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Best podcasts about todd lassa

Latest podcast episodes about todd lassa

Autoline After Hours
AAH #671 - The End of Affordable Cars

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 57:39


TOPIC: End of Affordable Cars PANEL: Jeff Schuster, Global Data; Todd Lassa, The Hustings; Gary Vasilash, on Automotive; John McElroy, Autoline.tvThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3270298/advertisement

Autoline After Hours
AAH #650 – The Auto Industry at Midyear: Winners, Losers and Puzzlers

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 68:46


TOPIC: Ford's Master Coup with Tesla; PANEL: Sam Abuelsamid, Guidehouse; Todd Lassa, Autoweek Contributing Editor; Alisa Priddle, MotorTrend; Gary Vasilash, on Automotive; John McElroy, Autoline.tvThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3270298/advertisement

Autoline After Hours
AAH #621 - Why Toyota Is Doing A U-Turn With Its EV Strategy

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 67:09


PANEL: Jack Keebler, Keebler Auto; Todd Lassa, Contributor Autoweek; Gary Vasilash, on Automotive; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

Car Stuff Podcast
New-Car Affordability, 2022 Nissan Pathfinder and Frontier

Car Stuff Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 53:46


Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing the recent unveiling of the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder midsize SUV and 2022 Nissan Frontier midsize pickup. Todd Lassa, veteran automotive journalist and founding editor of The Hustings (thehustings.news), joins us to talk about some current auto-industry trends and fill us in on The Hustings--a news website that is designed to deliver straight news and non-partisan political analysis, with liberal and conservative commentary all on one page. Tom has a "buzzer-style" name-that-vehicle quiz for Damon and Jill, and Damon runs down the latest articles on the Consumer Guide Daily Drive blog, including a test-drive review of the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX and 2021 Genesis GV80.

Car Radio with Henry Payne
Car Radio 4 - 25 - 20 Pt2

Car Radio with Henry Payne

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 59:59


Episode 16: Talking Corvette, iRacing, climate w Bob Lutz, Robbie Buhl on IndyCar iRacing, Mustang Cobra Jet EV dragster w Mark Rushbrook, Top 10 Car Movies w Lauren Fix, Ford v Ferrari stunt work w Todd Lassa, Rewind: Corvette C8 intro w Harlan Charles

Car Radio with Henry Payne
Car Radio 4 - 25 - 20 Pt1

Car Radio with Henry Payne

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 58:50


Episode 16: Talking Corvette, iRacing, climate w Bob Lutz, Robbie Buhl on IndyCar iRacing, Mustang Cobra Jet EV dragster w Mark Rushbrook, Top 10 Car Movies w Lauren Fix, Ford v Ferrari stunt work w Todd Lassa, Rewind: Corvette C8 intro w Harlan Charles

Car Radio with Henry Payne
Car Radio 4 18 20 P1

Car Radio with Henry Payne

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 56:16


Episode 15: Talking COVID robot food delivery with Refraction AI, Caddy Blackwing w Todd Lassa, Mayor of Hell John Colone, Mustang turns 56 w Ford historian Ted Ryan, iRacing controversy w Cole Smith, Owns on Mustang GT500

Car Radio with Henry Payne
Car Radio 4 18 20 P2

Car Radio with Henry Payne

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 56:47


Episode 15: Talking COVID robot food delivery with Refraction AI, Caddy Blackwing w Todd Lassa, Mayor of Hell John Colone, Mustang turns 56 w Ford historian Ted Ryan, iRacing controversy w Cole Smith, Owns on Mustang GT500

Autoline This Week
Autoline This Week #2205: Leading GM Design

Autoline This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2018 26:49


It’s one of the most coveted design jobs in the automotive world. Only seven talented men, throughout its 90-year history, have been lucky enough to hold the title “Head of GM Design.” The most recent is Michael Simcoe, the first Aussie to steer the ship. This week he sits down with John McElroy along with Alisa Priddle from Motor Trend and Automobile’s Todd Lassa as they talk about this historic job and where he’d like to take General Motors Design.

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Autoline This Week - Video
Autoline This Week #2205: Leading GM Design

Autoline This Week - Video

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2018 26:48


It’s one of the most coveted design jobs in the automotive world. Only seven talented men, throughout its 90-year history, have been lucky enough to hold the title “Head of GM Design.” The most recent is Michael Simcoe, the first Aussie to steer the ship. This week he sits down with John McElroy along with Alisa Priddle from Motor Trend and Automobile’s Todd Lassa as they talk about this historic job and where he’d like to take General Motors Design.

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Autoline This Week - Video
Autoline This Week #2138: The Best of 2017: Part 1 (News)

Autoline This Week - Video

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2017 26:48


John McElroy and three top auto journalists – Joe White with Reuters, Greg Migliore from Autoblog and Automobile’s Todd Lassa -- examine the top automotive news stories from 2017.

Autoline This Week
Autoline This Week #2138: The Best of 2017: Part 1 (News)

Autoline This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2017 26:49


John McElroy and three top auto journalists – Joe White with Reuters, Greg Migliore from Autoblog and Automobile’s Todd Lassa -- examine the top automotive news stories from 2017.

Autoline After Hours
AAH #394 - Mazda's Xtreme Engine

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2017 70:50


TOPIC: Mazda's SKYACTIV-XGUEST: Robert Davis, Senior Vice President, Mazda North AmericaNEWS: - Takata Airbags- Doctor Data- Ford's Plan to Get Fit- GM Going Electric- Dodge Demon- Buick Enclave Avenir- Are EVs realistic? EV Infrastructure questions- Sales: Is it All Harvey and Irma?- How's That Model 3, Elon?PANEL: Gary Vasilash, ADandP; Mike Austin, Hagerty; Todd Lassa, Automobile

Autoline After Hours
AAH #365 - Adient: The Inside Story

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2017 68:53


SPECIAL GUEST: Tom Gould, Director of Design, Research and Craftsmanship, AdientPANEL: John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, ADandP; Todd Lassa, AutomobileNEWS TOPICS:- GM/PSA: Start of Consolidation, or Simply a Sale?- Americans Are Buying More Vehicles - Anti-Uber?- Ford's Big Bet on AI and its new Wind Tunnel- Highway fatalities up thanks to Mobile Phones

Autoline After Hours
AAH #360 - A Very Merry AAH

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2016 67:23


Tis the season for the annual Presents and Coal show, when Santa’s AAH elves bestow gifts on those in the automotive world who were nice, and hand out chunks of coal to those who were naughty.And some of our recipients are:FCA, GM, Honda, Lincoln, BMW, Germany, America and many more...PANEL:  John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, AD and P; Mark Phelan, The Detroit Free Press, Todd Lassa, Automobile

Autoline After Hours
AAH #355 - Buckle Up: President Trump Is About To Take The Auto Industry On A Wild Ride

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2016 62:21


NEWS TOPICS:01:26 - Election 2016: CAFE, trade deals, consumer confidence?31:22 - Thoughts on Ford EcoSport, Bronco37:46 - Phone call: Chinese trade restrictions to change?49:30 - Phone call: Trump's effect on Supreme Court important for auto industry50:42 - Can auto shows remain relevant as more automakers debut cars outside of the show?PANEL: John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Mike Wayland, The Detroit News; Todd Lassa, Automobile; and Chris Paukert, Roadshow by CNET

Autoline After Hours
AAH #348 - Chianti Classico and Lusso: The Story Of The Fiat 124

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2016 87:40


NEWS TOPICS:- Fiat 124 Spider- Ford's 150 Quadrasteer- Apple buying McLaren?- Recent press events- Tesla's autopilot software update- BONUS FOOTAGESPECIAL GUEST: Leia Horton, Fiat 124 Spider EngineeringPANEL:  John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Todd Lassa, Automobile; Bob Gritzinger, WardsAuto

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Autoline After Hours
AAH #340 - Choosing Cars That Could Become Classics

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2016 77:51


SPECIAL GUEST: Ray Arondoski III, owner 1971 Cadillac EldoradoUP FOR DISCUSSION:- Concours d'Elegance of America at St. John's- More Chinese buying pickups- McElroy's Future Classics- VW US Marketing to name next SUV- FCA under investigation for sales reportingAll that and more with host John McElroy from Autoline.tv, and guest panelists, Todd Lassa with Automobile, and Chris Paukert of Roadshow by CNET.

Autoline This Week
Autoline This Week #2017: Grading CAFE

Autoline This Week

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2016 26:49


From now to April 2018, the Environmental Protection Agency is engaged in a Midterm Evaluation of the CAFE standards announced a few years ago. Those Greenhouse Gas Emission rules are set to go into effect by 2025. Joining John McElroy to discuss if those standards will be adopted or changed is Margo Oge, the former EPA director of the office of Transportation and Air Quality along with Joe White from Reuters and Todd Lassa of Automobile.

Autoline This Week - Video
Autoline This Week #2017: Grading CAFE

Autoline This Week - Video

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2016 26:49


From now to April 2018, the Environmental Protection Agency is engaged in a Midterm Evaluation of the CAFE standards announced a few years ago. Those Greenhouse Gas Emission rules are set to go into effect by 2025. Joining John McElroy to discuss if those standards will be adopted or changed is Margo Oge, the former EPA director of the office of Transportation and Air Quality along with Joe White from Reuters and Todd Lassa of Automobile.

Autoline After Hours
AAH #330 - Don Panoz, DeltaWing, and Le Mans

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2016 61:16


SPECIAL GUEST: Don Panoz, DeltaWing Technology GroupUP FOR DISCUSSION:- A special talk with Don Panoz: the man who gave the world the nicotine patch and then became the motorsports legend you may never have heard of. All that and much more with co-hosts John McElroy of Autoline.tv and Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design and Production, with guest panelist Todd Lassa from Automobile.

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Autoline After Hours
AAH #323 - VW De-Horned

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2016 59:00


UP FOR DISCUSSION:- VW Troubles Continue- JEEP MOAB Concepts- BMW turns 100- Improved Compact Segment- Trade Rules Michigan Results All that and much more with special guest host Scott Burgess, Yahoo! Autos; Alisa Priddle, Motor Trend; Todd Lassa, Automobile, and Bob Gritzinger, WardsAuto.com.

Autoline This Week
Autoline This Week #2006: Driving Matters

Autoline This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2016 26:50


Driving has always mattered at Mazda. From its iconic “Zoom-Zoom” tagline to classic cars like the Miata to its involvement with motorsports, this small Japanese company remains a favorite of automotive enthusiasts around the world. Joining John McElroy on this special edition of Autoline is the Senior Vice President of Mazda’s North American Operations, Robert Davis. Rounding out the panel are Todd Lassa from Automobile and Dutch Mandel of Autoweek.

Autoline This Week - Video
Autoline This Week #2006: Driving Matters

Autoline This Week - Video

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2016 26:49


Driving has always mattered at Mazda. From its iconic “Zoom-Zoom” tagline to classic cars like the Miata to its involvement with motorsports, this small Japanese company remains a favorite of automotive enthusiasts around the world. Joining John McElroy on this special edition of Autoline is the Senior Vice President of Mazda’s North American Operations, Robert Davis. Rounding out the panel are Todd Lassa from Automobile and Dutch Mandel of Autoweek.

Autoline After Hours
AAH #309 - Crossover Sale Highs to Luxury Brand Lows

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2015 73:41


UP FOR DISCUSSION:- VW: EPA discovers more cheating.- October Sales: Is 18 the lucky number?- Hyundai: Its long-anticipated luxury line.All that and much more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; Todd Lassa, Automobile; Bob Gritzinger, Wards.

Autoline After Hours
AAH #302 - Forecasting the Hits for Frankfurt

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2015 68:10


UP FOR DISCUSSION:- IAA Cars in Frankfurt: Bentley Bentayga, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Audi e-tron quattro, Honda Project 2 and 4, and more!- 2016 Toyota Prius- Labor Front: What's going on between the UAW and the Big 3?All that and much more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; Todd Lassa, Automobile; Stephanie Brinley, IHS Automotive.

Autoline After Hours
AAH #298 - An Automotive List to Die For

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2015 47:42


SPECIAL GUEST: Jason Fogelson, Author, “100 Things for Every Gearhead to do Before They Die.”- Digging into a gearhead’s bucket list and adding a few items of our own.All that and much more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; Todd Lassa, Automobile.

Autoline After Hours
AAH #292 - Designing Sex in the Surfaces of the Ford GT

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2015 63:28


UP FOR DISCUSSION:- 2015 J.D. Power IQS: Who is it good for?- Porsche Wins Le Mans: Even if it did take 17 years- EPA Ratings: Reality checkSPECIAL GUEST: Craig Metros, Exterior Designer, Ford GT- Which came first, engineering or styling?All that and much more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; Todd Lassa, Automobile.

Autoline After Hours
AAH #289 - The Top Automotive Brands and Tesla’s Scam

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2015 77:21


UP FOR DISCUSSION:- Racing: Montoya, Rosberg, Edwards all had a good Sunday—as did TV viewers.- Apple, Android, Auto: Are the players from Silicon Valley ready for primetime?- Automotive brand valuation: Walmart has greater value than Mercedes. Whoa.- Merger Talk: Sergio Marchionne continues to seek a partner for FCA.All that and much more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; Scott Burgess, Motor Trend; Todd Lassa, Automobile.

Autoline After Hours
AAH #286 - Autonomous Technology Takes a Great Leap Forward

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2015 64:11


UP FOR DISCUSSION:- Remembering the late, great automotive legend Denise McCluggage- Autonomy leaps forward as Freightliner‘s Inspiration Truck hits the road- April Sales: The Golden Age of the Muscle Car?All that and much more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; Todd Lassa, Automobile; Stephanie Brinley, IHS Automotive.

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Autoline After Hours
AAH #278 - From Z06 to Zee-Oh… What?

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2015 65:39


UP FOR DISCUSSION:- Could nanoFlowcell technology be the future of propulsion?- Harman's Sound Zone speakers could change how you experience infotainment- Why is a company called ED building a race car without a cockpit?SPECIAL GUEST: Tadge Juechter, Chief Engineer, Chevrolet Corvette- Is he already working on the next-gen Vette? Is it rear mid-engine?All that and much more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; Todd Lassa, Automobile.

Autoline After Hours
AAH #258 - The Secrets of Chevy's Legendary Small Block V8

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2014 61:42


UP FOR DISCUSSION:- First impressions: 2015 Ford Mustang.- Cadillac's new leader won't cut prices.- ZF takes over TRW, becomes world's 2nd largest supplier.SPECIAL GUEST: Dave Cole, Autoharvest.org- The untold story behind GM's legendary Small Block V8All that and much more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Todd Lassa, Automobile; Drew Winter, WardsAuto.

Autoline After Hours
AAH #248 - Totally TrueCar with John Krafcik

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2014 69:45


UP 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.

Autoline After Hours
AAH #245 - Jeep Renegade Gets Ready to Invade the World

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2014 73:10


UP 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 ProcessAll that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; and Todd Lassa, Automobile.

Autoline After Hours
AAH #243 - The Secret, Illegal Race that Nobody Knows About

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2014 60:29


UP 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 InSPECIAL GUEST: Cory Welles, Director, "32 Hours, 7 Minutes"- The filmmaker discusses her documentary about breaking a record time for traveling across the United StatesAll that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; Todd Lassa, Automobile; and Elliot Wilhelm, Detroit Film Theatre Director.

Autoline After Hours
AAH #239 - "T" Party, Ford Style

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2014 67:13


UP 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

Autoline After Hours
AAH #227 - Watch Out! Bob Lutz is Now a Watchmaker

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2014 75:58


UP 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 GMAll that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; and Todd Lassa, Automobile

Autoline After Hours
AAH #219 – Luxury Bandwidth

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2013 65:07


UP 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 fastAll that and more with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; Frank Markus, Motor Trend; and Todd Lassa, Automobile

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Autoline After Hours
AAH #215 – Four-Car Fantasy

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2013 67:20


So 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 about this greenified chess game and its greater implications as we round up the week's news, discuss our latest test drives and more. Host Peter De Lorenzo is joined by Scott Burgess from Motor Trend, Todd Lassa of Automobile and Jim Hall from Design Handbook and 2953 Analytics.

Autoline After Hours
AAH #210 - Frankfurt: From the Sublime to the Ridiculous

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2013 67:21


The 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 Automotive Design and Production.

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Autoline After Hours
AAH #206 - Electric Slide

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2013 66:22


Ferrari. 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 best and brightest gathered in Traverse City this week; did they make any news or was it just more of the same? Joining host Peter De Lorenzo in studio is Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design and Production, Todd Lassa of Automobile and Jim Hall, host of Autoline Design Handbook.

Autoline After Hours
AAH #204 - Cadillac Goes to Twin Turbo Heaven

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2013 62:10


This 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!

Autoline After Hours
AAH #199 - Chrysler Tells NHTSA to Go Pound Sand

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2013 76:41


Chrysler is going out on a limb. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has ordered the company to recall 2.7 million Jeeps, but they aren’t budging. The problem is that even if Chrysler wins in court, it may tarnish its safety record in the public eye. We’ll be debating that hot topic along with a raft of other items. May car sales look to be back on trend, the Chevrolet Malibu gets a quickie redo, plus the sporty SS gets priced out just below $45K. Joining John McElroy in studio to talk it all out is co-host Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design and Production and Todd Lassa of Automobile.

Autoline After Hours
AAH #195 - True Luxury Cars have Nothing to do with Technology

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2013 67:35


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.

Autoline Daily - Video
Episode 1096 – VW TN Urged to Join UAW, Subaru’s First Hybrid, Jeep Reveals Moab Concepts

Autoline Daily - Video

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2013 5:36


The head of Germany’s IG Metall union sends a letter to VW workers in Tennessee urging them to join the UAW. Subaru announces it will introduce its first production hybrid at the New York Auto Show. Jeep unveiles six new concept vehicles at the Moab Easter Jeep Safari that are equipped with off-road parts from the Mopar catalog. All that and more, plus today’s host Todd Lassa gives his thoughts on the company culture over at General Motors.

Autoline After Hours
AAH #183 - Inside the 2013 Ford C-MAX Energi

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2013 61:07


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.

Autoline After Hours
AAH #179 - Corvette C7 Heaven

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2013 57:04


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.

Autoline Daily - Video
Episode 954 - Chinese Executives Prefer Minivans, VW Opens U.S. Test Facility, 2013 Accord

Autoline Daily - Video

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2012 8:04


One of the most popular vehicles among executives in China is the Buick GL8 minivan. Volkswagen just opened a new product-development and emissions-test laboratory in California. Honda kicked off production of the redesigned 2013 Accord at its plant in Marysville, Ohio. All that and more, plus guest host Todd Lassa from Motor Trend shares some interesting analysis on whether the American love affair with cars is fading.

Autoline After Hours
AAH #156 - 2012 Automotive Draft

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2012 101:44


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.

Autoline After Hours
AAH #155 - ATS … the Movies

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2012 60:09


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.

Autoline This Week
Autoline This Week #1625: Engines of Change

Autoline This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2012 26:48


Pick up any car magazines and you’ll find lists. Lists for best car, lists for worst MPGs, lists for most collectible and so on. But the one list that Pulitzer Prize-winning author Paul Ingrassia could not find is the subject of his new book “Engines of Change.” Mr. Ingrassia looked at our car culture and has come up with a list of vehicles and how they have impacted our entire American society. John McElroy leads a fascinating discussion with Mr. Ingrassia and panelists Todd Lassa from Motor Trend and Drew Winter from WardsAuto.com.

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Autoline This Week
Autoline This Week #1625: Engines of Change

Autoline This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2012 26:48


Pick up any car magazines and you’ll find lists. Lists for best car, lists for worst MPGs, lists for most collectible and so on. But the one list that Pulitzer Prize-winning author Paul Ingrassia could not find is the subject of his new book “Engines of Change.” Mr. Ingrassia looked at our car culture and has come up with a list of vehicles and how they have impacted our entire American society. John McElroy leads a fascinating discussion with Mr. Ingrassia and panelists Todd Lassa from Motor Trend and Drew Winter from WardsAuto.com.

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Autoline This Week #1625: Engines of Change

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2012 26:48


Pick up any car magazines and you’ll find lists. Lists for best car, lists for worst MPGs, lists for most collectible and so on. But the one list that Pulitzer Prize-winning author Paul Ingrassia could not find is the subject of his new book “Engines of Change.” Mr. Ingrassia looked at our car culture and has come up with a list of vehicles and how they have impacted our entire American society. John McElroy leads a fascinating discussion with Mr. Ingrassia and panelists Todd Lassa from Motor Trend and Drew Winter from WardsAuto.com.

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Autoline After Hours
AAH #149 - Graceful Directional Stabilizers

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2012 72:37


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.

Autoline After Hours
Autoline After Hours 138 - I'm Gonna Build Me an Engine

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2012 69:43


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!

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Autoline After Hours 130 - Three Men, Twelve Tacos

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2011 62:34


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.

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Autoline After Hours 118 - Bulli for Volkswagen!

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2011 68:31


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.

Autoline This Week
Autoline #1534: Eyes of Silva (Repeat of 1528)

Autoline This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2011 26:49


Eyes of SilvaAbout the time that the Doobie Brothers burst onto the ‘70s music scene with songs like "China Grove" and "Eyes of Silver," the design eyes of Walter de’Silva were just coming into focus across the Atlantic at FIAT. Over the next 40 years his influence could be seen on not only European cars but eventually in global brands like Audi, Bentley and Bugatti as well. And now in 2011, as the current head of Volkswagen Group Design he is responsible for the look of every model that is created by the eight brands in the group. This week in a very special edition of Autoline, Walter de’Silva joins John McElroy, Todd Lassa from Motor Trend and Jim Hall of 2953 Analytics for a look inside the fascinating world of automotive design.

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Autoline #1534: Eyes of Silva (Repeat of 1528)

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2011 26:48


Eyes of Silva About the time that the Doobie Brothers burst onto the ‘70s music scene with songs like "China Grove" and "Eyes of Silver," the design eyes of Walter de’Silva were just coming into focus across the Atlantic at FIAT. Over the next 40 years his influence could be seen on not only European cars but eventually in global brands like Audi, Bentley and Bugatti as well. And now in 2011, as the current head of Volkswagen Group Design he is responsible for the look of every model that is created by the eight brands in the group. This week in a very special edition of Autoline, Walter de’Silva joins John McElroy, Todd Lassa from Motor Trend and Jim Hall of 2953 Analytics for a look inside the fascinating world of automotive design.

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Autoline #1528: Eyes of Silva

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2011 26:48


Eyes of Silva About the time that the Doobie Brothers burst onto the ‘70s music scene with songs like "China Grove" and "Eyes of Silver," the design eyes of Walter de’Silva were just coming into focus across the Atlantic at FIAT. Over the next 40 years his influence could be seen on not only European cars but eventually in global brands like Audi, Bentley and Bugatti as well. And now in 2011, as the current head of Volkswagen Group Design he is responsible for the look of every model that is created by the eight brands in the group. This week in a very special edition of Autoline, Walter de’Silva joins John McElroy, Todd Lassa from Motor Trend and Jim Hall of 2953 Analytics for a look inside the fascinating world of automotive design.

Autoline This Week
Autoline #1528: Eyes of Silva

Autoline This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2011 26:49


Eyes of SilvaAbout the time that the Doobie Brothers burst onto the ‘70s music scene with songs like "China Grove" and "Eyes of Silver," the design eyes of Walter de’Silva were just coming into focus across the Atlantic at FIAT. Over the next 40 years his influence could be seen on not only European cars but eventually in global brands like Audi, Bentley and Bugatti as well. And now in 2011, as the current head of Volkswagen Group Design he is responsible for the look of every model that is created by the eight brands in the group. This week in a very special edition of Autoline, Walter de’Silva joins John McElroy, Todd Lassa from Motor Trend and Jim Hall of 2953 Analytics for a look inside the fascinating world of automotive design.

Autoline After Hours
Autoline After Hours 104 - The Malibu 500

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2011 69:56


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.

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Autoline After Hours 94 - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2011 59:15


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.

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Autoline #1418: An Incredible Ride

Autoline This Week

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2010 25:39


An Incredible RideIt started last year with a simple e-mail between two 'car guys.' That's when Victor Muller the creator of the small exotic luxury brand Spyker petitioned Bob Lutz, the then Vice Chairman of General Motors. Mr. Muller was interested in the corporation's plans for his childhood dream car SAAB. GM, as you'll recall, was staggering out of bankruptcy and in the middle of jettisoning brands like a Golden Retriever sheds its winter coat. Pontiac was closing while Hummer, Saturn and SAAB were all up for sale but in danger of winding down as well. That one November e-mail sparked a heart-pounding 'live-or- die' three months for this iconic Swedish brand. The "incredible ride" as Victor Muller himself describes it finally ended earlier this year with ownership firmly in the hands of this Dutch entrepreneur.On this week's show John McElroy welcomes the new owner of SAAB Victor Muller to Autoline Detroit where he'll discuss not only his suspense-filled acquisition of the car company, but more importantly, how he intends to do what GM couldn't do with the brand and that is sell cars and make money. Joining John on the panel are Todd Lassa from Motor Trend and David Welch from Bloomberg Businessweek.

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Autoline #1418: An Incredible Ride

Autoline This Week - Video

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2010 25:39


An Incredible Ride It started last year with a simple e-mail between two 'car guys.' That's when Victor Muller the creator of the small exotic luxury brand Spyker petitioned Bob Lutz, the then Vice Chairman of General Motors. Mr. Muller was interested in the corporation's plans for his childhood dream car SAAB. GM, as you'll recall, was staggering out of bankruptcy and in the middle of jettisoning brands like a Golden Retriever sheds its winter coat. Pontiac was closing while Hummer, Saturn and SAAB were all up for sale but in danger of winding down as well. That one November e-mail sparked a heart-pounding 'live-or- die' three months for this iconic Swedish brand. The "incredible ride" as Victor Muller himself describes it finally ended earlier this year with ownership firmly in the hands of this Dutch entrepreneur. On this week's show John McElroy welcomes the new owner of SAAB Victor Muller to Autoline Detroit where he'll discuss not only his suspense-filled acquisition of the car company, but more importantly, how he intends to do what GM couldn't do with the brand and that is sell cars and make money. Joining John on the panel are Todd Lassa from Motor Trend and David Welch from Bloomberg Businessweek.

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Autoline #1416: The Perfect Marriage

Autoline This Week - Video

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2010 25:44


The Perfect Marriage It happened last century. Way back, nearly a hundred years ago; a union so sweet, so hand-in-glove that to this day many of us still take it for granted. The alliance was a smart, sublime coupling of west coast imagery and Midwest manufacturing yielding the perfect marriage: the mating of cars and movies. That's right from Laurel and Hardy to Roger and Me, from the Love Bug to Bullitt, celluloid seemed made for our four-wheeled wonders. In fact, if anything its worked almost too well. From the early days of the silent films all the way up to today's 3D digital blockbusters, cars continue to be enormous stars. But with so many movies in the car film universe, whenever you start to pull together your favorites, it's a list that can careen out of control pretty "Fast and Furious." That's why here at Autoline we leave that sort of heavy lifting to the experts. Joining us for Round Two of our Autoline look at history's greatest car films are Jim Hall from 2953 Analytics, Todd Lassa from Motor Trend and Peter De Lorenzo of Autoextremist.com. From racing to comedy to Bond to cult, our panel critiques these great films and tells you why, if you have yet to see some of them, you need to put them on your own personal list.

Autoline This Week
Autoline #1416: The Perfect Marriage

Autoline This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2010 25:45


The Perfect MarriageIt happened last century. Way back, nearly a hundred years ago; a union so sweet, so hand-in-glove that to this day many of us still take it for granted. The alliance was a smart, sublime coupling of west coast imagery and Midwest manufacturing yielding the perfect marriage: the mating of cars and movies.That's right from Laurel and Hardy to Roger and Me, from the Love Bug to Bullitt, celluloid seemed made for our four-wheeled wonders. In fact, if anything its worked almost too well. From the early days of the silent films all the way up to today's 3D digital blockbusters, cars continue to be enormous stars. But with so many movies in the car film universe, whenever you start to pull together your favorites, it's a list that can careen out of control pretty "Fast and Furious." That's why here at Autoline we leave that sort of heavy lifting to the experts. Joining us for Round Two of our Autoline look at history's greatest car films are Jim Hall from 2953 Analytics, Todd Lassa from Motor Trend and Peter De Lorenzo of Autoextremist.com. From racing to comedy to Bond to cult, our panel critiques these great films and tells you why, if you have yet to see some of them, you need to put them on your own personal list.

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Autoline #1411: Stop Your Sobbing

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2010 25:29


Stop Your Sobbing You may recognize the headline above as a famous '60s song written by the Kinks. However, when GM exited from bankruptcy last year it almost turned that hallowed tune on its head. With brands being jettisoned left and right, "Stop Your SAABBING" -- recorded by Big Ed & The Board -- seemed like the song Detroit was ready to export to Trollhattan, Sweden, home of the iconic motor company SAAB. And as word of its impending doom grew you could practically hear the cries from the Swedish automaker's loyal community for a white knight to save their favorite cars. But instead of resolution came the teeter- totering spectacle where one moment the the brand was saved by some international buyer, while the next the doors were being locked for good. Yet in the end, Dutch businessman Victor Muller rode in to save the day on a white hand-built Spyker C8 Aileron Spyder and stopped all the potential sobbing with his purchase of SAAB. And now the resurrection begins. But how can a car company that sold less than 9,000 vehicles last year in America be reborn? For those answers and details on the plan itself join John McElroy and his Autoline panel -- Todd Lassa of Motor Trend and Jeff Bennett from the Wall Street Journal -- as they talk SAAB with Mike Colleran the man in charge.

Autoline This Week
Autoline #1411: Stop Your Sobbing

Autoline This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2010 25:30


Stop Your SobbingYou may recognize the headline above as a famous '60s song written by the Kinks. However, when GM exited from bankruptcy last year it almost turned that hallowed tune on its head. With brands being jettisoned left and right, "Stop Your SAABBING" -- recorded by Big Ed & The Board -- seemed like the song Detroit was ready to export to Trollhattan, Sweden, home of the iconic motor company SAAB. And as word of its impending doom grew you could practically hear the cries from the Swedish automaker's loyal community for a white knight to save their favorite cars. But instead of resolution came the teeter- totering spectacle where one moment the the brand was saved by some international buyer, while the next the doors were being locked for good.Yet in the end, Dutch businessman Victor Muller rode in to save the day on a white hand-built Spyker C8 Aileron Spyder and stopped all the potential sobbing with his purchase of SAAB. And now the resurrection begins. But how can a car company that sold less than 9,000 vehicles last year in America be reborn?For those answers and details on the plan itself join John McElroy and his Autoline panel -- Todd Lassa of Motor Trend and Jeff Bennett from the Wall Street Journal -- as they talk SAAB with Mike Colleran the man in charge.

Autoline This Week
Autoline #1410: Reputation

Autoline This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2010 18:00


ReputationIn today's high-tech world, it may be hard to believe but there was once a time in America where the best place to enjoy a movie was in your car. This loose-knit community of film-goers would usually meet on a weekend night in a parking lot full of poles known as a Drive- In. Most are now gone, replaced by so many strip malls and condominiums. However, the yearning for that life lives on in many.Well, Autoline may not be able to duplicate the experience in its entirety, but this week's show transforms itself into your own personal drive-in as we feature films "About, Starring and Containing" cars. Our panel of auto experts turned film critics reveal their cinematic interpretations of "The Good" (Bullitt), "The Bad" (Faster, Pussycat Kill Kill) and "The Ugly" (The Betsy), along with a fascinating list of films scattered in-between.Join John McEloy as he goes to the movies with Jim Hall of 2953 Analytics, Todd Lassa from Motor Trend and Peter De Lorenzo Autoextremist.com for a look at Hollywood's love and obsession with cars.

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Autoline #1409: Hollywood Drivin'

Autoline This Week - Video

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2010 25:40


Hollywood Drivin' In today's high-tech world, it may be hard to believe but there was once a time in America where the best place to enjoy a movie was in your car. This loose-knit community of film-goers would usually meet on a weekend night in a parking lot full of poles known as a Drive- In. Most are now gone, replaced by so many strip malls and condominiums. However, the yearning for that life lives on in many. Well, Autoline may not be able to duplicate the experience in its entirety, but this week's show transforms itself into your own personal drive-in as we feature films "About, Starring and Containing" cars. Our panel of auto experts turned film critics reveal their cinematic interpretations of "The Good" (Bullitt), "The Bad" (Faster, Pussycat Kill Kill) and "The Ugly" (The Betsy), along with a fascinating list of films scattered in-between. Join John McEloy as he goes to the movies with Jim Hall of 2953 Analytics, Todd Lassa from Motor Trend and Peter De Lorenzo Autoextremist.com for a look at Hollywood's love and obsession with cars.

Autoline This Week
Autoline #1409: Hollywood Drivin'

Autoline This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2010 25:40


Hollywood Drivin'In today's high-tech world, it may be hard to believe but there was once a time in America where the best place to enjoy a movie was in your car. This loose-knit community of film-goers would usually meet on a weekend night in a parking lot full of poles known as a Drive- In. Most are now gone, replaced by so many strip malls and condominiums. However, the yearning for that life lives on in many.Well, Autoline may not be able to duplicate the experience in its entirety, but this week's show transforms itself into your own personal drive-in as we feature films "About, Starring and Containing" cars. Our panel of auto experts turned film critics reveal their cinematic interpretations of "The Good" (Bullitt), "The Bad" (Faster, Pussycat Kill Kill) and "The Ugly" (The Betsy), along with a fascinating list of films scattered in-between.Join John McEloy as he goes to the movies with Jim Hall of 2953 Analytics, Todd Lassa from Motor Trend and Peter De Lorenzo Autoextremist.com for a look at Hollywood's love and obsession with cars.

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Autoline EXTRA #1330: Dr. Michael Leiters

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2009 12:07


On this edition of Autoline EXTRA, John and his panel sit down to talk with Dr. Michael Leiters, the Program Manager for the Porsche Cayenne. They discuss the hybrid version of the car and how Porsche’s hybrid system differs in design from the others already out on the road. Dr. Leiters also talks about Porsche’s collaboration with Audi on the hybrid and also what changes they made to the Cayenne in order to fit the hybrid in the vehicle. Joining John in the discussion are Todd Lassa from Motor Trend and Joe DeMatio from Automobile Magazine.

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Autoline #1330: Oxymoron

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2009 24:50


Oxymoron Over the last century, Ferdinand Porsche built his brand on speed, power and performance. So it was almost anathema 7 years ago when, to compete in a market it never knew, Porsche introduced its first Sport Utility Vehicle the Cayenne. Despite the outcry from some critics the car was a hit with consumers. Which is probably why, a year away from the last gas scare with surely more to come, the company is introducing the Porsche Cayenne Hybrid to the North American market. Yes, you read that right -- a hybrid coming from the Germany's Crown Prince of performance -- almost a textbook definition of oxymoron. Joining John McElroy to explain this small shift to the green side is Porsche's Cayenne Program Manager Dr. Michael Leiters. Motor Trend's Todd Lassa and Joe DeMatio from Automobile Magazine fill in our performance panel as we pursue the inside story on Porsche's new Cayenne Hybrid.

Autoline This Week
Autoline EXTRA #1330: Dr. Michael Leiters

Autoline This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2009 12:07


On this edition of Autoline EXTRA, John and his panel sit down to talk with Dr. Michael Leiters, the Program Manager for the Porsche Cayenne. They discuss the hybrid version of the car and how Porsche’s hybrid system differs in design from the others already out on the road. Dr. Leiters also talks about Porsche’s collaboration with Audi on the hybrid and also what changes they made to the Cayenne in order to fit the hybrid in the vehicle. Joining John in the discussion are Todd Lassa from Motor Trend and Joe DeMatio from Automobile Magazine.