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Automotive Insight
with John McElroy
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Episodes
Ram coming out with extended range electric pickup 01.03.2025 1:03
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the new pickup has 690 miles of driving range, but the question remains-- how much will it cost.
Are full-sized pickup trucks losing appeal? 21.02.2025 0:58
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says it's a warning sign for GM, Ford and Stellantis which make most of their profits from full-sized pickups.
Japanese auto industry in decline 18.02.2025 1:07
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports total production in Japan, including exports, is down three million vehicles from its peak in the 1990's.
More automakers looking to unboxed assembly 17.02.2025 1:06
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says it is a revolutionary way to make cars, trucks and SUVs and unboxed assembly could cuts labor costs by 30%.
US and Canada auto trade is balanced, John McElroy says 14.02.2025 1:05
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the United States doesn't need any trade protection from Canada, because the US has a small trade surplus.
2025 is year of the robot 14.02.2025 1:07
WWJ's auto analyst John McElroy reports BMW, Toyota, Hyundai and Honda are among the automakers building robots to put in plants.
Crab walk for off-road vehicles makes sense 12.02.2025 1:03
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports it may look weird, but crab walking for off-road vehicles makes sense and makes it easier to maneuver.
Russians complain about quality of Chinese cars 11.02.2025 1:08
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Russians, including taxi drivers, say cars made in China aren't very good and don't last nearly as long as those made in the west.
Time to get rid of mirrors on cars and trucks? 10.02.2025 1:05
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports cameras are replacing mirrors in Europe and China, but they are illegal in the United States.
China's car market is not growing 07.02.2025 1:05
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the total passenger vehicle sales in China have averaged 22.7 million a year over the past decade and last year sales were barely above the trend line.
Automaker giving away cars during Super Bowl 06.02.2025 1:04
Kia will give away a free car at the end of each quarter of the Super Bowl. WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says you have until late Sunday afternoon to enter.
Tariff threats leave automakers, suppliers concerned, frustrated 05.02.2025 1:05
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says automakers and suppliers are worried and frustrated about the tariff talk coming from the Trump administration.
Insurance Institute of Highway Safety changes head injury metrics 03.02.2025 1:05
WWJ auto analyst reports it may be a first for the auto industry as IIHS is adopting metrics used by the NFL for head injuries.
Tariffs could lead to a big jump in car prices 31.01.2025 1:05
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports if higher tariffs go into effect this weekend, the prices of cars will go up ten-thousand dollars or more.
Tesla's automotive business struggles, but other sectors grow 31.01.2025 1:07
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Tesla's profits dropped 53% last year. Some sectors are doing better than others.
Special charges hurt GM's bottom line 29.01.2025 1:10
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports General Motors spent nearly one billion dollars to buy out Buick dealers who didn't want to go along with plans for EVs.
Does color matter to car buyers? 28.01.2025 1:03
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says black, white and gray are the three main colors for cars and many customers will settle on a color they may not want.
Toyota builds new city in Japan focused on inventors, startup companies 24.01.2025 1:02
WWJ's John McElroy says Woven City is a place for about two-thousand entrepreneurs and inventors from all over the world.
General Motors banned from selling data for 5 years 22.01.2025 1:05
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the Federal Trade Commission has banned GM from selling data for five years.
Greatest auto product planner ever, Hal Sperlich, dies at 95 22.01.2025 1:11
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Automotive Hall of Famer, Hal Sperlich, was behind the Ford Mustang and Chrysler minivan along with many other cars.
General Motors best EV is sold by Honda 17.01.2025 1:10
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the Honda Prologue is GM's best selling electric vehicle.
Auto industry stressing over tariff talk 15.01.2025 1:01
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says it's the biggest topic in the industry right now-tariffs. Traditional automakers import vehicles and components and that could cause prices to increase.
Record high customer satisfaction for auto dealerships 14.01.2025 1:06
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports on a Cox Automotive survey that shows car buyers are happy with how they are treated when buying a new auto.
A new auto industry trend regarding designers 10.01.2025 1:04
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the latest trend is to design human labor out of making cars and components. And it doesn't have anything to do with unions or wages.
IndyCar considers change with wheels 10.01.2025 1:04
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports IndyCar is considering a change to aluminum wheels because there may not be enough magnesium to make the wheels in the future.
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