Autoline After Hours
701 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 156 ratingsThe show for those who are more than just car enthusiasts, but are also enthusiasts for the automotive industry. Join us as we talk shop with the top designers, chief engineers and product planners about the latest vehicles they’re bringing to the market.
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Episodes
AAH #248 - Totally TrueCar with John Krafcik
June 27, 2014 16:00 - 1 hour - 31.8 MBUP FOR DISCUSSION: - Fuel Cell Vehicles or "Fool" Cell Vehicles? - Ford reveals its new Fusion-based Edge and readies it for a global play. SPECIAL GUEST: John Krafcik, President, TrueCar - One of the most dynamic executives in the industry today. All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Todd Lassa, Automobile; Steve Finlay, Ward's Dealer Business.
AAH #247 - How Volkswagen Puts Power Under the Hood
June 20, 2014 16:00 - 1 hour - 36.4 MBUP FOR DISCUSSION: - GM CEO Mary Barra Returns to the Hill. - J.D. Power, AutoPacific and Edmunds are out with their latest ratings. Who's tops? SPECIAL GUEST: Oliver Schmidt, General Manager, Engineering and Environmental Office, Powertrain and Fuel Strategy, VWoA All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press.
AAH #246 - Everything Camaro: From A to Z/28
June 13, 2014 16:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBUP FOR DISCUSSION: - After driving BMW's M3 and M4, we ask: how will sports cars evolve? - Thoughts on the Cadillac ELR's failure to perform. - By 2025, survey says, 75 percent of North American pickups will be aluminum. SPECIAL GUEST: Mark Stielow, Program Engineer Manager, Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 - How and why his team developed a $70,000 Camaro All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; Michelle Krebs, AutoTrader Group.
AAH #245 - Jeep Renegade Gets Ready to Invade the World
June 06, 2014 15:00 - 1 hour - 67 MBUP FOR DISCUSSION: - GM's internal investigation. - First impressions after driving the Lincoln MKC. SPECIAL GUEST: Philip Jansen, Vehicle Line Executive, A/B Segment, Minivan and Current C/D Segment Vehicles, Chrysler - A closer look at the Jeep Renegade in studio and an exploration of Jeep's Product Development Process All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; and Todd Lassa, Automobile.
AAH #244 - Toyota Throws Out the Plain Vanilla Approach
May 30, 2014 18:24 - 1 hour - 28.7 MBUP FOR DISCUSSION: - Why is racing losing fans? Look no further than your TV screen. - Google's car puts the OEMs on notice. Autonomy is coming. - The Union of Concerned Scientists issues a damning report (with a political agenda). - BMW i8 First Drive: panelist Christie Schweinsberg has her report. SPECIAL GUEST: Monte Kaehr, Chief Engineer, Toyota Camry - What will it take to keep Camry #1? All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; ...
AAH #243 - The Secret, Illegal Race that Nobody Knows About
May 23, 2014 01:20 - 1 hour - 27.6 MBUP FOR DISCUSSION: - Dodge and SRT: Hell(cat) Yes! - Hyundai's Fuel Cell Tucson Hits the Streets of SoCal - GM Recalls Continue to Pile Up as a New PR Chief Steps In SPECIAL GUEST: Cory Welles, Director, "32 Hours, 7 Minutes" - The filmmaker discusses her documentary about breaking a record time for traveling across the United States All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; Todd Lassa, Automobile; and Elliot Wilhelm, Detroit Film The...
AAH #242 - Corvettes, Composites and Checkered Flags
May 16, 2014 15:30 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBUP FOR DISCUSSION: - Talking Golf (the German version, not Scottish) - BMW Makes More Fiber; GM More Batteries: Why? - What Have Car and Driver and the Detroit Free Press Been Driving? SPECIAL GUEST: Jim Campbell, U.S. VP, Performance Vehicles and Motorsports, GM - Mr. Campbell has a Corvette C7.R in tow. What technologies and tricks will it pass on to future production vehicles? All that and more with Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press; and Jef...
AAH #241 - Motor Racing is Such a Drag
May 09, 2014 15:30 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBUP FOR DISCUSSION: - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles reveals its five-year plan - GM REhires one of the best PR gurus of all time - Hybrids vs. SUVs - weren't massive people haulers supposed to be extinct by now? SPECIAL GUESTS: Phil and JP Gutierrez, Gutierrez Brothers Racing All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; and Karl Henkel, The Detroit News
AAH #240 - A $500 Plan to Turbocharge GM Sales
May 02, 2014 15:30 - 1 hour - 40.7 MBUP FOR DISCUSSION: - Toyota moves its U.S. headquarters from California to Texas - Why can’t Red Bull keep up with Mercedes-Benz in Formula One? SPECIAL GUEST: Jim Dollinger, Founder, GeneralWatch.com - Inside his plan to greatly grow GM sales All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; and Drew Winter, WardsAuto
AAH #239 - "T" Party, Ford Style
April 25, 2014 15:30 - 1 hour - 30.7 MBUP FOR DISCUSSION: - Mark Fields to replace Alan Mulally at Ford -- Yes, and? - No new hybrids at the NY Auto Show, meanwhile is Beijing stealing its thunder? SPECIAL GUEST: David Liepelt, Antique Car Enthusiast - Would YOU commute to work in a Ford Model T? Our guest has. All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; and Todd Lassa, Automobile
AAH #238 - LIVE (to Tape) from New York, it's Autoline After Hours!
April 17, 2014 22:00 - 1 hour - 29.3 MBSPECIAL GUESTS: Mark Fields, Ford COO Dave Zuchowski, President and CEO, Hyundai Motor America Harlan Charles, Product Marketing Manager, Corvette Raj Nair, Group VP, Product Development, Ford Pierre Loing, VP Product Planning – Nissan North America Michael Sprague, EVP Sales and Marketing, KIA Motors America Moray Callum, VP Design, Ford Alanna Tracey-Bahri, Product Manager, BMWNA X4 All that and more with Host Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production
AAH #237 - Meet Chris Svensson of Ford Design
April 11, 2014 20:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBUP FOR DISCUSSION: - Hybrids vs. diesels… or maybe you don’t need either. - GM adds $1.3 billion charge in Q1, meanwhile invests $449 million to build more Volts - Land Rover’s augmented reality technology could be a game changer. SPECIAL GUEST: Chris Svensson, Ford Design Director, The Americas All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; and Chris Paukert, Autoblog
AAH #236 - GM's Defect: What Did Barra Know, and When Did She Know it?
April 04, 2014 17:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBUP FOR DISCUSSION: - Mary Barra's testimony in D.C. -- going from bad to worse? - How did the analysts get March sales forecasts so wrong? - Chrysler says Ram outsold Silverado, but WardsAuto data disagrees - Sales overall are up, yet green car numbers continue to plummet SPECIAL GUEST: Barry Ratzlaff, Executive Director, Hyundai Connected Car and BlueLink All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; and Mike Austin, Popular Mechanics.
AAH #235 - Ralph Gilles Lets the Hellcat Outta the Bag
March 28, 2014 16:30 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBUP FOR DISCUSSION: - Honda Civic is the #1 retail car in California -- what happened to the Prius? - Marco Rubio comes out in support of Tesla with other Republican governors in tow - Rallye Monte-Carlo ZENN (Zero Emissions No Noise) -- will fans attend a race without noise? SPECIAL GUEST: Ralph Gilles, Chrysler/SRT - What's going on with Viper -- yanking it from Le Mans, a shut down at the plant? All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Product...
AAH #234 - Mose STILL Knows Engines
March 21, 2014 16:30 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBUP FOR DISCUSSION: - Viper plant shuts down for 15 weeks. Is Corvette the culprit? - First impressions after seat time in the 2015 Chrysler 200. - VW knows diesels, but where are the hybrids? - Chip Ganassi Racing wins Sebring. SPECIAL GUEST: Mose Nowland, Ford Racing Historian - An inside look at 55 years of building race engines for Ford. All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; and Jim McCraw, Society of Automotive Historians.
AAH #233 - Chuck Thomas: Honda's Cap'n Crunch
March 14, 2014 17:30 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBUP FOR DISCUSSION: - Our driving impressions on the newest products from Audi and GM. - Nissan's top marketing man, Simon Sproule, leaves to join Tesla. - How has GM done in managing its ignition problems? SPECIAL GUEST: Chuck Thomas, Chief Engineer Automotive Safety, Honda R and D Americas - How did Honda get the jump on other automakers to beat the IIHS small overlap crash test? All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; and Brent Sn...
AAH #232 - Water Your Diesel and Watch it Grow
March 07, 2014 21:00 - 1 hour - 34.6 MBUP FOR DISCUSSION: - Geneva auto show hits and misses. - Cadillac's anti-Occupy ad. SPECIAL GUEST: Calvin Visser, Fierce Fuel Systems - Can the answer to diesel's woes be as simple as H2O? All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; and Frank Markus, Motor Trend
AAH #231 - Lincoln Rolls Large
February 28, 2014 21:15 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBUP FOR DISCUSSION: - What's the deal with Geneva? Do we really think "Switzerland = Automobile"? - Overweight keychains lead to a massive GM recall. - Detroit makes snubbed again by Consumer Reports. SPECIAL GUEST: Elaine Bannon, Chief Engineer, Lincoln Navigator - What's next for the newly refreshed luxury SUV? All that and more with Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press; and Keith Naughton, Bloomberg News
AAH #230 - Tesla, Dodge and the UAW
February 21, 2014 21:15 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBUP FOR DISCUSSION: - The UAW is voted down at VW; will they take it out on the Detroit Three? - Dodge is lauded for innovation, but not for the cars they build - Tesla is on fire (in a good way) - China's largest auto supplier now owns Fisker All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; Karl Henkel, The Detroit News; and Dave Sullivan, AutoPacific
AAH #229 - Sun-Kissed Cars at the Amelia Concours
February 14, 2014 23:15 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBUP FOR DISCUSSION: - Will people pay $60K for a Kia K900? - Richard Petty disses Danica Patrick SPECIAL GUEST: Bill Warner, Amelia Island Concours - What goes into putting on a major automotive event like the Concours? All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; and John Manoogian, Center for Creative Studies
AAH #228 - Time Fencing, Crowdsourcing and the Future of Ford
February 07, 2014 16:20 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBUP FOR DISCUSSION: - Will EVs ever catch on in big numbers? - What are Ford's plans for autonomous vehicles? - 60 years from now, will Ford still be a car company? SPECIAL GUEST: Nancy Gioia, Director, Electrical, Connectivity and User Interface - Strategy and Planning, Ford All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Alisa Priddle, Freep.com; and Lindsay Brooke, SAE
AAH #227 - Watch Out! Bob Lutz is Now a Watchmaker
February 01, 2014 20:20 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBUP FOR DISCUSSION: - Bob Lutz discusses his latest ventures. - Bob Lutz's thoughts on Ford's aluminum F-150. SPECIAL GUEST: Bob Lutz, CEO of Lutz Communications, Chairman of VL Automotive, formerly Vice Chairman of GM All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; and Todd Lassa, Automobile
AAH #226 - Hey, Lighten Up!
January 24, 2014 16:30 - 1 hour - 32.8 MBUP FOR DISCUSSION: - Truck Strategy: Aluminum vs. Compact. - What happened to the Green buzz? - The IIHS Smear Campaign. All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Henry Payne, The Detroit News; Joe White, The Wall Street Journal; and Tony Swan, KBB and Car and Driver
AAH #225 - 2014 Detroit Auto Show Preview
January 10, 2014 21:00 - 1 hour - 28.6 MBUP FOR DISCUSSION: - Is the U.S. car market really slowing down? - Why Alan Mulally decided to stay put at Ford. PLUS: - Who will steal the headlines at the 2014 Detroit auto show? All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; Scott Burgess, Motor Trend; and Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press
AAH #224 - Collecting Cars: Inside the Henry Ford Museum
January 03, 2014 21:40 - 1 hour - 29.8 MBUP FOR DISCUSSION: - Why did John Krafcik abruptly leave Hyundai? - The Fiat-Chrysler takeover is complete. We'll tell you why the UAW is the big winner. - Despite prohibitive fuel prices and a lack of incentives, VW's diesels are handily outselling the EV/hybrid competition. SPECIAL GUEST: Bob Casey, Curator of Transportation (Ret.), The Henry Ford - We talk to the man John McElroy calls a "walking encyclopedia of automotive knowledge and a true car guy." All that and more with John McElro...
AAH #223 – Presents and Coal: The Automotive Best and Worst of 2013
December 20, 2013 20:50 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBWho was naughty and who was nice in 2013? It's time for our third-annual Presents and Coal awards. Find out who we liked and who gets lumped. John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist; Scott Burgess, Motor Trend; and Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production
AAH #222 – Inside GM: the Story You Haven't Heard
December 13, 2013 20:20 - 1 hour - 59 MBUP FOR DISCUSSION: - VW of America sacks its president, Jonathan Browning - NACTOY jurors debate car and truck of the year - GM pulls Chevy out of Europe, appoints a new CEO, shuts down Holden and a whole lot more All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist; Matt DeLorenzo, KBB; and Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production
AAH #221 – Lexus Gets Ready for the Lux Car Knife Fight
December 06, 2013 16:30 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBUP FOR DISCUSSION: - The much-hyped, all-new Ford Mustang rolls out on a brand new platform, but is it worth the wait? - John McElroy drives Chevy's new rear-wheel performance cars back-to-back, including the SS - The numbers are in, which automakers are thankful for November sales? SPECIAL GUEST: Jeff Bracken, Group Vice President and General Manager, Lexus Division, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. - What does Lexus make of increasing competition on their luxury turf, from the likes of Mercedes ...
AAH #220 – A Tour of the Garage with Bruce Meyer
November 22, 2013 20:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBUP FOR DISCUSSION: - Is the Porsche Macan a Crossover Too Far? - Chevrolet Colorado gets GM back into the midsize pickup market - Mercedes presents what could be the "most hideous" concept of the LA Auto Show - Kia's K900 represents a bold attempt to elevate the bargain brand SPECIAL GUEST: Bruce Meyer, Owner, Beverly Hills Garage - Among all the hot rods, classic cars, and motorcycles (not to mention a boat) what's the real gem in his collection? All that and more with John McElroy, Autoli...
AAH #219 – Luxury Bandwidth
November 15, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBUP FOR DISCUSSION: - Which automakers are investing the most in their future? - Lincoln's MKC shows its face ahead of LA - The number of driver's licenses under age 20 is falling fast All that and more with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; Frank Markus, Motor Trend; and Todd Lassa, Automobile
AAH #218 – Corvette C7: Technical Tour de Force
November 08, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBUP FOR DISCUSSION: - J Mays Retires from Ford - A Third Tesla Catches Fire — Is it a Design Flaw? - Mark Reuss Talks About His Wishlist for New GM Products SPECIAL GUEST: Tadge Juechter, Chief Engineer, Chevrolet Corvette Stingray - What was the Biggest Challenge in Designing the C7? All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist; and Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production
AAH #217 – Jeep Cherokee Hatches Some Easter Eggs
November 01, 2013 20:55 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBControversial design. Production delays. For a brand so often associated with off-road adventures, the description "rocky start" seems particularly apt. Mitch Clauw is the Vehicle Line Executive in charge of the Jeep Cherokee. We'll be asking him what problems are behind the delays in getting this SUV to dealerships. As usual, we'll also get into some other topics including Ford's poor performance in Consumer Reports due to infotainment issues. Plus, we'll talk about what to expect out of the...
AAH #216 – Will Truckers Finally Love Toyota's New Tundra?
October 25, 2013 15:20 - 1 hour - 32.3 MBDespite increasingly aggressive fuel economy regulations and a trend toward more desirable small cars, make no mistake: the truck business is big money and Toyota wants a piece of the action. That's why we've invited Mike Sweers, the Chief Engineer of the Toyota Tundra, to join us with pickup in tow (so to speak). We'll be asking him if, with this updated truck, he thinks Toyota has cracked the code on how to sell full-size pickups. Of course, we'll be getting into some hot topics including J...
AAH #215 – Four-Car Fantasy
October 18, 2013 15:52 - 1 hour - 30.7 MBSo far Tesla has been the electric brand that could do no wrong. But that may all be about to change. BMW reports that early orders of its i3 model are exceeding expectations and the company will be increasing production to meet demand. The power of brand is quite a force to be reckoned with, indeed. Meanwhile, Cadillac's electrified ELR coupe now has a price tag and it exceeds $75,000 -- another sensitive numbers game for a luxury brand still clawing its way up from the brink. We'll talk all...
AAH #214 – The Inside Thinking on Car and Truck of the Year Contenders
October 11, 2013 13:40 - 59 minutes - 27 MBThe kids haven’t even stepped out on the sidewalk draped in their ghoulish finery, and Aunt Mildred has yet to buy a fat turkey for the family feast. Nevertheless, here in the auto world, the time has come to start deliberating on the best cars and trucks of the year. Among the accolades in the automotive community, one of the most prestigious honors is the North American Car and Truck of the Year award. On this week’s special edition of Autoline After Hours, John McElroy welcomes three fello...
AAH #213 – How Cadillac’s Making its Cars Lighter than BMW
October 04, 2013 20:55 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBIs the golden age of horsepower nearly at an end with new fuel economy standards on the horizon? Not if Dave Leone, Executive Chief Engineer of GM Performance Luxury Vehicles, has anything to say about it. Mr. Leone will be stopping by the studio with a new Cadillac CTS in tow, and we’ll be pressing him for all the fuel-saving secrets used in engineering the new sedan. Plus, we’ll be getting into some hot topics of the moment. Have you seen “Rush” yet? John McElroy has, and we’ll get his impr...
AAH #212 - Ford Fiesta ST: Best Enthusiast at the Lowest Price
September 27, 2013 15:45 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBAmerican enthusiasts were excited when Alan Mulally announced his One Ford plan; it meant loads of long-coveted European products would come stateside. Getting the Fiesta was great. The Focus, C-Max and Fusion (Mondeo), all good cars. But, the Fiesta ST… wow. We’ll be joined this week by Chief Engineer John Davis, and we’ll be asking him the secret behind this ultrafun hatchback. You’ve got to wonder, will this car be the tipping point that pulls the performance market down into the B segment...
AAH #211 - Small Buicks Drive Big Sales
September 20, 2013 15:45 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBBuick has been on a winning streak, but how will the brand keep it up? Well, marketing is sure to play a big role in GM's strategy, and to that end we've invited the Product Marketing Director for Buick, Roger McCormack, to join us this week. You can bet we'll also get to the hot topics of the moment including host John McElroy's impressions from the Frankfurt Motor Show -- he's got news about designer Peter Horbury and Valeo's tiny lidar sensor. Plus, some racing scuttlebutt: Juan Pablo Mont...
AAH #210 - Frankfurt: From the Sublime to the Ridiculous
September 13, 2013 19:45 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBThe dust has settled and the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show has put its wares on display for the world to see. As always, it was a tremendous show, but we'll try to condense it down to its utmost essence in this week's Autoline After Hours with Mr. Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo, at the helm. We'll also talk supercars as we look at the new generation rolling out of the gates: green and very expensive. All that and much more as Peter is joined by Todd Lassa from Automobile and Gary Vasilash of Aut...
AAH #209 - Toyotathon with Bob Carter
September 06, 2013 15:30 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBToyota has long been the mainstay of sensible, middle class families. Though they might get teased for being the "beige" brand, it's a formula that has and continues to work. So where does the company go from here? Where will it find room for even more sales in the market? That's exactly what we'll be asking Bob Carter, Sr. VP, Automotive Operations, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. as he makes his debut appearance on AAH. We'll also get into some pressing topics including the winners and losers of...
AAH #208 - GM has Big Plans for its Truck Business
August 30, 2013 15:00 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBGM's truck operation, if you were to separate it from the rest of the company, would be one of the most profitable automotive ventures in the world. So, perhaps you can understand why so much one-upmanship goes on between the truck brands. Working to keep Chevrolet and GMC on the cutting edge is Jeff Luke, the Executive Chief Engineer of GM Full-Size Trucks. He'll be our special guest this week and we'll be asking what technologies GM is looking at -- CNG? LPG? Turbocharging? Light-duty dies...
AAH #207 - Cadillac by Design
August 23, 2013 15:00 - 1 hour - 27.9 MBCadillac has certainly established its modern identity. With its well-known Art and Science design language, Caddy's cars have been all about sharp edges and bold choices. But no brand can resist evolution without becoming stale; so what's next? Bob Boniface is the Director of Cadillac Exterior Design and he'll be rolling into the studio with the company's latest offering, the 2014 Cadillac CTS. You can bet we'll be discussing the just-revealed Elmiraj concept along with a bevy of other desig...
AAH #206 - Electric Slide
August 09, 2013 15:30 - 1 hour - 30.3 MBFerrari. Corvette. Porsche. All iconic, but who produces the best-designed sports car today? Our crack team of automotive experts will assemble their ultimate wishlist this week on AAH. But of course that isn't all. We'll also get into the biggest news and most pressing topics of the week. Chevy drops the price of the Volt by $5,000, but will it be enough to give EV sales a shot in the arm? Is the upcoming Mercedes-Benz S-Class the car of the future, today? Plus, the automotive industry's bes...
AAH #205 - Bob Lutz's "Icons and Idiots"
August 02, 2013 19:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBIf it exists in the automotive world, he’s got an opinion on it. And, he won’t be afraid to tell you what he really thinks. The man of the hour is the cigar-chomping, helicopter flying, car guy’s car guy Bob Lutz. He’s just recently been inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame and has authored a new book, “Icons and Idiots.” We’ll be picking his brain about the state of the automotive industry with no particular agenda in mind, but make no mistake, this will be a wide-ranging, engaging disc...
AAH #204 - Cadillac Goes to Twin Turbo Heaven
July 26, 2013 19:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBThis week we take a deep dive into Cadillac's newest engine, the Twin Turbo V6. Host Peter De Lorenzo talks to Rich Bartlett, Assistant Chief Engineer of the aforementioned power plant. Todd Lassa from Automobile and Scott Burgess from Motor Trend also join the panel. So, tune in for the best insider discussion in the automotive industry!
2013 Autoline Automotive Draft
July 19, 2013 14:50 - 59 minutes - 27.3 MBIt’s time once again to prove that no one can run a car company like an auto journalist… or so we think. Our contenders are here and ready to go head-to-head as they assemble their automotive dream teams. In addition to stalwart John McElroy of Dymaxion Motors, three newcomers have joined the fray: Csaba Csere of Cheetah Motors, Chris Paukert of Mitty Motors, and Joe White of Rat Rod Global Motors. Charlie Vogelheim MCs the evening’s event, and we’re joined once again by those quick-witted co...
AAH #203 - Fiat's 500L: The Cavernous Compact
July 12, 2013 13:00 - 59 minutes - 27.3 MBRemember when you were a kid and went in a tent for the first time and were amazed by how big it looked inside? That's what happens when you get in the Fiat 500L. You can't believe how big it is. And tonight's guest, Art Anderson, Chief Engineer of the car will be bringing one of those tent-sized 500Ls in-studio for us to check out. With 500 sales already catching up to the Mini brand, the L may just be the car that puts Fiat in the passing lane. And, as usual, the panel will be talking about...
AAH #202 - A Peek Inside Ford's PR Strategy
June 28, 2013 15:00 - 1 hour - 32 MBHe's been in the auto industry for almost 25 years having worked at all of the Detroit Three. Most notably he was President of OnStar; but if that wasn't glamorous enough for you, he also logged time as the "handler" for "Maximum" Bob Lutz. Today he finds himself at Ford as the head of Communications for the Americas and global product. The man behind that rather weighty resume is Chris Preuss. This week he's our guest in studio for AAH joining McElroy, co-host Peter De Lorenzo and Gary Vasi...
AAH #201 - opoc Gets the Green Light from Red China
June 21, 2013 15:10 - 1 hour - 33.5 MBTry you might, the internal combustion engine just won't die. And, that's partly thanks to innovative designs that keep cropping up like the opoc (opposed piston opposed cylinder) engine from EcoMotors. For several years now, we've been following the progress of this startup on AAH. This week CEO Don Runkle joins us and we'll be asking him about the deal to fund a $200 million opoc engine factory. We'll also be getting into the big news stories of the week: Chrysler caves to NHTSA's recall de...
AAH #200 - Inside Lincoln Design
June 14, 2013 15:00 - 1 hour - 27.4 MBFor too long, Lincoln has been forgotten. Once a symbol of American luxury, the brand had devolved into a vector for rebadged Fords in recent decades. Now, with new product like the MKZ, there is hope on the horizon. On this week's show we'll talk to two of the people helping the Lincoln Motor Company navigate its way back to true luxury status. Janet Seymour is the Colors and Materials Design Manager for the brand and Susan Lampinen serves as Group Chief Designer of Color and Material Design...