Autoline After Hours

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.