Autoline After Hours

UP 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

UP 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 McElroy, Autoline.tv and Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production

Who 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

UP 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 moreAll that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist; Matt DeLorenzo, KBB; and Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production

UP 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 with its sub-$30K CLA?All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist; Mike Ramsey, Wall Street Journal

UP 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 brandSPECIAL 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, Autoline.tv; Jack Nerad, Kelley Blue Book; Matt DeLorenzo, Robb Report

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

UP 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 ProductsSPECIAL 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

Controversial 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 Las Vegas SEMA show. And, John McElroy just got to drive Nissan's 2014 Rogue; he'll give us some thoughts on this all-new family hauler. Joining John in studio is co-host Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Scott Burgess from Motor Trend.

Despite 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 John McElroy's visit to China, where he observed a smog problem that just might cripple the auto industry. Also, could car ownership as we know it end within ten years? Plus, we'll talk about Ford's latest conundrum: balancing the cost of complexity with the value of variation. Joining John in studio is co-host Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design and Production.