raw materials and what it means for vehicle prices, as well as the GM IPO. Hold on tight, because we just might be in for a wild ride tonight! 1:02:09 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, Detroit, GM, Nissan, Chevrolet, Politics, racing, Mercedes, China, EV no no We’re back again for another outspoken Autoline After Hours, and it’s feeling like old times as we get ready to dive head first into the latest news and views with none other than AAH founding member Jason Vines. We’ll be talking about the latest car sales for sure and whether or not it bodes well for the auto industry. We’re also going to talk about what effect the election will have on the auto industry, and we’ll discuss the impending GM IPO. Plus, John McElroy will explain why he quit the Automotive Press Association after they invited Steven Rattner to speak. John’s also joined in studio by Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_078.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_078.mp3 Fri, 5 Nov 2010 16:30:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 78 - The Good, the Bad and the Vines. We’re back again for another outspoken Autoline After Hours, and it’s feeling like old times as we get ready to dive head first into the latest news and views with none other than AAH founding member Jason Vines. We’ll be talking about the latest car sales for sure and whether or not it bodes well for the auto industry. We’re also going to talk about what effect the election will have on the auto industry, and we’ll discuss the impending GM IPO. Plus, John McElroy will explain why he quit the Automotive Press Association after they invited Steven Rattner to speak. John’s also joined in studio by Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist. 1:04:29 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, Detroit, GM, Nissan, Chevrolet, Politics, Volt, EV, hybrid, Automotive Press Association, Formula One no no On this week’s show, it’s just us, the beers and a dog named “Ike” — oh yeah, and the latest news out of this ever-hopping auto industry! Our pal Jean Halliday from AutoAdOpolis will be on hand to chat with us as we delve into Consumer Reports’ latest findings. They’re wild about the latest GM product and amazed at the Chrysler prototypes they got a peek at. Plus, Chevy’s having a crisis over the classification of the Volt in California. But we couldn’t have two of our favorite ad gurus on the show without talking about some of the latest campaigns, so get ready for a “Deep” dive. John McElroy’s also joined in studio by Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_077.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_077.mp3 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 11:40:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 77 - This Just In: Shut Up. On this week’s show, it’s just us, the beers and a dog named “Ike” — oh yeah, and the latest news out of this ever-hopping auto industry! Our pal Jean Halliday from AutoAdOpolis will be on hand to chat with us as we delve into Consumer Reports’ latest findings. They’re wild about the latest GM product and amazed at the Chrysler prototypes they got a peek at. Plus, Chevy’s having a crisis over the classification of the Volt in California. But we couldn’t have two of our favorite ad gurus on the show without talking about some of the latest campaigns, so get ready for a “Deep” dive. John McElroy’s also joined in studio by Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist. 58:40 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, Detroit, Nissan, Chevy, Chevrolet, Ford, Chrysler, Consumer Reports, advertising, EV, hybrid no no This week we’re joined by Kevin McMahon who is a Managing Partner at The Martec Group, a research and consulting firm. Kevin heads up the group’s automotive and transportation analysis where he discovered an interesting fact. He says the California Air Resources Board (CARB) overstated diesel emissions by as much as 350 percent, rendering it uncompetitive in the market! We’ll also be getting to other topics of the week like Mazda’s new hyperefficient powertrain for the Demio. Plus, we’ll start talking Car of the Year, especially as the Nissan LEAF and Chevy Volt are concerned. John McElroy had a chance to drive both in Hell, Michigan this week, and we’ll get his take. John’s in studio with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Frank Markus from MotorTrend. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_076.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_076.mp3 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 12:09:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 76 - Off the Grid, John, Off the Grid This week we’re joined by Kevin McMahon who is a Managing Partner at The Martec Group, a research and consulting firm. Kevin heads up the group’s automotive and transportation analysis where he discovered an interesting fact. He says the California Air Resources Board (CARB) overstated diesel emissions by as much as 350 percent, rendering it uncompetitive in the market! We’ll also be getting to other topics of the week like Mazda’s new hyperefficient powertrain for the Demio. Plus, we’ll start talking Car of the Year, especially as the Nissan LEAF and Chevy Volt are concerned. John McElroy had a chance to drive both in Hell, Michigan this week, and we’ll get his take. John’s in studio with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Frank Markus from MotorTrend. 1:08:42 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, Detroit, EV, Electric Vehicle, hybrid, green, diesel, CARB, California, EPA, Nissan no no In the After Hours studio this week is Bob Purcell, the CEO of Protean Electric, a company that specializes in electric hub motors. Wait till you hear how Purcell wants to use these motors to instantly add hundreds of horsepower to a conventional car. Of course we'll be getting into the news and you can bet the great Volt controversy will be on the table. We'll have to see if we can get Bob (formerly of GM's EV program) to weigh in. John McElroy's in studio with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and AAH newbie Charlie Vogelheim from Intellichoice.com. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_075.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_075.mp3 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 16:09:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 75 - Sumatra Iskandar In the After Hours studio this week is Bob Purcell, the CEO of Protean Electric, a company that specializes in electric hub motors. Wait till you hear how Purcell wants to use these motors to instantly add hundreds of horsepower to a conventional car. Of course we'll be getting into the news and you can bet the great Volt controversy will be on the table. We'll have to see if we can get Bob (formerly of GM's EV program) to weigh in. John McElroy's in studio with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and AAH newbie Charlie Vogelheim from Intellichoice.com. 1:10:00 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, Detroit, EV, Electric Vehicle, hybrid, green, electric motor, electric, Volt, Chevy Volt, Toyota no no This week we're talking Tata tech with Warren Harris, the President and COO of Tata Technologies. We'll be asking him what plans Tata has for the American and European markets. Of course, we'll be digging into the news of the week including BMW producing a front-wheel drive car--could it be the beginning of the end for the company's performance legacy? And, could Jaguar's C-X75 go beyond concept to become the brand's new halo supercar? John McElroy's in studio with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design and Production. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_074.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_074.mp3 Fri, 8 Oct 2010 13:40:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 74 - Tata For Now This week we're talking Tata tech with Warren Harris, the President and COO of Tata Technologies. We'll be asking him what plans Tata has for the American and European markets. Of course, we'll be digging into the news of the week including BMW producing a front-wheel drive car--could it be the beginning of the end for the company's performance legacy? And, could Jaguar's C-X75 go beyond concept to become the brand's new halo supercar? John McElroy's in studio with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design and Production. 1:04:46 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, Detroit, auto show, BMW, Jaguar, Tata, turbine, EV4, Dodge, Mopar, Fiat no no This week we’ll be getting a first-hand report from the Paris Motor Show as John McElroy joins us via Skype to offer his impressions. We’ll talk about how supercar EVs are taking over the show floor as well as the spectacular gas turbine hybrid concept revealed by Jaguar. Plus, McElroy has an exciting scoop from VW about its plan for diesels in the U.S. Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, will be in the driver’s seat tonight and he’ll be accompanied by advertising and marketing journalist Jean Halliday from AutoAdOpolis who will be on hand to discuss the latest automotive ad campaigns and more. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_073.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_073.mp3 Fri, 1 Oct 2010 12:00:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 73 - One Night NOT in Paris This week we’ll be getting a first-hand report from the Paris Motor Show as John McElroy joins us via Skype to offer his impressions. We’ll talk about how supercar EVs are taking over the show floor as well as the spectacular gas turbine hybrid concept revealed by Jaguar. Plus, McElroy has an exciting scoop from VW about its plan for diesels in the U.S. Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, will be in the driver’s seat tonight and he’ll be accompanied by advertising and marketing journalist Jean Halliday from AutoAdOpolis who will be on hand to discuss the latest automotive ad campaigns and more. 1:03:36 Peter De Lorenzo, John McElroy automotive, cars, Detroit, auto show, General Motors, Chevy, Lincoln, Ford, UAW, Advertising, Paris, Marketing no no This week we welcome Chris Preuss, the CEO of OnStar, and we'll be asking him what his company will be doing to catch up to the likes of Ford's SYNC. As usual, you can count on us to take a deep dive into the latest automotive news. John McElroy's in studio with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist and Chrissie Thompson who covers GM for the Detroit Free Press. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_072.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_072.mp3 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 16:16:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 72 - Help! I've Fallen, and I Can't Get Up! This week we welcome Chris Preuss, the CEO of OnStar, and we'll be asking him what his company will be doing to catch up to the likes of Ford's SYNC. As usual, you can count on us to take a deep dive into the latest automotive news. John McElroy's in studio with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist and Chrissie Thompson who covers GM for the Detroit Free Press. 1:21:54 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, Detroit, GM, General Motors, iPhone, Chrysler, Ford, UAW, OnStar, telematics, smart phones no no After Hours is back and well rested after its Labor Day break, and this week we welcome Neil De Koker the founding President and CEO of the Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA). The oft-ignored supplier side of the automotive business develops more technology, jobs and innovation than you probably realize. It will be interesting to see how OESA's members are coping during these economic conditions. As usual, you can count on us to take a deep dive into the latest automotive news as well. John McElroy's in studio with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist and Mark Phelan from the Detroit Free Press. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_071.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_071.mp3 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:30:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 71 - Ee I, Ee I, OESA After Hours is back and well rested after its Labor Day break, and this week we welcome Neil De Koker the founding President and CEO of the Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA). The oft-ignored supplier side of the automotive business develops more technology, jobs and innovation than you probably realize. It will be interesting to see how OESA's members are coping during these economic conditions. As usual, you can count on us to take a deep dive into the latest automotive news as well. John McElroy's in studio with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist and Mark Phelan from the Detroit Free Press. 1:13:24 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, Detroit, GM, General Motors, Detroit Free Press, Chrysler, Ford, UAW, Alfa Romeo, union, VW no no This week our guest is Lonnie Miller the VP of Marketing and Industry Analysis for Polk. One of the questions we'll be asking him: just how bad is the Detroit Three's addiction to fleet sales? Of course, we'll be exploring other hot subjects as well including John's recent drives in the Kia Optima and the 5.0 Mustang. Also, August sales numbers are out and Chrysler-Fiat has revealed its dealership plans. John McElroy's in studio with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Rod Meloni from WDIV Channel 4 News in Detroit. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_070.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_070.mp3 Fri, 3 Sep 2010 14:50:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 70 - The Big Linguine Switch This week our guest is Lonnie Miller the VP of Marketing and Industry Analysis for Polk. One of the questions we'll be asking him: just how bad is the Detroit Three's addiction to fleet sales? Of course, we'll be exploring other hot subjects as well including John's recent drives in the Kia Optima and the 5.0 Mustang. Also, August sales numbers are out and Chrysler-Fiat has revealed its dealership plans. John McElroy's in studio with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Rod Meloni from WDIV Channel 4 News in Detroit. 1:11:24 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, Detroit, GM, General Motors, Hyundai, BMW, dealers, sales, Alfa Romeo, Kia, marketing no no This week we invite Joe Serra on the AAH stage to talk dealerships. As a dealer principal, Joe has seen a lot in the past couple of years, and we'll be asking him how business is and what kinds of cars are moving out of the lots these days. As usual, we'll review some of the most interesting news of the week including the possibility of VW buying Alfa Romeo. Also, Chris Perry, formerly of Hyundai, is tapped to run Chevrolet marketing, and speaking of Hyundai, John recently got some seat time in the new Equus, so we'll see what he has to say about that. John McElroy's in studio with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and David Welch from Bloomberg BusinessWeek. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_069.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_069.mp3 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:15:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 69 - Que Sera Serra This week we invite Joe Serra on the AAH stage to talk dealerships. As a dealer principal, Joe has seen a lot in the past couple of years, and we'll be asking him how business is and what kinds of cars are moving out of the lots these days. As usual, we'll review some of the most interesting news of the week including the possibility of VW buying Alfa Romeo. Also, Chris Perry, formerly of Hyundai, is tapped to run Chevrolet marketing, and speaking of Hyundai, John recently got some seat time in the new Equus, so we'll see what he has to say about that. John McElroy's in studio with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and David Welch from Bloomberg BusinessWeek. 1:04:42 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo, David Welch automotive, cars, Detroit, GM, General Motors, Hyundai, BMW, dealers, sales, Alfa Romeo, Volkswagen, VW no no This week we bring you a very-special episode of Autoline After Hours from Woodward Avenue, home of the annual Dream Cruise, the biggest one-day automotive event in the world. Joining host John McElroy is the Autoextremist himself, Peter De Lorenzo. Together they check out some of the coolest classic cars on the street as well as some of the hottest performance machines available today . . . plus a whole lot more! Join us for this special two-hour installment of Autoline After Hours broadcasting from historic Woodward Avenue in Royal Oak, Michigan. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_068.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_068.mp3 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:50:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 68 - Woodward After Hours 2010 This week we bring you a very-special episode of Autoline After Hours from Woodward Avenue, home of the annual Dream Cruise, the biggest one-day automotive event in the world. Joining host John McElroy is the Autoextremist himself, Peter De Lorenzo. Together they check out some of the coolest classic cars on the street as well as some of the hottest performance machines available today . . . plus a whole lot more! Join us for this special two-hour installment of Autoline After Hours broadcasting from historic Woodward Avenue in Royal Oak, Michigan. 2:30:46 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, Detroit, GM, General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Hyundai, Saab, muscle cars, Dream Cruise, classic cars no no This week we invite Chris de Boer, head of Research and Development at Transonic Combustion to join us in the AAH studio. We'll be asking him if his technology is really the big breakthrough we've been waiting for, and how he can get 30% better fuel economy just by changing the fuel injection. As always we'll get into the big news of the week including GM's announcement that Big Ed Whitacre will be stepping down as CEO. Plus, Chrysler and GM both posted profits this week, and--can you believe it--the U.S. Department of Transportation found no electronic flaws in Toyotas. John McElroy's in studio with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Jim Hall from 2953 Analytics. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_067.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_067.mp3 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:10:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 67 - The 30-Percent Solution This week we invite Chris de Boer, head of Research and Development at Transonic Combustion to join us in the AAH studio. We'll be asking him if his technology is really the big breakthrough we've been waiting for, and how he can get 30% better fuel economy just by changing the fuel injection. As always we'll get into the big news of the week including GM's announcement that Big Ed Whitacre will be stepping down as CEO. Plus, Chrysler and GM both posted profits this week, and--can you believe it--the U.S. Department of Transportation found no electronic flaws in Toyotas. John McElroy's in studio with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Jim Hall from 2953 Analytics. 1:05:28 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo, Jim Hall automotive, cars, Detroit, GM, General Motors, business, IPO, stock market, technology, green, fuel efficient, Toyota no no This week we invite Tom Kowaleski into the AAH studio. Tom's the VP of Corporate Communications at BMW, and we'll be asking him what's up with this whole "Joy" thing anyway? And, what will it take for BMW to overtake Lexus in the luxury segment? As always we'll be tackling the latest news as well including Hyundai's goal of a 50 MPG fleet average by 2025, GM's investment into Bright Automotive and July sales numbers. John McElroy's in studio with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Jeff Green from Bloomberg News. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_066.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_066.mp3 Fri, 6 Aug 2010 11:50:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 66 - Joy to the World This week we invite Tom Kowaleski into the AAH studio. Tom's the VP of Corporate Communications at BMW, and we'll be asking him what's up with this whole "Joy" thing anyway? And, what will it take for BMW to overtake Lexus in the luxury segment? As always we'll be tackling the latest news as well including Hyundai's goal of a 50 MPG fleet average by 2025, GM's investment into Bright Automotive and July sales numbers. John McElroy's in studio with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Jeff Green from Bloomberg News. 1:11:02 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, Detroit, BMW, luxury, diesel, trucks, alternative fuel, technology, Hyundai, fuel efficient, electric vehicles no no This week the gang is all back together and they invite Amy Marentic, the marketing manager for the newly-revealed Ford Explorer, onto the show. We'll be asking Amy just how many people she thinks Ford can bring back to the SUV segment. Of course, the panel will also get into the news of the week like the positive earnings several companies have been seeing in the second quarter. We'll also discuss our recent trip to the VW research labs where we saw an amazing autonomous Audi TT, and we'll talk about their EV strategy which goes the laptop-battery route. John McElroy's in studio with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and David Welch from Bloomberg BusinessWeek. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_065.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_065.mp3 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:50:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 65 - Have you driven an Explorer Lately? This week the gang is all back together and they invite Amy Marentic, the marketing manager for the newly-revealed Ford Explorer, onto the show. We'll be asking Amy just how many people she thinks Ford can bring back to the SUV segment. Of course, the panel will also get into the news of the week like the positive earnings several companies have been seeing in the second quarter. We'll also discuss our recent trip to the VW research labs where we saw an amazing autonomous Audi TT, and we'll talk about their EV strategy which goes the laptop-battery route. John McElroy's in studio with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and David Welch from Bloomberg BusinessWeek. 1:09:19 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo, David Welch automotive, cars, Detroit, Ford, SUV, CUV, trucks, Audi, technology, autonomous no no This week our dear leader is on the road, so Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, grabs the wheel and takes over. We'll discuss the news of the week and other pressing topics: Is Ford running a risk having too many similar vehicles (Explorer, Edge, Flex) on the road? Can we ever realistically expect subsidy-free electric vehicles to be viable in the marketplace? Honda has lost its mojo -- can it go green to get it back? Peter's in studio with special guests Frank Markus from Motor Trend and Scott Burgess from The Detroit News. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_064.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_064.mp3 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:10:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 64 - The Unusual Suspects This week our dear leader is on the road, so Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, grabs the wheel and takes over. We'll discuss the news of the week and other pressing topics: Is Ford running a risk having too many similar vehicles (Explorer, Edge, Flex) on the road? Can we ever realistically expect subsidy-free electric vehicles to be viable in the marketplace? Honda has lost its mojo -- can it go green to get it back? Peter's in studio with special guests Frank Markus from Motor Trend and Scott Burgess from The Detroit News. 1:04:12 Peter De Lorenzo, Frank Markus, Scott Burgess automotive, cars, Detroit, EcoMotors, Detroit News, Motor Trend, Honda, Ford no no This week we welcome Peter Hofbauer, a former diesel-engine designer at Volkswagen who’s now the Founder, Chairman and Chief Technical Officer of EcoMotors, the company developing a revolutionary new opposed-piston engine. Beyond that, host John McElroy, David Welch from Bloomberg BusinessWeek and Jim Hall of 2953 Analytics talk about some of the top news stories from the past week, like Ford's recent management shakeup and the latest on Toyota's unintended acceleration problem. Of course the panel also discusses the future of the ICE and what EcoMotors' new powerplant can offer the auto industry as it shoots to deliver better fuel economy. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_063.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_063.mp3 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:10:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 63 - 5 Kilowatts In A Suitcase This week we welcome Peter Hofbauer, a former diesel-engine designer at Volkswagen who’s now the Founder, Chairman and Chief Technical Officer of EcoMotors, the company developing a revolutionary new opposed-piston engine. Beyond that, host John McElroy, David Welch from Bloomberg BusinessWeek and Jim Hall of 2953 Analytics talk about some of the top news stories from the past week, like Ford's recent management shakeup and the latest on Toyota's unintended acceleration problem. Of course the panel also discusses the future of the ICE and what EcoMotors' new powerplant can offer the auto industry as it shoots to deliver better fuel economy. 1:11:31 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo, David Welch, Jason Vines automotive, cars, Detroit, EcoMotors, engine, Ford, Toyota, Peter Hofbauer no no This week we bring you a special all Q and A show. Our Rapid Fire segment has proven to be so popular that we never have enough time to make it through all our viewers' questions. In this episode we're going to do the best we can to rectify that. Our good friend Jason Vines is even coming in to help us get through all your mail and phone calls, so get ready for some answers to come your way! John McElroy's in studio with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and David Welch from Bloomberg BusinessWeek. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_062.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_062.mp3 Fri, 2 Jul 2010 11:10:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 62 - All Rapid Fire, All Show Long This week we bring you a special all Q and A show. Our Rapid Fire segment has proven to be so popular that we never have enough time to make it through all our viewers' questions. In this episode we're going to do the best we can to rectify that. Our good friend Jason Vines is even coming in to help us get through all your mail and phone calls, so get ready for some answers to come your way! John McElroy's in studio with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and David Welch from Bloomberg BusinessWeek. 1:06:56 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo, David Welch, Jason Vines automotive, cars, Detroit, Toyota, Hyundai, China, Fiat, Dodge, Tesla, green, racing no no This week we welcome Kathleen Ligocki, an auto industry consultant who is a former Ford VP, supplier company CEO and an expert in emerging markets such as China. We'll be asking her if she thinks Detroit has really recovered yet from the economic meltdown. As usual, we'll also get into the news of the week like Edmund's prediction that sales will be down this month. Also we'll discuss Ferrari's decision to drop manual transmissions and some recent news about ethanol. John McElroy's in studio with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and David Welch from Bloomberg BusinessWeek. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_061.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_061.mp3 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:35:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 61 - Beijing Burrito This week we welcome Kathleen Ligocki, an auto industry consultant who is a former Ford VP, supplier company CEO and an expert in emerging markets such as China. We'll be asking her if she thinks Detroit has really recovered yet from the economic meltdown. As usual, we'll also get into the news of the week like Edmund's prediction that sales will be down this month. Also we'll discuss Ferrari's decision to drop manual transmissions and some recent news about ethanol. John McElroy's in studio with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and David Welch from Bloomberg BusinessWeek. 1:04:35 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo, David Welch automotive, cars, Detroit, Honda, Hyunda, China, Mexico, spanish, manufacturing, racing, Ferrari no no This week we welcome Charlie Hughes, the author of "Branding Iron" and an expert in automotive brands. In the past couple of years we've had a major culling of automotive marques--especially in Detroit. In this episode, we'll talk about what else can go: Acura? Infiniti? As usual, we'll also get into the news of the week. John McElroy's in studio with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and David Welch from Bloomberg BusinessWeek. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_060.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_060.mp3 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:42:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 60 - Branding Bland This week we welcome Charlie Hughes, the author of "Branding Iron" and an expert in automotive brands. In the past couple of years we've had a major culling of automotive marques--especially in Detroit. In this episode, we'll talk about what else can go: Acura? Infiniti? As usual, we'll also get into the news of the week. John McElroy's in studio with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and David Welch from Bloomberg BusinessWeek. 1:17:45 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo, David Welch automotive, cars, Detroit, Honda, Toyota, Acura, Luxury, Premium, advertising, racing, Infiniti no no This we took the show on the road to The Henry Ford for a "Racing in America" event. We had a lot of great discussion about racing, which you can catch in Part One of this week's show, but here is Part Two, and it's all about the news of the week. We discussed the outcry over the "Chevrolet not Chevy" memo, as well as GM's quiet management shake up. We also talked about Ford's new restoration parts business and why you won't get to drive the Panoz Abruzzi in America. On hand is John McElroy as well as David Welch from Bloomberg BusinessWeek and, of course, the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_059b.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_059b.mp3 Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:50:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 59 - Part Two - Chevee, Chivy, Cheby This we took the show on the road to The Henry Ford for a "Racing in America" event. We had a lot of great discussion about racing, which you can catch in Part One of this week's show, but here is Part Two, and it's all about the news of the week. We discussed the outcry over the "Chevrolet not Chevy" memo, as well as GM's quiet management shake up. We also talked about Ford's new restoration parts business and why you won't get to drive the Panoz Abruzzi in America. On hand is John McElroy as well as David Welch from Bloomberg BusinessWeek and, of course, the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo. 53:43 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo, David Welch automotive, cars, Detroit no no It's a very special After Hours this week as we take the show on the road to The Henry Ford for a "Racing in America" event being held to raise funds for a new permanent exhibit in the museum. We're bringing you a two-parter this week, and Part One is all about racing as we sit down with some of the most influential movers and shakers in the business including Jack Roush, Leonard Wood and John Force. On tap as usual is John McElroy as well as David Welch from Bloomberg BusinessWeek and, of course, the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_059a.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_059a.mp3 Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:50:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 59 - Part One - Racing in America It's a very special After Hours this week as we take the show on the road to The Henry Ford for a "Racing in America" event being held to raise funds for a new permanent exhibit in the museum. We're bringing you a two-parter this week, and Part One is all about racing as we sit down with some of the most influential movers and shakers in the business including Jack Roush, Leonard Wood and John Force. On tap as usual is John McElroy as well as David Welch from Bloomberg BusinessWeek and, of course, the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo. 1:33:09 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo, David Welch automotive, cars, Detroit no no This week we get green as we welcome John DeCicco, Ph. D, an environmentalist who is a senior lecturer at the University of Michigan. We'll be asking Mr. DeCicco how the oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico will affect our consumption of petroleum--if at all. And, what does he think of alternative fuels like ethanol and electricity? You might just be surprised at the answer. Of course, we'll also get into the news of the week including the wind down of the Mercury brand. Plus, May sales numbers are in and there are some interesting results including the fact that Chrysler seems to be gaining on Honda. John McElroy's in studio with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and David Welch from Bloomberg BusinessWeek. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_058.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_058.mp3 Fri, 4 Jun 2010 12:02:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 58 - Jed, Move Away From There! This week we get green as we welcome John DeCicco, Ph. D, an environmentalist who is a senior lecturer at the University of Michigan. We'll be asking Mr. DeCicco how the oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico will affect our consumption of petroleum--if at all. And, what does he think of alternative fuels like ethanol and electricity? You might just be surprised at the answer. Of course, we'll also get into the news of the week including the wind down of the Mercury brand. Plus, May sales numbers are in and there are some interesting results including the fact that Chrysler seems to be gaining on Honda. John McElroy's in studio with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and David Welch from Bloomberg BusinessWeek. 1:12:02 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo, David Welch automotive, cars, Detroit, trains, Ford, locomotives, business, Mercury, Oil, environment, Caterpillar, green no no This week we welcome Sheila Ronis, a defense and automotive expert who will discuss the role the car companies play in military matters. In particular we'll ask why the Pentagon was staunchly against letting GM and Chrysler fold, and why it believes that would have placed the United States at a strategic disadvantage. And, we'll definitely be getting into the news of the week as Ford finally looks like it will kill off the Mercury brand. Plus, has the BP oil disaster brought us to a petroleum tipping point in which we say goodbye to fossil fuels? Conversely, many are saying Carlos Ghosn is overly optimistic in his prediction that Nissan will sell 500,000 EVs by the end of 2014. John McElroy's in studio with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and David Welch from Bloomberg BusinessWeek. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_057.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_057.mp3 Fri, 28 May 2010 13:37:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 57 - Magnetic Rail Guns This week we welcome Sheila Ronis, a defense and automotive expert who will discuss the role the car companies play in military matters. In particular we'll ask why the Pentagon was staunchly against letting GM and Chrysler fold, and why it believes that would have placed the United States at a strategic disadvantage. And, we'll definitely be getting into the news of the week as Ford finally looks like it will kill off the Mercury brand. Plus, has the BP oil disaster brought us to a petroleum tipping point in which we say goodbye to fossil fuels? Conversely, many are saying Carlos Ghosn is overly optimistic in his prediction that Nissan will sell 500,000 EVs by the end of 2014. John McElroy's in studio with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and David Welch from Bloomberg BusinessWeek. 1:13:20 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo, David Welch automotive, cars, Detroit, branding, Ford, military, business, Mercury, Oil, environment, defense, Army no no This week it's the man, the myth, the legend: Jason Vines, our old AAH friend and colleague. Mr. Vines joins the panel to discuss the news of the week including GM's big marketing switcheroo back to the formally-ousted Campbell-Ewald. Also, Bob Lutz gets his send-off from GM as he finally retires and gets ready to become a CNBC correspondent. Plus, Porsche raced it's flywheel hybrid at the Nurburgring to extraordinary results -- could this be a technological alternative to oust battery-powered EVs? John McElroy's in studio with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and David Welch from Bloomberg BusinessWeek. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_056.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_056.mp3 Fri, 21 May 2010 13:37:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 56 - Bob Lutz, Biofuels and Buyouts, Oh my... This week it's the man, the myth, the legend: Jason Vines, our old AAH friend and colleague. Mr. Vines joins the panel to discuss the news of the week including GM's big marketing switcheroo back to the formally-ousted Campbell-Ewald. Also, Bob Lutz gets his send-off from GM as he finally retires and gets ready to become a CNBC correspondent. Plus, Porsche raced it's flywheel hybrid at the Nurburgring to extraordinary results -- could this be a technological alternative to oust battery-powered EVs? John McElroy's in studio with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and David Welch from Bloomberg BusinessWeek. 1:17:01 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo, David Welch, Jason Vines automotive, cars, Detroit, branding, advertising, dealer, business, GM, General Motors, Kia, Hyundai, Sales no no This week we welcome the author of the book Car Wreck, Mark Ragsdale, a former dealership owner and operator that says the U.S. auto industry took the American public for a ride. By the way, he wonders, why has there never been a dealer on an auto company’s board of directors? And, according to Ragsdale, you should never buy a new car again–only lease, and he’ll tell us why. Of course, we’ll get into the news of the week: Chrysler posts a profit, the UAW wants more compensation, and sales slow down in China. John McElroy’s in studio with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and David Welch from Bloomberg BusinessWeek. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_055.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_055.mp3 Fri, 14 May 2010 12:03:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 55 - Car Wreck This week we welcome the author of the book Car Wreck, Mark Ragsdale, a former dealership owner and operator that says the U.S. auto industry took the American public for a ride. By the way, he wonders, why has there never been a dealer on an auto company’s board of directors? And, according to Ragsdale, you should never buy a new car again–only lease, and he’ll tell us why. Of course, we’ll get into the news of the week: Chrysler posts a profit, the UAW wants more compensation, and sales slow down in China. John McElroy’s in studio with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and David Welch from Bloomberg BusinessWeek. 1:22:49 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo, David Welch automotive, cars, Detroit, branding, advertising, dealer, business, GM, General Motors, Kia, Hyundai, Sales no no This week we welcome Chantel Lenard, Ford's Group Marketing Manager for Global Small and Midsize Cars. We'll be asking her about the challenges ahead as the Ford Fiesta launches this summer. For instance, what will the company be doing to train its dealers, and how can it prevent the Focus from cannibalizing Fiesta sales? Of course we'll also get into the news of the week including the ousting of Susan Docherty as GM's head of marketing. Plus, we'll find out what Mr. De Lorenzo thinks about Chevy's new tagline. And, our analysis of April sales indicates Chrysler could be on the way back up, but not everyone agrees. John McElroy's in studio with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, as well as David Welch from BusinessWeek and Bloomberg News. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_054.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_054.mp3 Fri, 7 May 2010 12:03:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 54 - Excellence For All! This week we welcome Chantel Lenard, Ford's Group Marketing Manager for Global Small and Midsize Cars. We'll be asking her about the challenges ahead as the Ford Fiesta launches this summer. For instance, what will the company be doing to train its dealers, and how can it prevent the Focus from cannibalizing Fiesta sales? Of course we'll also get into the news of the week including the ousting of Susan Docherty as GM's head of marketing. Plus, we'll find out what Mr. De Lorenzo thinks about Chevy's new tagline. And, our analysis of April sales indicates Chrysler could be on the way back up, but not everyone agrees. John McElroy's in studio with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, as well as David Welch from BusinessWeek and Bloomberg News. 1:04:14 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo, David Welch automotive, cars, Detroit, branding, advertising, names, brands, GM, General Motors, Chevy, Ford, Fiesta no no This week we welcome Nina Beckhardt, President of The Naming Group, a company that specializes in branding. She’ll be joining us to offer her expertise in how car names are created–what works and what is a total disaster? Of course we’ll also get into the news of the week including Chevy’s decision to dump Campbell-Ewald, its advertising agency since 1919. Plus, we’ll talk money: do recent earnings mean the industry has turned the corner? Is GM’s deception that it has paid off all government loans going to backfire? Why has Ford stock plummeted despite the fact that the company beat analysts’ expectations? John McElroy’s in studio with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, as well as David Welch from Bloomberg BusinessWeek. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_053.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_053.mp3 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:03:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 53 - The Word for Today is 'Brandsition' This week we welcome Nina Beckhardt, President of The Naming Group, a company that specializes in branding. She’ll be joining us to offer her expertise in how car names are created–what works and what is a total disaster? Of course we’ll also get into the news of the week including Chevy’s decision to dump Campbell-Ewald, its advertising agency since 1919. Plus, we’ll talk money: do recent earnings mean the industry has turned the corner? Is GM’s deception that it has paid off all government loans going to backfire? Why has Ford stock plummeted despite the fact that the company beat analysts’ expectations? John McElroy’s in studio with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, as well as David Welch from Bloomberg BusinessWeek. 1:11:27 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo, David Welch automotive, cars, Detroit, branding, advertising, names, brands, GM, General Motors, Chevy, Ford, investing no no This week we welcome Doug Fehan, the man who’s the “heart and soul” of Corvette racing as the GM Racing Program Manager for the American Le Mans Series. He’ll be joining us to discuss what effect the GM Racing team had on the design of the latest Corvette and whether racing on cellulosic ethanol gives the team an advantage. Of course we’ll also get into the news of the week including a study that suggests the negative perception of domestic automakers is starting to change. John McElroy’s in studio with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, as well as David Welch from BusinessWeek and Bloomberg News. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_052.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_052.mp3 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 16:00:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 52 - Stinky, Gas-Guzzling Bucket of Bolts This week we welcome Doug Fehan, the man who’s the “heart and soul” of Corvette racing as the GM Racing Program Manager for the American Le Mans Series. He’ll be joining us to discuss what effect the GM Racing team had on the design of the latest Corvette and whether racing on cellulosic ethanol gives the team an advantage. Of course we’ll also get into the news of the week including a study that suggests the negative perception of domestic automakers is starting to change. John McElroy’s in studio with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, as well as David Welch from BusinessWeek and Bloomberg News. 1:03:32 John McElroy, Scott Burgess, David Welch automotive, cars, Detroit, Japan, Toyota, Corvette, Chevy, NASCAR, racing, formula one, green, law no no This week we welcome Walter McManus, an economist at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute and Director of the Automotive Analysis Group. He'll be joining us to discuss the news as well as talk about CAFE standards and some recent studies his organization has been performing. John McElroy's in studio with David Welch from BusinessWeek and Bloomberg News as well as Scott Burgess from the Detroit News who's filling in while Peter De Lorenzo is on the road. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_051.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_051.mp3 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 11:55:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 51 - Toyota's Family Feud This week we welcome Walter McManus, an economist at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute and Director of the Automotive Analysis Group. He'll be joining us to discuss the news as well as talk about CAFE standards and some recent studies his organization has been performing. John McElroy's in studio with David Welch from BusinessWeek and Bloomberg News as well as Scott Burgess from the Detroit News who's filling in while Peter De Lorenzo is on the road. 1:11:53 John McElroy, Scott Burgess, David Welch automotive, cars, Detroit, Japan, Toyota, Lexus, CAFE, pollution, CO2, hybrid, green, law no no This week we hit a milestone: 50 episodes of "unscripted, unapproved, unusually frank discussion" from Autoline After Hours. We, and the auto industry, have come a long way in the last year, and tonight we'll spend just a little time looking back--at the good and the bad. But, we'll also be looking forward as we welcome our guest, Larry Erickson, the Chair of Transportation Design for the College of Creative Studies in Detroit. We'll be asking Larry where the future of automotive design is going and also ask him what he and Billy Gibbons have in common. John McElroy's in studio with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, as well as David Welch from BusinessWeek and Bloomberg News. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_050.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_050.mp3 Fri, 9 Apr 2010 11:38:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 50 - ZZ Top Hat This week we hit a milestone: 50 episodes of "unscripted, unapproved, unusually frank discussion" from Autoline After Hours. We, and the auto industry, have come a long way in the last year, and tonight we'll spend just a little time looking back--at the good and the bad. But, we'll also be looking forward as we welcome our guest, Larry Erickson, the Chair of Transportation Design for the College of Creative Studies in Detroit. We'll be asking Larry where the future of automotive design is going and also ask him what he and Billy Gibbons have in common. John McElroy's in studio with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, as well as David Welch from BusinessWeek and Bloomberg News. 1:08:50 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo, David Welch automotive, cars, Detroit, design, Cadillac, arts, college, creative, ZZ Top, hot rod no no Tonight we're together again as Spring has finally sprung in the Motor City, and one of the cars that is putting a "spring" in our step is the just-launched 2011 Mustang. By all accounts, this is a car that can do no wrong: great power, great fuel efficiency and great fun. So, how did Ford do it? To answer that question we've asked Dave Pericak, the Chief Engineer of the Mustang to take a seat on the AAH sofa and spill the beans. Of course, we'll also be getting into the news of the week including the announcements coming out of the NY Auto Show. John McElroy's in studio with David Welch from BusinessWeek and Bloomberg News and they welcome an AAH newcomer, Reilly Brennan from AOL Autos. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_049.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_049.mp3 Thu, 1 Apr 2010 21:30:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 49 - Wild Horses Tonight we're together again as Spring has finally sprung in the Motor City, and one of the cars that is putting a "spring" in our step is the just-launched 2011 Mustang. By all accounts, this is a car that can do no wrong: great power, great fuel efficiency and great fun. So, how did Ford do it? To answer that question we've asked Dave Pericak, the Chief Engineer of the Mustang to take a seat on the AAH sofa and spill the beans. Of course, we'll also be getting into the news of the week including the announcements coming out of the NY Auto Show. John McElroy's in studio with David Welch from BusinessWeek and Bloomberg News and they welcome an AAH newcomer, Reilly Brennan from AOL Autos. 1:01:28 John McElroy, David Welch automotive, cars, Detroit, Toyota, GM, Ford, Mustang, racing, engineering, green, business, Nissan no no This week it's a good old fashioned journalists' roundtable as we discuss the news of the week. Trial attorneys are ramping up their campaign against Toyota. Honda says joint ventures don't work out, but clearly Renault and Daimler don't agree as they get ready to collaborate. GM's EN-V promises to be the future of city transportation, but can it possibly be more than another Segway? John McElroy's in studio with the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo, and they welcome two other esteemed automotive colleagues on the program: Frank Markus of Motor Trend and Tom Walsh of the Detroit Free Press. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_048.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_048.mp3 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:50:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 48 - Invasion of the Pod Cars! This week it's a good old fashioned journalists' roundtable as we discuss the news of the week. Trial attorneys are ramping up their campaign against Toyota. Honda says joint ventures don't work out, but clearly Renault and Daimler don't agree as they get ready to collaborate. GM's EN-V promises to be the future of city transportation, but can it possibly be more than another Segway? John McElroy's in studio with the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo, and they welcome two other esteemed automotive colleagues on the program: Frank Markus of Motor Trend and Tom Walsh of the Detroit Free Press. 1:03:15 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, Detroit, Toyota, GM, Carbon Motors, police, design, electric vehicles, green, business, Nissan no no This week we talk with the man who's running the little car company that want's you to "Think About It." John Krafcik, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor America, sits down with the AAH crew to discuss the Korean company's philosophy, and how that thinking has brought it recent success. Mr. Krafcik will also answer your questions about the future of the company and how it will keep from becoming the next Toyota. All that and we discuss the news of the week and take your pressing Rapid Fire questions. John McElroy's in studio with the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo, and they welcome After Hours newcomer Stephanie Brinley from AutoPacific. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_047.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_047.mp3 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:30:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 47 - Think About It This week we talk with the man who's running the little car company that want's you to "Think About It." John Krafcik, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor America, sits down with the AAH crew to discuss the Korean company's philosophy, and how that thinking has brought it recent success. Mr. Krafcik will also answer your questions about the future of the company and how it will keep from becoming the next Toyota. All that and we discuss the news of the week and take your pressing Rapid Fire questions. John McElroy's in studio with the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo, and they welcome After Hours newcomer Stephanie Brinley from AutoPacific. 1:07:39 John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, Detroit, Hyundai, Korea, Toyota, Kia, design, electric vehicles, green, business, Nissan no no Tonight the old crew is back together to do a deep dive into the news of the week, and Jason Vines, that outspoken PR veteran that we love, is back to give his two cents. Toyota Priuses are seemingly going haywire left and right, and we wonder: isn’t this a little too convenient? Plus, as General Motors continues to make changes, Cadillac moves to distance itself from the corporation. And, is the goverment actually going to profit from the GM bailout? All that and much more. John McElroy’s in studio as usual as well as David Welch of BusinessWeek and Bloomberg and Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_046.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_046.mp3 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:30:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 46 - Unintended Acceleration: Gimme a Brake! Tonight the old crew is back together to do a deep dive into the news of the week, and Jason Vines, that outspoken PR veteran that we love, is back to give his two cents. Toyota Priuses are seemingly going haywire left and right, and we wonder: isn’t this a little too convenient? Plus, as General Motors continues to make changes, Cadillac moves to distance itself from the corporation. And, is the goverment actually going to profit from the GM bailout? All that and much more. John McElroy’s in studio as usual as well as David Welch of BusinessWeek and Bloomberg and Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist. 1:04:17 John McElroy Peter De Lorenzo automotive, cars, Detroit, GM, Japan, Toyota, Washington, recall, congress, scam, business, Prius no no This week we talk about all the latest, tumultuous news to come out of the automotive world as we welcome Sharon Silke Carty, auto industry reporter for USA TODAY. This week Big Ed shakes up the entire GM management structure after dismal February sales, and Bob Lutz announces he will retire in May. Toyota’s woes continue as they issue new recalls, but has human error been addressed sufficiently or at all? John McElroy’s in studio as usual as well as David Welch of BusinessWeek and Bloomberg and Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_045.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_045.mp3 Fri, 5 Mar 2010 16:22:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 45 - Mets, Nets and Jets This week we talk about all the latest, tumultuous news to come out of the automotive world as we welcome Sharon Silke Carty, auto industry reporter for USA TODAY. This week Big Ed shakes up the entire GM management structure after dismal February sales, and Bob Lutz announces he will retire in May. Toyota’s woes continue as they issue new recalls, but has human error been addressed sufficiently or at all? John McElroy’s in studio as usual as well as David Welch of BusinessWeek and Bloomberg and Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist. 1:05:55 John McElroy automotive, cars, Detroit, GM, Japan, Toyota, Washington, recall, congress, engineering, business, advertising no no This week we talk the future of car design with Bob Boniface, Director of Crossover Exterior Design and Global Electric Vehicle Design. Bob was the design director on the Chevy Camaro concept, but most recently his work can be found on the forthcoming Volt. We'll be getting into a discussion about how and why design decisions are made, plus a discussion of this week's news including the Toyota hearings and Fritz Henderson's reappointment at GM. John McElroy's in studio as usual as well as David Welch of BusinessWeek and Bloomberg and Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_044.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_044.mp3 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:38:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 44 - See Me, Feel Me, Touch Me This week we talk the future of car design with Bob Boniface, Director of Crossover Exterior Design and Global Electric Vehicle Design. Bob was the design director on the Chevy Camaro concept, but most recently his work can be found on the forthcoming Volt. We'll be getting into a discussion about how and why design decisions are made, plus a discussion of this week's news including the Toyota hearings and Fritz Henderson's reappointment at GM. John McElroy's in studio as usual as well as David Welch of BusinessWeek and Bloomberg and Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist. 1:19:08 John McElroy automotive, cars, Detroit, GM, Japan, design, Toyota, Washington, recall, congress, Volt, Camaro no no Tonight we talk hot rods as we invite a special guest on the show, Bob Larivee, Jr., the owner of the traveling AutoRama exhibition. Are baby boomers going to lose their shirts over the investments they've made into classic cars? What are the newest trends in customization? Which of today's cars will be the future collectibles? We'll be getting into those issues, plus a discussion of this week's news. John McElroy's in studio as usual as well as David Welch of BusinessWeek and Bloomberg and Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_043.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_043.mp3 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:52:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 43 - From Rat Rods to Hot Rods Tonight we talk hot rods as we invite a special guest on the show, Bob Larivee, Jr., the owner of the traveling AutoRama exhibition. Are baby boomers going to lose their shirts over the investments they've made into classic cars? What are the newest trends in customization? Which of today's cars will be the future collectibles? We'll be getting into those issues, plus a discussion of this week's news. John McElroy's in studio as usual as well as David Welch of BusinessWeek and Bloomberg and Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist. 1:03:15 John McElroy automotive, cars, Detroit, GM, Japan, Fiat, Toyota, Alfa, recall, BMW, Camry, Corolla no no It seems like the bad news just doesn't stop for Toyota these days. Millions of vehicles have been recalled, with perhaps, more to come, tarnishing the auto giant's record of high-quality workmanship. Now, members of Congress are calling for Akio Toyoda to testify stateside. To discuss the delicate art of Crisis Management on this week's show, and what Toyota could have done better, we're summoning an old friend for a deposition before our panel. Jason Vines was at the helm of Ford Public Relations when the Explorer rollover crisis occurred in the 1990s. We'll ask how a company can effectively diffuse a PR bomb and keep the situation from spiraling out of control. John McElroy's onboard as usual as well as David Welch of BusinessWeek and Bloomberg and Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_042.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_042.mp3 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:20:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 42 - Oh, What a Feeling ... It seems like the bad news just doesn't stop for Toyota these days. Millions of vehicles have been recalled, with perhaps, more to come, tarnishing the auto giant's record of high-quality workmanship. Now, members of Congress are calling for Akio Toyoda to testify stateside. To discuss the delicate art of Crisis Management on this week's show, and what Toyota could have done better, we're summoning an old friend for a deposition before our panel. Jason Vines was at the helm of Ford Public Relations when the Explorer rollover crisis occurred in the 1990s. We'll ask how a company can effectively diffuse a PR bomb and keep the situation from spiraling out of control. John McElroy's onboard as usual as well as David Welch of BusinessWeek and Bloomberg and Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist. 1:07:33 John McElroy automotive, cars, Detroit, GM, Japan, Chrysler, Toyota, Ford, recall, Chicago, tires, Firestone no no As the racing season gets ready to begin, the After Hours crew thought it would be appropriate to welcome the new director of Ford North America Motorsports on the show. Jamie Allison has worked for the Ford Motor Co. for 22 years in engineering, marketing, as well as Ford racing, but last month he was named to the top spot. We've got a lot of racing questions Jamie can answer, but we can't ignore all of the Toyota issues that have been in the news, so we'll definitely be talking about that too! John McElroy leads the discussion and is joined by David Welch of BusinessWeek and Bloomberg as well as Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_041.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_041.mp3 Fri, 5 Feb 2010 12:53:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 41 - Racing Rocks As the racing season gets ready to begin, the After Hours crew thought it would be appropriate to welcome the new director of Ford North America Motorsports on the show. Jamie Allison has worked for the Ford Motor Co. for 22 years in engineering, marketing, as well as Ford racing, but last month he was named to the top spot. We've got a lot of racing questions Jamie can answer, but we can't ignore all of the Toyota issues that have been in the news, so we'll definitely be talking about that too! John McElroy leads the discussion and is joined by David Welch of BusinessWeek and Bloomberg as well as Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist. 1:08:22 John McElroy automotive, cars, Detroit, GM, Japan, Chrysler, Toyota, Ford, recall, racing, motorsports, NASCAR no no Another week in the auto industry and we have more stories of triumph and failure. While Ford trumpets mega profits, Toyota finds itself amidst an embarrassing recall and production freeze of millions of vehicles. Meanwhile, Big Ed Whitacre has appointed himself as permanent CEO of GM, and we're not really sure yet if that's good or bad. With us to debate these issues and more is a friend of the show who's really with us every Thursday night, albeit virtually. Eric Trytko, the blogger and podcaster from Rumblestrip.net is normally one of our loyal chat mods, but tonight he's here in the flesh to weigh in on the discussion. Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and David Welch from BusinessWeek and Bloomberg News also join John McElroy in studio. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_040.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_040.mp3 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:30:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 40 - Two Big Ifs Another week in the auto industry and we have more stories of triumph and failure. While Ford trumpets mega profits, Toyota finds itself amidst an embarrassing recall and production freeze of millions of vehicles. Meanwhile, Big Ed Whitacre has appointed himself as permanent CEO of GM, and we're not really sure yet if that's good or bad. With us to debate these issues and more is a friend of the show who's really with us every Thursday night, albeit virtually. Eric Trytko, the blogger and podcaster from Rumblestrip.net is normally one of our loyal chat mods, but tonight he's here in the flesh to weigh in on the discussion. Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and David Welch from BusinessWeek and Bloomberg News also join John McElroy in studio. 1:06:42 John McElroy automotive, cars, Detroit, GM, General Motors, Chrysler, Toyota, Ford, recall, production, Wall Street, profit no no Back in its infancy you may remember this outspoken curmudgeon Autoline After Hours used to have on the program. Then he got a real job. But now, for one special night he's back. His name is Jason Vines and he's a PR veteran who has worked for practically every automaker around--Chrysler, Nissan and Ford, just to name a few. Today the conversation ranges from auto show models (and we don't mean cars) to Ray Charles, so get ready. Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and David Welch from BusinessWeek and Bloomberg News also join John McElroy in studio. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_039.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_039.mp3 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:40:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 39 - Brother Vines is in the House Back in its infancy you may remember this outspoken curmudgeon Autoline After Hours used to have on the program. Then he got a real job. But now, for one special night he's back. His name is Jason Vines and he's a PR veteran who has worked for practically every automaker around--Chrysler, Nissan and Ford, just to name a few. Today the conversation ranges from auto show models (and we don't mean cars) to Ray Charles, so get ready. Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and David Welch from BusinessWeek and Bloomberg News also join John McElroy in studio. 1:06:06 John McElroy automotive, cars, Detroit, GM, General Motors, Chrysler, Auto Show, NAIAS, design, green, Ford, BMW no no Well, this was the big week. The North Amer--sorry--Detroit Auto Show has arrived and everyone's eager to see the future of the auto industry in the shadow of last year's economic meltdown. GM is at the show with four fewer brands than a year ago, while Fiat brought Chrysler's new Italian step-siblings in to class up the joint. Meanwhile, the other domestic auto maker, Ford, seems to have owned this year's show. In to review the show as well as talk about some innovative new engine technology is Don Runkle, the CEO of EcoMotors. Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and David Welch from BusinessWeek and Bloomberg News also join John McElroy in studio. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_038.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_038.mp3 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:00:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 38 - Detroit's Mojo Rising Well, this was the big week. The North Amer--sorry--Detroit Auto Show has arrived and everyone's eager to see the future of the auto industry in the shadow of last year's economic meltdown. GM is at the show with four fewer brands than a year ago, while Fiat brought Chrysler's new Italian step-siblings in to class up the joint. Meanwhile, the other domestic auto maker, Ford, seems to have owned this year's show. In to review the show as well as talk about some innovative new engine technology is Don Runkle, the CEO of EcoMotors. Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and David Welch from BusinessWeek and Bloomberg News also join John McElroy in studio. 1:02:41 John McElroy automotive, cars, Detroit, GM, General Motors, Chrysler, Auto Show, NAIAS, design, green, Ford, Audi no no It’s the first AAH of the new decade (depending on who you ask) and we’re ready for a dose of automotive rebirth. How convenient, then, that we also find ourselves on the cusp of the 2010 North American International Auto Show, which is in the process of renewal. Doug Fox, Co-Chair of NAIAS joins us to discuss what we can expect at the show this year and what’s new at Cobo Hall. We wonder, is it time for major change for the show by losing the “NAIAS?” And will the EcoXperience still, well, stink? Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Steve Finlay from Ward’s Dealer Business magazine join John McElroy in studio. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_037.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_037.mp3 Fri, 8 Jan 2010 16:08:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 37 - NAIAS, My Ass! It’s the first AAH of the new decade (depending on who you ask) and we’re ready for a dose of automotive rebirth. How convenient, then, that we also find ourselves on the cusp of the 2010 North American International Auto Show, which is in the process of renewal. Doug Fox, Co-Chair of NAIAS joins us to discuss what we can expect at the show this year and what’s new at Cobo Hall. We wonder, is it time for major change for the show by losing the “NAIAS?” And will the EcoXperience still, well, stink? Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Steve Finlay from Ward’s Dealer Business magazine join John McElroy in studio. 1:02:50 John McElroy automotive, cars, Detroit, GM, General Motors, Chrysler, Auto Show, NAIAS, design, green, BMW, Audi no no We're gathered for our last show of the year and we thought it'd be fun to play a game of "I Spy" with the master, Jim Dunne, legendary spy photographer. Over his 45-year career, Jim brought us many of our first glimpses at new product before they ever hit the auto show floor. Now he's here to share some of his best tales of automotive espionage. Of course we've also got to discuss the tumultuous world of green vehicles of late: Chevy Volt - the Dance, Audi's De Nysschen says the EV "love affair" has to end and Honda is under pressure after the Civic Hybrid doesn't meet mileage claims. Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and David Welch from BusinessWeek and Bloomberg News help John McElroy in studio. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_036.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_036.mp3 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:35:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 36 - Dunne Got 'Em We're gathered for our last show of the year and we thought it'd be fun to play a game of "I Spy" with the master, Jim Dunne, legendary spy photographer. Over his 45-year career, Jim brought us many of our first glimpses at new product before they ever hit the auto show floor. Now he's here to share some of his best tales of automotive espionage. Of course we've also got to discuss the tumultuous world of green vehicles of late: Chevy Volt - the Dance, Audi's De Nysschen says the EV "love affair" has to end and Honda is under pressure after the Civic Hybrid doesn't meet mileage claims. Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and David Welch from BusinessWeek and Bloomberg News help John McElroy in studio. 1:04:54 John McElroy automotive, cars, Detroit, GM, General Motors, Chevy, hybrid, spy, design, green, Honda, Audi no no The gang is back on home turf after a wild week in Los Angeles, and while the year is winding down, the news certainly is not. And, once again, GM is dominating the headlines as it continues to shuffle its management around with key figures leaving for “personal reasons.” Joining us as a guest panelist to share his years of auto industry expertise is Sandy Munro, a noted expert in design and the president of Munro and Associates. On board once again is Mr. Autoextremist, himself, Peter De Lorenzo and David Welch of BusinessWeek and Bloomberg News. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_035.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_035.mp3 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:40:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 35 - Anybody Can Make a Car! The gang is back on home turf after a wild week in Los Angeles, and while the year is winding down, the news certainly is not. And, once again, GM is dominating the headlines as it continues to shuffle its management around with key figures leaving for “personal reasons.” Joining us as a guest panelist to share his years of auto industry expertise is Sandy Munro, a noted expert in design and the president of Munro and Associates. On board once again is Mr. Autoextremist, himself, Peter De Lorenzo and David Welch of BusinessWeek and Bloomberg News. 1:06:26 John McElroy automotive, cars, Detroit, GM, General Motors, engineer, design, auto, Black and Decker, south, Ford, Chrysler no no We've got our sunglasses ready for this episode as we come to you direct from the floor of the 2009 LA Auto Show, and it's the true After Hours experience as we start our webcast once the floor has been cleared of journalists and PR reps. For this special edition of AAH we bring you three unique personalities: Mark Vaughn of AutoWeek, Karl Brauer of Edmunds.com and Mark Rechtin from Automotive News. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_034.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_034.mp3 Mon, 7 Dec 2009 11:26:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 34 - P-NUTs in LA We've got our sunglasses ready for this episode as we come to you direct from the floor of the 2009 LA Auto Show, and it's the true After Hours experience as we start our webcast once the floor has been cleared of journalists and PR reps. For this special edition of AAH we bring you three unique personalities: Mark Vaughn of AutoWeek, Karl Brauer of Edmunds.com and Mark Rechtin from Automotive News. 1:03:20 John McElroy automotive, cars, Detroit, LA, Los Angeles, AutoWeek, Edmunds, Honda, Toyota, GM, Ford, BMW no no Another After Hours and we've got two fresh faces in the Autoline studio: David Kiley of ICON Creative and Jean Halliday of Ad Age. They join John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo this week to discuss the news of the week, especially as it relates to marketing. Brilliance Auto in China eyes abandoned Saturn stores. GM posts a huge loss while the other domestics are on the upswing. Chrysler looks for a new ad agency. All that and we answer your questions in Rapid Fire and have a special announcement about our next episode. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_033.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_033.mp3 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:53:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 33 - Aded Up Another After Hours and we've got two fresh faces in the Autoline studio: David Kiley of ICON Creative and Jean Halliday of Ad Age. They join John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo this week to discuss the news of the week, especially as it relates to marketing. Brilliance Auto in China eyes abandoned Saturn stores. GM posts a huge loss while the other domestics are on the upswing. Chrysler looks for a new ad agency. All that and we answer your questions in Rapid Fire and have a special announcement about our next episode. 1:03:11 John McElroy automotive, cars, Detroit, Chrysler, General Motors, Ford, advertising no no Well, here we are again with, frankly, a calmer news week behind us. And in this episode we bring you a very special guest: the great Hal Sperlich, certainly one of the most famous product planners in the auto industry. Hal was the former president of Chrysler, but beyond that he is the father of the Mustang, Fiesta, K-car and the Minivan. Clearly, the man has got some good stories to tell, and he does, but we also get him to lend his perspective on the latest automotive turmoil. On hand for the discussion are John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and David Welch of BusinessWeek. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_032.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_032.mp3 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:53:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 32 - From Mustangs to Minivans Well, here we are again with, frankly, a calmer news week behind us. And in this episode we bring you a very special guest: the great Hal Sperlich, certainly one of the most famous product planners in the auto industry. Hal was the former president of Chrysler, but beyond that he is the father of the Mustang, Fiesta, K-car and the Minivan. Clearly, the man has got some good stories to tell, and he does, but we also get him to lend his perspective on the latest automotive turmoil. On hand for the discussion are John McElroy, Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and David Welch of BusinessWeek. 1:00:43 John McElroy automotive, cars, Detroit, Chrysler, Fiat, Ford, Italy, Mustang, minivan, Fiesta no no Could more news have been crammed into one week? Hardly. GM decides to keep Opel, Ford posts a billion-dollar profit and Toyota gets in trouble with NHTSA. All that, plus the After Hours guys are all whipped after a nine-hour marathon press conference at Chrysler. So what does Fiat’s wizkid have up his sleeve? Find out in today’s show as John McElroy is joined by regulars Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist and David Welch of BusinessWeek as well as guest panelist Paul Eisenstein from TheDetroitBureau.com. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_031.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_031.mp3 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:37:04 -0500 Autoline After Hours 31 - My Tank is FULL! Could more news have been crammed into one week? Hardly. GM decides to keep Opel, Ford posts a billion-dollar profit and Toyota gets in trouble with NHTSA. All that, plus the After Hours guys are all whipped after a nine-hour marathon press conference at Chrysler. So what does Fiat’s wizkid have up his sleeve? Find out in today’s show as John McElroy is joined by regulars Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist and David Welch of BusinessWeek as well as guest panelist Paul Eisenstein from TheDetroitBureau.com. 1:03:39 John McElroy automotive, cars, Detroit, Chrysler, Fiat, Lancia, General Motors, GM, Ford, Italy no no After a week's vacation for the entire AAH gang, the guys are eager to get back into the swing of things. Helping them usher in Big Episode 30 is Mark Reuss, GM's new Vice President of Global Vehicle Engineering who is newly back from Australia where he was in charge of Holden's operations. Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist and David Welch from BusinessWeek return as the regulars and are eager to learn where Mark intends to take engineering as part of the new GM. Plus, we get his inside perspective on why the G8 isn't going to live on in consumers' hands--at least not yet. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_030.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_030.mp3 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:21:04 -0400 Autoline After Hours 30 - Up From Down Under After a week's vacation for the entire AAH gang, the guys are eager to get back into the swing of things. Helping them usher in Big Episode 30 is Mark Reuss, GM's new Vice President of Global Vehicle Engineering who is newly back from Australia where he was in charge of Holden's operations. Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist and David Welch from BusinessWeek return as the regulars and are eager to learn where Mark intends to take engineering as part of the new GM. Plus, we get his inside perspective on why the G8 isn't going to live on in consumers' hands--at least not yet. 1:17:48 John McElroy automotive, cars, Detroit, Pontiac, Fiat, green, General Motors, GM, Ford, Australia no no It’s that time again, Mr. McElroy’s out and the inmates are here to run the asylum with the Autoextremist leading the charge. Tonight Peter De Lorenzo welcomes Rod Meloni from WDIV in Detroit, Frank Markus of Motor Trend, and the irrepressible Jim Hall from 2953 Analytics. Carlos Ghosn bets the farm on the success of EVs. Ray LaHood declares Detroit bailout money well-spent after a visit to the Motor City. The panelists debate the most significant cars in the first decade of the 21st century. All that plus we get to your questions in Rapid Fire! http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_029.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_029.mp3 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:21:04 -0400 Autoline After Hours 29 - The Men Who Knew Too Much It’s that time again, Mr. McElroy’s out and the inmates are here to run the asylum with the Autoextremist leading the charge. Tonight Peter De Lorenzo welcomes Rod Meloni from WDIV in Detroit, Frank Markus of Motor Trend, and the irrepressible Jim Hall from 2953 Analytics. Carlos Ghosn bets the farm on the success of EVs. Ray LaHood declares Detroit bailout money well-spent after a visit to the Motor City. The panelists debate the most significant cars in the first decade of the 21st century. All that plus we get to your questions in Rapid Fire! 59:58 John McElroy automotive, cars, Detroit, Advertising, Fiat, green, General Motors, GM, Chrysler, technology no no Another After Hours is here and what a week it’s been! John McElroy is joined in studio this week by Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist, David Welch from BusinessWeek and guest panelist Michael Robinet who heads up vehicle forecasting for CSM Worldwide. Chrysler produces an unexpected management shake-up. Meanwhile, General Motors’ Mark LaNeve–our guest on AAH #12–gets an expected change of careers. Saturn may not be dead yet, and Peter wonders what Hyundai could do with its dealer network. All that plus we get to your questions in Rapid Fire! http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_028.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_028.mp3 Fri, 9 Oct 2009 14:21:04 -0400 Autoline After Hours 28 - Robinette, Gentille Robinette Another After Hours is here and what a week it’s been! John McElroy is joined in studio this week by Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist, David Welch from BusinessWeek and guest panelist Michael Robinet who heads up vehicle forecasting for CSM Worldwide. Chrysler produces an unexpected management shake-up. Meanwhile, General Motors’ Mark LaNeve–our guest on AAH #12–gets an expected change of careers. Saturn may not be dead yet, and Peter wonders what Hyundai could do with its dealer network. All that plus we get to your questions in Rapid Fire! 1:18:08 John McElroy automotive, cars, Detroit, Japan, Tokyo Motor Show, Saturn, General Motors, GM, Chrysler no no It’s another edition of After Hours and the crew’s all back to mourn the loss of a “different kind of car company.” Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist is in the house once again, and he joins David Welch from BusinessWeek and John McElroy. The gang also welcomes guest panelist Erich Merkle, the President of Autoconomy, who comes bearing his automotive analysis. September sales fall through the floor. The Tokyo Motor Show gets boycotted by all non-Japanese automakers. The Toyota floor mat debacle calls into question the issues of personal responsibility and driver education. All that plus we get to your Saturn memories in Rapid Fire! http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_027.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_027.mp3 Fri, 2 Oct 2009 12:21:04 -0400 Autoline After Hours 27 - Lost Planet It’s another edition of After Hours and the crew’s all back to mourn the loss of a “different kind of car company.” Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist is in the house once again, and he joins David Welch from BusinessWeek and John McElroy. The gang also welcomes guest panelist Erich Merkle, the President of Autoconomy, who comes bearing his automotive analysis. September sales fall through the floor. The Tokyo Motor Show gets boycotted by all non-Japanese automakers. The Toyota floor mat debacle calls into question the issues of personal responsibility and driver education. All that plus we get to your Saturn memories in Rapid Fire! 1:02:10 John McElroy automotive, cars, Detroit, Japan, Tesla, Fisker, Tokyo Motor Show, Saturn, General Motors, GM, Toyota no no This week we partake in the wisdom of an experienced automotive veteran, Tim Leuliette, the Chairman, President and CEO of DURA Automotive Systems. Joining John McElroy in the studio as usual is David Welch of BusinessWeek, in addition to Gary Vasilash of Automotive Design and Production. Now that the supplier Magna owns Opel, it finds itself in the awkward position of competing with its OEM customers. Fisker gets half of a billion dollars to get the Karma into production. Meanwhile, Tesla loses its head of manufacturing and engineering just as the Model S is going into production. All that plus we get to your questions in Rapid Fire! http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_026.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_026.mp3 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:55:04 -0400 Autoline After Hours 26 - Leuliette's Lessons This week we partake in the wisdom of an experienced automotive veteran, Tim Leuliette, the Chairman, President and CEO of DURA Automotive Systems. Joining John McElroy in the studio as usual is David Welch of BusinessWeek, in addition to Gary Vasilash of Automotive Design and Production. Now that the supplier Magna owns Opel, it finds itself in the awkward position of competing with its OEM customers. Fisker gets half of a billion dollars to get the Karma into production. Meanwhile, Tesla loses its head of manufacturing and engineering just as the Model S is going into production. All that plus we get to your questions in Rapid Fire! 1:03:23 John McElroy automotive, cars, Detroit, Europe, Tesla, Fisker, Germany, hybrid, EV, green, Opel no no The boss is back, and it’s time to talk about all the news to come out of Frankfurt over the past week. In the studio, as usual, are Peter De Lorenzo from Autoextremist.com and David Welch of BusinessWeek, both ready and raring to discuss the hot topics. Sergio Marchionne from Fiat says Chrysler is in more of a mess than anyone thought. Nissan’s Carlos Ghosn says EVs can be profitable at $70-a-barrel oil. From the look of the show, EVs are trumping diesels all around, but is it for real or just posturing? All that plus the guys pick their favorite vehicles to come out of Frankfurt, and we get to your questions in Rapid Fire! http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_025.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_025.mp3 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:55:04 -0400 Autoline After Hours 25 - Introductus Interruptus The boss is back, and it’s time to talk about all the news to come out of Frankfurt over the past week. In the studio, as usual, are Peter De Lorenzo from Autoextremist.com and David Welch of BusinessWeek, both ready and raring to discuss the hot topics. Sergio Marchionne from Fiat says Chrysler is in more of a mess than anyone thought. Nissan’s Carlos Ghosn says EVs can be profitable at $70-a-barrel oil. From the look of the show, EVs are trumping diesels all around, but is it for real or just posturing? All that plus the guys pick their favorite vehicles to come out of Frankfurt, and we get to your questions in Rapid Fire! 1:04:25 John McElroy automotive, cars, Detroit, Europe, Renault, Frankfurt, Germany, hybrid, EV, green, Fiat no no The inmates take over the asylum this week as McElroy finds himself out of town on business. Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, takes up the hosting gauntlet flanked by friends of the show, Jim Hall of 2953 Analytics and David Welch of BusinessWeek. Jeff Green from Bloomberg News also joins the ranks this week as our special guest panelist. Opel and Magna make a deal. GM’s Big Ed Whitacre decides to follow in Iaccoca’s footsteps as he steps in front of the camera. McLaren may have just created the supercar to end all supercars. All that and much more, plus we get to your questions in Rapid Fire! http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_024.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_024.mp3 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:55:04 -0400 Autoline After Hours 24 - Big Ed's Roundup The inmates take over the asylum this week as McElroy finds himself out of town on business. Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, takes up the hosting gauntlet flanked by friends of the show, Jim Hall of 2953 Analytics and David Welch of BusinessWeek. Jeff Green from Bloomberg News also joins the ranks this week as our special guest panelist. Opel and Magna make a deal. GM’s Big Ed Whitacre decides to follow in Iaccoca’s footsteps as he steps in front of the camera. McLaren may have just created the supercar to end all supercars. All that and much more, plus we get to your questions in Rapid Fire! 1:02:34 John McElroy automotive, cars, Detroit, McLaren, GM, Chrysler, Volvo, Saab, General Motors, green, Opel no no This week the venerable David E. Davis, Jr. brings his wit and expertise to the After Hours studio. Joining Mr. E is host John McElroy along with the regulars, David Welch from BusinessWeek and Peter De Lorenzo the AutoExtremist. Shareholders want their money back from Cerberus, Johanne DeNysschen calls the Volt “a car for idiots,” Cash for Clunkers still will not die. All that and more, plus we get to your questions in Rapid Fire. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_023.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_023.mp3 Fri, 4 Sep 2009 11:55:04 -0400 Autoline After Hours 23 - Thus Spake David E. This week the venerable David E. Davis, Jr. brings his wit and expertise to the After Hours studio. Joining Mr. E is host John McElroy along with the regulars, David Welch from BusinessWeek and Peter De Lorenzo the AutoExtremist. Shareholders want their money back from Cerberus, Johanne DeNysschen calls the Volt “a car for idiots,” Cash for Clunkers still will not die. All that and more, plus we get to your questions in Rapid Fire. 1:10:22 John McElroy automotive, cars, Detroit, Cash for Clunkers, GM, Chrysler, Ford, Honda, General Motors, green, Audi no no This week on After Hours it’s all about the numbers as we dig into Cash for Clunkers. But before we get to all that, we’ve got to review the week’s news including the departure of Jim Press from Chrysler and Ed Whitacre sending Fritz Henderson back to the drawing boards. In the studio to talk about everything is John McElroy along with the regulars, David Welch from BusinessWeek and Peter De Lorenzo the AutoExtremist. And, Skyping in from Santa Monica is guest panelist Jessica Caldwell from Edmunds.com, who has uncovered some great disparities in the numbers being reported by the government in the Clunkers program. All that, and we get to your questions in Rapid Fire. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_022.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_022.mp3 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:55:04 -0400 Autoline After Hours 22 - Let's Make a Deal This week on After Hours it’s all about the numbers as we dig into Cash for Clunkers. But before we get to all that, we’ve got to review the week’s news including the departure of Jim Press from Chrysler and Ed Whitacre sending Fritz Henderson back to the drawing boards. In the studio to talk about everything is John McElroy along with the regulars, David Welch from BusinessWeek and Peter De Lorenzo the AutoExtremist. And, Skyping in from Santa Monica is guest panelist Jessica Caldwell from Edmunds.com, who has uncovered some great disparities in the numbers being reported by the government in the Clunkers program. All that, and we get to your questions in Rapid Fire. 1:05:06 John McElroy automotive, cars, Detroit, Cash for Clunkers, GM, Chrysler, Ford, Toyota, General Motors, Texas, Europe no no Another week, another After Hours and it’s time to talk electric. First, we talk about GM canceling the Saturn Vue-based plug-in Buick and what impact social media had on the decision. Our guest, Joel Feder, Skypes in from Minneapolis to tell us how things went down in the Twitterverse. Then we get into Ford’s EV plans when we invite Nancy Gioia, the company’s Director of Sustainable Mobility Technologies and Hybrid Programs, into the studio. All that, and we get to your pressing questions in Rapid Fire. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_021.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_021.mp3 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:55:04 -0400 Autoline After Hours 21 - Electric Ladyland Another week, another After Hours and it’s time to talk electric. First, we talk about GM canceling the Saturn Vue-based plug-in Buick and what impact social media had on the decision. Our guest, Joel Feder, Skypes in from Minneapolis to tell us how things went down in the Twitterverse. Then we get into Ford’s EV plans when we invite Nancy Gioia, the company’s Director of Sustainable Mobility Technologies and Hybrid Programs, into the studio. All that, and we get to your pressing questions in Rapid Fire. 1:16:49 John McElroy automotive, cars, Ford, EV, green, hybrid, Detroit, electric, GM, Tesla, Volt, Chevy no no It’s a very special After Hours this week as we come to you live from the Woodward Avenue Dream Cruise. Yes, yes, we know. The Dream Cruise doesn’t start until Saturday, but you sure wouldn’t know it from the look of our parking lot at the Auto Zone and the classic cars rolling down M-1. We’re joined by some of the regulars–Peter De Lorenzo, David Welch, Jim Hall–as well as some surprise guests. Ed Welburn, VP of GM Global Design, stops by with his treasured ‘69 Camaro. Robert Gelardi, designer of the 2010 Mustang, pays us a visit bringing his very own classic Ford. Jim Wangers, famous for his intimate relationship with the original Pontiac GTO, stops by with a prime specimen. All that, and we get some live entertainment courtesy of the Exhaust Tones. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_020.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_020.mp3 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:55:04 -0400 Autoline After Hours 20 - Woodward Ave. After Hours It’s a very special After Hours this week as we come to you live from the Woodward Avenue Dream Cruise. Yes, yes, we know. The Dream Cruise doesn’t start until Saturday, but you sure wouldn’t know it from the look of our parking lot at the Auto Zone and the classic cars rolling down M-1. We’re joined by some of the regulars–Peter De Lorenzo, David Welch, Jim Hall–as well as some surprise guests. Ed Welburn, VP of GM Global Design, stops by with his treasured ‘69 Camaro. Robert Gelardi, designer of the 2010 Mustang, pays us a visit bringing his very own classic Ford. Jim Wangers, famous for his intimate relationship with the original Pontiac GTO, stops by with a prime specimen. All that, and we get some live entertainment courtesy of the Exhaust Tones. 1:08:02 John McElroy automotive, cars, Pontiac, classics, Camaro, design, Detroit, performance, GM, Ford, Mustang no no This week on another After Hours we get an inside look at the high-stakes world of automotive advertising with the originator of the iconic Like a Rock Chevy campaign, and more recently, the 2010 Prius spots. Along with John McElroy and the regulars, Peter De Lorenzo of AutoExtremist.com and BusinessWeek Detroit Bureau Chief David Welch, Kurt Ritter of Saatchi LA Skypes in from his offices in Torrance, California. David Kiley, also from BusinessWeek, visits the studio as well, eager to join the gang in grilling Kurt on such things as the controversial marketing announcements coming out of Toyota, pricing of the new Lexus LF-A supercar, and what Kurt thinks of his former employer’s (GM’s) marketing efforts. And, as always, we get to your incisive phone calls and e-mails in this week’s installment of Rapid Fire. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_019.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_019.mp3 Fri, 7 Aug 2009 11:55:04 -0400 Autoline After Hours 19 - Like a Spot This week on another After Hours we get an inside look at the high-stakes world of automotive advertising with the originator of the iconic Like a Rock Chevy campaign, and more recently, the 2010 Prius spots. Along with John McElroy and the regulars, Peter De Lorenzo of AutoExtremist.com and BusinessWeek Detroit Bureau Chief David Welch, Kurt Ritter of Saatchi LA Skypes in from his offices in Torrance, California. David Kiley, also from BusinessWeek, visits the studio as well, eager to join the gang in grilling Kurt on such things as the controversial marketing announcements coming out of Toyota, pricing of the new Lexus LF-A supercar, and what Kurt thinks of his former employer’s (GM’s) marketing efforts. And, as always, we get to your incisive phone calls and e-mails in this week’s installment of Rapid Fire. 1:24:46 John McElroy automotive, cars, Chevy, Toyota, Lexus, advertising, marketing, California, Saatchi, GM, General Motors no no This week on another thrilling After Hours we’re running at redline as guest panelist Jim Hall of 2953 Analytics takes the discussion to a new level of intensity. Along with John McElroy and the regulars, Peter De Lorenzo of AutoExtremist.com and BusinessWeek Detroit Bureau Chief David Welch, Mr. Hall brings his expansive industry knowledge to bear as the discussion swings from the GM management shake-up to Ferrari to Mr. Welch’s little-known alter ego. Amid all the excitement, we even get some breaking news about the fate of Cash for Clunkers. And, as always, we get to your incisive questions in this week’s installment of Rapid Fire. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_018.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_018.mp3 Fri, 30 Jul 2009 11:55:04 -0400 Autoline After Hours 18 - The Legend of Bagger Welch This week on another thrilling After Hours we’re running at redline as guest panelist Jim Hall of 2953 Analytics takes the discussion to a new level of intensity. Along with John McElroy and the regulars, Peter De Lorenzo of AutoExtremist.com and BusinessWeek Detroit Bureau Chief David Welch, Mr. Hall brings his expansive industry knowledge to bear as the discussion swings from the GM management shake-up to Ferrari to Mr. Welch’s little-known alter ego. Amid all the excitement, we even get some breaking news about the fate of Cash for Clunkers. And, as always, we get to your incisive questions in this week’s installment of Rapid Fire. 1:12:18 John McElroy automotive, cars, Chevy, General Motors, Corvette, CAFE, Germany, California no no When it comes to cars and trucks, it’s not just the manufacturers who are researching what customers want. There are some independent voices out there that do focus groups, among other activities, on all makes and models of cars and trucks with some fascinating results. One of those experts joins the panel tonight to discuss what he and his team discover about the buying whims of the public. Art Spinella is the brain trust of CNW Marketing Research and he joins John, Peter and Jeff Gilbert from CBS Radio Detroit via Skype from his homebase in Bandon, Oregon. The guys have a chance to talk about not only Art’s automotive research but this week’s news as well, including the big changes in GM management, company profits (kind of) for Ford and (definitely) for Hyundai, CAFE Pay to Play and of course all your insightful questions during Rapid Fire. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_017.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_017.mp3 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:55:04 -0400 Autoline After Hours 17 - Art Research When it comes to cars and trucks, it’s not just the manufacturers who are researching what customers want. There are some independent voices out there that do focus groups, among other activities, on all makes and models of cars and trucks with some fascinating results. One of those experts joins the panel tonight to discuss what he and his team discover about the buying whims of the public. Art Spinella is the brain trust of CNW Marketing Research and he joins John, Peter and Jeff Gilbert from CBS Radio Detroit via Skype from his homebase in Bandon, Oregon. The guys have a chance to talk about not only Art’s automotive research but this week’s news as well, including the big changes in GM management, company profits (kind of) for Ford and (definitely) for Hyundai, CAFE Pay to Play and of course all your insightful questions during Rapid Fire. 1:06:31 John McElroy automotive, cars, Chevy, General Motors, imports, Ford, advertising, marketing no no This isn’t a reference to a classic Sam Cooke tune or even its Blues Brothers’ cover, but if you’ve watched an NBA game the last six months or cruised YouTube at all you know this title is talking about a couple of hip-hop hamsters in a blazing hot Kia ad featuring the all-new Soul. Joining John McElroy and our panel, David Welch from BusinessWeek and Scott Burgess from The Detroit News, is the guy who is responsible for that ad as well as all Kia America Motors marketing, Michael Sprague. Michael will be discussing not only the Soul but Kia’s other new compact cars the Forte and Forte Koup as well as its growing U.S. marketshare. In addition, John finally announces the winner of our GM Bankruptcy Bonanza. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_016.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_016.mp3 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:36:04 -0400 Autoline After Hours 16 - Soul Man This isn’t a reference to a classic Sam Cooke tune or even its Blues Brothers’ cover, but if you’ve watched an NBA game the last six months or cruised YouTube at all you know this title is talking about a couple of hip-hop hamsters in a blazing hot Kia ad featuring the all-new Soul. Joining John McElroy and our panel, David Welch from BusinessWeek and Scott Burgess from The Detroit News, is the guy who is responsible for that ad as well as all Kia America Motors marketing, Michael Sprague. Michael will be discussing not only the Soul but Kia’s other new compact cars the Forte and Forte Koup as well as its growing U.S. marketshare. In addition, John finally announces the winner of our GM Bankruptcy Bonanza. 0:59:38 John McElroy automotive, cars, Pontiac, Chevy, Kia, Korea, Asia, imports no no It’s a big night of battery talk on Autoline After Hours this week as University of Michigan Professor, CEO of her own startup and battery expert Ann Marie Sastry joins John, Peter and BusinessWeek’s David Welch to discuss automotive’s electric future. The crew also discusses GM’s impending exit from bankruptcy as well as someone’s idea (and we hope it wasn’t President Obama’s) of changing the color of the company’s iconic logo from blue to green. Of course there’s also an update on who might be the big winner of our GM Bankruptcy Bonanza as well as an announcement on Jason Vines’ AAH absence. All this and more on this week’s edition of Autoline After Hours. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_015.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail FE145493-7AC4-4AFC-819E-DC120A97C385 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:36:04 -0400 Autoline After Hours 15 - Battery Park It’s a big night of battery talk on Autoline After Hours this week as University of Michigan Professor, CEO of her own startup and battery expert Ann Marie Sastry joins John, Peter and BusinessWeek’s David Welch to discuss automotive’s electric future. The crew also discusses GM’s impending exit from bankruptcy as well as someone’s idea (and we hope it wasn’t President Obama’s) of changing the color of the company’s iconic logo from blue to green. Of course there’s also an update on who might be the big winner of our GM Bankruptcy Bonanza as well as an announcement on Jason Vines’ AAH absence. All this and more on this week’s edition of Autoline After Hours. 1:07:00 John McElroy automotive, cars, lithium-ion, battery, General Motors, electric vehicles, hybrids no no With the screwy way auto brands are moving around these days it’s like trying to watch the pea in a shell game. Hummer’s going here, Saturn there and Saab who know’s where? Well one guy who may not have all the answers but certainly has a good idea is Charlie Hughes, the former auto exec with Land Rover and Mazda (to name two), author of the book Branding Iron and our guest on this week’s edition of Autoline After Hours. He joins John, Peter & Jason to discuss the future of the bankrupt Detroit Two, where Ford fits into the mix, as well as a bevy of other brand analysis. And after they handle this week’s Rapid Fire segment Jason updates us on on the leaders in the After Hours GM Bankruptcy Bonanza. We’re getting closer to a winner. Have a great and safe 4th of July everyone. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_014.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail CA5680CA-71A8-4B64-873D-DB821009727A Thu, 2 Jul 2009 22:10:14 -0400 Autoline After Hours 14 - Brand Flakes With the screwy way auto brands are moving around these days it’s like trying to watch the pea in a shell game. Hummer’s going here, Saturn there and Saab who know’s where? Well one guy who may not have all the answers but certainly has a good idea is Charlie Hughes, the former auto exec with Land Rover and Mazda (to name two), author of the book Branding Iron and our guest on this week’s edition of Autoline After Hours. He joins John, Peter & Jason to discuss the future of the bankrupt Detroit Two, where Ford fits into the mix, as well as a bevy of other brand analysis. And after they handle this week’s Rapid Fire segment Jason updates us on on the leaders in the After Hours GM Bankruptcy Bonanza. We’re getting closer to a winner. Have a great and safe 4th of July everyone. 1:08:06 John McElroy automotive, cars, Chrysler, bailout, economy, GM, diesel, brands, Pontiac, Buick, Cadillac no no Octogenarian autowriting and racing icon Denise McCluggage joins the boys — John, Peter and Jason — for a 60-minute high speed discussion on all things automotive. Starting with a black and white look back into her past as a guest on the ’50s game show To Tell the Truth and onto her passionate desire for diesel future, they manage to squeeze in a few other topics like Cash for Clunkers, Chrysler’s Empty Product Pantry and even a marriage proposal for Ms. McCluggage. Maybe she’ll deal with that one in our Rapid Fire round. Oh, and don’t forget to get an update on where you stand with our After Hours contest on just when GM will exit Bankruptcy. Sad to report, we already have some losers. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_013.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_013.mp3 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:50:45 -0400 Autoline After Hours 13 - Dame Diesel Octogenarian autowriting and racing icon Denise McCluggage joins the boys — John, Peter and Jason — for a 60-minute high speed discussion on all things automotive. Starting with a black and white look back into her past as a guest on the ’50s game show To Tell the Truth and onto her passionate desire for diesel future, they manage to squeeze in a few other topics like Cash for Clunkers, Chrysler’s Empty Product Pantry and even a marriage proposal for Ms. McCluggage. Maybe she’ll deal with that one in our Rapid Fire round. Oh, and don’t forget to get an update on where you stand with our After Hours contest on just when GM will exit Bankruptcy. Sad to report, we already have some losers. 1:10:43 John McElroy automotive, cars, Chrysler, bailout, economy, GM, diesel no no This week–despite the requisite beers–a very sober After Hours as we go into the nitty gritty of what’s going on at the bankrupt GM. John McElroy and the regulars, Peter De Lorenzo of AutoExtremist.com and PR master Jason Vines, are joined by Mark LaNeve, General Motors’ VP of Sales, Service and Marketing, to discuss the recovery the company is trying to wade through. What’s with the GM image spots? Why won’t GM create a Chevy version of the G8? How are GM’s dealers handling the end of their livelihoods? Plus, Mark answers your questions in our Rapid Fire segment. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_012.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_012.mp3 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:50:45 -0400 Autoline After Hours 12 - Ankle Deep This week–despite the requisite beers–a very sober After Hours as we go into the nitty gritty of what’s going on at the bankrupt GM. John McElroy and the regulars, Peter De Lorenzo of AutoExtremist.com and PR master Jason Vines, are joined by Mark LaNeve, General Motors’ VP of Sales, Service and Marketing, to discuss the recovery the company is trying to wade through. What’s with the GM image spots? Why won’t GM create a Chevy version of the G8? How are GM’s dealers handling the end of their livelihoods? Plus, Mark answers your questions in our Rapid Fire segment. 1:13:32 John McElroy automotive, cars, Chrysler, bailout, economy, GM, Fiat, Advertising no no Another week and another "golden" After Hours. John McElroy and the regulars, Peter De Lorenzo of AutoExtremist.com and PR master Jason Vines, are joined by John Mendel, Executive VP of American Honda, to discuss the automotive week that was. Honda celebrates 50 years, Mendel weighs in on Fiat’s restructuring efforts and Rush Limbaugh gets an earful from the resident Republican. Plus, we answer your questions in our "Rapid Fire" segment and we announce the details of our new GM Bankruptcy contest. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_011.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail 8DD144BC-28BA-49EB-B615-C279F27B3FA0 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:50:45 -0400 Autoline After Hours 11 - I Love Gooold! Another week and another "golden" After Hours. John McElroy and the regulars, Peter De Lorenzo of AutoExtremist.com and PR master Jason Vines, are joined by John Mendel, Executive VP of American Honda, to discuss the automotive week that was. Honda celebrates 50 years, Mendel weighs in on Fiat’s restructuring efforts and Rush Limbaugh gets an earful from the resident Republican. Plus, we answer your questions in our "Rapid Fire" segment and we announce the details of our new GM Bankruptcy contest. 1:08:32 John McElroy automotive, cars, Chrysler, bailout, economy, GM, Honda, Fiat no no Another historic week in the auto industry and you can be sure the "After Hours" boys aren’t far behind. John McElroy and the regulars, Peter De Lorenzo of AutoExtremist.com and gonzo PR ace Jason Vines, are joined by Tom Walsh of the Detroit Free Press to discuss the automotive week that was. Tom calls on the ghost of John DeLorean, Bob Nardelli finds himself in a scandal over Viper and, oh yes, GM files for bankruptcy! Plus, we answer a few of your questions in our "Rapid Fire" segment and we celebrate 10 years of the AutoExtremist. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_010.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail C6802D29-BFD3-4EFA-9FD2-76C17C6420C9 Fri, 5 Jun 2009 09:48:49 -0400 Autoline After Hours 10 - How's That Workin' Out for You? Another historic week in the auto industry and you can be sure the "After Hours" boys aren’t far behind. John McElroy and the regulars, Peter De Lorenzo of AutoExtremist.com and gonzo PR ace Jason Vines, are joined by Tom Walsh of the Detroit Free Press to discuss the automotive week that was. Tom calls on the ghost of John DeLorean, Bob Nardelli finds himself in a scandal over Viper and, oh yes, GM files for bankruptcy! Plus, we answer a few of your questions in our "Rapid Fire" segment and we celebrate 10 years of the AutoExtremist. 1:08:12 John McElroy automotive, cars, Chrysler, bailout, economy, GM, Nissan, Viper no no On this week’s riveting installment of Autoline After Hours, McElroy and the gang delve into a topic worthy of a Shakespearean tragedy they try to dig-up the root cause of Detroit’s painful decline. Of course John is joined in the studio by Peter De Lorenzo, but the other third of the regular After Hours gang, Jason Vines, is out of town so he joins the fray via telephone. Standing in, or rather sitting in for Vines and getting his baptism by fire in the conversation crucible is Csaba Csere, long-time industry expert and former editor-in-chief of Car and Driver. This week, the group discusses and a diversity of topics ranging from horses and Fudge to cheddar cheese oh and, by the way, some of the colossal blunders that backed GM into the corner it’s in today. As always, your participation in the discussion is paramount. We take more of your questions and comments in the edgy Rapid-Fire segment in the latter half of the broadcast. You do not want to miss this installment of Autoline After Hours, the most candid discussion around. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_009.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail FBA06F90-01F1-4C1D-9BA6-8CEC9E5C9B8E Fri, 29 May 2009 12:33:31 -0400 Autoline After Hours 9 - An Evening with Cheddar Cheese On this week’s riveting installment of Autoline After Hours, McElroy and the gang delve into a topic worthy of a Shakespearean tragedy they try to dig-up the root cause of Detroit’s painful decline. Of course John is joined in the studio by Peter De Lorenzo, but the other third of the regular After Hours gang, Jason Vines, is out of town so he joins the fray via telephone. Standing in, or rather sitting in for Vines and getting his baptism by fire in the conversation crucible is Csaba Csere, long-time industry expert and former editor-in-chief of Car and Driver. This week, the group discusses and a diversity of topics ranging from horses and Fudge to cheddar cheese oh and, by the way, some of the colossal blunders that backed GM into the corner it’s in today. As always, your participation in the discussion is paramount. We take more of your questions and comments in the edgy “Rapid-Fire segment in the latter half of the broadcast. You do not want to miss this installment of Autoline After Hours, the most candid car-themed discussion around. 1:29:46 John McElroy automotive, cars, Chrysler, bailout, CAFE, economy, GM, fudge, horses yes no Count your lucky stars, McElroy made it back to the lower 48 safe and sound following his business trip to King Kamehameha’s realm. Joining John and regulars Peter De Lorenzo and Jason Vines are two After Hours newbies. Making their big debuts on the program are famous open-wheel racing reporter Robin Miller, and Sam Abuelsamid, a cornerstone of the Autoblog franchise. This week, the quintet discusses and debates a diversity of topics ranging from whether GM will build the Volt to climate change to the Indy 500 and a host of other hot news items impacting the industry. Of course you can participate in the discussion as well. We take more of your questions and comments in the edgy "Rapid-Fire" segment in the latter half of the broadcast. As always, you do not want to miss this installment of "Autoline After Hours" the most candid car-themed discussion around. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_008.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail FDD304A2-6385-48C6-AE79-074A4A71C818 Thu, 21 May 2009 22:47:17 -0400 Autoline After Hours 8 - That's Not My Cup of CAFE Count your lucky stars, McElroy made it back to the lower 48 safe and sound following his business trip to King Kamehameha’s realm. Joining John and regulars Peter De Lorenzo and Jason Vines are two After Hours newbies. Making their big debuts on the program are famous open-wheel racing reporter Robin Miller, and Sam Abuelsamid, a cornerstone of the Autoblog franchise. This week, the quintet discusses and debates a diversity of topics ranging from whether GM will build the Volt to climate change to the Indy 500 and a host of other hot news items impacting the industry. Of course you can participate in the discussion as well. We take more of your questions and comments in the edgy "Rapid-Fire" segment in the latter half of the broadcast. As always, you do not want to miss this installment of "Autoline After Hours" the most candid car-themed discussion around. 1:08:46 John McElroy automotive, cars, Chrysler, bailout, CAFE, Saturn, economy, GM, Volt no no With McElroy AWOL in the Aloha State, Mr. Autoextremist Peter De Lorenzo takes the helm to guide "Autoline After Hours" through stormy seas. Joining tonight’s provisional skipper is PR veteran, Jason Vines. Also, putting their two-cents in are first-time AAH guests David Welch of BusinessWeek and Car and Driver’s freshly-minted editor-in-chief, Eddie Alterman. This quartet of industry experts discusses everything from Chrysler’s earth-shattering dealership cuts and rumors that GM is abandoning its Detroit headquarters, to other hot news topics impacting the industry. Of course later in the broadcast they answer your questions in the popular "Rapid-Fire" segment. You don’t want to miss this installment of "Autoline After Hours" the most candid car-themed discussion around. John will be back in the captain’s chair next week. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_007.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail 3D760590-FDC7-415A-BF19-F5EF8CEFFCC8 Thu, 14 May 2009 21:53:27 -0400 Autoline After Hours 7 - Peter's Principles With McElroy AWOL in the Aloha State, Mr. Autoextremist Peter De Lorenzo takes the helm to guide "Autoline After Hours" through stormy seas. Joining tonight’s provisional skipper is PR veteran, Jason Vines. Also, putting their two-cents in are first-time AAH guests David Welch of BusinessWeek and Car and Driver’s freshly-minted editor-in-chief, Eddie Alterman. This quartet of industry experts discusses everything from Chrysler’s earth-shattering dealership cuts and rumors that GM is abandoning its Detroit headquarters, to other hot news topics impacting the industry. Of course later in the broadcast they answer your questions in the popular "Rapid-Fire" segment. You don’t want to miss this installment of "Autoline After Hours" the most candid car-themed discussion around. John will be back in the captain’s chair next week. 1:02:09 John McElroy automotive, cars, Chrysler, Toyota, bailout, Obama, advertising, economy, GM, no no You’ve got to check this one out. McElroy and his “After Hours” cohorts Mr. AutoExtremist Peter De Lorenzo and public relations master Jason Vines are joined in the studio by Mark Phelan, car critic from the Detroit Free Press to discuss the hottest automotive topics from the past week – and beyond. On the docket and up for discussion, a variety of subjects ranging from Chrysler’s survival to when the car market will bounce back. Also, it seems everyone from the Chinese to Roger Penske is eyeing Saturn now that the General is done with it. And did Toyota get greedy? Plus, we put you in the driver’s seat again with another rousing edition of “Rapid-Fire.” You DO NOT want to miss this installment of Autoline After Hours, the most candid car-themed discussion around. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_006.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail 15097110-4287-426F-B428-A589479D204E Thu, 7 May 2009 20:48:15 -0400 Autoline After Hours 6 - Rally Cap Roundtable You’ve got to check this one out. McElroy and his “After Hours” cohorts Mr. AutoExtremist Peter De Lorenzo and public relations master Jason Vines are joined in the studio by Mark Phelan, car critic from the Detroit Free Press to discuss the hottest automotive topics from the past week – and beyond. On the docket and up for discussion, a variety of subjects ranging from Chrysler’s survival to when the car market will bounce back. Also, it seems everyone from the Chinese to Roger Penske is eyeing Saturn now that the General is done with it. And did Toyota get greedy? Plus, we put you in the driver’s seat again with another rousing edition of “Rapid-Fire.” You DO NOT want to miss this installment of Autoline After Hours, the most candid car-themed discussion around. 1:02:09 John McElroy automotive, cars, Chrysler, Toyota, bailout, Obama, advertising, economy, GM, no no Well, here it is folks, the one you'll either love, hate or love to hate. John McElroy and "After Hours" regulars Peter De Lorenzo of AutoExtremist.com and gonzo PR ace Jason Vines are joined by Robert Farago, Publisher of The Truth About Cars, to discuss the automotive week that was. Chrysler's Bankruptcy is announced by the President of the United States and Pontiac is no more. Robert Farago and the After Hours crew debate the merits of saving the Detroit automakers. Plus, we answer a few of your questions in our new "Rapid Fire" segment. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_005.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail 087B9562-AC20-4508-9826-57442D89A2EA-2229-00000F356A9FD4DE-FFA Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:30:02 -0400 Autoline After Hours 5 - Perfect Apologists Well, here it is folks, the one you'll either love, hate or love to hate. John McElroy and "After Hours" regulars Peter De Lorenzo of AutoExtremist.com and gonzo PR ace Jason Vines are joined by Robert Farago, Publisher of The Truth About Cars, to discuss the automotive week that was. Chrysler's Bankruptcy is announced by the President of the United States and Pontiac is no more. Robert Farago and the After Hours crew debate the merits of saving the Detroit automakers. Plus, we answer a few of your questions in our new "Rapid Fire" segment. 59:11 John McElroy automotive, cars, TTAC, The Truth About Cars, Chrysler, bailout, Obama, bankruptcy, economy, business yes no John McElroy and "After Hours" regulars Peter De Lorenzo, of AutoExtremist.com and gonzo PR ace Jason Vines are joined by Editor-in-Chief Matt Delorenzo of Road & Track to discuss the automotive week that was. Does the finally unveiled Panamera betray its Porsche roots? Chrysler is getting prepped for a bankruptcy next week and GM announces a 9-week shut down this summer. The Shanghai auto show was a dud. Is the era of the spectacular auto show a thing of the past? Plus, we rate the Toyota brands. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_004.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail CEEC1082-288C-4C57-80F8-CDE277A8F333-2658-0000146E14C2AF62-FFA Fri, 24 Apr 2009 01:41:09 -0400 Autoline After Hours 4 - The Humpback Compromise John McElroy and "After Hours" regulars Peter De Lorenzo, of AutoExtremist.com and gonzo PR ace Jason Vines are joined by Editor-in-Chief Matt Delorenzo of Road & Track to discuss the automotive week that was. Does the finally unveiled Panamera betray its Porsche roots? Chrysler is getting prepped for a bankruptcy next week and GM announces a 9-week shut down this summer. The Shanghai auto show was a dud. Is the era of the spectacular auto show a thing of the past? Plus, we rate the Toyota brands. 1:05:42 John McElroy automotive, cars, General Motors, GM, Chrysler, Porsche, Detroit, Geneva, Los Angeles no no John McElroy and "After Hours" regulars Peter De Lorenzo, of AutoExtremist.com and gonzo PR ace Jason Vines are joined by auto journalist and Twitter pioneer Michael Banovsky of vLane.com to discuss the automotive week that was. Fiat's Sergio Marchione threatens to walk away from a Chrysler deal if the unions don't fall in line. Would a GM by any other name sell ... better? The IIHS rears its ugly head once again to proclaim small cars are death traps. Plus, we rate the Chrysler brands. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_003.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail 00647637-4C13-4998-88B5-D4191AEFCFC5-15194-00005872846B4E00-FFA Fri, 17 Apr 2009 01:20:16 -0400 Autoline After Hours 3 - Death of Two Giants John McElroy and "After Hours" regulars Peter De Lorenzo, of AutoExtremist.com and gonzo PR ace Jason Vines are joined by auto journalist and Twitter pioneer Michael Banovsky of vLane.com to discuss the automotive week that was. Fiat's Sergio Marchione threatens to walk away from a Chrysler deal if the unions don't fall in line. Would a GM by any other name sell ... better? The IIHS rears its ugly head once again to proclaim small cars are death traps. Plus, we rate the Chrysler brands. 1:11:36 John McElroy automotive, cars, General Motors, GM, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, auto, auto line, safety no no John McElroy and "After Hours" regulars Peter De Lorenzo, of AutoExtremist.com and gonzo PR ace Jason Vines are joined by reknowned Automotive Consultant Maryann Keller to discuss the automotive week that was. Segway teams up with GM for Project PUMA, is it just an electric rickshaw or a way to show GM is hip and advanced despite all the bad press of late? A round-up of the New York Auto Show. Should GM's board be subject to a clean sweep? Plus, we rate the Ford brands. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_002.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail EFD36937-912E-4ECC-BCC0-5EE940A93F9C-2734-000024289438EC6A-FFA Thu, 9 Apr 2009 23:33:31 -0400 Autoline After Hours 2 - Broomin' the Board John McElroy and "After Hours" regulars Peter De Lorenzo, of AutoExtremist.com and gonzo PR ace Jason Vines are joined by reknowned Automotive Consultant Maryann Keller to discuss the automotive week that was. Segway teams up with GM for Project PUMA, is it just an electric rickshaw or a way to show GM is hip and advanced despite all the bad press of late? A round-up of the New York Auto Show. Plus, we rate the Ford brands. 59:59 John McElroy automotive, cars, General Motors, GM, Chrysler, Volvo, Lincoln, auto, auto line, Ford, design no no John McElroy and "After Hours" regulars Peter De Lorenzo, of AutoExtremist.com and gonzo PR ace Jason Vines are joined by John Neff of Autoblog.com to discuss this week's momentous automotive news. General Motors CEO & Chairman Rick Wagoner is fired by the President of the United States. Designer Peter Horbury leaves Ford to work for Volvo. Plus, we rate the GM brands. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/afterhours/AAH_001.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Business/Automotive http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/viewermail C5D10965-5BC5-42A3-BA25-564FFBD6DEB2-4710-00001C7994E5B5D2-FFA Mon, 6 Apr 2009 11:37:35 -0400 Autoline After Hours 1 - Automotive Socialism John McElroy and "After Hours" regulars Peter De Lorenzo, of AutoExtremist.com and gonzo PR ace Jason Vines are joined by John Neff of Autoblog.com to discuss this week's momentous automotive news. General Motors CEO & Chairman Rick Wagoner is fired by the President of the United States. Designer Peter Horbury leaves Ford to work for Volvo. Plus, we rate the GM brands. 55:59 John McElroy automotive, cars, General Motors, GM, Chrysler, Fiat, Obama, auto, auto line, Ford, design no no