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Automotive Insight

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with John McElroy

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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Auto Insight: Why GM and Stellantis shut its plants 02.10.2023

The UAW claims corotate greed is why GM and Stellantis closed a few of its plants, but the reality is different. WWJ's John McElroy has why. 

Auto Insight: Owning a car costs over $12,000 a year 29.09.2023

Buying a car is expensive, but it is also expensive to just own them! WWJ's John McElroy has more. 

Auto Insight: BMW stops all gas motorcycle sales 27.09.2023

BMW has switched to ONLY selling its EV motorcycle in the US. WWJ's John McElroy says the reason why isn't what you think. 

Auto Insight: Manual transmissions have doubled their market shares! 26.09.2023

In the last two years, stick shifts have nearly doubled their market shares. WWJ's John McElroy explains why. 

Auto Insight: UAW needs to organize the transplants 21.09.2023

Once the dust has settled on the strike, the UAW will need to shift focus on organizing startups and transplants. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

Auto Insight: Canadian company makes graphite from wood waste 18.09.2023

A Canadian company has discovered a way of converting wood waste into graphite, a crucial resource in car batteries. WWJ's John McElroy has more. 

Auto Insight: Have you heard about the Battery Show in Novi? 14.09.2023

Everyone knows about the Auto Show, but do you know about the Battery Show taking place in Novi? WWJ's John McElroy has more. 

Auto Insight: Ty Cobb has a surprising connection to GM 08.09.2023

Detroit Tigers great and controversial figure Ty Cobb has a surprising connection to GM. WWJ's John McElroy has the details. 

Auto Insight: About 100,000 fewer vehicles are registered than automakers claim they sell every year 07.09.2023

Every year automakers claim they sell 100,000 more vehicles than are actually registered by owners. WWJ's John McElroy explores why.

Auto Insight: CEOs today work far more hours than their predeccesors 05.09.2023

Today's automotive executives work like dogs, putting in 12-14 hour days. WWJ's John McElroy explains that isn't a good thing.

Auto Insight: VinFast stock has been a rollercoaster 31.08.2023

When VinFast launched its IPO in the middle of August, everyone was stunned. And their stock has been in a rollercoaster since. WWJ's John McElroy has more. 

Auto Insight: Ford's 1914 pay of $5 per day would be $19 an hour today 29.08.2023

In 1914 Ford implemented a pay of $5 per day to help retain employees. Adjusted for inflation that would equal $19 an hour today. WWJ's John McElroy has more. 

Auto Insight: We have entered the era of peak auto 28.08.2023

Car sales will be up in 2023, but they won't come close to where they were in 2019. WWJ's John McElroy has more. 

Auto Insight: UAW pushing for big raises, but market forces are doing that anyway 25.08.2023

UAW is pushing for big raises, but a lot of automakers are doing it on their own anyway. WWJ's John McElroy explains why.

Auto Insight: Car designers still prefer physical car models 24.08.2023

Even though digital designs help with speed and has a myriad of tools, designers still prefer physical models. WWJ's John McElroy has the details.

Auto Insight: Which automaker made the most money per car sold in the first half of 2023? 22.08.2023

Mercedes-Benz made the most money per car in the first half of 2023, but who followed? WWJ's John McElroy has more. 

Auto Insight: Dream Cruise could last forever 21.08.2023

People have been wondering for years if the Woodward Dream Cruise would fizzle out. WWJ's John McElroy doesn't think so. 

Auto Insight: Dream Cruise showcases works of art 18.08.2023

Some of the most beautiful cars you'll see at the Dream Cruise aren't the classics, but the customs. WWJ's John McElroy has more. 

Auto Insight: Preserve or restore vintage cars 17.08.2023

Woodward Dream Cruise sparks the age old debate, preserve or restore? WWJ's John McElroy has more. 

Auto Insight: Who knows what will show up at the Dream Cruise? 15.08.2023

One of the coolest things about the Woodward Dream Cruise is the sheer variety of cars that show up. WWJ's John McElroy has the details. 

Auto Insight: Is bi-directional charging the feature that will push EVs over the top? 11.08.2023

General Motors is making bi-directional charging a standard feature on all new electronic vehicles. Which means you can use the EV to feed power back into your home say, during a power outage. On a new Automotive Insight, John McElroy says this could be a game changer.

Auto Insight: Pepsi loves the Tesla semi 09.08.2023

Pepsi's test run with Tesla's semi-trucks was a success, and their poised to buy more. WWJ's John McElroy has more. 

Auto Insight: Suppliers at risk if UAW strikes 08.08.2023

COVID and the chip shortage has already put suppliers under a strain, a UAW strike could cripple them. WWJ's John McElroy has more. 

Auto Insight: UAW is swinging for the fences 07.08.2023

UAW's president Shawn Fain is asking for everything and more. WWJ's John Gilbert has the details. 

Auto Insight: EV buyers are loyal to EVs 03.08.2023

When people buy EVs, they are very likely to do so again. WWJ Auto Analyst John McElroy has more. (Photo: Getty Images)

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