Autoline This Week - Video Podcast
1) Autoline This Week #2332: Contracts and Corruption at the UAW
The UAW says that it’s fighting for jobs and social justice against the Detroit based automakers. At the same time, federal investigators are uncovering a culture of corruption at the union that goes ...Show More
2) Autoline This Week #2331: The Growing Importance of Fleet Sales
Fleet sales used to be scorned by many automakers. It was unprofitable and not a sexy part of the business. Today it’s just the opposite. Fleet sales are profitable and are up strong, while retail sal...Show More
3) Autoline This Week #2330: The Business Case for Mobility Services
Automakers are rushing into a new business opportunity called mobility services. It involves ride hailing, ride sharing, electric scooters and e-bikes. It could even involve passenger drones. But so f...Show More
4) Autoline This Week #2329: Car Dealers Prepare For A Changing World
Import tariffs, electric cars, and over-the-air updates are just some of the issues that could disrupt the automotive retail business. Yet transportation in the United States is still built around the...Show More
5) Autoline This Week #2328: Rebuilding Acura As a Performance Brand
Acura has been around for 30 years but it’s hard to define exactly what the brand stands for. Moreover, Acura only has four volume selling vehicles in its showrooms. This week’s show is all about how ...Show More
6) Autoline This Week #2327: Promises and Pitfalls of the USMCA Trade Agreement
The USMCA, the trade agreement that was negotiated to replace NAFTA, was supposed to bring manufacturing jobs back to the U.S. But will it? Right now, the trade pact is stuck in Congress and could be ...Show More
Autoline This Week #2327: Promises and Pitfalls of the USMCA Trade Agreement
27:43 | Oct 10th, 2019
7) Autoline This Week #2326: Roadblocks and Detours to EV Adoption
Government regulations around the world are mandating that automakers build electric vehicles. And they’re doing it. The only problem is, no one knows how to make a profit on EVs. Moreover, they don’t...Show More
8) Autoline This Week #2325: Automotive Data, Monetization and Cyber Security
Though most people don’t realize it, modern cars generate a tremendous amount of data. That data is very valuable from a variety of standpoints and it has to be protected from cyber thieves. On Autoli...Show More
Autoline This Week #2325: Automotive Data, Monetization and Cyber Security
27:46 | Sep 26th, 2019
9) Autoline This Week #2324: When Will Autonomous Cars Finally Get Here?
Just a couple of years ago, automakers were talking as if autonomous cars were right around the corner. Today they all seem to be backing away from that. Why? What happened? And what’s it going to tak...Show More
10) Autoline This Week #2323: MBS Debrief: A Recap of Top Automotive Issues
The Management Briefing Seminars represent one of the most important conferences in the global automotive industry. On Autoline This Week, three panelists talk about the top issues that came out of th...Show More