A VERY MERRY AAH - AUTOLINE AFTER HOURS 360

EV Channels Review

This episode of Autoline After Hours recaps 2016 with its annual 'Presents & Coal' segment, highlighting key industry trends and awarding accolades or criticism. The panel discusses the dominance of electrification and autonomy, the shift from cars to crossovers and SUVs, and the challenges faced by traditional automakers. Specific 'presents' are given to Honda for the Ridgeline and Civic Coupe, Mark Fields for navigating the Trump campaign's scrutiny, Carlos Ghosn for his leadership in forming the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance, and various racing achievements. 'Lumps of coal' are issued to autonomous truck technology for delivering beer, Volkswagen for its ongoing emissions scandal, the coal industry for declining production, OEMs for poor headlight performance, and FCA for discontinuing small cars. The discussion also touches on the future of diesel, the impact of autonomous vehicles on traffic, and the strategic decisions of automakers regarding plant operations and inventory management.